Battery Chainsaw Showdown! Stihl vs Husky vs Milwaukee
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Join me, Randy, and our friend Mitch Zenobi as we embark on an electrifying chainsaw challenge! In this highly anticipated video, we put four top contenders to the test in a battle of battery-powered supremacy. Watch as we pit the Husqvarna 540i, Milwaukee M18, Milwaukee 2826-20c, and Stihl MSA 220 TC against each other in a head-to-head showdown.
With real-world scenarios and rigorous field testing, we push these chainsaws to their limits, examining their performance, durability, and cutting prowess. Discover which saw excels in specific areas and witness our candid and unbiased feedback on each model.
From raw cutting power to ergonomic design, each chainsaw brings its unique strengths to the table. This comprehensive hands-on review serves as a valuable resource for arborists and enthusiasts alike, providing insights into the capabilities of these leading battery-powered chainsaws.
Join us on this thrilling journey as we unravel the secrets of each saw and crown the ultimate champion of the Battery Chainsaw Showdown! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay informed about future tests, reviews, and arborist adventures.
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Randy needs a raise!!! He is carrying you guys in both humor and labor.
Too much humor of the wrong sort.
@@4.0gpa44what sorgt?
Великолепно 👍
Let's start a petition for Randy's Raise!
@@alexandersmith3875 great idea!
Definitely need more videos with both randy and Mitch. What a good time that must be
Agreed! This was a lot of fun!
Anytime longboom and tubesalade does a video together I love the humor plus the seriousness of these guys
Longboom and tubesalade. Made my day😂😂😂😂
Imagine the Milwaukee with better dawgs and 1/4 pitch chain it’ll be awesome.
Boys the photography and editing along with the skills and workmanship displayed in this video was simply incredible!
All praise the editor!
One Hand chainsaw use All day long...
@@sempi8159 I know! It’s like real men were working in the real world. Always great to see!
@@WildAcresFarms what?
@@sempi8159 my reply was quite clear.
This is one of the most informative tree work videos I've ever seen ... and it was the work itself that did most of the talking. No internet star wannabe BS, just hard working, highly-skilled guys actually doing the job. Very nice video. I've both liked and subscribed, so please keep up with the great video production.
Now that’s a fun crew! I’m looking forward to more videos with you three in the future. Nice work with the drone footage too. I think the Echo DCS-2500T would’ve been a good addition to this comparison. Keep up the good work, Sir!
I totally agree I love my 2500t echo ❤
I like mine for palms, but the battery dies so fast
@@fbroussard87 the battery that came with the saw died a little fast, but I bought a other battery and it lasts way way longer, don't figure
Not every day when you get a comparison video and Milwaukee is the cost effective solution
EDIT: do more with these guys. Funny dudes
Great demonstration. I bought the milwaukee saw with 16 inch bar and the 12.0 high output battery. I love it. Works great
The blue tools are quite nice. Maybe you can get Makita to send you there new 40v top handle saw. Keep up the good work boys!
Same with metabo/hikoki
Metabo hpt hasn't made a cordless chainsaw
And I have watched reviews on the makita 40v the thermal protection on it makes it cut out at the worst times not a very good saw for this kinda work.
Thanks guys. We'll done. I have the Milwaukee.
I just picked up the Milwaukee top handle today (tool only) for $362 out the door. I already have a bunch of batteries for my other tools. Have yet to use it.
I think the cookie cutting at the end was near enough to a draw because the Milwaukee came out of the cut on the upswing and there was more delay on the Husky switching from finishing the down cut to starting the upswing .
Which honestly as a small time tree guy? Would make the Milwaukee the clear winner. Can pck a blower and 1/2” impact and grease gun for the heavy equipment that all run off the same batteries as the saw. (Batteries & chargers I already have.)
Im not a tree guy, but I already have shit ton of milwaukee gear for my motor / metal trade.
So when i needed a saw, It was obvious choice to get the milwaukee saw. And it does everything I need it too.
I love my Kobalt Pole Chainsaw - 80-volt - 5-AH battery - 10" Bar - 6 ft / 8ft foot Pole Chainsaw. No electric cord. I've been using Oregon Bars and Chains. I have been using it for more than 3 years now. It works great on my southeast Louisiana farm clearing property that a hurricane went through and trashed all the trees throughout the woods of our 18-acre farm. I carry it all over in our woods and the battery lasts a long time. Today I'll be cutting a 6-inch limb off of a tree out front. I am also using (2) Kobalt 80 volt 18" Bar Chainsaws and using (2) 5 AH Batteries. Cuts huge logs great. The chainsaw first one wound up in a puddle and stopped working but after a couple of weeks and it had dried out, it started working again. For oil, I like to use Ryobi Bar and chain oil. We have cut 20"+_ logs and works like a charm. And NO more pulling and pulling to start a gas-powered chainsaw. - - - - - - - One 80v 18" chanin saw with 5ah battery snd charger was $400 as of 7/28/2021
I have the Stihl and the button is definitely a pain. The fix was to just tape down the top Orange safety lever with some electrical tape. Put the battery in and go. Just use chain brake like any other saw.
Hey Jake, next time just climb on Miches shoulders and you could probably reach the whole tree from the ground lol
Right
I was just thinking of cutting and trimming some trees 🌲 in my property myself, I couldn’t imagine spending thousands of dollars 💵 to get it done, but after watching this video i definitely CHANGED MY MIND! I don’t care if I have to sell my first born I AM NOT CLIMBING ANY TREES! you guys are crazy! 😂 whatever money you guys make you deserve every penny! 😮
Stihl has a 2nd gen 220 tc-0 way more powerful then the first gen.
I have the original Milwaukee 16”, it has preformed very well. We had a bad windstorm last July, I went thru 3 batteries that night clearing up several trees that were blocking the streets in my neighborhood. Getting the top handle & pruning versions soon
The top handle version is way better from my experience in the last week, I wish I would have gotten the kit instead of tool only. I really like the 14" bar.
What’s the chain are you running on your husqvarna T540i ? Is that 3/8 lp .050 ?
2:50 It is always heartwarming to see a father and son bonding over chainsaws.
Nice assortment. I would like to see a comparison with the Echo and Makita top handle saws as well. I'm a fan of the Echo 2500t. $500 for the full kit, and another $150 battery gets you power for the whole day. That new Milwaukee looks like it has plenty of power. Built in scrench is really neat.
I love my 2500t. I used it today while climbing. It's so light compared to my gas top handle and not having to crank it while in the tree is so nice. I have used it for removals but most of my work is for pruning and that's where it really shines.
I have the Makita 10” and 14 inch saws since I’m on the platform, contractor kit, lawnmower etc. The 10” is super light and handy to operate with one hand. It doesn’t have the power to kick back and easily cuts up to 6” branches and logs. The 14” uses two 18v batteries and makes quick work of bucking 13” logs easily matching the homeowner Echo 14” we had on hand. The run time is too short and the charge time is too long but I have 8 5ah batteries so the job got done.
Awesome video, I recently did a battery powered top handle saw shootout with 8 “professional” saws on my channel and found myself having similar opinions as you. The power button on the Stihl was very aggravating and seems unnecessary when targeting a professional market! I loved the Milwaukee and own a hatchet myself but never seen one with a 12” bar, super cool! The little Echo saw and Makita really surprised/impressed me as well! Thanks for the content, it was nice seeing these saws used in real world applications against eachother!
No. No! NO!!! This has to stop! You all are having waaaay too much fun, dammit!
😊Good vibes. Great content. ✌
P.s. There are so many good saws out there - Stihl, Husky, whatever. I have an inexplicable love for the 395xp.
YESSSS!! Was looking forward massively to this. This is gonna be fun to watch :)
I love the sound of two saw ripping at the same time
In much of this video its not the sound of two saw ripping. It’s two electric blenders going reeeee.
The best thing about an electric saw is not having a motor to yell at your crew over. The worst thing is not having a ported saw’s wonderful scream to keep you company.
I really enjoyed this video comparing the saws. I have a Ryobi 16-18 inch brushless 40volt HP chain saw. I like how it works alot and is also very light and cuts extremely well. You can also get 40volt 2ah to 8ah for longer run time. I paid 250$ with tax and shipping for the bare tool because I had other 40volt battery tools. I wanted to see you guys would get one and try it out and do a video on it.
Also Ryobi and milawakee are owned by the same parent company techtonic industries.
You can just tell how much more pleasant the battery saw is to use. You can tell they liked using the battery chainsaws more because of the banter during cuts just gotta get another 2 batteries
Working with the big boys today! But I think SIZE..... Does not MATTER.
Always enjoyable and lots of fun to watch!
Had a pleasant surprise this morning, "A-1 Tree Service" of Spokane is doing a massive log pole pine x2 down the street.
After watching you, I was hoping maybe you would be up it slinging the saw.
Everything I've seen on the channel.. now I get to hear it and see it in real time.
Put a smile on my face and an appreciation.
It's called a lodgepole pine
I have the larger Milwaukee 2727 with a 16 inch bar, and it is my go to small chainsaw for clearing brush and cutting smaller trees. I can go for for 6 hours on one 12 Ah battery when clearing brush. Nice to be able to use my other Milwaukee batteries, but it does have a couple of drawbacks. It seems like Milwaukee did not have a chainsaw person in the development of the saw. While the torque is fantastic, the RPMs could be a little faster than the 4000 RPM, and I feel that some torque could have been traded for speed, and the .043 gauge chain is too small for the available torque. I got an .050 bar and chain, and it cuts faster and does not get bogged down as easily since the .050 chain cuts a wider kerf. The bar cover has an odd angle that reverses in the direction of chip flow with an acute angle, so the chips start to build up instead of flowing out. I ground out some of the plastic with a grinder to get better chip flow. An adjustable oiler and an on/off switch with a 10 minute auto off would be nice to have.
Yo Mitch!!!!!!!!!! We need more Mitch please!!!!!!!
Yay! Been wanting to see this. I will more then likely get the Husqvarna 540i. It seems to be the best out of the bunch. The Stihl seems like a dog in the wood. And then the whole button/power turning off in 1 second would really bug me. And to be fair, the comparison at the end wasn't fair. You barely got any wood on the up cut with the Milwaukee, like you did with the Husqvarna. Although the Milwaukee does seem to have more torque the the Husqvarna.
Go back and try to watch the video objectively. Every cut with the Stihl is quick while both Milwaukee saws struggle all the way. Stihl vs Husky is always a debate and they have idiosyncrasies but a dog it is not.
I have tested both. With the same bar and chain through the same piece of 9” maple both saws running 5ah batteries the only thing the Stihl won at was being heavier by close to 2 pounds. The T540ixp was 1 second slower dogged in than my MS200T with the saw bar and chain for reference.
Stihl do better petrol saws imo and I'll always be a stihl guy but for my first battery saw I'm getting a husky as it actually seems to be a bit better
Great video just got my 2826-20c a couple weeks ago love that shit my other top handle is a stihl 009L and it's a hand me down now
Jake, if your shoulders are hurting you need to do some bodybuilding shoulder work. I know climber don't like the idea of lifting weights, but I can tell you from experience it will help. I'm 42 now, about 10 years ago my shoulders were spent. I did mostly bucket truck work. After I started lifting weights and getting stronger doing work above my head became easier along with everything else in tree removal. Having the ability to work as you age is the greatest ability you can have and being strong helps.
Great skills. Interesting to see battery saws used professionally like that. Damn that timber is soft!
That's awesome, I've learned to invest into a modded, ported 201. I have a lot of dewalt tools, might buy one of their battery chainsaws for overlanding and camping.
Look at battery adapters and get that hatchet
For me a top handle saw needs good ergonomics and handling. Cutting speed is the second requirement.
I think overall the best saw is still the husky.
The Milwaukee seems nice too havent tested it yet.
The stihl is just too bulky and i dont like the handle for the left hand. Additionally the 1 second button is a dealbreaker for me.
For pruning i like the echo too. Super light.
The stihl just feels
I feel the Exact same way, well said
Super awesome to see Mitch on your channel! You three are so entertaining, awesome vibe
I run all Makita tools, and I have a bunch of batteries. I would love to see their lineup of 18v and 36v saws put to the test!
You should try the echo battery arborist saw!! That one have many nice features on it... and it is way lighter than all off those! Think it cuts faster aswell.
Echo DCS 2500-T
The saw banter is hilarious and the video and audio is edited very well. Can't beat the battery blows either... Best way to clean the crew truck also.
Awesome video Jacob! Quick tip against sap/resin: Just use any vegetable oil or butter, it resolves the resin and than you can easily wash it all away with a regular soap 👍🏼
Thanks for the comparison, I will buy the Milwaukee since I already have a lot of Milwaukee tools 😊
Stihl as always just a joke..
Are you serious? I have some tools soaked in resin, and that would help me!!
@@PimSchouten Rubbing alcohol works great. I clean my gloves, and saws with it after a sap job.
WD-40 works excellent for dissolving sap/pine tar on saws
I've got the Makita 40v top handle, it's hard to judge from watching the saws in a video but it looks like it might be a bit quicker, or at least just as fast. The only things I don't like is the button is the same as the stihl and the batteries get hot and need a rest at about half charge, other than that it's fantastic, it has a chain speed of 24.8 metres a second (81 feet a second).
It was super cool to see how the different saws performed and what you liked and didn't.
Once again, Randy IS the Mandy...😂👍💪🪓🇦🇺
DUDE! That Mitch guy doesn't need climbing equipment to top a tree! (I'm only five foot tall, everyone is tall to me but he's taller lol)
Second video on the Milwaukee top handle August did one a few weeks ago both reviews were pretty good price n regular m18 fuel batteries looks like a good deal
The three musketeers getting after it good n funny as always 👍
You fellas are absolutely amazing, the greatest video I have seen!
Moral of the video, go with Husqvarna T540ixp
I have modified the plastic behind the safety on the Husqvarna 540i, no need to push the safety forward. i can send pictures if you want.
i feel the beginnings of a podcast... 'the sappy chaps' maybe
If you can’t port it and put a loud exhaust on it I’m not interested
I've got a Makita top handle i got at my pro lawn and garden shop. It's a pleasure to run, it's like a toy it's so small. Doesn't have the ass off any of those but great for smaller limbs. When you stall it you have to wait a second or two before it will get going again. Still, it's a handy little tool and has it's specialty job. $299 retail with 1 battery (drill type as you say) and charger.
I love the editing man. Going back and forth to your buddies cameras. The clips are seamless too. Great job definitely new subscriber
Great comparison. I saw Milwaukee came out with a smaller saw and was wondering how it performed. Im one of those people with a pile of batteries so this is great.
Heyy men just wondering if you know witch type of chain and plate you put on the mini milwaukee m18 did you change the sproket to fit that? Thanks love your vide your a great inspiration!!
Hey man, great channel.
It seems like you're communication system works good. What sytem do you run?
generally an electric motor with fully charged batteries or off grid power is not effected by load as a combustion motors is
Ahhhh man, the new Echo 2500T is rad though.
Awesomeness, yall are doing a great job jacob. Also i feel like randy has boosted your channel. Just my opinion but i think that was the secret ingredient you needed to make it all come together.
I have a feeling Milwaukee will quickly be the industry leader in the battery operated chainsaw business. There's a youtube channel, "Project Farm", that will compare different tools. (and other things like oil, etc) When it comes to battery powered tools, Milwaukee is always in the top 2 or 3. Their batteries last longest and provide the most power. They have a major advantage over Stihl and Husqvarna in that they produce and sell so many more batteries, it's significantly cheaper for them because of volume. (not to mention R&D) If someone has already invested in the M18 batteries, it makes it simple and cheap to just add the bare bones saw to their collection.
And if you watched project farm Milwaukee was garbage dewalt is the leader in battery operated chainsaw
Exactly what I just did, I just bought the bare tool for 350 since I already have several HO batteries. Haven’t used it yet but I’m excited now that I’m seeing so many positive videos. I was torn between a 35cc echo to pair with my 2511 echo but I think I made the right call with this top handle Milwaukee
I brushed out 7 full 40plus foot tree's with my dewalt pole saw from a lift with one 60volt battery I was pretty impressed the tool was 200 and I had the battery already.
From the video the stihl battery saw seems to cut better then the others but the safety crap on it kills it. I have the little 18v makita love the controls on it is awesome for pruning big stuff is a no go. It's also a good looking saw I call it my power silky.
I have the Makita also , you know about holding the button down for a few seconds to get the torque boost ?
@Gordon L yes I do. I have been thinking about getting the 36v one but they also have a 40v. I'm not sure if its avaliable in the u.s yet though.
I run Diesel in my truck & Gas in my saw's Pretty hard to beat that!
Where is the echo? I love my battery echo.
It would have been only a couple years ago when comment sections on videos such as these would have been full with battery naysayers. It's cool to see people becoming more open minded over time.
Great work. I have the makita 36 top handle but for not being a pro im going for the m18. i have the bigger m18 and love it and it loves batteries.
No Makita XCU09 36v (18v x 2)? It's legit. A little on the heavy side, but cuts very well (with a Stihl chain, instead of the Oregon chain that it comes with). Going to convert to a Panther bar with 1/4 pitch chain, and it will be an absolute hot knife for 6" wood.
Just missing the echo battery saw
I have the Milwaukee and just recently Was gifted the Dewalt, and I’m super impressed with the Dewalt. Seems way more powerful and more comfortable than the Milwaukee. Would’ve liked to have seen you demo it
Got the 20” DeWalt flex volt(in UK) Phenomenal saw. Haven’t tried any other battery powered saws so can’t compare, have many petrol saws, but I love this saw, just keeps cutting and never bogs down. Only issue is no dogs.
Maybe give the Makita XCU11Z 18V rear-handle 14" bar Brushless LXT version a shot. I love mine!
Who here wants to see the limb saws race?
Stihl 201 vs the Husqvarna electric.
🖐
I saved on batteries with a Stihl as well, as I have a lawn mower and hedge trimmer that all use the same battery.
What was needed to swap the 12” bar onto the hatchet, Iv been eyeing the hatchet but want longer than the factory 8”
I'd like to see the Ryobi 40-volt D handle chainsaw thrown into the lineup
Pretty simple.... Battery powered toys can't compete with dinosaur powered saws.
Great video, for residential use, do you feel like the Husqvarna 435 is a great saw, 4MS180 by steel is betterF
Thanks, I was just looking at buying a small battery saw, so this is perfect!
I'm a minute in and Husky will leave the other three in the dust. Husqvarna is way ahead of everyone with their battery products. They also give a two year Commercial warranty on the saw, battery, and charger. As battery tools go, the first purchase always stings. Add a second tool down the road and it's much easier to stomach.
Milwaukee’s commercial warranty is 3 years on saw, battery, and charger. I own a 540i and might get the Milwaukee due to being able to dawg it in more when cutting.
Imagine...men in the heights, alone with machine and rope, looking out and wishing he could share it with the world. Men of sail at sea with only rope wishing the exact same thing. We see it now. Men of the heights of all time thank you.
Missed opportunity for the makita Xgt
Very cool video I work in retail we the sthil and the Milwaukee👍 just got the Milwaukee’s in by the way they’re running around 380 for bare tool.
I would definitely rock a hoodie and shirt that says “ Christmas at the top Pissmas at the bottom” 😅😅
Nothing beats the gas power though
Mitch probably saves a ton of time not having to climb the tree to top it. It's nice of him to climb this one so Jake doesn't feel short. (I'm 6'5, I can make the tall jokes) lol
He could top a 100 foot tree from a 55 foot bucket. 😂😂😂
Randy needs his own channel too! Dont slide on this opportunity to capitalize Randy!!!
He do. That’s why he got the Milwaukee for free because he did a video on the little one.
So much fun love working with guys like you. Makes work enjoyable! Great work!!
You forgot the electric echo climb saw. You should review that
I have a feeling echo is getting left in the dust. That price/power combo of the MIlwaukee is going to be hard to beat.
The 019t and 191t stihls had that angled wrap handle also not sure if I like that or regular wrap
You’re wearing my favorite “hand socks” lol. Great video!
In a previous life, I spent a few years pruning and thinning Douglas Fir Plantations, over here in New Zealand.
Those squirty zits covered everything over the course of a day's work - - -BUT - - the smell was awesome.
Better than any Brut-33.
NOW I KNOW WHICH ONE TO PURCHASE !!!!!
So which electrical saw should I buy!?
Great video. Even without having actually used the saws, just watching gives a good idea of the use ability.
Use butter to clean sap off. Then soap and water. Works great.
The first thing I would do is disconnect the safety switch !
Working with you would be the sickest job attainable
My Milwaukee pole saw took a 30 foot, 12 inch across pine. Was trying to see if getting the full size hatchet for some huge limbs that fell during a storm. I think I'll stick with Milwaukee for that.
I’ve got the Mke hatchet I use for climbing with a 10” bar and I wouldn’t go back to a top handle. Recently I got the electric dewalt with the 20” bar and the 16” Mke version smokes it . I prefer Milwaukee equipment, awesome video!
Randy the 1 man ground crew
Those hatchets are cool but it seems like you just wanna grab that gaurd. When I tried one out I noticed they put weird uncomfortable ridges along the edges maybe in an effort to deter holding it there. When that kicked, it coulda been bad. My Ridgid electric saw has incredible torque with an 8Ah battery. I haven’t ever stalled it. Just eats