Bought the Dewalt 16" electric chainsaw after 30 years running a stihl gas saw. Tired of carberator rebuilds and gumming up. Best decision yet buying this electric saw. Numerous times when I needed the saw its ready to go. No priming, no fuel or mixing issues. No bad gas. No leaks. Just a saw ready to go and always works. I can tell you this saw cuts just as fast as a stihl and since we have a Bluettie power station and solar panels I can always charge it up when needed.
I live in the mountains of Oregon so a saw is very important for me. I run the same saw you have there for limbing and slightly bigger one for heavier work. I wouldn’t go with battery just for the fact that I want to be able to refuel and go. I don’t want to carry more batteries chargers etc. plus stihl chainsaws are proven and are incredibly reliable with proper maintenance. I liked the saw mount you showed as well. Going to look into incorporating that into my truck for my two saws.
Really good content & I'm starting to get caught up on your videos. I left WI in January with my truck & truck camper to get away from the winter weather for 2 1/2 months & spent most of my time in AZ & TX. Most of my other tools are DeWalt so I'm thinking about getting their chainsaw but they have the leaking oil issue (would probably use it more at home). Can't wait to get caught up with your videos & see what you've been up to.
Not much a chainsaw guy myself though I do like the idea of keeping one I've found most of the time I can use a winch to get a free or something out of my way
Gotta go gas around Arkansas. Just did frog bayou around the time you recorded probably and we were so close to the end (coming from the west) but there was 3 massive trees downed. Battery saw used 2 batteries really quick and the gas saw powered through it to get us home
Good to see ya, Grant! Great video. I have an electric Ryobi 10" chainsaw. It's been great for just firewood. I don't get on the trail much after storms/early spring but when I do, I'll probably pick up a 20" gas chainsaw just because I don't have the massive power solution to run electric saws. Hope to see you at MOORE again this year!
Great to see you back. Congrats on the Baby, and WHAT you only do this for fun with 94K subscribers? I have 75 subscribers (jeepNdirt) and I'm doing mine for fun too, but I kinda did wonder what would happen when I get to a couple thousand subscribers. I guess not much? Lol. Good stuff man. I wish you would have stayed a jeep guy, but I dig your content and your vibe. God Bless you brother.
Thank you! Yep, always have just done RUclips on the side whenever I have time. Definitely feel blessed where I’m at. Really appreciate people like you! Thanks so much for the kind words. 🤘🏼
I've got a bunch of saws (heat with wood) My Dewalt battery saw leaks bar oil really bad. Stihl just a little. Did you upgrade those caps? Any want to lock the saw?
Another helpful video. I’m certainly no expert, but based on what I’ve seen used by experts (e.g., Outdoors with the Morgans and others), there is a place for electric chainsaws and for gas saws. Best I can tell, electric saws are good for infrequent use where the saw may be stored for long periods of time. Since it’s an electric motor, it requires little maintenance, mostly consisting of keeping the chain lubed and sharpened. Many electric saws are in a family of battery powered power tools including impact wrenches, ratchets, circular saws, etc. and, therefore, the batteries can be used for a lot of other tools. This could include an impact wrench you take with you on the trails to quickly change a tire or work elsewhere. Not necessary but nice to have. Electric saws also tend to be much less temperamental to operate in a variety of weather conditions. Altitude and temperatures don’t affect them as much as they affect gas saws. True, the battery may lose a small amount of its total power in very cold temps, but it’s not much. The electrics are also less intimidating than gas for those who have little to no experience with chainsaws (like myself). The biggest issue is that it’s harder to charge them in sub-freezing temps. Electrics also have much less power than gas saws the same size, and their run times on a battery is a fraction of what a full tank of gas/oil mix on a gas saw is. Therefore they are much better for light work, both in terms of run time and size of branches/trees being cut down. Some of this can be overcome by carrying extra batteries, but it quickly becomes a space hog. Gas saws, on the other hand, are the true workhorses. If you’re going to be doing a lot of cutting (e.g., after an ice storm or high winds on a trail). They have the power and the runtime to work all day. It’s much quicker to refuel with gas/oil premix than it is to charge a battery, and each full tank will outlast even the largest lithium batteries, from what I see. Plus, as you mentioned, there’s something cool about the sound of that saw shrieking away in the woods. On the other hand, gas saws tend to be heavier and larger. They are more difficult to keep running, as you have to worry about fouling the spark plug, clogging the air filter, etc. It’s a typical small, carbureted engine little different than your string trimmer or lawn mower. They don’t like to sit idle for a year and then picked up and cranked. That’s why they do better if they are regularly used and maintained. You also have to have premixed gas/oil to burn in them, not just straight gasoline. That means you have to carry special fuel for them, not just the fuel you’ll burn in your vehicle. On the plus side, that fuel is not too expensive for how long it will run the saw (much, much cheaper than a battery), and it’s easily located at any hardware store or lawn care store. It will also take up far less space than an equivalent number of batteries. Lastly, premix (like the Stihl brand you showed) has a very, very long shelf life measured in years. It’s stabilized fuel, not like regular pump gas. In a pinch, if you know how to mix it, you can make your own premix with pump gas and oil, and many people do. In short, best I can tell is electric is good for limited and infrequent use. Gas is better for heavy, frequent use all year long. It makes total sense for you and I, who live in the heavily wooded Ozarks, to have a gas powered unit. However, you get out a lot more than I do, so I’m less likely to use a chainsaw very often, so I probably would be OK with just an electric. And lastly, please read/watch/learn how to properly use a chainsaw in a safe manner before you head out into the woods on your own. Even experienced tree trimmers will occasionally slip up and cut themselves severely while trimming trees. The difference in the off-road context is that you’re on a trail in the middle of nowhere, typically hours from emergency medical assistance vs. the tree trimmer who may just require a 15 minute ride across town to an ER.
Appreciate the comment! And totally agree with you. Very good points. There’s definitely certain scenarios where each are preferred. Thanks for watching!
Discount code at cadence isn’t working fyi Still looking for a chainsaw solution without a rear bumper. Modified Plano case has been the go to in the meantime.
Arkansas off road or 4x4 is kinda a oxymoron. I've been to Arkansas and there's nothing to extreme. It's cool to be into 4x4 ing . I just don't understand a lot of people in so many flat states. I just don't understand
What a way to end the week! Love seeing Ark in my notifications. Thanks for the content chief!
Appreciate that brah! 🍻
Bought the Dewalt 16" electric chainsaw after 30 years running a stihl gas saw. Tired of carberator rebuilds and gumming up. Best decision yet buying this electric saw. Numerous times when I needed the saw its ready to go. No priming, no fuel or mixing issues. No bad gas. No leaks. Just a saw ready to go and always works. I can tell you this saw cuts just as fast as a stihl and since we have a Bluettie power station and solar panels I can always charge it up when needed.
Serious tree breakage last week. Well timed video! Thanks!
Commenting from Canada. Just love my XP series husky chainsaws.
I live in the mountains of Oregon so a saw is very important for me. I run the same saw you have there for limbing and slightly bigger one for heavier work. I wouldn’t go with battery just for the fact that I want to be able to refuel and go. I don’t want to carry more batteries chargers etc. plus stihl chainsaws are proven and are incredibly reliable with proper maintenance. I liked the saw mount you showed as well. Going to look into incorporating that into my truck for my two saws.
Really good content & I'm starting to get caught up on your videos. I left WI in January with my truck & truck camper to get away from the winter weather for 2 1/2 months & spent most of my time in AZ & TX. Most of my other tools are DeWalt so I'm thinking about getting their chainsaw but they have the leaking oil issue (would probably use it more at home). Can't wait to get caught up with your videos & see what you've been up to.
Thanks, appreciate you watching
Nice setup you just gotta pray those bar nuts never come loose
Love the videos my guy! Keep ‘em coming !
Appreciate it!
Great content as always kinds make life hard, but wouldn’t trade it for anything! New sequoia coming 🤔🤪 excited to hear
Great video! Do worry about rain at all? Solution for protecting against elements or dust etc?
You have great content man and I appreciate how much work you put into your videos. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Jesse!
Not much a chainsaw guy myself though I do like the idea of keeping one I've found most of the time I can use a winch to get a free or something out of my way
Gotta go gas around Arkansas. Just did frog bayou around the time you recorded probably and we were so close to the end (coming from the west) but there was 3 massive trees downed. Battery saw used 2 batteries really quick and the gas saw powered through it to get us home
Good to see ya, Grant! Great video. I have an electric Ryobi 10" chainsaw. It's been great for just firewood. I don't get on the trail much after storms/early spring but when I do, I'll probably pick up a 20" gas chainsaw just because I don't have the massive power solution to run electric saws. Hope to see you at MOORE again this year!
Thanks! Yep I’ll be there
Great to see you back. Congrats on the Baby, and WHAT you only do this for fun with 94K subscribers? I have 75 subscribers (jeepNdirt) and I'm doing mine for fun too, but I kinda did wonder what would happen when I get to a couple thousand subscribers. I guess not much? Lol. Good stuff man. I wish you would have stayed a jeep guy, but I dig your content and your vibe. God Bless you brother.
Thank you! Yep, always have just done RUclips on the side whenever I have time. Definitely feel blessed where I’m at.
Really appreciate people like you! Thanks so much for the kind words. 🤘🏼
For me, a chainsaw is for firewood. If there's a tree across the trail then that's just a bonus
Bar not blade! Lol but sweet mounting point, I want one now!
Happy for you… Children are life’s greatest gift. What else are you doing it for?
I've got a bunch of saws (heat with wood) My Dewalt battery saw leaks bar oil really bad. Stihl just a little. Did you upgrade those caps? Any want to lock the saw?
Didn’t upgrade caps. Yes, there’s a lockable tab on the mount
Great video! Thank you!!!
Glad you liked it!
what do you do to protect it from water?
I’ve considered an electric for small trail days. But I already have a 60cc chainsaw. There is no real point in buying another saw at the moment.
Another helpful video. I’m certainly no expert, but based on what I’ve seen used by experts (e.g., Outdoors with the Morgans and others), there is a place for electric chainsaws and for gas saws.
Best I can tell, electric saws are good for infrequent use where the saw may be stored for long periods of time. Since it’s an electric motor, it requires little maintenance, mostly consisting of keeping the chain lubed and sharpened. Many electric saws are in a family of battery powered power tools including impact wrenches, ratchets, circular saws, etc. and, therefore, the batteries can be used for a lot of other tools. This could include an impact wrench you take with you on the trails to quickly change a tire or work elsewhere. Not necessary but nice to have. Electric saws also tend to be much less temperamental to operate in a variety of weather conditions. Altitude and temperatures don’t affect them as much as they affect gas saws. True, the battery may lose a small amount of its total power in very cold temps, but it’s not much. The electrics are also less intimidating than gas for those who have little to no experience with chainsaws (like myself). The biggest issue is that it’s harder to charge them in sub-freezing temps. Electrics also have much less power than gas saws the same size, and their run times on a battery is a fraction of what a full tank of gas/oil mix on a gas saw is. Therefore they are much better for light work, both in terms of run time and size of branches/trees being cut down. Some of this can be overcome by carrying extra batteries, but it quickly becomes a space hog.
Gas saws, on the other hand, are the true workhorses. If you’re going to be doing a lot of cutting (e.g., after an ice storm or high winds on a trail). They have the power and the runtime to work all day. It’s much quicker to refuel with gas/oil premix than it is to charge a battery, and each full tank will outlast even the largest lithium batteries, from what I see. Plus, as you mentioned, there’s something cool about the sound of that saw shrieking away in the woods. On the other hand, gas saws tend to be heavier and larger. They are more difficult to keep running, as you have to worry about fouling the spark plug, clogging the air filter, etc. It’s a typical small, carbureted engine little different than your string trimmer or lawn mower. They don’t like to sit idle for a year and then picked up and cranked. That’s why they do better if they are regularly used and maintained. You also have to have premixed gas/oil to burn in them, not just straight gasoline. That means you have to carry special fuel for them, not just the fuel you’ll burn in your vehicle. On the plus side, that fuel is not too expensive for how long it will run the saw (much, much cheaper than a battery), and it’s easily located at any hardware store or lawn care store. It will also take up far less space than an equivalent number of batteries. Lastly, premix (like the Stihl brand you showed) has a very, very long shelf life measured in years. It’s stabilized fuel, not like regular pump gas. In a pinch, if you know how to mix it, you can make your own premix with pump gas and oil, and many people do.
In short, best I can tell is electric is good for limited and infrequent use. Gas is better for heavy, frequent use all year long. It makes total sense for you and I, who live in the heavily wooded Ozarks, to have a gas powered unit. However, you get out a lot more than I do, so I’m less likely to use a chainsaw very often, so I probably would be OK with just an electric.
And lastly, please read/watch/learn how to properly use a chainsaw in a safe manner before you head out into the woods on your own. Even experienced tree trimmers will occasionally slip up and cut themselves severely while trimming trees. The difference in the off-road context is that you’re on a trail in the middle of nowhere, typically hours from emergency medical assistance vs. the tree trimmer who may just require a 15 minute ride across town to an ER.
Appreciate the comment! And totally agree with you. Very good points. There’s definitely certain scenarios where each are preferred. Thanks for watching!
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Discount code at cadence isn’t working fyi
Still looking for a chainsaw solution without a rear bumper. Modified Plano case has been the go to in the meantime.
This has been fixed. Thanks for the heads up.
Appreciate the heads up!
Good video. Kids will change your life. At the very least you’ll be tired for years!
If you don't need a chainsaw type either in a desert or you're not overlanding - your trail riding.
you should do this full time….convince the wife
Haha thanks
Arkansas off road or 4x4 is kinda a oxymoron. I've been to Arkansas and there's nothing to extreme. It's cool to be into 4x4 ing . I just don't understand a lot of people in so many flat states. I just don't understand
Sounds like you’re a little bit ignorant about Arkansas.