Switched from a 2-cycle pole saw to a battery powered one last month - way less hassle

I used to run a Stihl gas pole saw for trimming high oak branches. After fighting with mixing oil and pull starts for years, I borrowed my neighbor's Milwaukee battery pole saw for a weekend job. Cuts just as fast, no fumes, and I didn't have to run back to the truck for mix. Put a down payment on my own battery setup the next day. Anyone else made the switch and noticed a big difference?

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foster.jordan1mo ago

My Ego battery saw cuts just as clean as my old gas Echo, but I save 15 minutes on setup every time.

hannah3201mo ago

I saw a video where a guy timed himself and the battery saw was almost 20 minutes faster when you count mixing gas, pulling the cord, and cleaning up. That 15 minute claim sounds about right from what I've seen.

the_hayden1mo ago

Man, @foster.jordan that hits home so hard lol. I love not having to mix gas or mess with a primer bulb every time I just want to make a couple cuts. Sure my battery might fade a little faster on a big log than my old gas saw, but honestly that 15 minutes adds up over a weekend of yard work. It's just way less of a hassle.