Electric Chainsaws - Pole Saws

[Jordan Budd]

Has anyone used the Hooyman pole saw chain saw? Also thinking about just a regular electric chain saw I could keep in the vehicle plus use for bigger limbs when hanging stands then just use a pole saw for smaller outer limbs.

40V Lithium-Ion Pole Saw | Hooyman

40V Lithium-Ion Pole Saw

www.hooyman.com

 

[Brock A]

I went on a bear hunt a couple weekends ago. We accessed the area via SxS. We came to a downed tree across the road, like 18” dia. The guy I was with hops out and grabs a Milwaukee lithium chainsaw and zipped through it like nothing. Very impressed and now I have one in my amazon cart


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[Montucky]

I have a lot of experience with the Makita models in my line of work. They are awesome little units. 5AH batteries hold a charge for a long time.

We also bought the extendable pole saw a few months ago & seems like a good saw but its still new & hasn’t been battle proven like our chainsaws have......

 

[sndmn11]

I have a lot of experience with the Makita models in my line of work. They are awesome little units. 5AH batteries hold a charge for a long time.

We also bought the extendable pole saw a few months ago & seems like a good saw but its still new & hasn’t been battle proven like our chainsaws have......

Which ones? I was in line at Home Depot with the small brushless and then second guessed and put it back. My intention would have been for cutting firewood for the wall tent instead of using the reciprocating saw.

 

[The Ri Guy]

No experience with the Pole Saws but I'm looking at the Stihl HTA 85. We use the lithium-powered Stihl MSA 200 at camp for everything except felling trees, it's a hell of a little chainsaw.

MSA 200 C-BQ | Lithium-Ion Powered Chainsaw

The Lithium-Ion powered STIHL MSA 200 C-BQ chainsaw delivers the speed, cutting capacity, and run time to take on just about any cutting job on your property.

www.stihlusa.com

 

[Wapiti16]

Has anyone used the Hooyman pole saw chain saw? Also thinking about just a regular electric chain saw I could keep in the vehicle plus use for bigger limbs when hanging stands then just use a pole saw for smaller outer limbs.

40V Lithium-Ion Pole Saw | Hooyman

40V Lithium-Ion Pole Saw

www.hooyman.com

Being mainly a whitetail guy, I use pole saws quite a bit. When I heard about the electric hooyman, I laughed, thinking no way it would powerful enough to do what I needed to do. I was wrong. It's become one of my favorite pieces of gear, it has been extremely dependable and durable so far. It breaks down smaller than a regular extendable manual pole saw and packs in a storage bag, which is great for keeping under the seat of the truck. The only caution I have is that the saw does have an oil reservoir to keep the chain lubricated, so just be careful about it when packing it up.

 

[Downeaster]

I have a greenworx (think thats how you spell it) off amazon. Im sure the bigger name saws are even better, but it had good reviews so i gave it a try.
Bottom line, it rips. It has a 16" bar and for a truck/atv, or around the house saw it punches way above its weight.
Just had a friend over and i needed to cut an old 14" fir. Hes from a logging family so of course the eye rolls and jokes are flying. 5 secs later its a shocked face and "lemme see that thing".
Cleared 4.5 miles of old logging road on one charge last year. It looked better than i did at the end. I will say it leaks bar oil like a sieve though.
Best of luck on your choice, seems like current battery technology is killing it.

 

[go4thegusto]

I have the Stihl pole saw and bought it because I already had the chainsaw and blower before all the others came on the market. Great stuff and no regrets but if I was starting over I would put lightweight as the key criteria. You will be carrying it around in the woods and lifting high with extended weight. Mine is heavy and hard work. Don't get caught up in the biggest voltage and battery. Typically you don't make that many cuts. If I am doing heavy work I bring a gas saw.

 

[nephewjephew]

Picked up a MKE saw this spring and LOVE it. Was deciding between the the MKE and Stihl and went with the MKE solely because I have all MKE power tools. The M18 batteries work across the board from chainsaw to drills. The MKE has a bigger chain 16" bar v 12" (I think) but the Stihl is about half the weight and size. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the big boys MKE, DeWalt, Stihl etc. As far as performance goes (can only speak to the MKE but I'm sure its pretty equal across the board) for what they are these things rip! They are small, quite, convenient, and capable. For weekend/weeklong camping, hunting whatever this thing will be with me. Beats the pants off cutting up fire wood with a hand powered saw!

 

[bayoublaster7527]

I also have the Milwaukee 18v chainsaw, only had it a few months but love it so far. Great for cleaning up around the yard. Keep it in the truck when traveling fs roads.

 

[LostArra]

Being mainly a whitetail guy, I use pole saws quite a bit. When I heard about the electric hooyman, I laughed, thinking no way it would powerful enough to do what I needed to do. I was wrong. It's become one of my favorite pieces of gear, it has been extremely dependable and durable so far. It breaks down smaller than a regular extendable manual pole saw and packs in a storage bag, which is great for keeping under the seat of the truck. The only caution I have is that the saw does have an oil reservoir to keep the chain lubricated, so just be careful about it when packing it up.

Does the Hooyman pole saw come with a battery or is it purchased separately?

 

[Chucklehead]

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Has anyone used the Hooyman pole saw chain saw? Also thinking about just a regular electric chain saw I could keep in the vehicle plus use for bigger limbs when hanging stands then just use a pole saw for smaller outer limbs.

40V Lithium-Ion Pole Saw | Hooyman

40V Lithium-Ion Pole Saw

www.hooyman.com

I'd never buy anything from Hooyman after having their manual pole saw. Broke the saw off almost immediately.
A Wicked tree gear pole saw blew its doors off.
Had an cordless pole saw Greenworks. Broke that too. Way too much weak plastic holding the thing together. Didn't survive long riding around the back of an atv and pickup bed. It's probably fine if you are going to baby it, but I doubt you will...
And from the looks of it, the Hooyman is just a re-branded Greenworks anyway. And it seems like Greenworks stuff is just for the average joe in the city for maintaining his yard and such. Their stuff just doesn't seem like its made for heavy use. (Disclaimer: my experience with greenworks stuff is from 5+ years ago. Maybe things have changed?)

My next pole saw is a milwaukee or dewalt.
I like the dewalt, except I think I want a straight bar. I have their electric chainsaw and its pretty dang nice. I haven't had it for very long, so I can't comment on durability. But for just a quick grab and go saw, it's great.
The milwaukee can also turn into a weed wacker or edger. And it's a straight bar.
Leaning towards the milwaukee but I've had some bad experiences with their tools lately and am a little hesitant to give them any more money. But I'm still leaning towards the milwaukee.

 

[wilydawg]

I've got an Echo electric chainsaw. And it flat rocks!

 

[pirogue]

My buddy did a lot of research on the chainsaws, and got a Milwaukee. It’s nice. Thing to remember is more volts doesn’t necessarily mean more power or longer run time.

 

[Shraggs]

I have the Stihl pole saw and bought it because I already had the chainsaw and blower before all the others came on the market. Great stuff and no regrets but if I was starting over I would put lightweight as the key criteria. You will be carrying it around in the woods and lifting high with extended weight. Mine is heavy and hard work. Don't get caught up in the biggest voltage and battery. Typically you don't make that many cuts. If I am doing heavy work I bring a gas saw.

I too have looked at all the powered pole saws... but if a lot of walking is on the menu and lots if above the head work... I prefer a really good manual pole saw.

mine is a silky, not sure the name but will get it if interested. Yellow handle heavy duty16’ with a 16” curved blade. Like all silkys it cuts, fast and just easier to sustain arms above head fir big 8” cuts. Definitely easier to transport on foot for long hikes.

 

[Linedawg]

I work as a lineman at a utility company we have the Milwauke pole saws on our bucket trucks they are tough and cut very good they would be hard to beat in battery power in my opinion

 

[HuntHarder]

I work as a lineman at a utility company we have the Milwauke pole saws on our bucket trucks they are tough and cut very good they would be hard to beat in battery power in my opinion

Same exact experience with our utility. Gone are the days of pulling the Stihl pull start and just getting pissed. Give it to our tool room and it takes weeks to get it back and it still doesn't start. haha. We were all reluctant at first with the Milwaukee's, but they have lived up to the hype. They start every time and last quite a while. You can also change the bar out for a longer bar and get a longer chain if you need it.

 

[mtnkid85]

I run all Makita stuff and have several of the X2 36v tools. The chainsaw is impressive, I also have the weed eater which I think you can get a pole saw attachment for.

 

[big10hunter]

I have a Greenworx pole saw. That thing is an animal. East to justify the price to keep in the truck. You can usually find it around $110

 

[Maverick1]

Just purchased a Milwaukee chain saw. Only used it once so far cleaning up a couple of downed limbs from a storm - was very impressed. Great purchase.