Chainsaw for use on the trail.

[smokinD]

I ordered the Milwaukee 18V - 8" saw from Home Deopt which arrived on Jan 6. This was an xmas gift for stepfather seems like a nice compact good quality unit. Have to get one for myself. There is a 12V one that is 6" that is readily available. The 18V one was recently released so just arriving at stores.

Seriously considering getting 1 of these and calling it good, all ready have batteries. Nice and compact with a case and the reviews and pics are really good as well. Price is a bit of a throat charmer but then again it's the Red stuff lol!!

 

[ABMax24]

Those old power poles?

 

[smokinD]

Those old power poles?

That's what it looked like to me. M18 is hard to come by right now, might just grab that 20v D some guys on here have looks/seems like it can do the job on the trail plus some.

 

[rknight111]

This past July, I was on a one-week jetboat excursion. I always pack my Milwaukee 18v saw in the boat.

I received an email notification in early December that Milwaukee was introducing the new 18 volt 8" Bar Chain, I ordered it from Home Depot as KMS didnt even show it in there system yet. Where did you find an 18v one in July?

 

[rknight111]

That's what it looked like to me. M18 is hard to come by right now, might just grab that 20v D some guys on here have looks/seems like it can do the job on the trail plus some.

I ordered at home Depot on Dec 14 as soon as they were available on there site, then it arrived at the store for pickup on Jan 4

 

[banditelectric]

If you watch these come on sale in the Spring for around $200. Plus they dont run out of battery. I bought one and throw it in the side by side. Been a good saw

 

[Lund]

I received an email notification in early December that Milwaukee was introducing the new 18 volt 8" Bar Chain, I ordered it from Home Depot as KMS didnt even show it in there system yet. Where did you find an 18v one in July?

I have had the saw for 3 years now, bought it in 2019 or 2020, first year they came out.
It's the m18 fuel, has a 16" bar on it, I think we may be talking about a different saw? Its been around for a few years now.

 

[LID]

That little 170 is a great saw for the quad
Doesn’t like old gas

Goes on sale every now and then and can come with a case


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[banditelectric]

That little 170 is a great saw for the quad
Doesn’t like old gas

Goes on sale every now and then and can come with a case


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Just need to buy the cans of STIHL gas they have a shelf life of two years

 

[DUS]

I think that MS170 normally comes with a 16” bar but we order them with a 14” bar at work to keep them a little smaller.


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[X-it]

Always run aspen fuel in those chainsaws, unless you burn lots of fuel like a faller.

 

[smokinD]

If you watch these come on sale in the Spring for around $200. Plus they dont run out of battery. I bought one and throw it in the side by side. Been a good saw

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Thanks i looked at these as well and liked the smallness of these so as not take up room on the machine to much. That is a big plus for myself when out riding as i pack my drone and other essentials, only down side was it is a gas model thus having to pack extra's maybe and leakage, as well as i do not want to put a press mount on and all ready have a gas saw. Did a fair amount of research on various saws over the past few days, thanks to this thread lol. I really just wanted a lightweight batt saw with no fuss that would cut a 10inch tree if needed. There are lots to be had online and in store for sure and 1 must do some research. That being said i have decided to pull the trigger on a Stihl 140 battery model and think i should get at least the 3years warranty out of it, as i have other Stihl equip just not batt power and wanted this for light stuff around the house and camping/trail riding. Time will tell, if i get 3years out of it then i feel i have got my $$,s worth. As decent batt saws are not that consumer friendly on pricing right now and i can only see them going up as the season gets warmer and peeps get out more. 1 thing for sure is these peeps that own these lithium mines are making a killing because batts are not cheap either and half the cost or more than the tool.

 

[rknight111]

The one I was referring to was this the new 18 volt hatchet. Nice compact saw, they finally came out with them in 18v with a 8" chain.

 

[smokinD]

The one I was referring to was this the new 18 volt hatchet. Nice compact saw, they finally came out with them in 18v with a 8" chain.
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I very much liked this model as well, but unfortunately these are very far and few between and have sold out across Canada. Did not want to wait either as i can see these either holding their price or going up with the current economic state. Down the road i might purchase this model as well as would be great for pruning and tight area's and packing with a guy boondocking, as i have the batts all ready. Definitely quality and batt life is a plus for any of these cordless tools, another reason why i selected Stihl from 1 of our supporting vendors on this site.

 

[Rbrduk]

Check out Project Farm on you tube.
He’s done comparisons on multiple saws.

 

[brianm]

Ms 170 here , been a good saw and not to big

 

[smokinD]

Looked at this Bad Boy but thought it was a bit of Overkill!

 

[Ricki Bobby]

Now that’s a saw

 

[mudboy]

Interesting chat
I would never of thought of a drone being essential
Personally I would of packed gas over a drone
But guess I am dating myself


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[smokinD]

Interesting chat
I would never of thought of a drone being essential
Personally I would of packed gas over a drone
But guess I am dating myself


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I can send that drone 20km if needed, xtra gas is always packed for machine.