That 12 incher is no money at all. Might be worth a stab. I have a genuine LXT Makita chainsaw. One of these below. No complaints, but have I nothing to compare it to. Other than a Chinese petrol strimmer/chainsaw on a stick. No expert with chainsaws. If you have other Makita tools and batteries already, it is probably a good buy. But if you are starting from scratch, maybe do a bit more research first.
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As these 2t petrols are relatively simple is there any reason not to get a top handle saw and make up a swappable rear handle assembly for safe use on the ground, then put back to standard for climbing when Im ready for it?
This sort
This sort
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I wouldn't, the chain brakes are questionable. And normally won't activate with inertia
Stihl do the 201 as both top and rear handle. They did the same with the 200 and farmertec do a copy of the 200. Farmertec seems to be fairly well regarded in America with various forums listing where to use OEM parts from the outset. Whereas the generic Chinese stuff is a complete unknown.
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He cut it squinty!This toy sized mini saw arrived today. Thought it would beat hedge trimmer or silky for stuff like the Russian Vine I was clearing from a fence last week.
I expect it will need a motor upgrade to be any use. The motor is tiny. For anything solid Im certain a silky will be quicker.
UNI-FIT Cordless Mini Chainsaw- No Battery
KATSU FIT-BAT Cordless Tools Range They all take the same battery, use your own battery or you can easily buy one from 100's of sellers on Amazon; Specially designed for wood cutting, branches pruning and gardening; Powerful but lightweight, can be operated with one hand to save time and effort...www.aimtools.co.uk
Im tempted by one of these Fakitas
FIT-BAT Cordless Chainsaw 10"- No Battery
KATSU FIT-BAT 21V Cordless Brushless Chainsaw With brushless motor the battery lasts almost twice longer than normal brushed motors; 28cm bar length with the no load chain speed 360m/min, powerful motor up to 750W under full battery charged; With a compact size, the comfortable handle design...www.aimtools.co.ukAgain, probably needs a better motor.
FIT-BAT Cordless Chainsaw 12inch 2 chains No Battery 12inch BMC
KATSU FIT-BAT Cordless Tools Range they all take the same battery, works on both 18V or 21V, compatible with LXT range, use your current or easy to find on line (compatible with BL1850 BL1860B BL1855 BL1840 BL1830 LXT-400 BL1820B BL1815) With brushless motor the battery lasts almost twice longer...www.aimtools.co.uk
Hmm?
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I am not going to recommend a brand but it is important to consider spares and back up if you intend running it for a few years. If you have a local dealer/stockist of a certain reputable make you may have an easier time getting spares or repairs. Just saying.
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This is a farmertec
As is this
I bought my first kit as something to do over Christmas was so impressed I bought two more I have a 660, 372 and the ms200
Don't think you can go far wrong with Stihl for this kind of stuff.. I didn't actually buy it, but I'm the one who uses it, a farm type place I do work for got a moderate size Stihl and it's been excellent, always a good starter with no sodding about, and serviceable for parts etc.
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A bit hard on the rapid recharging of battery packs, plus the trees it contacts will generally need the attention of larger petrol powered chainsaw...fairly soon after.
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I've never handled a 200 were did you order it from Direct from Farmertec or another site?
Whilst there may be no legal reason you cannot buy one there is also no legal reason why any shop is obliged to serve you either so you don't win either way.
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How do you get on cutting wood up on site with a chainsaw?Never had a problem always had a 6 Kva genny in my service van, for charging flat batteries on mewps, power tools, an Aldi v2 compressor for air tools/tyres, 140 amp inverter welder and sometimes a small chainsaw to cut up wood for dunage and packing when working on large machines.
A totally self-contained service van, sometimes a tad over weight maybe...
Assuming you’ve got the ppe and tickets they still get a bit twitchy about them.
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It’s probably easier there than trying to use one on forestry ground, we had our saws taken from us a few years back. To high a risk using chainsaws, we’re a forestry company ffs.
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You couldn’t make that up.
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At least yours has a top guard over the blade, unlike mine. As I said I pushed mine too hard and cooked the brushed motor:
A friend remarked that there's probably a good reason they're called "one handers"!
Let's be careful up there!
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I’ve seen the Stihl ones in the dealer here.At least yours has a top guard over the blade, unlike mine. As I said I pushed mine too hard and cooked the brushed motor:
A friend remarked that there's probably a good reason they're called "one handers"!
Let's be careful up there!
What are they for?!
I mean what will they do that a silky or an 020 won’t?
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Or loppers and secateurs
