Finally got to test a battery-powered pole saw against my old gas one on a big willow job in Springfield

The battery saw was way quieter and lighter, which made a huge difference working over a client's patio for three hours straight, so what other battery tools are actually worth the switch for climbing work?

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emma_jones17d ago

Just wait until you try a battery chainsaw, right? You'll never go back to that gas smoke show.

rosem7416d ago

Heard they're great for small jobs but what about cutting big logs all day? Batteries die fast under heavy use and swapping packs gets pricey. Gas still wins for real work.

joseph95717d ago

Yeah, I was reading a forum where a guy swore by his battery-powered top-handle saw for pruning. Said the instant torque and no warm-up meant he could make a few quick cuts, set it down, and not worry about it idling or stalling out up in the canopy.