Home Depot has
Ryobi 40V Brushless 14" Cordless Battery Chainsaw + 10" Cordless Pole Saw w/ 4.0 Ah Battery & Charger (RY40530-PS) on sale for
$259.
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Key Features:- Chainsaw features:
- 14 in. bar and chain
- Load-Sensing technology automatically adjusts power
- Side access chain tensioning and on-board tool storage for easy adjustments
- Oil level indicator window and variable speed trigger
- Automatic oiler for smooth operation
- Pole saw features:
- 6.5 ft. or 9.5 ft. adjustable length
- In-line motor for precision pruning
- Better cut control with the angled head
- 10 in. bar and chain
- Includes 4.0 Ah battery and brushless motor on the chainsaw for increased power and run time
- Works with all Ryobi 40V lithium batteries
- 5-year tool warranty
- 3-year battery warranty
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I think this is perfect for a homeowner needing to do storm cleanup and cutting small trees down (while leaving big projects to the pros). I pondered getting a gas saw, but for intermittent use I think cordless makes the most sense. Less wieldy than a gas saw and none of the engine maintenance. More convenient than plug-in electric. The only downside is charge time/battery life, but for homeowner projects its probably not an issue (just take a break!).
RE: quality/performance vs. other brands. I didn't see many negative reviews, but I take reliability reviews and anecdotal evidence with a grain of salt. Personal experience with the line and customer service is likely the bigger factor for most buyers in terms of reliability. There may be a delta between this and Milwaukee/Dewalt/Makita, but considering the price difference, I think it comes down to preference and whether you are in the ecosystem or not.
Also, for intermittent DIY use of these kind of hyperspecialized tools, I think people spend way to much time trying to figure out what the "best" is or which "will last longer" even when it is a tool that maybe you will use 2-3 times ever. The proper comp for most folks needs to be "how much would it cost to pay a pro?" and "what is the likelihood I will ever use this again?" Maybe the Milwaukee is better but it is also (16") $>$300 for tool only and pushing $500 with a battery. For less than what it would cost to have a pro do it, I got a chainsaw, all the protective gear, and removed the fallen tree and a widowmaker that had hung up over a trail behind our house. Anything beyond that is house money at this point.
Obviously, if you are regularly using a saw, your decision tree would be different.
FYI you can add a 16" bar/chain to this.
However, if you already have 40v batteries, get the 16" saw at $160 instead. While Ryobi claims on a HD post that its the same saw motor as the 16" and 18", I'm not sure that's true (I looked at parts diagrams and it doesn't bear out). Further, the 16" has an adjustable oiler and a manual chain brake which the 14" doesn't have.
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RYOBI 40V Brushless 16 in. Cordless Battery Chainsaw (Tool Only)
https://www.homedepot.c
SKU# 312274250
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Look up Project Farm Chainsaw. He compares multiple cordless chainsaws between each other and a gas Stihl.
Ryobi would still be the cheapest, but they have almost the slowest battery recharge time,their batteries are about the same cost as the others, and smaller 40v ecosystem vs the 18v/20v of the big 3.
RYOBI 40V Brushless 16 in. Cordless Battery Chainsaw (Tool Only)
https://www.homedepot.c
SKU# 312274250
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If you are not cutting hardwood like an oak tree you are probably fine. It's convenience and lighter than my Portland. By the way, cutting down an oak tree was a BIG job.
Also.. the 40v power head is a much smarter investment as you can just pop on a pole saw attachment.. then switch it back to a weed whacker.. or hedge trimmer.. or sweeper.. or brush cutter... or leaf blower.. or rotatiller... or edger.
I have the 18v pole saw and a pole saw attachment for me ryobi brushless carbon power head. They both work good.
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I think this is perfect for a homeowner needing to do storm cleanup and cutting small trees down (while leaving big projects to the pros). I pondered getting a gas saw, but for intermittent use I think cordless makes the most sense. Less wieldy than a gas saw and none of the engine maintenance. More convenient than plug-in electric. The only downside is charge time/battery life, but for homeowner projects its probably not an issue (just take a break!).
RE: quality/performance vs. other brands. I didn't see many negative reviews, but I take reliability reviews and anecdotal evidence with a grain of salt. Personal experience with the line and customer service is likely the bigger factor for most buyers in terms of reliability. There may be a delta between this and Milwaukee/Dewalt/Makita, but considering the price difference, I think it comes down to preference and whether you are in the ecosystem or not.
Also, for intermittent DIY use of these kind of hyperspecialized tools, I think people spend way to much time trying to figure out what the "best" is or which "will last longer" even when it is a tool that maybe you will use 2-3 times ever. The proper comp for most folks needs to be "how much would it cost to pay a pro?" and "what is the likelihood I will ever use this again?" Maybe the Milwaukee is better but it is also (16") $>$300 for tool only and pushing $500 with a battery. For less than what it would cost to have a pro do it, I got a chainsaw, all the protective gear, and removed the fallen tree and a widowmaker that had hung up over a trail behind our house. Anything beyond that is house money at this point.
Obviously, if you are regularly using a saw, your decision tree would be different.
FYI you can add a 16" bar/chain to this.
However, if you already have 40v batteries, get the 16" saw at $160 instead. While Ryobi claims on a HD post that its the same saw motor as the 16" and 18", I'm not sure that's true (I looked at parts diagrams and it doesn't bear out). Further, the 16" has an adjustable oiler and a manual chain brake which the 14" doesn't have.
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