Chainsaws - 'n Afgesaagde Gesprekkie
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:12 pm
I want to discuss BATTERY POWERED Chainsaws.
Why?
Because I am considering buying one... maybe.
What's this got to do with 4x4'ing?
Shauno Mate of 4WD Action Arsetrrailer aka 4WD 24/7 carries a Milwaukee Li-On chainsaw
They use it to deal with trees blocking their path or to cut firewood.
But mainly, because Milwaukee Tools is a Sponsor of the Channel.
Background:
After watching an Episode of 'It doesn't get better than this, strewth, mate" on 4WD 24/7 I started thinking of getting one.
I did a little research - you can get a small Ryobi one for around R2k - but I suspect you'd need something more substantial.
I had a little gardening to do, but eventually decided to hire a Petrol Powered one from my local tool hire place.
I collected it (12km round trip) R15.00
I dropped it off (12km round trip) R15.00
I paid for the hire (incl fuel & chain lube used) R648.00
That's R678.00 - & I did a days trimming (OK we loaded a4 ton truck piled high with the trimmings), but now sit with no Chainsaw.
For under R2k more I could bought one, done the job & although I'd be R2k moreout of pockets - I'd have a flippin Chainsaw.
Question:
Any advice & input into these rechargeable battery powered chainsaws?
Bear in mind I'm not a lumberjack, I'm not OK, I don't put on woman's clothing & hang around in bars & I don't wish I was a girlie like my dear mama...
Why?
Because I am considering buying one... maybe.
What's this got to do with 4x4'ing?
Shauno Mate of 4WD Action Arsetrrailer aka 4WD 24/7 carries a Milwaukee Li-On chainsaw
They use it to deal with trees blocking their path or to cut firewood.
But mainly, because Milwaukee Tools is a Sponsor of the Channel.
Background:
After watching an Episode of 'It doesn't get better than this, strewth, mate" on 4WD 24/7 I started thinking of getting one.
I did a little research - you can get a small Ryobi one for around R2k - but I suspect you'd need something more substantial.
I had a little gardening to do, but eventually decided to hire a Petrol Powered one from my local tool hire place.
I collected it (12km round trip) R15.00
I dropped it off (12km round trip) R15.00
I paid for the hire (incl fuel & chain lube used) R648.00
That's R678.00 - & I did a days trimming (OK we loaded a4 ton truck piled high with the trimmings), but now sit with no Chainsaw.
For under R2k more I could bought one, done the job & although I'd be R2k moreout of pockets - I'd have a flippin Chainsaw.
Question:
Any advice & input into these rechargeable battery powered chainsaws?
Bear in mind I'm not a lumberjack, I'm not OK, I don't put on woman's clothing & hang around in bars & I don't wish I was a girlie like my dear mama...
But it does make a sound!
And it's about twice the porra's budget!!!