In the vid you start of saying more top handle saw comparisons to come. Why not pin a link to that video for more views?

Thanks for the comparison. I have the Makita (previous version 18v x 2). The stock chain (supplied) is feckin horrible. I switched out after 2 weeks (of it binding) to 3/8" 0.50 (no modifications required other than a new bar and chain) and was a remarkable difference. I was ready to take the Makita back to the shop before. The stihl chain (for the climbing saw is a pro full chisel (and the best in class chain) whereas the Makita is a semi-chisel homeowner safety chain (much slower cutting). I'm not sure what the stock chain is on the Husky however, I doubt its a homeowner chain It would be really great (and a lot fairer) to run the same chain manufacturers on each saw and same bar profile (The Oregon or Carlton non safety semi-chisel would be a fair choice and you can get that to fit all those saws) It would also be better to run the test with equal battery sizes. The 8ah battery on the stihl is not realistic (use the 5amp). No one in their right mind will lug that thing up a tree. Weight is king when it comes to climbing saws and the MS201T is stihl king for power to weight at about 5kg with chain, bar, fuel, and oil. I've been waiting for this video for a couple of weeks and now I'm sad.......I still don't have a true comparison of the new stihl to the other models. P.S The makita is a MAX volt of 40v but on test it's 36v. It is no different in power to the 18v x 2 model. Main differences are it's lighter and only has one power mode. The 18v x 2 starts in an eco mode but to gain full power, you have to turn it off, long press (5sec) the power button to get into the full power mode. When it turns off (after 10 seconds of no use) you need to do the 5sec hold again to get back to full power. It's a pain and makes sense that Makita got rid of that in the newer 40V version.

Enjoyed the video - nice one, but bigger chain isn't easier to sharpen chaps! 1.1 gauge is perfect for top handled climbing saws, it offers a nice clean cut when just doing small pruning work and will cope fine with bigger take downs. 1.3 gauge 3/8th pitch is more aggressive cutting but is overkill for smaller thinning work when climbing. Been doing this malarkey for over thirty years so kinda know what I'm talking about....(old git).

They all need the same bar and chain to be a fare comparison. The different bar lengths play a big roll in the saws. The t540i xp has always been on top in my humble opinion.

Subed! My Tree Surgeon friend has been using a STIHL MSA 300 in 18" for some time now, and I installed his charging setup in his work truck. About his setup: I added a split charger coming off the alternator which is charging the starter battery plus 12v 400ah lifepo4 batteries (16x 3.2v 100ah cells running 4s 4p) giving 4.8kwh of storage, we also added 2 120w flexible solar panels to the roof which feed into 15a mttp charge controller, then we have a 3kw pure sine wave inverter AC 240v, this is an overkill system, but the inverter also powers a 1.5kw kettle for hot drinks a small 800w microwave and a 40w fridge for milk and cold drinks etc, then we have a 4 way slow battery charger and 1 fast charger/cooler and 4 500S and 4 300s batteries for 2 e-saws as he has an MSA 220TC0 also, the complete setup cost £5k, the 2x saws just under £1500, 4x 500S £1140, 4x 300s £1100, 2 chargers £425, the Lifepo4 with BMS £400 (alisxpress) inverter EGSCATEE £220, 2x 120w solar panels with controller £200, and the split charge relay plus needed wire and fusses £40, but it will pay for itself in the first year with the price of petrol and oil as high as it is, as he was spending £120 a week to fuel his petrol saws that's £6k a year alone.

I use the t 540i daily now for 2 years and love it.

We use 4 of the husqvarnas with about 6 batteries in circulation. The polesaws and trimmers with the same system never miss a beat. Their petrol saws are a joy.

C'mon guys, 36v and 40v systems are THE SAME. Li-ion cells runs on 4.25v (fully charged ) to 2.5v (cut-off voltage), with nominal voltage defined as 3.6v. So they build these battery packs in the sets of 10 can call them whatever they want - 25V Min, 36V 40V Max, 42.5V Max, etc. If you measure voltage of the fully charged 18v Makita battery it will be between 20 and 21 volts.

I love my Husky 540i saw. I run 200 batteries. I also run a husky 9" chop saw for cutting pavers and the 230ib blower and the 520i hedge trimmer. I just ordered the husky 14" demo saw with the k1 batteries. In my opinion husky is on top with battery equipment. All my other battery tools are milwaukee feul. Milwaukee outdoor power equipment is good for occasional use.

I must say there is a lot of KZfaq channels out there that are similar to yours but yours is by far the best so super thanks to you and your team

I use the Husqvarna for work and own the Makita (2 x 18v version). The Husqvarna has noticeably better resistance to bogging and probably slightly better speed in the cut. The .325 LP chain is superior to the Makita's 3/8 LP (it's also less available at hardware stores). However, in the cold/wet climate of the northwest US, the Husqvarna's batteries fail frequently, even if you're careful to charge them dry and warm. Not to mention, with the saw + battery + charger, the thing costs over a thousand freaking dollars. The Makita cuts ok in terms of speed, but you really have to baby it in terms of chain tension and how aggressive you are in the cut. It can be annoying to deal with. I've been torture testing it in very cold and very wet conditions. So far, no battery issues. Of course, I can't know how long that will hold. It also costs just less than half of what the Husqvarna costs. IMO, the Makita is clearly a superior value. If you swap out the bar/sprocket/chain and run a Panther bar with quarter inch pitch chain, you get rid of the performance shortcomings, and you're still about $400 cheaper than the Husqvarna. If you absolutely must have the highest performing saw and you're in a climate that is easy on batteries, sell a kidney, get the Husqvarna, and convert it to run a Panther bar.

Makita is definitely the most bang for the buck. Just waiting if they’ll come out with a 2x40v regular saw that can compete with stihls new electric ‘261’.

That Husqvarna sounded so smooth when cutting, the other two sounded harsh like they were running with no oil on the bar. But knowing you blokes I'm sure all of 'em were oiled up. Disappointed with the Stihl's performance, hope they fair better in later tests. As per usual a fair and balanced test, look forward to more vids from you guys.

Guys you need some Panther 1/4 bars and chains for these saws to really shine, thats what arborist use, I run my 18V makita top handle with that too and it makes it usable :) and thats the weakest of these battery saws. Please test the battery life on all fo these next, thanks.

Super shout out to James and Josh with the SUPER comparison between the Makita, Still, And Makita battery powered chainsaws with a super outcome!!! You guys have to watch these two as they battle it out over the toughest and smirkiest trees out there. Let these chainsaws rip through them all leaving nothing but dust on the saws boys!

The most important is to know how long each can work with a full battery. Could you try the makita UC011G instead of old models ?

Don't use chainsaws that much, being just a gardener. I do use my 455 Rancher from time to time, and it does everything I need it too! As far as strimmers, hedgecutters, pole saws, blowers, and combi units go, you can't go wrong with Husqvarna or Stihl. Top notch machines!!!

At least with makita you can get many useful tools on same platform, that is a huge advantage

Be interesting to see them cutting smaller wood as well as thats what theses saws are really for. Pruning and climbing etc your not typicality going to cut bigger wood with something so small.

i am more Stihl guy but that Husqvarna T540iXP is insane!!!!

So happy to see this match up, looks like I'll still be getting the t540i as soon as someone has one in stock!

To compare.. The MS200T with full tanks and a 16” light bar. 3/8 chain. Is 4.86kg

Did you use the same type of chain on each saw?

Makita is actually also on 36v system, they just call it 40v max

Keen to see both the top handle Ego and Milwaukee. Nice comparisons vid.

LARGEST SUPER THANKS! That Josh cuts wood like a Carpenter LOL 😂

Husqvarna recommende the Bli 300 for that saw, to get the most out of it!

Dobra robota. Ale tu widać że szybkość pracy zależy bardzo od umiejętności drwala.

Been looking forward to this vid, super thanks! :p

The Husqvarna is a little pocket rocket💪 The Stihl on the other hand was struggling, not impressed. 👍😜

Bardzo dobry test. Dziękuję.

Great video as always chaps. One of those branded cookies would look good in the fully charged shedio 😉

Just so that all saws were running at full potential, I hope you made sure the chain bars were lubricated before sawing!? Standard practise before using the machine. Not only putting oil in the reservoir but running them up let alone chain stretching!? Not being rude but would like to know 😅

Really good video , its good seeing the ECHO DCS-310 40v 4Ah , DEWALT DCM575 54v 3Ah , Husqvarna 120 Li all these battery chainsaws getting put through the tests.

Is the Stihl running semi or full chisel chain? Be interested in seeing if a 1/4” picco bar and chain is available for that saw?

Fine COMPARISON test right here! Im a Husqvarna person but still ive got problems with all the electrical gadgets they tend to break down on me . We have a couple of electrical chainsaws at work (park & woodlands at Boden County ) what i hear is the battery working time isnt that fun mostly Stihl none Husqvarnas even if their local . keep the Fun Material Coming ! Regards Paul Roger

Really great video guys, gets me super excited for the MSA 220 TCO to come to the US market. CHEERS!

Have a quick face cut test. I often find the cordless struggle with the diagonal cut of a harder wood face cut. Currently running the stihl stuff as I already have all the batteries.... They seem to be harder wearing than the husky stuff, but gave stories from friends about both platforms having battery issues.

Really good video guys, its good seeing all these battery chainsaws getting put through the tests, 👍

Very nice compare video of rare items. In 🇩🇪 you get 3 makitas for one husqvarna or stihl 👌

It would be good if they all had the same size bar, huski has 2" bigger bar.

are they all using the same chain/blade ? like would it be a fair if one chain is sharper. the makita shavings look much smalller...but maybe that just my eyes. anyway love the video.

Great video.this is my first one .have subscribed Iam interested in one for the back of my Kubota RTV .have a bunch of saws pro saws to home owner saws.at present have a echo 310 in back of it ?Iam really a Sthil guy but kind of thinking a small Dewalt as its just for cutting a little trail .

How do the batteries last on these three? HAve to keep in mind that the Makita is about half the price of the Husq and the Stihl.

I have the Husqvarna 540 rear handled version with the bli 300 battery and 200x as spare, it runs much better with the 9.4ah bli 300 battery, seems to have more torque.

I'd like you to test the top handle gas vs electric. By the manufacturer, best vs best. See if the battery is up to speed with the gas top handle yet. Thank you

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Love wins ... joshy ! 😆

Could you do the einhell one has I am looking for a cordless chainsaw

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You would have thought Stihl would have made sure they didn’t get blown out by the Husky…They knew what they were up against before it was released.

RYOBI makes a similar chainsaw. Would like to see a review on it.

Be cool to see the new Milwaukee top handle saw in the competition

Hi James & Josh Nice One Thanks again

Would love to see a review of the Ego top handle... For some reason it's overlooked and hard anything on KZfaq.

I'd love to see you guys test Milwaukee.

You should test the Milwaukee m18 top handle chainsaw when it is available. Keep up the great work.

Please make video with new ryobi 40v top chainsaw with DeWALT 18v top handle chainsaw

You guys didn't say how many metres per second the Stihl chain moves at.

What’s the life on the battery

Do they not know how to use the teeth behind the bar to cut faster with?

Fell sorry for you guys, I not trade my super saw Still 161T for anyone of those is lighter maybe little slower but sure feels more comfortable with one hand on top of a tree and 1 AP200 battery normally goes 45 minutes+.

Please add milwaukee top handle to test when it comes out.

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Ryobi top handle saw😊

Guys I’ve been waiting for this match up so super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks super Thanks. Totally wanting a wooden here !!!!!! super Thanks x infinity x 100000000000000 😎

Interestingly husky don't seem to want to say what kw output the 540 has 🤔 it's an ace saw ! Just a shame the batteries like falling out

40v is just a marketing ploy the xgt batteries nominal voltage is 36v

Someone get the weight with battery on all 3 I must have missed em

Maybe if you used the chainsaws correctly it would cut a little faster.

Echo 2500 bro I own one they r pretty sweet!

Why are you wearing hearing protection for an electric chainsaw?

Price please

These electric saws appear to be getting better all the time. I suppose that’s good 😊 Can you ask the manufacturers to make them sound like a petrol saw😅

Milwaukee top handle

super thanks you 🎉🎉🎉

What abou ego cx3000

Problem for me is that the batteries don t last long - 25 mins is what am finding - otherwise the Makita makes most sense as the batteries can be used in their other tools just like the Dewalt ones Until charging points are put in woodlands and forests I'll keep my petrol saws

How much Rupes.?

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Another cool video guys! I'm sure if you hold down the power button on the Makita it activates High Torque mode. The led should turn green. Gives you 20% more power.

try a Poulin pro electric 58 volt 16 inch blade. its the one i have. not to bad.

Plz . Makita 2x 18 v top handle !

Ego csx 3000?

I love love love your videos and I’m never gonna give away

Voglio sapere la STIHL mini, piccola quanto costa,?, grazie,,,,

Echo DCS 5000 please!!

Ego and echo top handle

Ran the Stihl 161 for a couple weeks. Pretty disappointing batt life

Yer thought the 161 was gutless. The 220. Yer say power like 201. Doesent cut like it tho. Thanx fullas

husqvarna thev winner

Ryobi just put out a 40V top handle...

Ryobi 40v top handle

Milwaukee

That Makita chain looked DULL. It was throwing dust instead of chips. What shape was the chain in?

That doesnt really make sense. With the right size file for the size chain you are sharpening. They are no easier or harder to sharpen. There exactly the same. Round file wise. Pretty much the same with all styles of files across the board.

Hi guys, can you text the Nordic 36v please

The fact that they are cutting into a log that had branches coming out means you aren’t getting an accurate cutting time cause one saw may be cutting through a harder part of the log then others

Ego csx3000

36v system and 40v system are the same... 🤔