Chainsaw

I have the Makita UC4051A.

Have taken down and chopped up a decent size tree (maybe 1ft diameter) but it's not very powerful. Fine for occasional small jobs though.

I'm on my second electric saw, the first one lasted about 10 years doing only relatively light work, and could be brought back into action if I replaced a worn plastic cog (cheap store own-brand, no parts available anywhere; will eventually get someone to 3-D print one for me).

The new one shares one particular feature with the old that you'll need to bear in mind: the power cable is really short - about 50-70cm - so you will need to provide a suitable extension cable, and if that's a waterproof cable/plug, you'll have a heavy lump of plastic hanging off the back of the machine, knocking against your leg while you're working (and, of course, a cable that's a tripping hazard).

Now while I'm happy enough with the electric one (great not to have to be buying/mixing up petrol when I've suddenly got unexpected time and weather, and great for indoor work) and used the new one exclusively for the last few months, it was great to get back to the petrol engine the other day when taking down a small contorted tree - so nice to be able to move around freely without rearranging the cable every two minutes. You'd have that same freedom with battery-powered ... but do you need it?

I want to comment with the permission of the subject owner. First of all, how big is the job? You have to tell us that. Because for small jobs, if there is electricity in the place where you will work, you can rent an electric saw. I think you should definitely use a chainsaw. They work better than chainsaws and are more efficient.

Got this chainsaw last year needed to for removing a fallen tree from Screwfix, did the job no issues. Still going strong handy for light jobs.
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/titan-ttl758chn-2000w-230v-electric-40cm-chainsaw/719fg

happy hurler wrote: »

Got this chainsaw last year needed to for removing a fallen tree from Screwfix, did the job no issues. Still going strong handy for light jobs.
https://www.screwfix.ie/p/titan-ttl758chn-2000w-230v-electric-40cm-chainsaw/719fg

Did Screwfix pay you well?

Calahonda52 wrote: »

So a chainsaw is better than chainsaws
?

I think the chainsaw is better. Because it can be used wherever there is electricity. You won't bother like with another saw. My other suggestion is mini chainsaws. I recommend your research.

Any comments about either of these 2 electric saw? I have a Husqvarna 460, but for ocassional lighter work, branches etc.
Mac Allister 2000W 2000W 240V Corded Chainsaw
or
Chainsaw Makita UC3541A 1800W, 4,7Kg
Anyone have any experience with either of them?

Lumen wrote: »

I have the Makita UC4051A and it's fine for occasional work around the garden. I've taken down one large-ish tree (maybe a foot trunk diameter) and nobody died. But it does eat chains, which I put down to a lack of power. I don't know whether that's a reasonable diagnosis.

edit: oh wait, I posted something similar already when the thread was first started.

Yes, I've read the thread and I'm definitely getting one, its a question of which would be the best one. I have several roadside tree's cut down, none of which would be more than 9" max width, and many much less. But they would easily be 20' high, and many many branches:cool: My Husky is presently out if commission ( carburettor problem ) so I got a loan of a Macallister from the SIL, and I'm very impressed with it ( thats the reason I will get my own one) But his one is brand new ,,not more than an hours work done.And I wonder what it would be like longterm, hence my request for more info from anyone who has experience of either or both saw's. There's several saws available ranging in price from €50-€600, but for the amount of work I would be doing, something between €100-€150 would be fine. Thanks for your reply:)