Battery vs 2 Stroke Chainsaws | Camping/Overlanding/4x4ing

[@sfrrob]

I took my 18v OZITO saw out camping a few weekends ago. I bought the saw because like you, all my cordless power tools are from the OZITO range. I bought mine because it is quick to get the bar and chain off for storage, all my batteries fit it and can cut continuously for about 45mon- an hour if I need to before all my batteries are depleted, AND the warranty is too notch as well... The MOST important factor for me though is how quiet it is, I can go knock a tree over 40m from camp and nobody would know. There is a new OZITO battery saw which is around the equivalent to the AEG in your video. I may end up buying that one as well for the jumbo logs, but for now my little saw will do just fine for cutting campfire wood and clearing trees over tracks. 2 stroke is old school and for what I need doesn't even get a look in when buying a saw these days. Thanks for taking the time to make your video. Good stuff!

[@colintranter5162]

A good review there Cam. The other thing to mention is that one doesn't need to have ear muffs/plugs when using the battery chains saw, I like that!

[@phattygoodness7347]

I have a Stihl battery...the biggest version with the best battery. The thing is awesome. I have a small RedMax and a huge Husky gas 2 stroke. Both are wonderful, but the battery saw for small to moderate cutting is awesome. I wouldn't use it for commercial service, but for overlanding it would be great. The battery lasts long, too.

[@sinistra328]

Do you have the charger in your vehicle? If so how do you find the battery in the charger when driving? It doesn't seem as secure as the AEG Battery Charger for securing the battery. Do you have to secure it to the charger with velcro or something similar to stop it bouncing out? Many thanks Paul.

[@OzScout66]

Great honest review mate....I recently bought an 18V AEG brushless chainsaw for camping (already have many 18V AEG Battery tools), and it works a treat cutting up to 12 inch logs.... very quiet, very quick, and one 6AH 18V battery gives me around 100 cuts x 12 inches through hardwood.... very impressed to say the least, no more 2 stroke fuel, no ear plugs, and no more pull starts on the shoulder/arm... luv it !! Cheers... PS. and my wife can easily use it too not having to pull start it..

[@itlldoo6128]

I have been in the building industry for the best part of 40 years and have noticed all my battery powered tools need to be replaced after the 5 year mark because parts are obsolete or technology changes which makes them useless and need to replace the whole unit , with the corded power tools and my petrol chainsaw still going after 15 years, just add petrol, but yes maintenance is a must.. not knocking the battery powered tool, very convenient, but they don't build them to last, sales men just say buy a new one ! good review mate thanks.

[@JasonSinatra-s3e]

I have a 2-stroke saw and while the saw has a ton of power and I pretty much never worry about not being able to do the work I need it to do …..there is a lot of “support equipment” that a gas saw needs to stay running. Fuel, engine oil to mix, a mixing container (you could also go with the canned fuel but that’s more expensive by volume. Plus there’s more stuff to go wrong on the gas saw. Having some simple spares of things like a spark-plug and an air filter are important to have on them. All of this stuff takes up space in your rig and adds to overall weight not to mention its messier. A battery saw is pretty much ideal because at that point (in terms of support equipment for it you are talking bar-oil, a charger and whatever amount of spare batteries you want or think is necessary for the task. If your batteries roll over you AREN’T getting gas and oil everywhere. Discussing the times when you will most often use the saw: During overlanding it’s pretty much going to be a) cutting firewood or b) clearing (usually) a small obstruction. A compact 12” or 14” top handle(arborist style) battery saw will 9 times out of ten be more than enough tool to accomplish those tasks, and it will take up a fraction of the space that a gas saw would take up but most of the time you won’t NEED that added performance boost that a gas saw will give you but if you have a gas saw you WILL have all of the drawbacks of the requirements for a gas saw without ever usually reaping the benefits of the added performance…. If you already have a gas saw I’d say go with a better one for camping and overlanding…. If you do NOT have a decent gas saw it’s probably worth it to get one of those first because ALL of your bases can be covered. If you are a trades guy and already have Milwaukee, Makita or Ryobi batteries… you can save some money in a system by getting that brand battery saw as a barstool. However if you aren’t already invested in a system the Stihl or Husky battery powered set-up is a great full package… battery saws are also nice because they are more quiets with is great if you are at a campground and don’t want to disturb your neighbors

[@juststeve7665]

the chain on the Stihl was not properly sharpened. Can tell this because it was not producing chips, only dust.

[@meganstevefrost7326]

Was going to say the same thing ,file the guides down or whatever you call the in Australia

[@Brian-Outdoors]

The battery saws still eat way to much battery when cutting large wood like this. When the saw is bogging it is using a massive amount of power killing the battery super fast as well as hard on the battery do to the heat it causes from that power draw. When a gas saw is bogging it is just bogging none the less still beating the hell out of the clutch and the saw. Always just best to have the right size saw for the job. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@aynjeleyes]

The AEG in Canada is Rigid tools USA its Echo. All made by Techtronic Industries TTI.

[@DiHandley]

Cato correct. I’ve got one. It’s brilliant.

[@JoeC92]

Depending on your brand might be worth battery as well because so many of the big brands are coming out with them. Like you mentioned with your ryobi My impact wrench is Milwaukee brand and I usually carry it. I know Milwaukee makes a chainsaw that has great reviews. But I also have a lot of Makita tools and needed some new batteries and since there was a sale on for Makita chainsaw + 2 5amp batteries and a few blower for $500 was a pretty good deal. Both are 16" saws. And DeWalt has one as well. Haven't used it camping yet but used it for other stuff and it's been a beast. Compared in videos to other gas Husqvarna and Stihl and it was great matched if not out performed. And a few reviews say they are even better than the echo, Stihl and Husqvarna battery powered ones Obviously in my case I don't actually have two of the same brand tools but obviously could have. It was just a better deal and more useful for me to get Makita. But I know a friend of mine is saying he's looking into the Milwaukee since he has so many tools from them already. I think for 4wd use and around the house they can't be beat. No maintenance compared to gas. And with the technology now days. I know the Milwaukee with 12amp battery one review said 52 cuts through 14 inch hard wood. Before it died. Makita was 44 cuts. I've seen some arborist say battery is their go to for small jobs now as it's so much easier and quieter. But for all day long cutting gas is the go to.

[@bush2coast801]

No Bullshit Raw presentation... Luv Ya Work !

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Craig!

[@kjr2868]

Mate enjoying your travel blog thanks! Yeah about chain saws, as I am always tinkering with them, my wife even banned me from pruning our cherry trees for a few years after I over did it. But I highly recommend you invest in a quality chainsaw, don't buy the cheap ones, they don't last and they don't cut wood. Also, I would recommend a tungsten carbide tip chain, they cost more, but with Australian hard woods, your better off. Plus a good sharp chain on a quality chain saw is always safe ... oh yeah you probably know never let them run dry!

[@WildTouring]

Interesting you said that, literally was reading about tungsten chains last night. Will definitely see if I can find one in my size!

[@jetson2075]

Typical laid back Aussie review. Loved it.

[@greatdane3343]

That AEG goes alright. Good review mate.

[@robsaron2562]

Comments on bunnings just handing over a new saw. I was to believe they would send back to the dealer for checking. To prove it may have been miss used and not product. I may check on that if I purchase one. Cheerz for the comparison. Cheerz

[@duncdunc76]

Appreciate the thoughts and testing! I'd been contemplating switching out my two stroke overland saw for an electric and I think your vids got me convinced.

[@samburbury5286]

Glad I found this video! Tossing up between saws

[@donfinch862]

Good review, these battery saws are going ahead. I bought an Ozito 36 volt cheap as in '16. Impressed me for what it is. Done a lot of camps and stuff at home, still going strong

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate. Theyve come a bloody long way hey! I was sure they were just a gimmick until I saw them in action.

[@conmanumber1]

Hi Aussie cuzzy. Me from Oamaru New Zealand. Hey crank up the Stihl first and warm up. Use the carb adjustment screw driver when running and adjust the screw marked 'H' with throttle on full tit. Adjust until it reaches a sweet spot. Then on the 'L' adjust until it idles well. Another tip. Every 10 chain oil fills when empty just put 1/2 cup full of 2 stroke mix in and shake then drain to rinse out any debris.

[@richardharker2775]

Shhh! Cudda got a cheap saw.

[@Evanmarkib86]

This is a great comparison between the saws! Fantastic stuff mate, keep the videos coming.

[@jimbojones2457]

Electric saws are great for the medium sized timber. But when you're series about cutting wood you can't go past 100cc of Husqvarna muscle. Hardly any maintenance, reliable, no replacing batteries and no need for chargers onboard. But hey I love the smell of 2 stroke so it's also the experience for me. For small stuff electric all the way. Great review mate! Keep it up.

[@alexfrankl7861]

Worth looking at a sabre saw , they work great cutting up to 120mm .

[@pablomax3045]

For sure, but the blades will dull quickly compared with a chainsaw. And they have very limited resharpening.

[@alanstock5618]

@@pablomax3045 i use a sabre saw damn hate it.. $200 ozito 14inch chain saw is a dream to use..

[@dodgierogie68]

i have the ryobi 10in brushless 18v its fantastic for camping and best if used with the new HP batterys for best performance

[@dancoker3788]

Awesome Cam, been waiting for this comparison, I was only in the big "green shed" today looking at them and wandering which one to get. Cheers mate🤙

[@dodgyhodgie734]

I'm certainly impressed with the aeg, but far from a fair comparison with the sthil. But battery saws will probably end up being the future. I'm interested to see how far these new electronic fuel injection saws come with sthil releasing the 500i soon in Aus. Keen to see what others follow.

[@valentineyau1746]

Awesome video, I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to go. Thanks again.

[@mcake1234]

Thanks mate. That cleared up stuff for me.

[@OneManTrail]

I carry a Greenworks Pro 80v with 18" bar, and it rips. Perfect for someone who only needs it for clearing trail and it sits for long periods in between. With 2 batteries and a good inverter on my truck, I can run continuous.

[@joellewis8320]

Great review. I have used my Ryobi a lot and love it. Definitely will have a look at the AEG. Cheers.

[@freezy011]

Look into some chain saw chaps/pants, you can get some deadly injuries from these things. And never drop start a petrol chain saw. On the ground with your foot pinning it down. Chain brake on.

[@Dragonballguy270]

Awesome thanks for that, I’d been contemplating a Ryobi for my scrub block but seems a bit under done looking at this

[@theenduropest]

I personally wouldn't buy the 18v unless you go the brushless version, I have owned the one he is using in this vid and its far from great, however the brushless one is in a different league and is actually quite impressive. it obviously has its place (for me, that is a full time car saw, its been great, will cut up to 300 mm, not fast but it does it, best suited to 6' logs or less tho, what im getting to is that its good enough to get you out of trouble)

[@ozyrob1266]

I think that AEG is the pick of the battery saws. I bought the big battery stiihl (200C) but yours looks to have more mojo.

[@damianmurphy9123]

Good review, however I reckon if you put a new chain or a properly maintained and sharp chain on the Stihl, it would outperform the AEG? My 210 stihl would cut through that log in seconds! Good on ya. Keep up the good work and vids. 👍

[@WildTouring]

Yeah you're probably right. Definitely not a fair comparison In terms of cutting performance. For me personally, I'd still pick electric over 2 stroke for the other reasons- quieter, less maintenance, no carrying fuel.

[@mcaudery]

I have a makita brushless 18v chainsaw, its far better than the Ryobi which is comparable in size and voltage. I’d love to see makita 36v saw up against the AEG.

[@itroy3039]

Good review Cam It would be good to see you Do a review on you best axes Cheers from Germany.

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Troy. May do that In the future, thanks for the suggestion!

[@malteweinreich8755]

Hiya Cam , Bloody awesome video well done to ya Mate :-)

[@sharkyshepo8167]

Mate just found ur channel, great review mate, opened my eyes, cheers bud

[@tgfcujhb7583]

Check the fuel line , mine had a pin hole i only found out when I was ready to pull the cylinder head off. Replaced the hose worked like new.

[@WildTouring]

Will give that a crack, thanks for the suggestion. I even pulled the side of the saw apart to get to the fuel tank to check the breather wasn't blocked :(

[@stendecstretcher4983]

I didn’t realise these electric saws were so good.

[@theenduropest]

for anyone who likes the Ryobi saw, I have the BRUSHLESS Version, (I ALSO OWNED THE ONE FEATURED IN THIS PREVIOUSLY) 10" bar and its substantially faster and has an auto oiler, I absolutely love it (lives in my Patrol and gets used alot) BUT it does have its place, I Also have a 18" bar Husqvarna 445 E series II as my main saw which i use to do the bigger hauls for the fireplace and I take if i am going on Bigger Trips or out solo. I really am impressed with that AEG 58V saw, i am considering also going a 3rd saw similar to that. Great video, New Subscriber to the channel, loving the content mate !

[@D_humpa]

Nice video. What size inverter do you use for your 58v AEG charger. I have a 1000w Enerdrive inverter. Hoping thats enough to charge it.

[@OverlandTrax]

Nice video, keep them coming ✌

[@jjsadv]

Always wondered how good the battery powered saws were.. great video.

[@MattyBee_gardener_landscaper]

Good comparison mate. 🙂

[@jimbog8327]

I wonder how the AEG goes up against the Milwaukee🤔🤔

[@AustralianKickboxer1]

Good video but there's definitely a fault in this. A 58V AEG chainsaw goes for about $650. The Stihl MS170 retails for $250. $400 buys a whole lot more chainsaw than an entry level hobby saw.

[@CruiserBrah]

Awesome vid, I was looking but ended up not buying because there are no real life tests on these things. I would have ended up with the Ryobi and not been happy.

[@hondacrf250r6]

What sort of wood are you cutting mate? How many cuts do you get to a battery in that bigger size stuff you were cutting cheers

[@offgriddreaming5403]

Good vid mate. I’m thinking of getting the AEG

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate. Early days but I'm impressed so far. I've subbed you back, very interested in seeing your stuff on e-bikes. I'm looking at building or buying two to take around aus next year.

[@offgriddreaming5403]

Thanks mate I’m a bit obsessed with ebikes. They are awesome, I’ll have more on them coming up on my channel. Thanks for the sub ✌️

[@zoezoe610]

AEG is impressive.

[@stevenstevens7560]

Ozito exchange chainsaw goes alright for light duties

[@hughyhughes8058]

Just have to remember to exchange it every 12 months.

[@giantranga414]

godd vid. just wondering why you didn't go stihl battery?

[@timstravelandcamping4634]

I think Cam has other AEG tools and shares batteries. I’m the same.

[@greywolf000]

thanks for this video mate, have been agonising over whether to buy an aeg chainsaw or not

[@konamanstudio2447]

Now you should try the Milwaukee it is a beast

[@jkcustoms]

Mate your wrong and I wouldn’t be be saying that about AEG’s warranty. AEG is NOT a replacement warranty, it’s a repair warranty (takes 2-4 weeks, not fast) so if your on the road are you going to stay in one place for 4 weeks waiting on your AEG chainsaw to come back from repair in that town. Just needed to correct that. Sorry mate.

[@WildTouring]

Not according to the ACCC "When you have a major problem with a product, you have the right to ask for your choice of a replacement or refund". But of course they'll try it on sometimes. I'd be surprised for a big company like Bunnings to be bothered with paying freight to a third party repairer, and then an hourly rate to strip the product, diagnose the fault and then possibly not be able to repair it. 9/10 times they'll replace it on the spot. That's been my experience with most electorics bought from bunnings/supercheap/bcf etc... But we'll see.

[@GunShot101]

You have a hi end needel thats good hi reves ok play with the low end so its not bogging down

[@WildTouring]

Thanks for the suggestion mate, will give it a crack!

[@WACampingAdventures]

Shit those aeg chainsaws look mean and cut like butter

[@dad4x4adventures8]

Mate how good does that new chainsaw look - next time we go camping my arm won’t get so saw!!! 🤣🤣

[@WildTouring]

Haha hopefully less time shouting and swearing at the 2stroke that won't start too 😂

[@kel-jamesdevon8190]

Your stihl needs a carby tune man that's why it's bogging down and will only run on full throttle

[@DiHandley]

The chain is blunt on the Sthil but the AEG electric is better.

[@LVNITUPM8]

Now you need to put a link for this in your bio on Instagram. And put up a post on there so people know on Insta that you have a new video up on you tube.

[@WildTouring]

Will do, thanks mate! I'm an insta-noob haha

[@LVNITUPM8]

@@WildTouring yeah we were chatting on there the other day mate. You will get there

[@eliteclassicdetailing]

I rather the petrol one old 1980`s one...

[@deibert1]

Your low speed needle on your carbs out of adjustment.

[@allenwatkins4972]

Dude, Sharpen the chain!!

[@MajorWeakness]

Electric is a great idea

[@seedsman02]

Mate you need to learn how to tune and sharpen the saws and the tree is about 30 years old.

[@privateconfidential424]

Everyone is an expert. He said he is shit at maintaining his stuff. At least his is out giving it a go

[@seedsman02]

Chris Hayes 👍🏻

[@robertlees6905]

Çhange your fuel hose, they crack down in the tank, suck air and run like crap.

[@LVNITUPM8]

Need to adjust the screws on the carburetor have a look at the colour of your spark plug if it's black and wet there is to much fuel and if it's brown going white it's to lean. Have a look at this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2e3Zn2lfL2Wfrs

[@WildTouring]

Cheers, but unfortunately the little MS180 doesn't have any adjustment other than idle speed.

[@LVNITUPM8]

@@WildTouring that carburetor is same as my remote control car and it does have it you just can't get to it with that cover on you need the cover off I'l send you a link on how to tune it that way

[@LVNITUPM8]

@@WildTouring kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKPRl316rLSKrsU this is on a remote control car but it's same carburetor

[@Ramdodge582]

LOL, MS180 is a big saw....

[@Phil-wq9uq]

What on earth is "overlanding"? Never heard that word before.

[@WildTouring]

Remote adventure travel over land where the journey is the purpose. Kind of sums up camping, touring and 4wding in one word. More widely used in Europe and America I guess.

[@Phil-wq9uq]

@@WildTouring Thanks. I didn't think it was an Australian term. Sounds stupid. All it sounds like is solo 4wding which we do all the time. Yes we do go remote, alpine stuff, WA deserts (inc the Canning etc) and the cape and all on our own. The yanks are a strange lot. Another ego thing like calling a ute a "truck". Attitude and ego - all the go these days. Thanks god there are still people who don't copy them. Cheers mate.

[@WildTouring]

Cant work out out If you're taking the piss or not, but either way cheers for viewing and commenting and happy traveling. 👍

[@Phil-wq9uq]

@@WildTouring I was in a way. Here we are - been travelling solo in the Australian deserts for decades and have never heard the silly term. And I bet it's not the first time. You have to laugh though - at first I thought that it had something to do with planes landing. Catchya

[@duncdunc76]

@@WildTouring Lol that Phil Fella is a Hoot!

[@woahh1967]

Wear some EAR PRO duuude

[@WildTouring]

What?

[@WildTouring]

😂 Nah you're right, I should be! Cheers mate.

[@teamunscene]

learn to sharpen the chains

[@hughyhughes8058]

Stihl are shit. Baumr-ag FTW

[@bobcat7664]

I don't care what they say about battery chainsaws two-stroke all the way battery chainsaws will never replace 2-stroke chainsaws electric chainsaws a crap

[@doyleelad1113]

I replaced my Husqvarna with a battery powered chainsaw and haven't looked back.

[@bobcat7664]

@@doyleelad1113 give it time you'll see the problems