Husqvarna 540i xp battery saw- oak torture test | did I break the saw?

[@wellend89]

Thanks so much for these videos! Partly based on Your (and other) vids, I got my dad a 540i XP with a BLi 300 battery for christmas. He's a life long Husky man, ran the 245 for about twenty years and then switched to the 357 XPG when the 245 was discontinued. After retirement he'd been using some random chinesium Stihl copies and I really felt bad for him, thought he really should have something nice for going after firewood during his retirement. He absolutely loves the saw and tells me that every time I go to visit. He feels the high chain speed, the ease of use, the narrow chain, the low noise (he gets up EARLY :D) and pretty much everything else about the 540i XP is fantastic. He specifically told me to not get him anything for his birthday since the saw is so awesome :) Thanks again for the in depth and down to earth reviews!

[@stanwiggins3423]

I always get an education with every one of your videos, and find a new way to look at the use of a chainsaw. I have an ancient white oak, over 100+ years old, that fell in one of my back fields near Splendora, Texas. I don't want to just cut it up for firewood as some of the branches are 31" in diameter and the base is over 4' wide for about 10' before you hit the rotted out section. I'm trying to find someone with a slabbing mill that can handle the big stuff and plan to get an 18" Husqvarna chain saw to cut the branches into manageable 8'-6", 10'-6", or longer sections for making planks and large sized boards. You have convinced me that the Husqvarna is a better option for me than the Stihl, and the warranty helps sell the saw even more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, and showing us that you can have a passion for your work and enjoy the art of using a chainsaw successfully.

[@TylerM-j1i]

Thank you. I do trail maintenance and while I do have a 536lixp, it has limitations. The 540ixp definitely has more power, which should lessen the time per cut and allow for more cuts per battery. It is heavier, but the amount of metal around the sprocket makes the weight difference worth it. Now it has been many years since it came out, but I did order the 540 through Husqvarna since the discounts stacked and I was able to get the kit for $800 to my door. Still a crazy amount, but watching this now, I'm happy I went with it. And the saw is made in Sweden and the battery in Poland, so that is a big plus.

[@claytonl.covell2634]

Nice saw. I been using a Black & Decker 20V for a couple years now. Just around my house. When the battery is done so am I.. hahahaha!!

[@BKD70]

This is a torture test of not only the saw, but even more of the battery. Battery Technology has come a long way in the last 10-15 years. Like you said, "battery management" is the key with lithium batteries. Without the integrated battery management, these incredible new devices would not be safely possible. When the saw stopped the first time, it was probably a thermal cutoff. Lithium cells don't "recover" like the older battery technologies would do. How hot was the saw and battery when you got finished?

[@lawrencelewis1036]

Huskvarna definitely leads the battery chainsaw market.

[@hk93shooter]

i bought a 20v dewalt, mostly for limbing and clearing brush. but it has found a home in my truck for clearing trails and camping on state land. were they don't allow gas saws. late night fire wood cutting , doesen't bother other campers or neighbors. battery saws definitely have there place. nice video. thats a definite upgrade. and a fast cutter.

[@muddlersworkshop]

That thing sounds like some one trying to kill a cat...

[@cotontop3]

🤣🤣🤣

[@magnusjsvensson]

Almost competitive with petrol now in terms of power! Light and fun working with,cheers from sweden

[@gwbuilder5779]

Impressive performance. The real test is head to head with a gas 540 how much fuel to how many batteries. Of course cost to purchase and operate is still by far the gas, but definitely getting a lot closer. Battery technology has really improved dramatically in last couple of years. I bought a $50 china made (just because I needed something fast and it was so cheap) plastic 20 volt chainsaw with a 10in bar. I was actually able to fall 22 medium grade trees between 6-12in diameter all random sizes. I was quite surprised, especially when I first pulled the trigger, electrics don't spool up, they bite right now! I can't imagine how much more power that 540 has, wow. The 22 trees I cut were spread over a 4 acre property, that 540 would probably cut over 200 trees in the same medium density grade of timber. You didn't even give the battery a chance to cool down at all. Here in Hawaii the 540i is $600 on average, probably a bit less there on the Mainland. Aside from new technology, if Husqvarna could reduce that price point to $750 or so, that saw would absolutely be a hands down favorite! Great video Tim!

[@harisyoung4110]

that husky sound more powerful and higher speed than my 60v dewalt.. but the price is too high compare to other brushless saw..

[@DanKlein_1]

Wow, that thing was spitting chips. I like your ideas on all the uses that thing could have.

[@natedog1619]

Almost couldn’t believe he made that many cookies on one battery cycle

[@briansullivan1469]

Am I a fan of the battery stuff?... getting there. That right there is impressive

[@natedog1619]

I was not a fan of the battery takeover until I ran a friends Kobalt weed eater. I was sold in 5 mins. The ethanol that’s being added to gasoline is killing small engines. All of my gas weed eaters, saws, log splitters, etc. hate ethanol and it’s becoming a pain to go out of the way for non ethanol. It’s making the battery options all the more prevalent

[@livewithnick]

I can definitely see the advantages in this saw as opposed to a gas powered saw for a climbing saw.

[@mikemosley4865]

Great saw . Watching you cut thise cookies brings back memories lol. I use to work for Windsor bar and chain company and worked in quality control. We would do time cuts like you were doing and test our chain all day lol . Great video

[@kajakmannen1666]

11:47 This is the main reason why I considering buying this saw.

[@kevinr.lemieux9982]

Let’s admit battery technology has come along way its manufactured for husqavana be another company the end picked a good company to partner with

[@conantdog]

That's pretty amazing a stealth chainsaw. It's amazing to live through a time where gas engines are on their way out for most uses. I just bought a Milwaukee hatchet a miniature chainsaw for lemming small branches I'll be looking to get the gen two of that saw you're using great product. You the man when it comes to Wood saws. 👀👍⚒️👌

[@livewithnick]

Cutting lems can be a chore ,huh?

[@jamiebennett7663]

Not strong enough for commercial use but 100% good enough for home use!!! If you had to split all those pcs for your home fire you would def be good for a battery recharge and then some!

[@larryp4995]

THAT'S ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS IVE SEEN YET....YOU DID A REAL TEST IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR....DRY OAK THAT'S UNBELIEVABLE ...THANK YOU ...

[@Hoytbuff]

How’s the saw holding up? Thanks for the review.

[@BKD70]

LOL, the biggest problem is it doesn't sound right... If you know what I mean!!

[@21Cabins]

Yeah. Neighbors don't hear you're efforts of working. And even if you rev it in the garage the wife doesn't wake up. That is as stupid as the electric cars don't sound right... You can always put headphones and listen to stupid noises of old time engines.. I bet same kind of comments were on the era of horses when first cars came around.. Same sort of people also commented about new touchscreen phones that nobody will start using those and there is no noises of buttons etc 😂

[@BKD70]

@@21Cabins dude, get over yourself.

[@21Cabins]

@@BKD70 Future is now Old Man!

[@BKD70]

@@21Cabins LOL, You are so full of yourself you totally didn't even understand the original comment. Again, do everyone around you a favor, get over yourself.

[@jtr82369]

I am sold lol You could cut all weekend with the backback battery lol

[@joshdollar7796]

Thats some hard wood for a battery saw. Good video man.

[@swainpadgett5633]

Man that thing is awesome.

[@joshcunningham9082]

What's the advantage of the battery saw over the gas saws I know everything is going green I like my gas saws cutting firewood I guess if you just needed something for yard work I can see the use for it I'm not bashing on them I was just wondering there purpose

[@justalittlejonboat4892]

Yeah and it’s a thousand dollars

[@brentmedders]

One of the biggest advantages is not having to deal with mix gas. Especially the troubles related to ethanol and the accompanying carburetor troubles.

[@Gunplay31_35]

This isn’t just any battery saw this is probably the best battery profesional chainsaw on the market that out performs many other professional grade gas chainsaws

[@richardlincoln8438]

Thanks for sharing Tim.

[@julianalderson3938]

Just so handy on the ground, when limbs come down on a rope. Just few nips n out the gate. There never cold.

[@cisco5400]

Great video. Thx😊

[@dbuckner7041]

Crazy to think. Probably one day gas powered small engines will be a think of the past. Kids will look at them the way we look at the model T Ford.

[@Dunlap-uj5zl]

Thats a good showing what that saw can do 👍

[@kristystaats8390]

Wish I could afford one

[@dansevern3291]

Wow. That is something.

[@sweetpigfarm3645]

This kills my Ryobi 40v lol...but you do have to pay for it. Thanks for the test!

[@brentmedders]

I’d like to hear Cottonwood’s thoughts on this electric stuff!!🤣🤣🤣

[@brentmedders]

That dog will hunt!!

[@Closedaccount924]

Great video sir Would you consider doing a follow up video on how your battery saws are holding up We are looking at the stihl and the husky battery saws The husky seems like the better value for the buck

[@cotontop3]

My top handle saws are over 2 years old now and my oldest battery pole saw is 3 years old. So far I have not had any issues with any of them and are still running my original 4 batteries also.

[@bossDmaster]

You mightve just sold Husqvarna a saw right there.

[@lumberjacksons4468]

Good video and very helpful for another husqvarna fan

[@KM-os4be]

Had to do some looking to find the spec on the BLi300 battery 36v 9.4 Ah list from from $299.95 US no weight given. Ouch... that is a $$$$ battery!

[@mramseyISU]

We’re getting close to the point where battery power is good enough to replace 2 stroke gas powered stuff aren’t we? If you’re a guy who uses a chainsaw for 2 or 3 weekends a year cutting firewood or cleaning up around your property I don’t know why you would pick a gas saw over something like this with a couple batteries. I still have a big gas powered saw but all my smaller stuff has been sold off for battery powered stuff.

[@natedog1619]

Yep you said it man. I didn’t want to admit it at first either. Ethanol killed my love for small engines.

[@DyckJustice]

Does this saw vibrate the way a gas saw does? Or is it smooth? Thanks.

[@cotontop3]

It’s smooth

[@DyckJustice]

@@cotontop3 I use a gas saw for work and find at the end of the day my hands are stiff from the vibration. Do you think this saw is smooth enough to make a difference?

[@keitharmitage1801]

It's even more impressive when I doubled the playback speed!

[@patkelly7999]

Serious bit of kit that Tim, good stuff:):)

[@Bellviewfarm]

I wonder how long the batteries last in the cold.... like Canadian cold lol bring that thing up this january and we'll see if the saw freezes up before you do ha ha ha

[@grantoyamaha]

Love your channel Tim , you’re a legend.

[@royceabbottsexcavation3709]

Nice shirt you have Mr. Tim.

[@jamesnelson9482]

Awesome saw!

[@JamesNelson]

I concur

[@MiloRacing605]

What size chain are you running with the 20 inch bar?

[@sealevel1919]

Great video

[@craig.s4324]

Hi, What made you start up on KZbin can I asked , just look's like you have enough to do without doing that??

[@Robin_Polarstern]

Wow

[@denniswilson6426]

That saw will wear you out

[@joshcunningham9082]

Sorry I guess I should have watched the hole video before I commented the first time u answer my question lol

[@livewithnick]

There was a video about a hole?

[@lumberjacksons4468]

When and where is the show in Georgia and how much $$$$ I’d love to show my nephews what I do for a living.

[@VEIWER313]

How much chain oil was left in the tank? To be honest, it looked like things were heating up half way through.

[@RDSHNTR]

#HUSKVARNER

[@costasalexiou4945]

what is the step of the chain? .325 or 3/8 ?

[@sirvozelo1]

Just after all that cutting was your battery capable of start charging right back? I have the Stihl MSA300 I think it have more power but if I cut continuous as you did till battery finish then when I put the battery on the charger a red light go on and it not charging, the battery is hot sometimes takes the charger 500 about 20 minutes just to cool off the battery.

[@cotontop3]

Yes it’ll charge after all that cutting. The saw blows air through the battery to help keep the battery cells temp down. Also the charger blows air through the cells when it’s charging.

[@sirvozelo1]

@@cotontop3 The Stihl MSA300 blows air to because the saw even have an air filter that we suppose clean and the charger also blows air but maybe not enough. Every time I use the batteries on the MSA300 continuous like you did at the end I can feel the battery hot and the charger takes a wile to coo of the battery. Maybe husky cooling system is better.

[@c.r.angeconeb6009]

Hinting the Lady to get me 1 , how does 1 get 1 with lady saying no each time .. meanwhile you have all the toys can 1 man child can have ...lol Gas powered for the coldest days(-20c. -35c. )battery op. For warmest( 0 -20celsius)

[@niilokalevilansman361]

There is battery protection system. Battery operation temperature is -10 to 40 degrees C. If you try use 540iXP saw directly -35C you can't. You have to keep saw and battery in warm place; take it and go. When you start sawing, usage keep battery warm enough.

[@Bigbore3]

Which chain oil are you using?

[@sirvozelo1]

I think i can cut faster with my stihl MSA 300 but dout i have thoes manny cuts. Seems Lil the husky battery last much longer.

[@ssible]

I have both this Husqvarna and the Stihl MSA300. The stihl will always run longer and cut much more wood for me using Eco mode than my Husqvarna. Both always have sharp chains and equivalent batteries.

[@sirvozelo1]

@@ssible I was thinking the husky battery with last long. The MSA300 I have try a few times on a 20" diameter oak log very much all I can got with AP500S running full power was about 11 or 12 cuts.

[@sashly99]

Nah… 2 stroke all day everyday! Especially at that price

[@julianalderson3938]

Got a sthil 220 but yer good but thats got more like it.

[@VănTrìNguyễn-q3y]

Việt Nam có máy này chưa 😅❤

[@michaelcarron3418]

I count 38 cookies. Wow more than that impressive. Thanks for the DEMO. Nice trail saw for Portages in the Bush.

[@georgiadeerhunting8337]

We can i buy that saw at

[@cotontop3]

Look up ur closest Husqvarna dealer.

[@sawnut3814]

Rotten oak

[@1elgerardito]

This bar is 14” or 16”?

[@cotontop3]

It’s a 16

[@1elgerardito]

@@cotontop3 ok,thanks

[@huseyinambar3681]

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