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Cordless chainsaws are a minefield and extremely dangerous in the wrong hands. You can get a bar length typically from 30-40cm and the voltage tends to range from 18V to 36V. The more powerful versions are 36V and generally carry the longer bar. The sweet spot seems to be around 35cm as they generally have the same power output at the 40cm with a smaller chain. Best alternative if you don’t like the Dewalt: Ryobi OCS1830 18 V 30 cm Bar ONE+ Cordless Brushless Chain Saw
It’s really quiet compared to petrol, I even like the sound :), comfortable to grip, and feels safer and sturdy under load. If you come off the power the blade stops fast which makes me think it has a braking mechanism. A nice and welcome touch for extra control. The oil filling position for the the chainsaw oil is very well placed for easy filling and it’s self lubricating on the chain so just top up the oil and make sure you don’t run dry. And what’s even more impressive, the best chainsaws in the UK are not only easily capable of cutting through decent 12 inch diameter tree trunks, they are actually starting to come down in price as they are more widely adopted. I know it’s hard to believe so here’s a cut on a fresh tree below, right up to the dimensions the bar can handle 🙂 Look below at this video from my Makita DUC355Z Twin 18v 36v Cordless Chainsaw review: Cordless tools are quieter, provide the power homeowners need for most mid weight jobs, and remove the need for dangerous power cables everywhere. I would predict in the next ten years cordless will have completely taken over as the prices will continue to drop on mass usage. Cordless chainsaw safety first – boots, trousers, and a sharp chainsawRemember cordless chainsaws come with batteries separately sold and that also includes chargers. Whilst some batteries are more expensive than others, it’s always been my experience that the best battery value for money is found with Makita. I know plenty who like Ryobi too, but I don’t think they match Makita who I would almost say fall into a commercial come home use slot. Many tradesman swear by Makita and have done so for years. I am one of them. The battery light indicator is a nice touch too. Pressing the batteries is awkward. So having the ready directly on the chainsaw makes for easy use. It’s bright enough to see in the day too:
Don’t forget safety equipment and user manuals, at a minimum make sure you have a good nose through the do’s and do not’s of the chainsaw you buy. You’l be surprised just how much time you save setting up as well. I remember my first cordless chainsaw arrives and I put the chain on the wrong way around. An easy mistake to make when it’s your first chainsaw and don’t know the ropes! On a strict budget this tool may make sense, it performs similarly to the best cordless models and if you invest in Greenworks then make sure you take advantage of their other bare tools. This model is considerably lighter and quieter than a petrol and provides enough power for almost all cutting you would expect in an average garden. It’s claimed you’ll get 150 logs cut on a single charge. I’m not sure that’s easy to quantify but in my opinion you can get a solid 75 6-8 logs cut with minimal fuss before you need a charge, certainly more than you’ll burn in the next couple of days! So I am always taking heavy criticism for being a Makita fanboy. I have no affiliation with them whatsoever, they simply produce heavy duty quality cordless equipment at very affordable prices. Split testing the best cordless chainsaw in the UK with a budget model: Split testing the best cordless chainsaw in the UK with a budget model Dewalt correctly appreciate (just like Makita) there is a limit to the amount of power you can deliver to a cordless chainsaw and therefore a really long bar makes little sense. Makita have the Makita DUC405Z which is fine and about the limit of what you want to cut. They manage this by making a much thinner and sharper blade for these cordless models and so allows you a bit of wiggle room and ability to compete with petrol chainsaws 🙂I cut a 28cm green tree trunk with this chainsaw with ease. You probably find that hard to believe on a 35cm bar? Well, take a look at this video. It didn’t lose power at any point, I didn’t have to ease off, it was actually an enjoyable cut. Not something you would associate with a cordless chainsaw 🙂 Where the Cobra wasn’t so good, was the horizontal cuts. The weight of the machine (and the hefty battery) really did make the arms work hard, far harder than the lighter and more powerful Makita. The Cobra wasn’t so good on horizontal cuts due to the weight and balance as well as the slower cut rate meant holding sideways longer So I’ve decided to go for a budget model up against it so you can see the difference – the CS35040VZ 40v Cordless Chainsaw. I brought down this serious tree using my trusty Makita and Cobra combined: I used my Makita DUC355Z Twin 18v 36v Cordless Chainsaw and tested the Cobra cordless chainsaw on this tree
Since recently making this article I just had to update it to include this super mini cordless chainsaw. The Bosch Home and Garden Cordless Chainsaw has just a 20cm bar so only able to cut up to 6 inch logs. However, if you’re looking for lightweight and easy to use, especially for an alternative to a pruning saw, this might well be your top choice! It certainly is mine for the mini chainsaw category! As you can see the power delivery is like new and it’s very hard for me to recommend anything else when all it’s direct competitors struggle at the price point and quality on offer here 🙂 The Greenworks Cordless Chainsaw GD40CS40 has a nice all around performance. The batteries are pretty cheap, it’s a big 16 inch bar with a 3/8 inch pit that will cut decent sized logs. There’s no complaints on the cut power but I wouldn’t put a 2 amp battery on this, it won’t last ten minutes! So make sure if you’re going to buy this model invest in a 4 amp battery to give a longer lasting cut and gives off similar vibes to the Makita DUC405Z Largest cut on a cordless chainsaw: Makita DUC405Z Twin 18v / 36v LXT Li-Ion Cordless Brushless Chainsaw 400mm For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned.
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Other than that, as you can see from the years of use the bar has taken a hammering but that’s a small cost and the motor remains tight and as powerful as ever. You can hear it in the video it really sounds sharp and vicious – like new!
Even with a new budget model against it with a new battery vs my two year old batteries, there is no comparison in power delivery: You can definitely buy this with confidence, it is one of the best cordless tools Makita have ever produced. Not only that, I liked the safety features too. The bar needs to be brought forward to engage the motor as well as turned on. It is very difficult to actually press the switch on by accident which goes without saying is a very good thing.Most powerful cordless chainsaw: Makita DUC405Z Twin 18v / 36v LXT Li-Ion Cordless Brushless Chainsaw 400mm [Personally tested for two years and proven]
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