Skil's original PWRCore 40 has been available for about 3 years. It uses a 14-inch bar and a low-profile, thin-gauge (0.043 inch) chain. But chain speed is low--I think about 34 feet per second. I think this new, 18-inch model uses a beefier chain (0.050-inch-gauge). The 18's chain will spin much faster. The 14-inch model reached only 1500 watts with a 5AH battery. The 18 delivers 1900 watts. I wonder how it stacks up against Greenworks' most serious sub-60V chainsaws: a 14-inch 2x24V (1900 watts), a 16-inch 40V with 4AH battery (1800W), and an 18-inch 40V with an 8AH battery (2000W). On all three of these Greenworks saws, the bar is secured by a pair of captive bolts. Lesser Greenworks chainsaws have thumbscrew tensioning, slower chain speeds, plastic spikes, and nonmechanical (electronic) chain brakes.

Great content Mike, I've had the Dewalt for awhile and for what I need it for it works awesome so yah.... 👍

Mikey, who isn't happy with a big old chain saw? Another great walk-thru, thanks. Looks like some fun around the fire pit is in order.👍

Fine for a homeowner working around the house.

I have the 14”. Insanely good.

Having worked for a Power company contracted Tree service and owning a DeWalt 20v chainsaw I'm not sure if battery Chainsaws are ready to compete with Gas especially 2 stroke! (If you have one) That Skil is built very similar to DeWalt (AKA Black & Decker) my concern is all the plastic parts that if they break could make it even more dangerous than a Chainsaw already is by design. Always wear chainsaw chaps it could save your Life. Only takes one slip and a half second to cut an artery.

C'mon man, cut something wider, use the full lenght of this chain. I was thinking about buying the 14 inch one 'cause here in Poland you can get it in kit with two 5Ah batteries but seeing this beast with a brick-of-a-battery I think I'm gonna wait 😁

Mine came with oil residue all over it, then noticed yours has a bit too.

Nice saw, what the price on this Bad Boy? great video as always

How's the balance when handling it?

Love how quiet it is comparatively.

Seems nice. A long time ago, when I lived in Idaho, I cut and delivered firewood for a living. I can't imagine a battery powered saw keeping up with that demand, though - unless you have a boat load of batteries. Sure is a lot quieter, though! That yellow wood, is that a Locust tree? We had those back in Maryland where I grew up. Same color.

I'm not on their 40v, but I think I might be after seeing this Chainsaw.

Nice saw. You didn't put the dB meter to it, but that has to be easier on the ears than a gas one.

Is that tree with the dark yellow heartwood Osage Orange? Didn’t think it grew in Illinois.

What was the battery at after all the testing?

I hardly use my gas powered chain saw. Gas goes bad by the next time I need it. Electric makes so much sense.

I would rather use 4 batteries an hour than have to deal with pull-starting 😁

Nice and quit.

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`No, it isn't. No battery a consumer can buy has nearly the energy density of gasoline.