Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Milwaukee: amzn.to/35tPTeF DeWalt: amzn.to/3AhA0oM Makita: amzn.to/37I9hqX Ryobi: amzn.to/2G0HGWG Worx: amzn.to/3kqHbEk Round 2 video testing chainsaws: ruclips.net/video/9WDaTwEwhTk/видео.html
Man, the professionalism of these videos are insane, definitely the most professional accurate tests on youtube, no bias, just preformance, love to see it and keep doing what you do
I hope everyone appreciates this guy... he goes out and buys all of these chainsaws and takes the hours to film these videos, while in each video, achieving the same amount of enthusiasm and determination. You can tell he is not lazy and is very driven to just give people an honest view, it’s up to you if you decide to listen. Thanks project farm for your, once again, enlightening videos. Your videos help me make decisions in more ways than I can count. Keep up the great work, and I hope everyone supports you and keeps you entertained. Thanks for everything, Jacob
Yes, but based on estimates of views/subs, he rakes in $5k/mo on the low end. $20k/mo on the high end. Still good effort, but not exactly charity out of his own pocket.
@@RoRo20699 $ 91.7K - $ 550K Project Farm income $ 1.66K LAST 7 DAYS ESTIMATED EARNINGS $ 6.85K LAST 30 DAYS $ 26.5K LAST 90 DAYS I would disagree otherwise
This man is the BEST reviewers I’ve ever found on RUclips this man takes no sponsors and buys everything with his own money so the tests aren’t bias and bases all his results with testing he is truly one of the best reviewers i’ve seen
No mixing fuel. No draining the fuel in winter. No motor maintenance. But I still would rather have my stihl. I can throw it in my truck with a gas can and not worry about running out of battery.
@@DT-kr1km Battery's are never an issue for me , I have replaced 6 different gas powered yard tools with EGO brand tools, all use same battery, Do not miss gas powered equipment at all. Just grab it slid in one of many battery's I have and GO! Stihls are nice saws though except for all the extra stuff. Ego chain saw you do not even need tools for bar, Cant lose them. I have owned stihl and johnsrude , both good saws, but now I am done with gas.
@@steviemack9 - I probably should have explained better. I have a ego mower and a Dewalt trimmer. Both are great. But you CAN'T stick a battery chainsaw in the back of a pickup for a week, throw it onto the 4 wheeler, strap it onto the snowmobile and expect it to work right. Batteries do bad when it's 10 degrees out. They do bad when you don't have multiple batteries readily available. They do bad when your one charger is home and you are at the lake with a dead battery. Besides for the price of an extra battery I can buy a new saw. Home tools are great for batteries. Working tools in adverse conditions, not so much.... yet anyway.
Excellent job comparing. I just got rid of my gas powered chain saw and replaced it with a Ryobi. It does a great job. I only use it occasionally and for light jobs.
@@trilla1378my dads been a “general maintenance” guy (does everything under the sun) and he’s a cheap man, so ryobi has been his bread and butter. also became mine by default.
I'm only half way through this fantastic video and cannot believe how much money you spent on these products to test them. Hopefully your Patrons covered most or all of the cost, since you provide such amazing testing videos :-) A++
Thank you very much! I couldn't put together expensive videos like this one without the Patreon support! I spend every penny of it and even more to fund the videos. As support has increased, the amount I can spend has gone up.
@@ProjectFarm Do you sell off any of the tools after testing them? You could probably recoup some of the cost by putting what you aren't going to continue using on ebay or letgo.
@@HariSeldon913 Good point. Tools that survived his tests in excellent condition, could be sold on offerup for 75% of the new cost. Sell them as demo or testing products.
Not to mention you can recoup 90% of the cost by selling them on ebay. In fact, he could make a lot of money by creating a projectfarm ebay account and auctioning off the tested stuff. People would bid multiples of the tool's value just to support PF.
@@tarstarkusz YT gets 10%, and more off PayPal, then you need ship it....based on what I see in his videos, he's too busy for all the extra running around. I'd say offerup the way to go.
Ok, I'm not sorry. This is BY FAR the absolute BEST review and comparison of products with tons of info, facts and tests. Well done sir !!! I wish more comparison and review videos were made this way. Hats off 👍🤟
Round 2 video testing chainsaws: ruclips.net/video/9WDaTwEwhTk/видео.html Publishing a day early this week again to see if it continues to work well. I’m definitely going to put together a round 2 video to include the saws made by “outdoor equipment” manufacturers, like Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo, etc and compare them to the brands just tested. Which brands should I test? Never a sponsor and I always buy everything tested. So, thank you all very much for supporting the channel and for your video ideas! Also, a big thank you to Jim for putting together a quick access video library, which includes a list of products tested. bit.ly/2FCrBpk
Todd, since you're not tired of doing such a great job coming up with test ideas and spending the $$$ to do them, *then I'm not tired of saying how much I appreciate your efforts.* God bless.
@TRUST CHRIST OR GO TO HELL! // Although that's true, your delivery misses the mark Biblically: “Behold, I send you out *as sheep* in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents *and innocent* [or as one translation puts it]: as *"inoffensive as doves"* [Matt 10 v16; also see Col 4 v5, Phil 2 v15]. Remember; you may be the only form of Christianity, or Jesus that ppl may see/hear. Try *"sharing"* the truth with ppl instead of *yelling it at them* which even turns me off as a Christian. Share this: *The Gospel of Jesus Christ:* www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/81-96 - www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/80-296
I love how you go all out to ensure user input isn’t biasing the results. The weight hanging from the front of the bar was brilliant! Happy to be a Patreon
I can say I have the Ryobi I put through a lot over the course of two years and it is still going strong. It's nice just slapping a battery in something and being ready to go.
Thanks for spending your hard earned money to give us all these answers we can't find unbiased from anywhere else but you. I know some of these videos probably get pricey. It also amazes me how you come up with some of the tests you do on the videos too.
William Schroeder You gotta wonder what his neighbors actually think when he is running all that equipment at random hours of the day. Also don’t forget when he runs the RV lol
Man this was an expensive and comprehensive test. Lots of time and cost between saws, replacement chains, lumber, chain oil and time. Thank you for the god tier review. 🙌🏻
The way this guy is able to come up with ideas to take the human inconsistencies out of the testing is so awesome. Seriously can’t argue with the results he finds. Nice work man.
Totally agree. My wife and I are both retired chemists and the first time I saw one of his postings I forwarded it to her with a subject line "This guy understands experimental design". The tests are objective, reproducible and verifiable. Kudos Project Farm.
I personally use husqvarna electric mower and trimmer. was not substantially more expensive than the similarly featured makita models either. very happy with them. If the chainsaws are similarly priced, the build quality should be much better and performance, well, we would have to test it :)
Chris Notap my uncle owns a logging company and bought a new Husqvarna electric saw for in his personal work truck while my brother owns log trucks and bought a Milwaukee electric saw for each of his truck because of the lower maintenance needed then a gas saw, after my uncle used my brothers Milwaukee saw he bought a Milwaukee saw for each of his trucks as well and took the Husqvarna back to the dealer, I myself had a gas saw but i will say there is a lot to be said for not having to worry about will this saw start when all you need to do is trim one or two tops from the end of your load.
As a former professional Logger I really enjoyed this comparison. The most important factor in chain saw operation is how sharp the chain is ; remember even a factory sharpened chain is too dull for productive cutting and it's a real craft to do it by hand. I would like to see you test different chain sharpeners and see if they match up to professional hand sharpening. Thx again.
hand sharpening it is definitely a craft you need lots of practice at. I was taught by a couple or lifetime loggers and journeyman trimmers. they made it look easy. I was definitely not as good. lol
There is a huge difference between an electric sharpener and somebody who can hand sharpen a chainsaw. While I was doing Residential tree trimming I had a boss who had been in the business for 20 years who showed me how to hand sharpen a saw and I was blown away by how quickly he could turn a dull blade into A good cutting blade. He could do it on the saw without a vice in about 10 mins on a 15” bar! However, No matter how good you are it’s still sucks to hand sharpen a Stihl MS 661 with a big 36” bar. That’s the one we all dreaded!
@@ryanbrockmiller1648 The new handsharpening kits from Stihl/Pferd are outstanding, you really dont have to be a pro to handle them and the result is good. Especially, when youre out in the woods, they come very handy. Greets from germany
Every Makita tool I've used has been extremely well designed and manufactured. They have a perfect balance of convenience and capability. They're just all around useful tools. Definitely my favorite brand.
I’ve had the makita saw for a minute and it’s great for limbing and some in tree stuff. I still mix up 2 cycle and splash a little on my shirt collar and pants for nostalgia.
I've been researching battery powered saws for several weeks now, so your comparison was perfectly timed, for me;-) Thanks for awesome and unbiased product reviews and comparisons!
@@critter3745 more than likely the Makita. The extra batteries that come with the saw are very appealing since they cost $149 a piece at Home Depot. This makes the pricey Makita a bit more of a bargain. I have an 18" gas saw as well but find the battery version a quick, easy and quieter option for smaller jobs around the house.
I really appreciate this work you've done! These days it seems all the review websites are complete sellouts, they're selling not giving honest information, its a shame. But makes you even more required/important/needed/critical for people who really just want the legit honest information. I'm looking at buying a big battery chainsaw, I live in the forest near Tahoe California, and us folks out here use saws almost or at least 3 days a week. Yeah, I've got 21 acres of trees, I cut a lot of wood, oak, madrone, manzanita, fur, cedar, and sugar pine.
Incredible. I was shopping for a chainsaw an hour ago and stopped because I was undecided about the performance of battery-powered saws. And then, here you are... Thanks so much for making things clear and for all you do
The Makita comes with FOUR 5.0aH batteries and a dual charger... That actually takes a big chunk out of the price tag in terms of value added if you have Makita tools or want Makita tools.
Ive got alot of Makita tools and Dewalt its a real toss up for me to decide which one to buy maybe ill wait till a few more reviews come out on the dewalt but may roll with the Makita just for those extra batteries
@@timking7496 get the Makita , get rid of the safety chain and get a full chisel chain. I just had to cut massive branches on a oak tree before the last hurricane. The 14 inch makita with the archer full chisel chain cut branches thats diameter much bigger than the height of a 5 gallon bucket and it cuts the oak like a hot knife going thru butter.
Wow. Legitimate tests, to the point, comparison graphs, detailed all the main features of each item... This may be the best comparison video I have EVER watched.
I liked the video. But 5.0ah vs. 1.5ah and 2.0 is not fair comparison. Should had 2.0 or 1.5 battery on the Milwaukee. The Dewalt and Ryobi would have a had higher output with higher capacity batteries. This goes for any another tool. 5.0 and 1.5 ah batteries are not equal.
I am so impressed with your video layout, testing methods and for the volume of questions you answer in the comments. Fantastic job keeping the soul of youtube alive! This is exactly what people need videos on, appreciate what you do, seems like you enjoy it too!
You do a great job on your audio mixing, I particularly enjoyed not having to hear the gasoline powered chainsaw. As usual your methodical well-thought-out testing gave a good and fair evaluation.
LOL. As a battery-powered outdoor tool fan, I particularly enjoy not having to hear the gasoline engine when I'm actually working, not just watching. (Still, great point about the audio mix.)
I recently picked up that same model of dewalt saw and have been very impressed with it so far. I knew coming into this video that it is a pretty good saw but the results here actually surprised me. It did better than I anticipated.
I’ve had the makita for over 3 years. I bought so my wife would leave my stills alone. Then I realized that it really was a serious chainsaw. I’ve cut dozens of 10 inch trees down and limbed/cut up the trees. Mine has two 5 amp hour batteries. It’s been a great little saw.
Thank you for such an excellent review! The weighted bar test was especially useful, taking out user-driven variation. And the battery work-to-charge ratios were a great addition!
And woman. I've been looking to buy one strictly for fire wood and I think I'm going to go on for the Ryobi, for my needs. Thank you so much I enjoy your Channel.
Watched the video, but then was swayed by Ryobi Days at Home Depot (buy the battery and charger set, get the saw "free.") So far, very happy with the saw and battery's performance, cutting tons of small undergrowth and a few more sizeable dead trees. For my needs, the $200 Ryobi setup is doing very well despite the abuse and hard run times. And of course--love the channel!
Man your content and quality is LITERALLY unmatched on RUclips. You even edge out Engineering Explained in terms of your technical assessments, which is damn hard to do. In my opinion.
Thanks for sharing your results. I’ve got a Ryobi 18 volt chainsaw on the way for delivery. I know that it’s not the same, but all my tools are Ryobis, cause they all share the same batteries. That’s why I purchased it. I’m glad to see that the better model did well in your tests. It makes me feel that my 18 volt , 10 inch chainsaw will be ok. Keep up the great work! I’m always looking forward to seeing your tests
I'll add to the requests for the EGO. I have it and while I think it cuts slower than my similarly sized Husqvarna, for sheer convenience, it's left the husky collecting dust on the shelf.
Another vote for Ego saws. They have two very different saws. The two shorter saws, 14” & 16” operate with a slower chain speed about 6,700 rpm. The 18” is advertised at about 11,000 rpm.
This is an amazing channel, doesn't show bias and does actual tests, very scientific, I don't think I would have the work ethic or patience to always do good tests and better videos, sometimes I watch even if I'm not looking to buy
i read that, walked away. came back and read it again... still didnt get it... time passes... oh, its not that project farm sells coasters, its the log... ok im a moron,,, i seriously pictured "project farm" coasters
This was an expensive test, I really appreciate the video PF. Will chip in at the patreon, I think you're doing amazing work saving us all time & money when buying products.
Hi, I know this video is 3 years old but still appreciate it. One suggestion, please, ALWAYS wear your chaps when handling chainsaws! Especially on video! Help show people they should be using their PPE! I’m a first responder, do you want me showing up and ask you if you were wearing chaps and you say no. Because my first question is why not? “They’re uncomfortable, I didn’t feel like it, I’m safe if couldn’t happen to me.” Chaps are SO effective at preventing serious injury or death! Please always wear your chaps, and keep doing the amazing work you’re doing sir! I value your channel as a reliable resource!
I have both the 20V and 60v dewalt chainsaws and they are amazing. I’ve used them both exclusively for over a year now. Hundreds upon hundreds of cuts per saw and the chain tightening system is easy. The biggest plus is I use the same batteries in all of my tools.
I have the 60 volt DeWalt and it's a thousand percent improvement over gas ! No fumes no noise and most of all no pulling a cord endlessly to get it started! After many years of using a chainsaw I have never been happier! Great 👍 testing and review!
If he gets sponsored, then viewers might claim he has bias towards particular brands. I appreciate the unbiased approach and for that reason is why I subbed...plus his videos are AWESOME!!
@@tedharveyiii5194, I do agree with you about the unbiased approach, but if anything I hope the comments keep him energized because this has always been a channel worth watching.
I've had the same Dewalt 60v for about three months now and I love everything about it. Honestly, any of those look like they would more than get the job done as long as you're not trying to clear a forest lol.
Based on this info I'm going to stick to my gasoline powered husqvarna chainsaw. The average run time was a big deal breaker, I need mine to run for hours after a storm breaks down big trees/branches. Might seem weird for a young lady to work with a chainsaw but in todays world I can't afford to get a professional to deal with such things. Love your channel, its super informative for me and helps loads with getting quality tools and accessories that last me a lifetime! Thank you!
There is nothing wrong when girls know how to handle tools. On coutryside it was quite normal to everyone to be able todrive tracktor and do farmwork. My cousins started to operate when they could push clutch down and operate levers.
It's possible to bring along more batteries, just as one would bring more gas. Four 12Ah Milwaukee batteries would go for 4 hours according to the no-load projections, though I wish there had been some kind of load test to get close to real world. If I were going over two hours, I'd probably use gas similar to how you are thinking. Cheers
I was actually going to buy one of the saws in this review but had second thoughts and went with a Stihl. I paid pretty penny for my Stihl battery saw + 2x batteries, a fast charger and a genuine integrated face guard/ear muffs. In honesty it was over $1000 in the end. I can't recall the exact price but it may have been more like $1300. So.. the power of it is unbelievable as is the battery durability. I'm worn out before it runs out of charge and the shop said if you buy the best battery then this would happen. What gets me with it is the torque. I live down a long drive through a forest and got sick of the smell of gas in my car. I have 3x gas saws s,m,l btw. Trees fall across my track all the time and I could get one of the gas saws but the convenience of the battery saw is obvious. One evening coming home from work a tree was across the drive. It was about 40ft. On one charge with the Stihl I cut the entire crown and cut rounds ~15" wide all the way down the trunk to within 10' of the butt. The saw could've done it but it was starting to get beyond the capacity of a battery saw as the diameter of the trunk was going up to about 18" and continuing would've been stupid. There was still 2 bars on the battery. Expensive saw but here's the thing, you can actually take it to a Stihl shop whereas all the saws here, AFAIK, you 'ain't going to be easily able to get after sales service or backup. The amount of work that battery saw has had on it in 2 years is incredible. This says it wants to work. It is a damn handy saw and fantastically reliable. Edit: I forgot to mention, I gave a friend of mine a go and he was so impressed with it he bought one as well. We all live in the forest in an off grid location. All of us are on either gennie or solar. We all have multiple saws and use wood from out own properties for heating. I sell firewood from my place, so while not professional wood cutters we all know how to use a saw, swing an axe and manually split wood not occasionally but often - it's an endless task. I'd like to think I know what I'm talking about.
I got the Stihl MSA 200 over 18 months ago. It works like a beast. I love it. I have used the heck out of it and it recharges very quickly. No regrets at all! Plenty of torque.
@@dwh5512 That's tough as heck man. I've had my MS362 since the day it was released. Runs like a god. Vibrates a little more than other saws, but runs strong. Could be that I always mix the oil a bit heavy though. I think i'm closer to 40:1 most days.
Great thorough review by testing each saw under different conditions. Keep up the very informative work. It really helps out consumers when trying to make the best educated and economical decisions when purchasing power equipment. It really helped me make my decision. Thank You
I like how you kept the prices next to the results on each slide. Please continue to do that. Again, I will you would put your slides on a google doc so we could view it out in one area.
So..... here is my take after I "saw" the video: Worx: Does not "work." Milwaukee: Below the "bar." Ryobi: Strikes a "cord" right in the middle. Makita: A "cut" above the rest. Dewalt: Is so good it's "off the chain." Gas Saw: "Stihl" can't be beat. 😁
My dad has pretty much every battery powered (18v) DeWalt and loves them. I purchased all of them for him and made sure they all could use the same batteries.
Not knowing much about tools, this channel has helped me a lot. Your professionalism and attention to details makes it easy to buy the right tool. Thanks for all your hardwork.
ego is garbage unless u make six figures, and u live in a mc'mansion that takes up 3/4 of the footprint of the land u own, and u think driving a musk e.v. while still flying in a 747 to bring ur family to disneyworld on vacation is the way to save the world.
@@robertthompson3447 as is the case with almost all brands now, so that is not really an advantage over any others. I’d note egos main disadvantage is their overall lack of tool selection. Sure they offer a hedge trimmer, about everyone does, but Milwaukee and Ryobi offer 3-5 different models of hedge trimmers. Do they even offer a SDS hammer drill? Everyone else offers at least one if not two models. Ego is limited to homeowner grade, light duty lawn tools. If you want to be limited by selection of tool choices, ego is a good choice. If you actually want to utilize the same battery across different tools, choose about any other brand and you can cut a tree, drill a hole, light an area, pump water, plane a board, inflate a mattress, hot glue some crafts, fix a clogged drain and drill some concrete, ALL with the same single battery. Battery compatibility across different tools is an advantage you absolutely cannot claim to have over any other brand while using ego. They are the hands down losers of that category. 👎
Id be curious too on the ego. I have the 21" mower and also the leaf blower. Both perform very well as egos battery system seems to be very powerful. I love my milwaukee stuff, but they don't make a lawn mower, so for me it would be between the ego and milwaukee since i already have lots of tools on these two platforms. Keep up the great videos!
@@firebird327tpi The real competition should be between EGO and Greenworks. EGO is headed to Lowes and Greenworks to Home Depot. Both are serious saws.
@@philtripe Don't believe everything you read on a label. While Simple Green is low toxicity on it's own, Simple green in conjunction with petroleum is much more toxic than the petrolium itself. We are talking about de-greasing an engine here, it's not going to be environmentally safe.
@@philtripe Never tried it. Idk about eco friendly but if I am using (mostly) old gasoline, its free and otherwise would just be used to to start fires with. Now of course gasoline is not appropriate for use indoors unless you really like the overwhelming odor of gas. Oh and not to mention you can clean paint brushes with gas to. Wonderful stuff!!! Plus its way cheaper than any purpose built cleaner like simple green.
I threw my brand new 18" Oregon bar and chain on my Ryobi (my broken Poulan Pro wasn't using it any more) and slapped in a 6 amp hour battery I could not be happier with the saw. When you consider start time and re-start times of gas saws, the vibration, noise, smell and mixing fuel, Battery saws are awesome. I did not know about the long recharge time. The 6 AH battery lasts so long, I can cut up a 30' tree without issue. I use the same batteries for my string trimmer, blower and lawn mower. It cuts chucks out of the tree and gets clogged up a bit and I need to clean it out from time to time.
Just makes you realize how much energy is stored in the chemical bonds in gasoline. And you can carry it around anywhere in a used plastic drink bottle. No batteries, no cables, no chargers.
@@ProjectFarm Coming from a more science and results of experiments based background, I really appreciate how you design your tests to remove variables. Super cool!!
Another nod to test the Ego saw. Have their Mower, power head with string trimmer and edger. Think their battery packs are good, if you take care of them.
@@sethsalberg3678 very weird. I have all three of those and the hedge trimmer. Very happy with all of them and I'm very interested in getting the chainsaw with the 5 amp battery, so I have one to swap with the mower. I use the 2.5 amp battery with the other 3.
I bought into DeWalt's ecosystem a while ago, and I cant tell you how impressed I have been. Where they don't compete with Milwaukee or Makita, they make up for it in other areas. Overall, they have been a great addition to the garage to replace some older tools that got swiped out of my work truck. I do use a chainsaw frequently, though not for long periods of time while at work, and I bought the DeWalt 16" saw and it is every bit as good as this review makes it sound. The only complaint I have with it isn't the safety, as you do get used to it (their circular saw has the same style safety) it's that the batteries don't release easily and sometimes feel like after use, they get stuck in it. That's probably not a big deal to a lot of you younger people, but an old man like me gets pretty tired by the end of the day, and fidgeting with the release on my saws isn't what I want to do when I just really want to get packed up, put away, and go home.
I bought the dewalt. And the expensive batteries. I would still fight with them gas powered and disregard what you say. If this is your living. I think you would be more truthful. I have a family to feed. And any new chain is going to be aggressive to cut through anything. But how will it do with pecan trees? Oh your family is going to go hungry..
@@wegmandan thats oddly aggressive. yes, I do use those tools for my work, and I'm just saying it as I see it. 2 and 4-cycle saws have their place, and if I was going to use a saw for longer or larger cuts, I think common sense would tell me to use a conventional chainsaw. For my purposes, the DeWalt saw works more than great. I have had it for a while now and it gets the job done every time. no complaints. My family doesn't go hungry, and I'm not being disingenuous. I don't use a chainsaw for hours on end every day, but I do use it at least a few times a week while working on some of my commercial properties. No complaints yet.
@@JSTaylor556 I was wondering about the longevity of the electric saws and if they were made to last. I'm old , retired, and don't use a saw very much at one time, and might not use it again for a year or longer. Lol I have a gas powered chainsaw, but a year without using it and it won't crank at all . Just wondering 👍
@@tlee9484 the little dewalt I have has been running just fine for a few years now. (Or at least close to two years). Keep the chain sharp, bar oil handy, and the battery charged (I do recommend a flex volt battery for it) and it'll do its job. Like most DeWalt tools I've purchased, it's tough, does the job and keeps doing it over and over. I'm sure the same could be said for Milwaukee, makita, or any other reputable brand out there.
This was one of my favorite videos you've ever done I use chainsaws often and have never considered an electric saw. After seeing this, I think I might get a dewalt for my smaller stuff. I was pulling for the Milwaukee bc that's been my favorite brand (again, thanks in large part to your testing), but the dewalt seems like the wise choice here. Your videos brighten my day ever single week. I mean that sincerely. I get excited when I get the notification! I wish I could contribute financially to your channel, but I can't afford it. That said, I still try to help by telling all of my friends and family about the channel and insisting that they subscribe and watch. Thanks again for another great video! Another idea: I REALLY need another impact wrench video! I loved your first one with the smaller tool. But I'm a mechanic and often use my 1/2" drive air wrench for lugs, etc. The best price I could find on one was for a Kobalt. Could you please do one for a 1/2" drive impact gun showdown and include Kobalt, Ryobi, Dewalt, Bosch, Makita, Craftsman, and Porter Cable? If not all of them at least the Bosch and Kobalt and Milwaukee and please include lug nut removal and torquing! Thank you so much for everything!
I have the EGO electric and will never use a gas powered saw again. Based on its sheer voltage advantage over all of these saws tested I’d guess it would put every one of them to shame. Anecdotally the EGO is noticeably more powerful than my old 32cc Hitachi, which is 16” but overall a pretty poor quality saw. I’m probably going to give it away next spring the next time someone asks to borrow a chain saw...
I feel ya, I was pulling for the makita because I have several of there other tools that I use in a medium capacity. Not every day, but most days. I’m glad it ranked where it did. That being said, I prefer my gas Poulan saw
If you like Milwaukee, you could go with any larger M18 impact, but I have M12 batteries and I have their 1/2 stubby impact, and it's crazy small but will take off lug nuts all day, that thing is amazing
Just re-watched this vid from 2020. I bought my Makita lithium 24 v shortly after this video, maybe 6 mo or so after you posted. Already had some Makita LXT stuff, so your vid convinced me to try the Makita. After almost 3 seasons I am so pleased with its ease of operation I haven't taken out my Farm Boss once. It replaces my great running Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss. I only use them occasionally, and always put up my Stihl running it out of gas so nothing in system while stored. It still is finicky to start, but keeps running well. Its only use will be going out in the field/woods with others for longer cut times. Thanks AGAIN. I'm so very happy with my Makita electric.
@@ProjectFarm I have the ego 18" and have cut over 10 cord with it. It's a badass saw! oregon bar and chain, would have beaten all of these and I'm a big milwaukee fan. Have used it back to back with a husky 455, husky is better of course, but with 2 batteries I can run it most of the day. (unless milling then I'm going to need all 4 and a chain swap). Easily get a half cord of poplar per battery. Can't recommend it enough and I was very doubtful when buying it.
Your reviews are the best on RUclips by far especially since you aren't affiliated with any of the brands you text, so you are like a breath of fresh air on the net...😊
The videos you do revolving around these battery powered tools are always entertaining, I imagine most of your viewers are already set up with a tool brand and it's like cheering on your favorite sports team. I would really love to see a possibly more silly video testing the extremes of the durability of these different brands' tools. For example I know dewalt drills can survive 2 story drops into concrete. Thanks for your efforts and your videos are always so amazing
I'm already sunk into DeWalt 20V tools, but mainly because of some good deals I got. I'm not sure the extra cost of their chainsaw and 20V/60V battery is worth it to me for the fairly light duty limb fall that I usually deal with. I was impressed by Ryobi's performance, being on the low budget end. @Project Farm: One contender that was missing is the Hart brand (sold by Walmart). I'm told that Hart products are manufactured by the same company as Ryobi, so I wonder how the Hart 40V chainsaw ($188 list price) would compare to the Ryobi ($200) you've just tested.
My $89 Poulan Pro 14" has been a winner for me. I've got the Ryobi 14" $140(?), and its actually done quite a bit of work for me as well. For anyone not living in a heavily wooded lot, the Ryobi is more than adequate for most occasional general purpose use.
We used a Milwaukee on our hunting trip and the beast was cutting through 8-10” trees all day before needing a charge. We also had a 6” chainsaw that we used for smaller branches and it cut off our moose hooves and the ribcage with ease. Super expensive but worth every penny.
Holy smokes! I’ve watched nearly every video of yours and this by far was my favorite video you’ve made :) thank you for all the effort and learning opportunities you give.
You are actually awesome at this. I really liked your methods of comparison, specifications, and final recap. You have an excellent voice with no distractions or impediments. Well done sir.
Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Milwaukee: amzn.to/35tPTeF
DeWalt: amzn.to/3AhA0oM
Makita: amzn.to/37I9hqX
Ryobi: amzn.to/2G0HGWG
Worx: amzn.to/3kqHbEk
Round 2 video testing chainsaws: ruclips.net/video/9WDaTwEwhTk/видео.html
Can you do another one of these comparisons with the newer current models?
Project farm is the purest being on this site and we must protect him at all costs 🙌
support his patreon
He is a national treasure
Ehhh......... AvEs channel though.......?
Should tell him to lay off the ads a little bit, for that I'd say AvE is. Doesn't pack his vids with ads 👍
@@factorycut2072 Download the Brave browser, works awesome
Man, the professionalism of these videos are insane, definitely the most professional accurate tests on youtube, no bias, just preformance, love to see it and keep doing what you do
Thank you very much!
I'm in Brazil, in a fairly big city. Living in a 40m2 apartment, I have absolutely no need for a chainsaw. Still watched till the end. 😅
Thanks for watching!
@@ProjectFarm Thank YOU for the great content! :)
@@ProjectFarm jj8i889
You may need a saw to cut up carjackers
there is always a use for a chainsaw
I no longer go to Consumer Reports to learn about products! Project Farm is my go to source! Thanks again!!!!!
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Yea... me too!
I hope everyone appreciates this guy... he goes out and buys all of these chainsaws and takes the hours to film these videos, while in each video, achieving the same amount of enthusiasm and determination. You can tell he is not lazy and is very driven to just give people an honest view, it’s up to you if you decide to listen. Thanks project farm for your, once again, enlightening videos. Your videos help me make decisions in more ways than I can count. Keep up the great work, and I hope everyone supports you and keeps you entertained. Thanks for everything,
Jacob
I will probably never use about 99% of the things he tests on this channel, but I watch EVERY video because they are so damn fascinating.
He is the hero we don't deserve!
Imagine the insane amount of profit for something that's technically cheap compared to income damn
Yes, but based on estimates of views/subs, he rakes in $5k/mo on the low end. $20k/mo on the high end. Still good effort, but not exactly charity out of his own pocket.
@@RoRo20699 $ 91.7K - $ 550K
Project Farm income
$ 1.66K
LAST 7 DAYS
ESTIMATED EARNINGS
$ 6.85K
LAST 30 DAYS
$ 26.5K
LAST 90 DAYS
I would disagree otherwise
This man is the BEST reviewers I’ve ever found on RUclips this man takes no sponsors and buys everything with his own money so the tests aren’t bias and bases all his results with testing he is truly one of the best reviewers i’ve seen
Thanks so much!
Yes he is I like it to how he's no sponsorship and how he tests there claims
@Joe W ya that's what makes his reviews useful
Two things i find surprisingly nice when using electric chainsaws: zero hastle startup and silence between cuts.
Thanks for sharing.
Indeed. For home use these are ideal. No more fucking around with chokes and yanking that cable a billion times to start.
No mixing fuel. No draining the fuel in winter. No motor maintenance. But I still would rather have my stihl. I can throw it in my truck with a gas can and not worry about running out of battery.
@@DT-kr1km Battery's are never an issue for me , I have replaced 6 different gas powered yard tools with EGO brand tools, all use same battery, Do not miss gas powered equipment at all. Just grab it slid in one of many battery's I have and GO! Stihls are nice saws though except for all the extra stuff. Ego chain saw you do not even need tools for bar, Cant lose them. I have owned stihl and johnsrude , both good saws, but now I am done with gas.
@@steviemack9 - I probably should have explained better. I have a ego mower and a Dewalt trimmer. Both are great. But you CAN'T stick a battery chainsaw in the back of a pickup for a week, throw it onto the 4 wheeler, strap it onto the snowmobile and expect it to work right. Batteries do bad when it's 10 degrees out. They do bad when you don't have multiple batteries readily available. They do bad when your one charger is home and you are at the lake with a dead battery. Besides for the price of an extra battery I can buy a new saw. Home tools are great for batteries. Working tools in adverse conditions, not so much.... yet anyway.
Excellent job comparing. I just got rid of my gas powered chain saw and replaced it with a Ryobi. It does a great job. I only use it occasionally and for light jobs.
Ryobi is 100% the best lower price brand in my experience
@@trilla1378my dads been a “general maintenance” guy (does everything under the sun) and he’s a cheap man, so ryobi has been his bread and butter. also became mine by default.
I'm only half way through this fantastic video and cannot believe how much money you spent on these products to test them. Hopefully your Patrons covered most or all of the cost, since you provide such amazing testing videos :-) A++
Thank you very much! I couldn't put together expensive videos like this one without the Patreon support! I spend every penny of it and even more to fund the videos. As support has increased, the amount I can spend has gone up.
@@ProjectFarm Do you sell off any of the tools after testing them? You could probably recoup some of the cost by putting what you aren't going to continue using on ebay or letgo.
@@HariSeldon913 Good point. Tools that survived his tests in excellent condition, could be sold on offerup for 75% of the new cost. Sell them as demo or testing products.
Not to mention you can recoup 90% of the cost by selling them on ebay. In fact, he could make a lot of money by creating a projectfarm ebay account and auctioning off the tested stuff. People would bid multiples of the tool's value just to support PF.
@@tarstarkusz YT gets 10%, and more off PayPal, then you need ship it....based on what I see in his videos, he's too busy for all the extra running around. I'd say offerup the way to go.
Unlike most youtubers who cram a 15 minute video into 45 minutes, you cram a 45 minute video into 15. Bravo.
Thanks for watching.
Just tell me who won in 1 min
Honestly, this is one of the best channels in the entire RUclips universe. I would trust your reviews over most anyone, including Consumer Reports.
Wow, thank you!
Agreed.
Agreed, PF, you do an excellent job at reviewing. Two thumbs up, brother!
Definitely agree 👍
Consumer reports seems to be too much "bought and paid for" for me to trust
Ok, I'm not sorry. This is BY FAR the absolute BEST review and comparison of products with tons of info, facts and tests. Well done sir !!! I wish more comparison and review videos were made this way. Hats off 👍🤟
Thanks so much!
Agree
Round 2 video testing chainsaws: ruclips.net/video/9WDaTwEwhTk/видео.html
Publishing a day early this week again to see if it continues to work well. I’m definitely going to put together a round 2 video to include the saws made by “outdoor equipment” manufacturers, like Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo, etc and compare them to the brands just tested. Which brands should I test? Never a sponsor and I always buy everything tested. So, thank you all very much for supporting the channel and for your video ideas! Also, a big thank you to Jim for putting together a quick access video library, which includes a list of products tested. bit.ly/2FCrBpk
Here's a vote for the Greenworks 60v to test.
Your Monday uploads always makes Monday a better day
@@sparks6666 I second this, but also their 80v version because I have those batteries for my lawnmower already.
It would be awesome to see the Bauer brand on the test
Please make a vid about portable bandsaw blades! My Dewalt 20v deep cut bandsaw seems to eat Dewalt brand blades every 3-5 cuts.
Todd, since you're not tired of doing such a great job coming up with test ideas and spending the $$$ to do them,
*then I'm not tired of saying how much I appreciate your efforts.* God bless.
@TRUST CHRIST OR GO TO HELL! // Although that's true, your delivery misses the mark Biblically:
“Behold, I send you out *as sheep* in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents *and innocent* [or as one translation puts it]: as *"inoffensive as doves"* [Matt 10 v16; also see Col 4 v5, Phil 2 v15]. Remember; you may be the only form of Christianity, or Jesus that ppl may see/hear.
Try *"sharing"* the truth with ppl instead of *yelling it at them* which even turns me off as a Christian. Share this:
*The Gospel of Jesus Christ:* www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/81-96 - www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/80-296
I love how you go all out to ensure user input isn’t biasing the results. The weight hanging from the front of the bar was brilliant! Happy to be a Patreon
I appreciate that!
I can say I have the Ryobi I put through a lot over the course of two years and it is still going strong. It's nice just slapping a battery in something and being ready to go.
Really, sounds better than gas and oil and repairing the pull cord before you can even crank the thing. 👍
My husband and I think that you should review EVERYTHING! Very informative, fast and straight to the point! Great job!
Thanks so much!
@@ProjectFarm Yeah, review which mayonnaise is best!
Thanks for spending your hard earned money to give us all these answers we can't find unbiased from anywhere else but you. I know some of these videos probably get pricey.
It also amazes me how you come up with some of the tests you do on the videos too.
Thank you!
I'd like to be Project Farms neighbor when he has a yard sale.
William Schroeder
You gotta wonder what his neighbors actually think when he is running all that equipment at random hours of the day. Also don’t forget when he runs the RV lol
Thanks for watching.
You'd never need to mow your own lawn
Yah until you need a lawnmower or a small engine 😂😂
And NEVER let him borrow your lawn mower!
Man this was an expensive and comprehensive test. Lots of time and cost between saws, replacement chains, lumber, chain oil and time. Thank you for the god tier review. 🙌🏻
You are welcome!
The way this guy is able to come up with ideas to take the human inconsistencies out of the testing is so awesome. Seriously can’t argue with the results he finds. Nice work man.
Wow, thank you!
Totally agree. My wife and I are both retired chemists and the first time I saw one of his postings I forwarded it to her with a subject line "This guy understands experimental design". The tests are objective, reproducible and verifiable. Kudos Project Farm.
Who doesn’t enjoy scientific method?
@Swim Fan hey now. No politics on this amazing channel.
@Swim Fan oh look, another lefty who has no regard for facts or truth.
I was hoping a Stihl electric and Husquavarna electric would be included. The guys in the industry say they're incredible.
I was literally just about to make this same comment.
@Avalanche Master Project Farm isn't known for cutting corners.
I personally use husqvarna electric mower and trimmer. was not substantially more expensive than the similarly featured makita models either. very happy with them. If the chainsaws are similarly priced, the build quality should be much better and performance, well, we would have to test it :)
Chris Notap my uncle owns a logging company and bought a new Husqvarna electric saw for in his personal work truck while my brother owns log trucks and bought a Milwaukee electric saw for each of his truck because of the lower maintenance needed then a gas saw, after my uncle used my brothers Milwaukee saw he bought a Milwaukee saw for each of his trucks as well and took the Husqvarna back to the dealer, I myself had a gas saw but i will say there is a lot to be said for not having to worry about will this saw start when all you need to do is trim one or two tops from the end of your load.
@Avalanche Master well, yeah, in real life. He's doing this because he runs a product testing channel.
As a former professional Logger I really enjoyed this comparison. The most important factor in chain saw operation is how sharp the chain is ; remember even a factory sharpened chain is too dull for productive cutting and it's a real craft to do it by hand. I would like to see you test different chain sharpeners and see if they match up to professional hand sharpening. Thx again.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
hand sharpening it is definitely a craft you need lots of practice at. I was taught by a couple or lifetime loggers and journeyman trimmers. they made it look easy. I was definitely not as good. lol
Me too ... I have that gift for hand sharpening
There is a huge difference between an electric sharpener and somebody who can hand sharpen a chainsaw. While I was doing Residential tree trimming I had a boss who had been in the business for 20 years who showed me how to hand sharpen a saw and I was blown away by how quickly he could turn a dull blade into A good cutting blade. He could do it on the saw without a vice in about 10 mins on a 15” bar! However, No matter how good you are it’s still sucks to hand sharpen a Stihl MS 661 with a big 36” bar. That’s the one we all dreaded!
@@ryanbrockmiller1648 The new handsharpening kits from Stihl/Pferd are outstanding, you really dont have to be a pro to handle them and the result is good. Especially, when youre out in the woods, they come very handy. Greets from germany
Every Makita tool I've used has been extremely well designed and manufactured. They have a perfect balance of convenience and capability. They're just all around useful tools. Definitely my favorite brand.
Thanks for sharing.
Extremely well engineered fragile tools Makita in a nutshell
Having owned many DeWalt, Milwaukee and Makita tools, I must say I agree 100%.
@@jwanilpatel3223 they're not fragile
@@jwanilpatel3223said everyone that owns Milwaukee about Milwaukee
I’ve had the makita saw for a minute and it’s great for limbing and some in tree stuff. I still mix up 2 cycle and splash a little on my shirt collar and pants for nostalgia.
Eau de deux de l'essence? >.>
I own this saw too. My wife uses it more than me after I drop the tree. My big stihl was getting too heavy for me.
Lol at least you still got the bar oil to make a mess!
Thanks for sharing!
I've been researching battery powered saws for several weeks now, so your comparison was perfectly timed, for me;-) Thanks for awesome and unbiased product reviews and comparisons!
You are welcome!
@Dcon : So, will you buy one of the ones tested ?
@@critter3745 more than likely the Makita. The extra batteries that come with the saw are very appealing since they cost $149 a piece at Home Depot. This makes the pricey Makita a bit more of a bargain. I have an 18" gas saw as well but find the battery version a quick, easy and quieter option for smaller jobs around the house.
No one tests tools like Project Farm! You're doing the world a service!
Thanks so much!
I really appreciate this work you've done!
These days it seems all the review websites are complete sellouts, they're selling not giving honest information, its a shame. But makes you even more required/important/needed/critical for people who really just want the legit honest information.
I'm looking at buying a big battery chainsaw, I live in the forest near Tahoe California, and us folks out here use saws almost or at least 3 days a week. Yeah, I've got 21 acres of trees, I cut a lot of wood, oak, madrone, manzanita, fur, cedar, and sugar pine.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Incredible. I was shopping for a chainsaw an hour ago and stopped because I was undecided about the performance of battery-powered saws. And then, here you are... Thanks so much for making things clear and for all you do
You are welcome!
The Makita comes with FOUR 5.0aH batteries and a dual charger... That actually takes a big chunk out of the price tag in terms of value added if you have Makita tools or want Makita tools.
👍🏼 Agree! 😎
Ive got alot of Makita tools and Dewalt its a real toss up for me to decide which one to buy maybe ill wait till a few more reviews come out on the dewalt but may roll with the Makita just for those extra batteries
@@timking7496 get the Makita , get rid of the safety chain and get a full chisel chain. I just had to cut massive branches on a oak tree before the last hurricane. The 14 inch makita with the archer full chisel chain cut branches thats diameter much bigger than the height of a 5 gallon bucket and it cuts the oak like a hot knife going thru butter.
Great point. The value of the Makita is hard to beat
@@kindakool2529 where you from?
Wow. Legitimate tests, to the point, comparison graphs, detailed all the main features of each item... This may be the best comparison video I have EVER watched.
Wow, thanks!
I bought the 16” Makita as I am team blue anyhow but this video was great. Great Service to the Public. Thanks Sir!
Thanks and you are welcome!
The people that dislike these vids must be brand only people who think That one brand is the best and you can’t tell them any different
I definitely trying to deliver the best possible tests and product reviews!
I'll admit I was one of those people. Until Mr. Farm's video on duct style tape. 👍
I liked the video. But 5.0ah vs. 1.5ah and 2.0 is not fair comparison. Should had 2.0 or 1.5 battery on the Milwaukee. The Dewalt and Ryobi would have a had higher output with higher capacity batteries. This goes for any another tool. 5.0 and 1.5 ah batteries are not equal.
Best comparisons I have seen on RUclips. Great work!!!
@@SwiftGQ thats true, but thats how they came in the box so I guess that has to reflect the price/performance
I am so impressed with your video layout, testing methods and for the volume of questions you answer in the comments. Fantastic job keeping the soul of youtube alive! This is exactly what people need videos on, appreciate what you do, seems like you enjoy it too!
Thank you very much!
Now, THAT'S how you do a review...love the categorized fact summaries. Factual and to the point w/o alot of preamble. Excellent work.
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm tt
...ditto!
As a test engineer I certainly appreciate the methodology you apply to this and your other tests. Keep it up.
You do a great job on your audio mixing, I particularly enjoyed not having to hear the gasoline powered chainsaw.
As usual your methodical well-thought-out testing gave a good and fair evaluation.
Thank you very much!
LOL. As a battery-powered outdoor tool fan, I particularly enjoy not having to hear the gasoline engine when I'm actually working, not just watching. (Still, great point about the audio mix.)
This guy has the best content on RUclips
Wow! Thanks! Thanks for watching!
I recently picked up that same model of dewalt saw and have been very impressed with it so far. I knew coming into this video that it is a pretty good saw but the results here actually surprised me. It did better than I anticipated.
Great choice!
I’ve had the makita for over 3 years. I bought so my wife would leave my stills alone. Then I realized that it really was a serious chainsaw. I’ve cut dozens of 10 inch trees down and limbed/cut up the trees. Mine has two 5 amp hour batteries. It’s been a great little saw.
Great feedback! Thank you
I agree. It doesn't replace my 2 stoke saws but I sure do use them less often now that I have my Makita saws. Keep the blade sharp and they are great.
This really is one of my favorite channels, not just the product testing but how enthusiastic you are to make these videos.
Thanks so much!
Never clicked on a notification so fast! Thanks for the consistent, excellent videos Todd!!!
Thank you very much!
Ya me too!!! Been waiting a long time for this one!! Way to go! Literally stopped everything I was doing to watch this video!!!
I have to agree. He does the most thorough and controlled comparisons I've ever seen
Thank you for such an excellent review! The weighted bar test was especially useful, taking out user-driven variation. And the battery work-to-charge ratios were a great addition!
Thanks and you are welcome!
You solve all average men’s questions and for that thank you
You are welcome!
And woman. I've been looking to buy one strictly for fire wood and I think I'm going to go on for the Ryobi, for my needs. Thank you so much I enjoy your Channel.
Project Farm: the perfect place to go "no, I've never wondered that, but now I'm curious and need to know!"
Thank you!
Cant wait for this channel to hit 2m subs by this year.
Am I the only one who gets excited when he says “we’re going to test that”?
lol
Game on!
You can hear the chuckle in his voice, it's so evil haha
Watched the video, but then was swayed by Ryobi Days at Home Depot (buy the battery and charger set, get the saw "free.") So far, very happy with the saw and battery's performance, cutting tons of small undergrowth and a few more sizeable dead trees. For my needs, the $200 Ryobi setup is doing very well despite the abuse and hard run times. And of course--love the channel!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
This has to be the most unbiased, thorough and complete review I have ever seen on RUclips. Well done guys. Thank you.
all his stuff is like this. very thorough real-world testing. he's the best!
Jim I have to agree. Practical tests of the things that matter, and the summary graphs make comparisons easy. Well done!
“We’re gonna Test that”. Imagine hearing that and your job depended on it.
Thanks for sharing.
Manufacturers suddenly get nervous on hearing that :D
everyday life as a prototype engineer.
And that fear is exactly what marketing people deserve. They deserve to not being able to sleep at night because they lie all the time.
Imagine being one of the selected competitors! :)
Man your content and quality is LITERALLY unmatched on RUclips. You even edge out Engineering Explained in terms of your technical assessments, which is damn hard to do. In my opinion.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your results. I’ve got a Ryobi 18 volt chainsaw on the way for delivery. I know that it’s not the same, but all my tools are Ryobis, cause they all share the same batteries. That’s why I purchased it. I’m glad to see that the better model did well in your tests. It makes me feel that my 18 volt , 10 inch chainsaw will be ok. Keep up the great work! I’m always looking forward to seeing your tests
Thanks, will do! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve heard the 18” EGO chainsaw is the best! Too bad it didn’t make your review. Best reviews around!
Next time! Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks so much!
Agreed, please do Ego! I have the weed whip and edger, and I love it. I’d like to get more Ego, but your review would help!
I'll add to the requests for the EGO. I have it and while I think it cuts slower than my similarly sized Husqvarna, for sheer convenience, it's left the husky collecting dust on the shelf.
Another vote for Ego saws. They have two very different saws. The two shorter saws, 14” & 16” operate with a slower chain speed about 6,700 rpm. The 18” is advertised at about 11,000 rpm.
Another vote for the EGO 18", just got one on clearance at HD since the brand is moving to Lowes
Here, let’s spend $1k to make a video about electric chainsaws.
Me: watches both ads without skipping.
Thanks so much!
Wait so if u skip an ad he dosnt get paid?
@@ajlr4413 he gets paid, but less.
@@ajlr4413 Just play all of his videos on a playlist overnight if you feel guilty.
Both ads I watched shit on men. As per usual.
This must have been expensive man. Thank you for all your work
Yes, credit card limit reached, lol
@@ProjectFarm do you try to return everything ? I would.
@@ProjectFarm jeez man, you didn’t have to do that, you won’t get that money back from RUclips!
@@connorssmallengines6663 www.patreon.com/projectfarm :)
@@ac.creations EBay
This is an amazing channel, doesn't show bias and does actual tests, very scientific, I don't think I would have the work ethic or patience to always do good tests and better videos, sometimes I watch even if I'm not looking to buy
Thanks!
Brands:"sales pitch here"
Project farms: ohh were gonna test that
Thanks for watching!
I am realizing that the marketing gas worked on my with Milwaukee. In may cases, the budget brands perform better.
@@numskull1015 the budget brands are always trash.
I foresee a lot of Christmas Coasters being given this year ;)
lol
i read that, walked away. came back and read it again... still didnt get it... time passes... oh, its not that project farm sells coasters, its the log... ok im a moron,,, i seriously pictured "project farm" coasters
@@philtripe same here, lol .
Yeah, but most split in half.
This was an expensive test, I really appreciate the video PF. Will chip in at the patreon, I think you're doing amazing work saving us all time & money when buying products.
Thank you very much!
Hi, I know this video is 3 years old but still appreciate it. One suggestion, please, ALWAYS wear your chaps when handling chainsaws! Especially on video! Help show people they should be using their PPE! I’m a first responder, do you want me showing up and ask you if you were wearing chaps and you say no. Because my first question is why not? “They’re uncomfortable, I didn’t feel like it, I’m safe if couldn’t happen to me.” Chaps are SO effective at preventing serious injury or death! Please always wear your chaps, and keep doing the amazing work you’re doing sir! I value your channel as a reliable resource!
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
I have both the 20V and 60v dewalt chainsaws and they are amazing. I’ve used them both exclusively for over a year now. Hundreds upon hundreds of cuts per saw and the chain tightening system is easy. The biggest plus is I use the same batteries in all of my tools.
Great feedback! Thank you
Wife : Honey, I've lost 10lbs!!!
Project Farm : We're gonna test that!
lol Thanks for watching!
@@ProjectFarm Come on Todd, be brave and agree this is something you need to put together. Or is my remote arm chair bravado doing the talking here
@projectfarm have any review of Kobalt 80v chainsaw?
Product claims to do something
Him: WE'RE GOING TO TEST THAT
No one lies to farm and gets away with it.
Thanks for watching!
I have the 60 volt DeWalt and it's a thousand percent improvement over gas ! No fumes no noise and most of all no pulling a cord endlessly to get it started! After many years of using a chainsaw I have never been happier! Great 👍 testing and review!
Great point! Thank you
I even use some battery power commercially but there is still no comparison to your abilities with gas
@@AATreeService Yeah, especially when the job site does not have a convenient power station for charging. Or if you are in the woods.
@@welchroberts4038 couldn’t agree more
All the money your spending on giving us this content is deserving some serious sponsorship. Love you stuff buddy, keep it coming...🤜🤛
Thank you!
If he gets sponsored, then viewers might claim he has bias towards particular brands. I appreciate the unbiased approach and for that reason is why I subbed...plus his videos are AWESOME!!
He denies all sponsors to ensure he stays completely unbais
@@coastaku1954, I understand that and I know that, hes said it multiple times, but the guy deserves it.
@@tedharveyiii5194, I do agree with you about the unbiased approach, but if anything I hope the comments keep him energized because this has always been a channel worth watching.
YOU ARE AN ANIMAL. The work this takes is so admirable. Just unreal.
Thanks!
@@sweatlord7 Doesn't matter if he does
@@ProjectFarm I didn’t know what to get I was almost set on a ryobo, then I saw the milwaukke was only 100 more, and we already have like 6 battery’s
@@nicholasfry8695 yes definitely stick with the same platform
@@sweatlord7 what does that have to do with anything? Stop hatin!
I've had the same Dewalt 60v for about three months now and I love everything about it. Honestly, any of those look like they would more than get the job done as long as you're not trying to clear a forest lol.
Thank you!
forget about how great this video,he still reply to each and every comment even after 2 years,hats off sir
Thanks! Thanks for watching!
Based on this info I'm going to stick to my gasoline powered husqvarna chainsaw. The average run time was a big deal breaker, I need mine to run for hours after a storm breaks down big trees/branches. Might seem weird for a young lady to work with a chainsaw but in todays world I can't afford to get a professional to deal with such things.
Love your channel, its super informative for me and helps loads with getting quality tools and accessories that last me a lifetime! Thank you!
There is nothing wrong when girls know how to handle tools. On coutryside it was quite normal to everyone to be able todrive tracktor and do farmwork. My cousins started to operate when they could push clutch down and operate levers.
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
It's possible to bring along more batteries, just as one would bring more gas. Four 12Ah Milwaukee batteries would go for 4 hours according to the no-load projections, though I wish there had been some kind of load test to get close to real world. If I were going over two hours, I'd probably use gas similar to how you are thinking. Cheers
Ahhh. But the smell and symphony of a gas powered saw...
@@eshxplorn the price of those batteries would buy me 130 liters of fuel which would last me around 10 years on my Ms170.. Just saying.
I swear now when I want to figure out what I want to buy at home Depot I have to stop by project farm first
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I was actually going to buy one of the saws in this review but had second thoughts and went with a Stihl.
I paid pretty penny for my Stihl battery saw + 2x batteries, a fast charger and a genuine integrated face guard/ear muffs. In honesty it was over $1000 in the end. I can't recall the exact price but it may have been more like $1300.
So.. the power of it is unbelievable as is the battery durability. I'm worn out before it runs out of charge and the shop said if you buy the best battery then this would happen.
What gets me with it is the torque. I live down a long drive through a forest and got sick of the smell of gas in my car. I have 3x gas saws s,m,l btw.
Trees fall across my track all the time and I could get one of the gas saws but the convenience of the battery saw is obvious. One evening coming home from work a tree was across the drive. It was about 40ft. On one charge with the Stihl I cut the entire crown and cut rounds ~15" wide all the way down the trunk to within 10' of the butt. The saw could've done it but it was starting to get beyond the capacity of a battery saw as the diameter of the trunk was going up to about 18" and continuing would've been stupid. There was still 2 bars on the battery.
Expensive saw but here's the thing, you can actually take it to a Stihl shop whereas all the saws here, AFAIK, you 'ain't going to be easily able to get after sales service or backup.
The amount of work that battery saw has had on it in 2 years is incredible. This says it wants to work. It is a damn handy saw and fantastically reliable.
Edit:
I forgot to mention, I gave a friend of mine a go and he was so impressed with it he bought one as well. We all live in the forest in an off grid location. All of us are on either gennie or solar. We all have multiple saws and use wood from out own properties for heating.
I sell firewood from my place, so while not professional wood cutters we all know how to use a saw, swing an axe and manually split wood not occasionally but often - it's an endless task. I'd like to think I know what I'm talking about.
I have the dewalt...it's a beast I love it. Sold my gas one
My 3 year old top line Stihl no longer starts and I even bought their fuel for over $10 a quart.
I got the Stihl MSA 200 over 18 months ago. It works like a beast. I love it. I have used the heck out of it and it recharges very quickly. No regrets at all! Plenty of torque.
@@davidelliott9590 thanks for that info it's very helpful
@@dwh5512 That's tough as heck man. I've had my MS362 since the day it was released. Runs like a god. Vibrates a little more than other saws, but runs strong. Could be that I always mix the oil a bit heavy though. I think i'm closer to 40:1 most days.
Great thorough review by testing each saw under different conditions. Keep up the very informative work. It really helps out consumers when trying to make the best educated and economical decisions when purchasing power equipment. It really helped me make my decision. Thank You
Thanks and you are welcome!
I like how you kept the prices next to the results on each slide. Please continue to do that. Again, I will you would put your slides on a google doc so we could view it out in one area.
Thanks. Thanks for the suggestion.
So..... here is my take after I "saw" the video:
Worx: Does not "work."
Milwaukee: Below the "bar."
Ryobi: Strikes a "cord" right in the middle.
Makita: A "cut" above the rest.
Dewalt: Is so good it's "off the chain."
Gas Saw: "Stihl" can't be beat. 😁
Thanks for the feedback.
My dad has pretty much every battery powered (18v) DeWalt and loves them. I purchased all of them for him and made sure they all could use the same batteries.
Stihl is The way
Milwaukee dropped the ball on this one, better improve next gen
I'll give a thumb for the dad jokes
All in favor of a Project Farm auction of tested equipment say, “aye”.
Dibs on the Makita.
Not knowing much about tools, this channel has helped me a lot. Your professionalism and attention to details makes it easy to buy the right tool. Thanks for all your hardwork.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
I would love to see the 16" EGO included in the comparison.
Thanks for the video idea.
I have some other ego tools and the advantage is that all ego batteries can power all ego tools.
Ego is the one that would have dominated all of them.
ego is garbage unless u make six figures, and u live in a mc'mansion that takes up 3/4 of the footprint of the land u own, and u think driving a musk e.v. while still flying in a 747 to bring ur family to disneyworld on vacation is the way to save the world.
@@robertthompson3447 as is the case with almost all brands now, so that is not really an advantage over any others.
I’d note egos main disadvantage is their overall lack of tool selection.
Sure they offer a hedge trimmer, about everyone does, but Milwaukee and Ryobi offer 3-5 different models of hedge trimmers. Do they even offer a SDS hammer drill? Everyone else offers at least one if not two models. Ego is limited to homeowner grade, light duty lawn tools. If you want to be limited by selection of tool choices, ego is a good choice. If you actually want to utilize the same battery across different tools, choose about any other brand and you can cut a tree, drill a hole, light an area, pump water, plane a board, inflate a mattress, hot glue some crafts, fix a clogged drain and drill some concrete, ALL with the same single battery.
Battery compatibility across different tools is an advantage you absolutely cannot claim to have over any other brand while using ego. They are the hands down losers of that category. 👎
I'd like to see the 18" E-GO in a comparison with Dewalt and Stihl.
Thanks for the video idea.
Id be curious too on the ego. I have the 21" mower and also the leaf blower. Both perform very well as egos battery system seems to be very powerful. I love my milwaukee stuff, but they don't make a lawn mower, so for me it would be between the ego and milwaukee since i already have lots of tools on these two platforms. Keep up the great videos!
@@firebird327tpi I have the 18" inch EGO and it is an absolute beast. EGO hands down make the best products
@@firebird327tpi The real competition should be between EGO and Greenworks. EGO is headed to Lowes and Greenworks to Home Depot.
Both are serious saws.
I Cut a 19" core tree with my 18" ego and it cut through like butter, about a dozen 17-19" dia. cuts on one 5aH battery.
Absolute beast.
Idea: automotive Degreasers store bought vs alternatives (oven cleaner, homemade, diesel, dawn, etc). A showdown bracket.
Great idea, don't forget about gasoline though lol! Boy does gas clean like nothing else. Wonderful solvent.
Thanks for the video idea.
@@Zourkoskey and the safe, environmental alternative ... Simple Green
@@philtripe Don't believe everything you read on a label. While Simple Green is low toxicity on it's own, Simple green in conjunction with petroleum is much more toxic than the petrolium itself. We are talking about de-greasing an engine here, it's not going to be environmentally safe.
@@philtripe Never tried it. Idk about eco friendly but if I am using (mostly) old gasoline, its free and otherwise would just be used to to start fires with. Now of course gasoline is not appropriate for use indoors unless you really like the overwhelming odor of gas. Oh and not to mention you can clean paint brushes with gas to. Wonderful stuff!!! Plus its way cheaper than any purpose built cleaner like simple green.
I threw my brand new 18" Oregon bar and chain on my Ryobi (my broken Poulan Pro wasn't using it any more) and slapped in a 6 amp hour battery I could not be happier with the saw. When you consider start time and re-start times of gas saws, the vibration, noise, smell and mixing fuel, Battery saws are awesome. I did not know about the long recharge time. The 6 AH battery lasts so long, I can cut up a 30' tree without issue. I use the same batteries for my string trimmer, blower and lawn mower.
It cuts chucks out of the tree and gets clogged up a bit and I need to clean it out from time to time.
Just makes you realize how much energy is stored in the chemical bonds in gasoline. And you can carry it around anywhere in a used plastic drink bottle. No batteries, no cables, no chargers.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm Coming from a more science and results of experiments based background, I really appreciate how you design your tests to remove variables. Super cool!!
Electric motors will never replace gas motors. The government may try to legislate gasoline out of existence, but it'll always be a superior option.
@@taekwondotime battery technology advances, while "storing gas technology" does not
@@andreashabeck1155 battery technology will reach its peak too. You can't expect it to advance forever
Would've been interesting to see a comparison with the EGO line and Stihl Electric line, but a great video nonetheless!
Second this. Have the Ego CS1800 18" saw and would like to see how it compares to the competitors.
Great recommendation! Thank you
Don't forget Husqvarna
Another nod to test the Ego saw. Have their Mower, power head with string trimmer and edger. Think their battery packs are good, if you take care of them.
@@sethsalberg3678 very weird. I have all three of those and the hedge trimmer. Very happy with all of them and I'm very interested in getting the chainsaw with the 5 amp battery, so I have one to swap with the mower. I use the 2.5 amp battery with the other 3.
I bought into DeWalt's ecosystem a while ago, and I cant tell you how impressed I have been. Where they don't compete with Milwaukee or Makita, they make up for it in other areas. Overall, they have been a great addition to the garage to replace some older tools that got swiped out of my work truck. I do use a chainsaw frequently, though not for long periods of time while at work, and I bought the DeWalt 16" saw and it is every bit as good as this review makes it sound. The only complaint I have with it isn't the safety, as you do get used to it (their circular saw has the same style safety) it's that the batteries don't release easily and sometimes feel like after use, they get stuck in it. That's probably not a big deal to a lot of you younger people, but an old man like me gets pretty tired by the end of the day, and fidgeting with the release on my saws isn't what I want to do when I just really want to get packed up, put away, and go home.
Thanks for the feedback.
I bought the dewalt. And the expensive batteries. I would still fight with them gas powered and disregard what you say. If this is your living. I think you would be more truthful. I have a family to feed. And any new chain is going to be aggressive to cut through anything. But how will it do with pecan trees? Oh your family is going to go hungry..
@@wegmandan thats oddly aggressive. yes, I do use those tools for my work, and I'm just saying it as I see it.
2 and 4-cycle saws have their place, and if I was going to use a saw for longer or larger cuts, I think common sense would tell me to use a conventional chainsaw. For my purposes, the DeWalt saw works more than great. I have had it for a while now and it gets the job done every time. no complaints.
My family doesn't go hungry, and I'm not being disingenuous. I don't use a chainsaw for hours on end every day, but I do use it at least a few times a week while working on some of my commercial properties. No complaints yet.
@@JSTaylor556
I was wondering about the longevity of the electric saws and if they were made to last.
I'm old , retired, and don't use a saw very much at one time, and might not use it again for a year or longer. Lol
I have a gas powered chainsaw, but a year without using it and it won't crank at all .
Just wondering 👍
@@tlee9484 the little dewalt I have has been running just fine for a few years now. (Or at least close to two years). Keep the chain sharp, bar oil handy, and the battery charged (I do recommend a flex volt battery for it) and it'll do its job.
Like most DeWalt tools I've purchased, it's tough, does the job and keeps doing it over and over.
I'm sure the same could be said for Milwaukee, makita, or any other reputable brand out there.
I like how this guy doesn’t just go and start cutting wood and say his opinion after, he actually takes his time to test them which a respect
Thanks!
This was one of my favorite videos you've ever done I use chainsaws often and have never considered an electric saw. After seeing this, I think I might get a dewalt for my smaller stuff. I was pulling for the Milwaukee bc that's been my favorite brand (again, thanks in large part to your testing), but the dewalt seems like the wise choice here.
Your videos brighten my day ever single week. I mean that sincerely. I get excited when I get the notification! I wish I could contribute financially to your channel, but I can't afford it. That said, I still try to help by telling all of my friends and family about the channel and insisting that they subscribe and watch. Thanks again for another great video!
Another idea: I REALLY need another impact wrench video! I loved your first one with the smaller tool. But I'm a mechanic and often use my 1/2" drive air wrench for lugs, etc. The best price I could find on one was for a Kobalt. Could you please do one for a 1/2" drive impact gun showdown and include Kobalt, Ryobi, Dewalt, Bosch, Makita, Craftsman, and Porter Cable? If not all of them at least the Bosch and Kobalt and Milwaukee and please include lug nut removal and torquing! Thank you so much for everything!
I have the EGO electric and will never use a gas powered saw again. Based on its sheer voltage advantage over all of these saws tested I’d guess it would put every one of them to shame. Anecdotally the EGO is noticeably more powerful than my old 32cc Hitachi, which is 16” but overall a pretty poor quality saw. I’m probably going to give it away next spring the next time someone asks to borrow a chain saw...
I feel ya, I was pulling for the makita because I have several of there other tools that I use in a medium capacity. Not every day, but most days. I’m glad it ranked where it did. That being said, I prefer my gas Poulan saw
Be a good limber for working up in trees .
If you like Milwaukee, you could go with any larger M18 impact, but I have M12 batteries and I have their 1/2 stubby impact, and it's crazy small but will take off lug nuts all day, that thing is amazing
But the Milwaukee is sooo much more expensive and no better than the Dewalt... A regular theme from them.
Sell a t-shirt that says we're going to test that!
yeah he needs to sign up at tee spring
This is better than any tv series, i cant wait for the next one.
Thanks so much!
I was hoping a Stihl electric and Husquavarna electric would be included. The guys in the industry say they're incredible.
Just re-watched this vid from 2020. I bought my Makita lithium 24 v shortly after this video, maybe 6 mo or so after you posted. Already had some Makita LXT stuff, so your vid convinced me to try the Makita. After almost 3 seasons I am so pleased with its ease of operation I haven't taken out my Farm Boss once. It replaces my great running Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss. I only use them occasionally, and always put up my Stihl running it out of gas so nothing in system while stored. It still is finicky to start, but keeps running well. Its only use will be going out in the field/woods with others for longer cut times. Thanks AGAIN. I'm so very happy with my Makita electric.
PLEASE DO A PART 2! I would love to see the Stihl, Husqvarna, and Echo. I’ve also heard that the EGO and Greenworks are fantastic
And add that cheap Sunjoe in just for some laughs
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm I have the ego 18" and have cut over 10 cord with it. It's a badass saw! oregon bar and chain, would have beaten all of these and I'm a big milwaukee fan. Have used it back to back with a husky 455, husky is better of course, but with 2 batteries I can run it most of the day. (unless milling then I'm going to need all 4 and a chain swap). Easily get a half cord of poplar per battery. Can't recommend it enough and I was very doubtful when buying it.
Would love to see kobalt 18” too
This is some of the most meticulous work on the internet. Great job.
Wow, thanks!
Call me RYOBI because I too offer 2" less than advertised
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Most wouldn't publicly admit their shortcomings.
Your reviews are the best on RUclips by far especially since you aren't affiliated with any of the brands you text, so you are like a breath of fresh air on the net...😊
Thanks and you are welcome!
Can we all take a second to appreciate how expensive lumber is right now and how much it must have cost to do this test? You rock man.
The videos you do revolving around these battery powered tools are always entertaining, I imagine most of your viewers are already set up with a tool brand and it's like cheering on your favorite sports team. I would really love to see a possibly more silly video testing the extremes of the durability of these different brands' tools. For example I know dewalt drills can survive 2 story drops into concrete. Thanks for your efforts and your videos are always so amazing
Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for watching!
I'm already sunk into DeWalt 20V tools, but mainly because of some good deals I got. I'm not sure the extra cost of their chainsaw and 20V/60V battery is worth it to me for the fairly light duty limb fall that I usually deal with. I was impressed by Ryobi's performance, being on the low budget end.
@Project Farm:
One contender that was missing is the Hart brand (sold by Walmart). I'm told that Hart products are manufactured by the same company as Ryobi, so I wonder how the Hart 40V chainsaw ($188 list price) would compare to the Ryobi ($200) you've just tested.
My $89 Poulan Pro 14" has been a winner for me. I've got the Ryobi 14" $140(?), and its actually done quite a bit of work for me as well. For anyone not living in a heavily wooded lot, the Ryobi is more than adequate for most occasional general purpose use.
All I can say is thank you. By far one of the best, comprehensive, and efficient product reviews I have every seen. Very well done
Thanks so much!
We used a Milwaukee on our hunting trip and the beast was cutting through 8-10” trees all day before needing a charge. We also had a 6” chainsaw that we used for smaller branches and it cut off our moose hooves and the ribcage with ease. Super expensive but worth every penny.
Thanks for sharing.
I have the Dewalt fast Charger and it charges the 9ah in about 56 min.
Love your videos, simply the best comparisons.
Thanks for sharing. Thanks so much!
Holy smokes! I’ve watched nearly every video of yours and this by far was my favorite video you’ve made :) thank you for all the effort and learning opportunities you give.
You are so welcome!
I am blown away with the quality of your work and the lengths you go to in order to be so thorough. How do you not have 10m subscribers yet??
Thanks so much!
You are actually awesome at this. I really liked your methods of comparison, specifications, and final recap. You have an excellent voice with no distractions or impediments. Well done sir.
Thanks!