Gas Chainsaw V.S. Electric Chainsaw...Worth the extra Money? You decide!!

Gas Chainsaw V.S. Electric Chainsaw...Worth the extra Money? You decide!! Today we'll put the Stihl MS 170 up against the MSA 140 C battery powered chainsaw. You'll see the goods and the bad's and I'll tell ya what I think! Hope ya'll enjoy!
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[@jjcochran8599]

That is great for the person that has to cut limbs out of their yard one a year. Not for cutting whole trees. You should see how many cuts it will make on a full battery charge compared to a tank of fuel

[@steveb6103]

And how long to recharge it.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Run time is around 45 mins on this battery ....charge time is around 1.5 hours

[@timetraveler5725]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Good review Josh. Honest as always, real world, I like how ya kinda changed yer mind there, hey still Honest, after watching this review, I decided to look around at others reviews, seems pretty much same pros /cones as you came away with, Chuck2009 had a review of one that ended up going into meltdown / smoke mode, with what was pretty lite use, could Not find the video, silly google pickin ChuckE apart. and Josh, lil brother, I got yer back about being safe, i have seen 1st hand the results of Non safe move. keep up the good work, HoHoHo Merry Christmas, wtf Tim Allen just fell of the roof , whoooOoo , I feel good, see ya next time, as always, Stay safe :))

[@zachguthmiller7357]

Works in a hospital. Very safety conscious. Proceeds to run the chainsaw one handed while the end of the bar is mere inches away from kickback on the second log. Safety.

[@bcgrittner]

Another note: You had to cut on the outside of that tree. It was leaning a bit toward the pond and may have leaned a bit more onto the cut and pinched the bar and chain. Because of the situation, you were unable to cut on the backside. As an older guy who worked with carbon-zinc C and D cells years ago, I am amazed with modern battery technology. I have a string trimmer that has a Li-Ion battery. It is light weight. It is quiet. I get 45 minutes of solid performance. It recharges quickly, Pretty good deal for my suburban lot. I have a 120 Volt line powered chain saw. Obviously, I need an extension cord, which I have. The new battery powered units appear far superior. Josh- Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. SR.

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

Mains powered saws do have a few advantages. First of all there is no battery to keep charged that can go bad and that also makes them lighter and easier to handle when working for a few hours. They can also have more power than a reasonably sized battery powered tool. The negatives though are the limited range, the risk of tangling your feet in the cord or cutting the power cord. I've done the later a number of times and the extension I use just keep getting shorter every year...

[@justinlester2747]

Sounds like the chains are to tight.

[@ronniejenkins2056]

That might be true about the chain it might not hurt to loosen it some

[@jacobnunn252]

🤣 Savage

[@mrjakedog07]

Do you still work in a hospital or did you leave those days behind? I work in a hospital and you definitely see a whole lot more than the general public does. I can't blame you at all for being as safety conscious as possible.

[@justinwalden2821]

You should put the electric stihl up against the electric echo chainsaw. I've been very impressed with it.

[@matthewboyd3297]

My battery powered Dewalt chainsaw would’ve eaten that popular for lunch. Hard to believe the steel would not cut the tree without bogging down!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Real world for sure huh....it worked better when I didn't press hard but it's not as capable as the MS170 in my opinion....but less maintenance and no gas....it's kinda up to the consumer I guess

[@watcherofwatchers]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer i don't use a chainsaw often, so I find less maintenance and no fuel extremely compelling.

[@westie4ageturbo.749]

Mate even my old 18 volt ryobi cheapy would eat that tree with no effort I have cut down huge trees with a very small old ryobi but you have to know how to use them, dont force them let the chain do the work and make sure they are very sharp. Now i have the 18 v brushless ryobi and a 9 amp-hour battery and it works a treat, again as long as it sharp. I have a 52 cc 2 stroke unit and leave that for the very hard aussie hard wood. Something is not right with that saw, looked like a toy compared to any of the other battery units avaliable today??

[@petermavus4131]

A battery of pro, s for this saw....Merry Christmas to you Josh and MRS Stoney Ridge your family, friends and all your subscribers ,viewers and fellow KZbinrs

[@geraldmoore6257]

I have sawn the equivalent of well over 20 full cords of firewood over the past two winters with my battery saw. It sports a 16 inch bar and the wood I've cut on is all 12 to 25 inch logs left from a gas pipeline right of way. Makita brand. I like it. I have two gas saws but haven't needed them. The 6Ah LXT batteries have held up well. I use them on a weed eater, leaf blower and chain saw. No pulling, no ear protection, no gas mixing, no problems. I use about 500 watt hours of battery storage to fill a wagon the equivalent of a small pickup with 9" length rounds. Replace batteries twice per load.

[@yolandaimgreat1494]

For the big tree stomp you can sand it down use it as a cutting board or put a round metal in the middle and use as a tray to put food or cupcakes on it.

[@markpontes4457]

Happy Holidays Josh and Mrs. Stoney Ridge!

[@JeffTBell]

I have the pole saw and am considering a blower and chainsaw. One pro for battery I haven’t noticed discussed much yet is lack of smoke and fumes indoors. I’m a woodworker, and there are times when I need to cut large beams (like 6-8 inch beams). I’ve had to move outside to do that. But with a battery saw it would be no big deal at all to keep the operation inside. It would not be a great “only” reason to buy, but it is a nice bonus! One con I’ve not seen discussed is storage of batteries: recommended storage is at 40-80% charge (between 2 and 3 LEDs). Thinking about it for me, one of the big draws would be instant use at a moments notice. For example after a storm and you need to get to work early in the morning but you find a limb over the driveway or road. There is still a lot you can do at 80% charged, but it would be nice to not worry about leaving it 100% charged. Likewise, Stihl recommends storing at a temp between 50-68 deg F. That leaves out leaving it in the trunk of the car for emergencies for the most part. These are relatively minor issues and it’s not Stihl’s fault; how a battery will behave is just chemistry and physics. Thanks for the review, well done!

[@jasonbusch3624]

Use PRI-G fuel stabilizer and full synthetic oil. You need a stihl 2 in 1 sharpener for both you saws. They are for different size chains. Once you use one you will never sharpen a chain any other way.

[@loreleisawtelle1668]

Jason Busch thanks for the advice. I watched this video to help me figure out what kind of chain saw I need to buy/use on my recent farm purchase. I bought more of a forest than a farm.

[@Patrick-il4es]

I have a Greenworks 40volt lithium battery chainsaw. It is okay for small jobs. There are 3 shortcomings of any battery chainsaw: (1) you can only cut wood for a short period of time before expending the battery and needing a recharge; (2) as you discovered, if you press the chain against the wood, it jams; (3) the initial cost is higher, but you do save on gas and maintenance cost in the long run. $229 for the saw, battery and charger at Lowes. I would recommend it for small jobs. I wouldn't recommend it if you are going to cut down a tree or make piles of firewood for the winter.

[@adrockey]

I think the problem you had was the electric saw is the build-up in the drive socket. As soon as you pulled it out of the tree and ran it cleared out and ran fine look at your footage. All chainsaws with dog down if they get build-up at the bottom of the drive sprocket. Don't drain your fuel at the end of the year. I run Sta-bil through all my small gas engines, lawn mowers,weed eaters and leaf blowers before putting them up for winter. I leave a half a tank in them also. Then in the spring I fill them up with fresh fuel and I usually start up just fine every year. I have a mowing business and I've had weed eaters last over 13 years before needing a carburetor. All Stihl brand of course.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Shoot man...I just run my saws year round and don't put that ethanol garbage in them

[@Blakehx]

I'd like to see how it compares to the Harbor Freight Lynx chainsaw!

[@tomthumb1941]

I can see in your situation where one of each would be great to have, using the right one for the job at hand is the key,

[@T.a.rycroft]

I prefer the engine but the electric aint far behind

[@mariayelruh]

Several years ago we got an electric small chain saw... with a cord. We have plenty of cord to reach anywhere we wanted in the yard and we didn't have any other battery tools. It's been great. You can use it for 1/2 an hour without it being a big deal, yet because it's corded you can use it off an on for a full day without worrying about the charge.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

just have to have enough cord .....I prefer battery powered over corded power tools for sure...but if corded is what ya like....go for it! It's all about personal preference!

[@ABetterLifeInc]

I think it also had trouble because it was cutting up into the tree and gravity might have been just enough to bind it up.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I think I pressed too hard...the saw was ok...but not as powerful as the gas saw. Good limbing saw or small homeowner back yard saw in my opinion

[@jeffmassey4860]

Agree with the tip about letting battery saw cut using its own weight. It works better that way. For 2 stroke engines,I use canned gas. It is wildly expensive,but so is a Stihl repair.

[@robinbanks5734]

As Justin Lester mentioned earlier, " sounds like the chain is to tight " also I read somewhere that a new battery does not reach maximum capacity until its been discharged and charge approx 5 times.

[@bradrust5888]

I got the electric chainsaw and trimmer this past spring best thing I've bought for a homeowner and a hunter. Great for trimming branches light weight and grab and go

[@TheyForcedMyHandLE]

The 1 handed 170 with the tip kissing the big log is scary man. I don't think that little saw has enough momentum to kickback into your face, but bad form nonetheless. Also, I think the chain on the battery saw is way too tight. My battery Husky is very sensitive to chain tension.

[@texmooutdoors552]

From what I have seen and heard the Milwaukee is a kick but saw I plan on getting on to put on my ATV this spring for trail maintenance. If it performs like the rest of my Milwaukee cordless stuff then it will be worth the money!!

[@erictompkins8226]

Harbor Freight LYNXX 40V Lithium 14 In. Cordless Chain Saw - $190. Includes 1 battery and charger. Works well enough for brush, limbs, etc. Extra battery if you need it for $ 60.

[@chiefmik9108]

Hi Josh, would be nice to see the Greenworks Commercial Electric Chainsaw in action... That is a 82V Battery unit...Merry Christmas...God Bless...Chief..{NYS/ADK}

[@R.N.GPerformance]

Battery saw don’t do half bad on proper material

[@jackiec7596]

We'll call me old school but it sounds like an expensive paper weight. I'm just not impressed with any of the battery powered saws or lawn equipment. I do think they have there place, just not in my hands. Maybe when the battery technology is closer to matching the power output of gas I'll come around. Thanks for the good videos Josh keep'm coming.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Be sure you watch all the way through...you'll be impressed

[@jackiec7596]

Thank you sir, I did watch from start to finish. While this saw is not for me I do think it would be good for some home owners or even new home owners that have to deal with small trees and shrubs. It does have its appeal in that market. I on the other hand do lawn and landscape for side hustle, removing smallish trees in the city on occasion. I currently use a poulan pro 4218, cheap as it is. Hope to upgrade to a Stihl of similar size in the future. Thank you again.

[@garrettlarsen5888]

I personally only like battery powered weedwackers leaf blowers and drills. Everything else is a waste of time.

[@DoubleTopHoneyCo]

Wait until liberals try to force battery operated tools and attach solar panels. I can put a windmill on my 35-ton Yardmax.

[@justinbelt8032]

Motors produce maximum torque at zero rpm. Engines are inefficient (about 80%), and require rpm in order to produce max torque. As the bar moves through the work, the teeth grab, and are momentarily halted by the wood. At this instant, rpm goes near or to zero - where a motor produces max torque. This repeating cycle is similar to the effect from a water hammer or pneumatic (impact) wrench. This is why motors can outperform engines in an application such as running a chain through wood. In addition to better performance, the biggest advantage, in my opinion, is to be able to liberate oneself from another 2-cycle engine. There's an inverse correlation between the number of 2-stroke engines in my life & my sanity. And I know some guys' machismo will stand between them and electric saws for a while. But, as the stigma fades, they'll capitulate. Merry Christmas!

[@geraldmoore6257]

One brand, Makita, uses a motor with the rotor on the outside and the stator on the inside and runs at much lower RPMs. This makes it even more efficient than normal brushless motors. Because of its "lever arm" effect it produces so much torque that it doesn't require gearing like all the others. The outer spinning magnets have high inertia which produces smooth, stable operation, even at low speeds.

[@justinbelt8032]

@@geraldmoore6257 Cool! I'm gonna check out that Makita! You are correct about the moment arm. Pair that with a sharp chain & you're ready to rip!

[@geraldmoore6257]

@@justinbelt8032 I've paired one with a 16" bar and full chisel chain. Cuts faster than the 14" bar with Oregon anti-kickback that it came with. I've sawn the equivalent of over 20 full cords of firewood from large timber 12 to 25" in diameter. The Makita doesn't stall easily, not any more than an equivalent gas saw. The 2 stroke is notorious for no power outside the power band around 13K rpm. They get stuck and you don't have the torque to get the chain going in the wood. Makita claims their top handle saw tested @ 25% faster than a Stihl 30 cc gas saw and I think it uses the same battery and motor as my rear handle one. I believe that claim as I've had a cutting race with my neighbor and his small Stihl. I didn't ask him how many cc's, but the Makita kept up and exceeded his saw. They also claim 3 sets of 5Ah batteries is equivalent to a full tank on the 30 cc gas saw. I believe that is realistic as well. I use the 6Ah batteries and could fill a good size pick-up with 3 sets, no problem. The Makita uses a set of two small hand tool battery packs rather than a special yard tool battery.

[@watcherofwatchers]

I use a chainsaw a couple times a year, at most. Consequently, I almost always have to fight it to get it running. Every time. I also have to mix new gas every time. The electric chainsaw is ideal for my use case. We use a trimmer much more often, and we switched to a battery trimmer years ago for the same reasons (fuel and maintenance issues), and it was a by far excellent decision.

[@gardening-in-the-woods]

I purchased the DeWalt cordless saw this year, 60 volt, 9 AH batteries, 16" bar, and it works great. I cut over three cords of wood with it this year, some trees were 20 inches in diameter, no problems except for keeping batteries warm in temperatures below freezing. Cordless is the way to go if you are a small scale wood cutter.

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Hey man, really nice review here I did a similar one but really just for the electric saw I put it against a MS340 which i use daily, but the electric saws surprised the heck out of me, great for my moose hunts and all. I think your tree was leaning on your bar perhaps causing the electric saw. Look forward to your electric review with all of them see whats the best one. Great job

[@bryfromtheharbor7321]

Very cool thing to film. That goes on the short list

[@DoubleTopHoneyCo]

Wow, what a coincidence. My go to's are the MS170 and MS311 for larger trees and my mark iv chainsaw mill. I had them both in the back of my Honda and cut a few things. And, I have 200 acres too, ~20% poplar here in Tennessee and starting a cow farm, gentleman style. I'm a honey bee farmer mostly. Good stuff. Will be installing my Lane Shark LS2 in a week. Website is deceiving says "Only $4095", but doesn't tell you it's ~$1,500 of required extras - installation, switch plate, retailers make you absorb shipping costs from florida, then there's a few thousand $ to install all the hydraulics if you don't have it already, then there's taxes, unless you're Ag tax exempt.

[@scruff1026]

Yes, do the 4 saw comparision soon, I bought the DeWalt over the others and havent had a issue with it at all with the 10 inch bar that it comes with.

[@timgilchrist3065]

I have a 40v saw from Harbor Freight that is a beast. Haven't started my passer since I bought the electric.

[@ronniejenkins2056]

I was impressed with the electric saw but I would like to see how it performs if it cut a pickup load of wood thanks for sharing this video it was informative

[@putmeincoach7663]

It won't make it. The run-time of the battery for this saw is 45 minutes at fully charged.

[@ronniejenkins2056]

Ok I didn't think that it would last that long I just kinda threw that out there

[@putmeincoach7663]

@@ronniejenkins2056 Let me clarify, you'll need to buy two batteries and at that price point, you're into some really heavy duty 2-cycle saws.

[@ronniejenkins2056]

Yeah and that's gonna be cheap thanks for the enfo have a good one

[@ronniejenkins2056]

I meant to say not cheap

[@ALO151VLOG]

We don’t use ear protection when using chain saw. ;) I’m from Vietnam. Nice working day :)

[@casa3bees151]

Honest first review, thanks man. We've been using that little saw on our orchard since july. Maybe we got lucky but our charge time is half an hour for the beefy battery. So I can charge it while I eat lunch. Used it in 110 F heat this summer and down to 22F the other day to take down and haul away a 10inch elm. Little saw has come in handy for sure. Not having to sling a can of gas over my shoulder when I'm walking these hills doesn't suck.

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

You also need to check the prices on the replacement battery's. If the one you have goes bad you will need to replace it.

[@codylay4341]

It's almost silent, (proceeds to blow my ear drums with a few revs) lol

[@genesloan3175]

Pretty much what I was guessing about electric chainsaw.... Or too me, they aren't worth the hype or money..

[@lindalawson4430]

Merry Christmas to you and your wife,and a Happy and Prosperous new year!! Love you guys!!

[@WeSRT4]

The MS170 is the perfect saw for maintaining your fence line. That battery powered saw is just too dang small.

[@chance3174]

Merry Christmas from our farm to ours! God bless

[@rockyglenfarms5050]

I bought a 36 volt battery powered saw last year, with me being paralyzed it’s hard for me to start a gas saw. I cut up around 3-4 cords of wood with it for winter. I did put a 16 inch bar on it and have had to cut both sides of a few trees to make a complete cut. Is it slower? Yes and the batteries last a decent time and but according to how hard you push it, the batteries can drain fairly quick. So for me it works great and does what I need it to do. I don’t like asking for help so it it gets me by just fine lol. Btw mine is a makita but I have no problems with the other brands, this one was reasonably priced at the time.

[@geraldmoore6257]

I have a Makita with 16 inch bar. I replaced my 14" with a 16" Archer bar and chain. A full chisel chain works best, the saw cuts faster and more total cuts than with the shorter bar that came with the XCU03. The 16" Archer chains are $10 and the bar was $20. I like the Archer chain much better than the Oregon anti-kickback chain. I've cut the equivalent of over 20 cords with mine so far. Hard to estimate because I use 9 inch firewood. I've got well over 1,500 cubic feet ricked up and a pile that I'm working on. I buy the 6Ah batteries. They don't get as hot and last longer. The last set (2) cost me only $125 on eBay. So $65 each is getting reasonable for the high capacity LXT batteries. I use around 500 watt hrs. for the equivalent of a small pickup load. I need only swap out batteries twice. Taking 6 18V batteries for a load is always enough. You are right. I suspect most other platforms or brands perform equally well per watt hour of energy. They are all brushless. However Makita doesn't need gearing like all the others with its direct drive outer rotor motor which may be more efficient. I would like to know if it is more efficient. I do like the upper handle safety latch defeated (taped down), since this gives me a minute or two before the saw shuts off in order to manipulate the rounds of wood. I can throw them in the wagon and return to cutting before the damn thing finally shuts off and I have to turn it on again. I just have to be mindful of this.

[@sonnyjordan1911]

Merry Christmas God bless you and Mrs stony ridge

[@tedmunson6686]

Merry Christmas Stoney Ridge and Family.

[@wb6she]

I'll stick with the gas saw, because i'm used to it!...no problem with maintenance.

[@rickkern5785]

I have the Tiny Ryobi electric chainsaw that is $120? It is much smaller than your stihl but is great for camping and limbing around the property. $400? I'd stick with the gas saw.

[@brucebelitz3451]

I bought this saw because of your use. It is a great saw, very happy with it!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

me too brotha

[@bounkanha5695]

I was watching your show on Stihl chainsaws and you asked if they were made in America. Yes they are. Husqvarna is also made in South Carolina.

[@ai4px]

Love your videos and optimism. I bought a kobalt 80v chainsaw and it’s a hoss. It is a replacement for a small gas saw. That Stihl is disappointing.

[@ChurchsFamilyFarmCFF]

I have an electric saw like it don’t love. But mine uses an extension cord.

[@duramaxklem1491]

Try using the dawgs of the saw to grip the log.

[@rayanator105]

Used a Stihl battery chainsaw on a job to cut the top off a post when repairing a retaining wall when doing work experience this year. Honestly it was pretty good.

[@jon2564]

Heck no. For the money and power, I'm going with the ms 170 gas powered. Yiu can buy 2 gas saws for the price of 1 electric saw.

[@butler386]

Yes battery chain saws have their place in trimming shrubs and small trees. I have a couple of battery and 120 volt electric chain saws that cut very well. My electric pole saw cut up a 12 inch diameter tree like it was butter. However, they will not out cut my gas chainsaws. I believe they are a good investment if used properly.

[@atheywa]

Josh, if you're interested, you can find gas stations that sell ethanol-free gas, check out pure-gas.org. It's showing almost 1000 stations in NC that sell it, and no, they aren't paying me for this, I just thought it might help you on the farm. Merry Christmas.

[@killabee623]

That cordless surprised me!

[@oldpackfan]

Josh get a Ryobi 40 volt saw you will be amazed at how well it cuts. I took down a 12 inch pine with mine and had three bars left on the second battery.

[@TheSnakeman3]

Merry Christmas Josh and Mrs. Stoney Ridge

[@michaelfenner1715]

Milwaukee is a great saw I have used one to cut down trees about 24 inches did a good job I was not sure about it till I used it

[@shaniaa9287]

Thanks Josh! I'm sure glad I watched your video. I'm an old lady and was wondering what would be the best option for me to get. Now I know it's the battery operated light weight for brush and kindling. Wwwhhhoootttwwhhoo 🧡 I sure appreciate you! I'm gonna need to get you some ducks for your pond and a cute floating house to go with it....end of next year though.....I think they're safest on the water.....whatever you do, don't add turtles. I hear they grab their legs and pull them down until they drown so they can eat them.😲 Until then, Merry Christmas and a Very Blessed New Year to you and the Mrs. and the animals.🌲⛄🧡

[@emrythompson]

I love your gloves, Ventrac, quality

[@roydavis2242]

I have a 12 inch electric chain saw I use it as a trim saw. The one I bought had nylon gears that stripped so I replaced them with metal ones. Works great now.

[@kdegraa]

Battery powered tools are great for early risers on a farm. They can do an hour or more of work without worrying about disturbing anyone from a noisy engine. I’ve gone into the Ego Powerplus line of tools. They need to make an off-road e bike for farming. 56v power! Maybe someone out there received their dream of a battery powered chainsaw this Christmas.

[@deanbarr5740]

Thanks but, no thank you Josh. Think I'll stick with my old trusty 290 Farm Boss and my much newer MS 250. I've had my Stihl Farm Boss for 20 plus years. It has never failed me yet.

[@karenbegley5880]

I Stoney Ridge after this video I am going to do some Jane Jane soaring with my dad

[@scottt8424]

Hey Josh thank you for the video I enjoyed it and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and mrs. Stoney Ridge and to you and your whole family so y'all stay safe and God bless

[@1guyin10]

I've been looking at these myself. The Homelite XL I have been using for general cleanup for 30 years has finally given it up and my other saw is just too heavy for limbing. Not having to fool with a balky motor would be nice, but that is a lot of money for what it is.

[@Watchpot]

Love your channel. One comment how about doing a video on safety operating of a chain saw . Maybe you already have and I missed it. I just noticed that when you were operating the saw it looked to me like your face was directly inline with the chain. Maybe bad camera angles, i was taught to keep my face out of line of fire in case of kick back. Please don’t misunderstand me you have a great channel.Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and yours

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Robert

[@andrewshullick4319]

Awesome video as always. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I always injoy them

[@garrettlarsen5888]

I personally only like battery powered weedwackers, leafblowers, and drills. Everything else is a waste of time.

[@krazykeltic8103]

Need to check out the harbor freight Lynx chainsaw. only 154 dollars with coupon it is my go to chainsaw for one or two cuts. the other one harbor freight sells is the braun chainsaw only problem I have with them is they are not top handled

[@dylaningle8204]

the milwaukee battery saw, is the bee’s knees! killer little unit.

[@ronneitzel2869]

great side by side comparison

[@timwaddell7499]

Merry Christmas and God Bless

[@noahhayes5850]

One thing I’ve noticed with the battery saw I helped a friend cut a massive oak with was it kept bogging even when we were just bucking logs it really really struggled which leads me to believe that gas saws are better

[@billbaker3565]

Merry Christmas Josh and Mrs Stoney Ridge. Looking forward to the electric comparison video.

[@NitroGuyJH]

Electric appliances are taking over. All we sell now is electric trimmers, mowers, etc...

[@simp28806]

great saw I loved mine . I got sick and can't use it gave it to my friend . you'll need a second battery .

[@rbhe357]

They both cut wood. Now test how they handle taking apart a fallen tree when there's no outlet around.

[@bruceberry1363]

I have a Lynx from Harbor freight and I love it! No more gas saws for me.😀

[@andrewhoggett8148]

have you got any hard wood can compare the two on the farm ?

[@ClickinChicken]

that's a cheater, when you don't want your neighbors to know that's your cutting small trees down on your property! Private eye, there watching you! Daryl Hall and John Oats. :) woooo!! Merry xmas everyone!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

lol...that's funny

[@brucealvarez9263]

Buy non ethanol gas for the small engines! Seems like the electric would be good as a limbing saw once you use a big saw to drop a tree. Probably less tiring than limbing with a big saw.

[@patricksullivan6478]

Merry Christmas .

[@Paulman50]

I could tell by the shavings that the gas powered saw didn't have a sharp chain.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

No sir it didn't have a brand new chain like the electric saw...and you saw the results....I don't think it made much of a difference in making an informed decision on electric saws...they have their place for sure..but this one is more of a "small job" saw

[@diyhomeowner3879]

Try that greenworks 80v. I am curious to see how that would stack up. And they are from NC.

[@keshmo12]

I like the electric saws for certain things. If I was pruning trees, electric is awesome. But for an extra $200 for electric, that buys a lot of gas! Not sure if the electric would even pay for itself in the long run. But electric will always work unlike carburetors that get clogged up if you put bad fuel in them! I think it would be interesting if they made like a bigger 24" electric saw that ran off a few batteries for companies that go to houses and fall 1-2 trees or clean up limbs. The quietness is nice in a neighborhood.

[@billbly1691]

Merry Christmas great video

[@johnnyturbo8460]

The ms170 is a FANTASTIC home or small farm chainsaw.

[@Will7981]

Nice review. You might checkout Milwaukee's battery saw. It's pretty impressive I think too.

[@jaredkean7841]

300k and climbing Woooooo!!!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Jared....crazy how this channel has grown...super happy! Can't wait to get back on the Willys Jeep project!

[@jaredkean7841]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer boy has it ever grown!!! I'm really happy to see someone power through the inevitable failures in building a farm, or anything really. Life is just a bunch of mismatched Lego blocks and no instructions.....you just have to build what you can with what you can get!! Keep building brother!!!

[@greenstoogeslawncarellc7801]

Awesome video as always! I have a Dewalt battery chainsaw I use with my business and love it! Actually been thinking about trying the Stihl out...

[@specwar64]

Carburators arent hard to replace. Try an MS 261 or equivalent.

[@wwdiesel]

Check out the DeWalt 60 volt electric chainsaw. It is one the top rated electric chainsaw according to some comparison testers by several independent testers. A big plus for the DeWalt, the 60 volt battery is backwards compatible which allows you to use it on your 20 volt DeWalt tools. It automatically knows to lower the voltage for the 20 volt tools but will last three times as long on a charge as the 20 volt batteries. It being one of the top rated and the battery versatility made me go with the DeWalt for a grab and go little saw. I looked at Stihl and Husqvarna electrics both before buying the DeWalt.

[@timgilchrist3065]

I would like to see a comparison between your saw and the Lynxx saw from Harbor Freight.