[Akovia]

Just wanted to share another option to consider.

I have a large yard with big live oaks and Also spend a lot of time in the woods bow hunting…..., so I am always whacking branches. I have had 2 shoulder surgeries and cannot handle a gas pole saw anymore. A few years ago a lineman friend recommended a manual saw, and to be honest I thought he was crazy, but he insisted that I give one a try. I bought a 21’ Silky telescoping saw and I was blown away at how easy it is to use even when scoped out all the way. The blade is scary sharp and it cuts through 5-6” oak branches with very little effort. No need for batteries or bar oil. They are pricy, but you get what you pay for.


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I have 25 acres of varied age Douglas Fir. This saw is reserved for the eight fruit trees.

 

[theduke]

Like. Except… I have a Ryobi pole saw for light duty, an accessory to the string trimmer. Also have a big Echo and a bigger Stihl pole saws that were in the barn when I bought the tree farm. Tuned them up and they work like demons! Heavy tho, so my little Ryobi comes out more often than the others. uses a bit more bar oil but, really, it is light, cuts well, and seems to be holding up. Then again, there are times when only a big saw from the roof of the UTV will do.

All I can tell you about the Ryobi is from Jr's experiance.

It seems the saw is fine..Its the ext pole or rather the Electrical contacts that hook to ext pole that puked outta the pole...rendering it useless till He hill billied it back to a one size wonder.

I'll get more clarification when He shows up in the morning.

 

[jeff_tractor]

. Then again, there are times when only a big saw from the roof of the UTV will do.

The pic of that would be interesting!

 

[jeff_tractor]

My Dewalt pole saw has been cutting stuff like crazy. Very easy to use. 1" to 8", no problem.

If less than 1", or maybe less than 1/2", at some point the plant is too small and whippy, and might just catch on the chain tooth suddenly and stop it. No problem, the saw start right back up, by just pressing trigger again, and try cutting it again. The issue just being to get the real thin stuff to hold still to be cut.

But anything 1" or bigger has enough mass to hold still while being cut.

 

[Montana Dan]

The leaning tower of ROPS on my new 1025r has me needing to get some type of pole saw to clear overhead spots.

While I generally hate battery tools, because batteries don't last, and replacement batteries cost as much as the tool, I'm thinking a battery pole chainsaw is the way to go.

Mainly I envision cutting up to about 12 feet overhead. Maybe a main branch, with little branches encroaching on my 7.25 ft space. If above 12 feet, then not likely in the way.

Any suggestions on what to get?

Battery appeals to me for this to keep it light and simple. I don't need overhead frustration. I have a Stihl gas chainsaw that runs and cuts great, but requires multiple pulls to start, and is sorta heavy. MS250 18".

Overhead, I want something small and light and easy.

The Milwaukee is good. Get the extension too.

 

[Sparky64]

My Dewalt pole saw has been cutting stuff like crazy. Very easy to use. 1" to 8", no problem.

If less than 1", or maybe less than 1/2", at some point the plant is too small and whippy, and might just catch on the chain tooth suddenly and stop it. No problem, the saw start right back up, by just pressing trigger again, and try cutting it again. The issue just being to get the real thin stuff to hold still to be cut.

But anything 1" or bigger has enough mass to hold still while being cut.

Late this winter I picked up a Dewalt as well and I'm as happy with it as you are.
Been reclaiming the edges of all my fields.
It's amazing how much ground work you can create for yourself in a short period of time cutting limbs.

 

[jeff_tractor]

Late this winter I picked up a Dewalt as well and I'm as happy with it as you are.
Been reclaiming the edges of all my fields.
It's amazing how much ground work you can create for yourself in a short period of time cutting limbs.

Yes, just yesterday, I had cut so many limbs and brush, that had to actually ask my 16 yr old son for help. He actually came out and helped me pick it all up.

Mom had come home with pizza, and it sat for 2 hours until we picked up all the brush. No complaints from him. I told him picking up brush is right up there with picking up rocks for fun activities. He said picking rocks must be easier. I said, no, it is not 🙂