CORDLESS CHAIN SAWS (ie electric, not petrol)

Dicky cordless saws are not particually suitable for cutting firewood. They simply dont have the power or run time to cut dry hardwood of a decent size. Although they may have a bar over 200mm, in reality anything over the thickness of your arm they will struggle to cut. I can only imaging when the blade is a little dull & the batteries are older it would be next to useless for anything other than light green pruning.
Here are a few reviews I found that shows there performance.

Logs up to 3" in diameter are not a problem for this Makita although battery drain cutting logs this size or larger, is significant.

Where this cordless Makita really excels is when cutting all those little "garbage" limbs that fall after a storm or, in the case of a treed property, thinning the saplings - which usually sprout up close together and are difficult to access with a larger chainsaw. With it's light weight and 4 and 1/2 inch cutting length, the Makita is perfect for smaller jobs in smaller areas.

200mm cutting chain
The power is more than adequate for 2 to 4 inch diameter cuts. This saw will cut 5, 6, or 7 inch diameter trunks but these cuts take more time and drain the battery faster.
This cordless chain saw did not meet my expectations. The speed of the chain (blade) was far too slow, which resulted in snagging and binding on the log being cut. Also, the "automatic" chain oiler failed to work. NO oil was dispersed to the chain, which will cause the bar and chain to wear prematurly. Also, the battery only had enough power for about 50 cuts through small logs. I returned it.
Short on engine power
Difficulty cutting anything more than 3 inches diameter
Blade dulls quickly
Not enough power to split firewood

Overall, I don't regret the purchase but this is not a substitute for a real chainsaw.

Not sure what you mean by cordless. If it is electric then it has a cord, usually if it doesn't have a cord then it is petrol. If you do mean an electric saw how will you power it when out in the bush, that will be a very long extension lead lol. Personally a petrol one is better. We have a small husky in the tool box on the draw bar of the trailer. I do believe you can buy battery saws but very expensive and does not last long, not really intented for fire wood, Dewalt I think do one. Electric saws are ok but not sure of the power consumption and running then up the bush.

Josh

This subject was covered not too long ago. See threads 64054
and 63876

Ian

A nice sharp axe/hatchet will do good.

I would imagine that a cordless/battery operated chainsaw would cease to be effective once you put it under load.

Thank you all for your replies, the reference to a previous post (that didn't pop up in my archives search) was also helpful.

After weighing the pros and cons I'll spend a couple of hundred and see what help I can give my 70 year old back.

In 6-9 months, after our FNQ trip, I'll post my impressions.

Cheers,
DB

Have a look at this LINK there's even a video of it running.

If you carry a generator there is an alternative.
My honda EU2 happily runs a Talon electric Chainsaw from Bunnings at $98 on specail -Has a 15" bar and really surprised me with performance.I've always used a Stihl for my smaller firewood and pruning tasks.Now find it less hassle to just load the genny drive near to task and plug in the saw.It's also much quieter!.
Cheers,
Mary