With the influx of battery tools now making a huge impact, I started to look at some alternatives to take with me on trips. I was scoffed at (initially) when I mentioned at my 4X4 club about cordless chainsaws. In spite of this, I bought an Ozito el cheapo 20v and when we needed to clear a track, I pulled out the new toy to test it while they fiddled with fuel, starting and whatnot. Everyone (including yours truly!) was pretty surprised as it managed to chew through the 150mm logs quite well while the others were still setting up. I picked up a few converts that day! While it doesn't have the power of my 54cc petrol saw, it is a damned sight more convenient, quieter, smaller and has enough grunt to tackle most smaller stuff. I'll put a higher quality chain on when this one is done, though! I already had an Ozito blower, drill and vacuum, so with a couple of 4.5AH batteries it was now a fairly versatile system. It doesn't have to be Ozito (OK... I'm cheap!!): any cordless tool system will do - such as Bosch, Makita, Milwaukee, etc.
No need to carry fuel anymore.
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2008 Landcruiser single cab chassis, 2.7m tray. (Sad to part with the 2005 Isuzu, tho)
When the power of Love becomes greater than the love of power the World will see peace ! 24ft Trailblazer 5th wheeler n 05 Patrol ute and Black Series Dominator camper trailer ( for the rough stuff)
Recently I purchased a Husquarvana electric lawnmower to mow around shrubs and places my Masport ride on mower can't reach, I have two 4-stroke hand mowers, one self propelled Honda and a Masport, the electric mower is so light to handle and does an excellent job.
I am now kicking myself for forgetting to recharge the battery after using it on and off two days running before I left to drive to Victoria (no caravan) and removing it from the mower, as recommended.
However, it had 50% charge remaining after an hour of mowing.
Initially I bought a Bosch 36 Volt saw,with an Oregon Bar,but before I even used it I was at Bunnings and spotted an Ozito saw that uses two of the batteries that already I have for my drills,grinders,cutters,blower and various other bits,so I put the Bosch in the back shed.Its still out the back if anybody wants to make an offer for it.Bosch saw with Lithium 36 volt quick charge battery and 12 Oregon bar....never been used.Cheers
I have a 40v chainsaw and it is a match for my small petrol job so it now comes on every trip .
Quiet easy to use and can be charged off the vans inverter.
Definately a winner .
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I was tired yesterday and I'm tired today betcha I'm retired tomorrow. he he.
Just brilliant. Light weight and easy to use.
On the down side, neither chainsaw is as good as petrol but for me they both do their job.
The circular saw is also not as good as a 240v circular saw but for what I want it's great. Battery flattens real quick.
Need at least 2 batteries of each type. If one goes flat in the middle of working, I can at least get to a where the job is convenient to leave. It's easier charging overnight than running out for petrol. If I'm charging thru the day it's free as I'm using my solar power.
No longer a cord to chop thru on the circular saw or the hedge trimmer
