The Husqvarna 540i Battery Chainsaw is one of the most powerful battery chainsaws available.
Batteries are being used in more and more machines these days, from tools to transport, and chainsaws are no exception. Battery chainsaws carry quite a few advantages over petrol or corded electric models, let’s take a look at some of them.
Battery Chainsaws are More Ergonomic and Easier to Manoeuvre
Petrol-powered chainsaws can be quite heavy pieces of equipment, especially with a full fuel tank. Battery-powered models tend to be much lighter and thus easier for the user to carry and manoeuvre. This means less user fatigue and ease of handling, as well as being easier to use when working at a height. They are also quieter than petrol chainsaws, making them better for both the users’ ears and those of people nearby. Battery chainsaws produce less vibration too, which is another benefit for the comfort of those operating them. The lack of a cable to trip over or cut through makes them safer than corded electric models.
Battery Chainsaws are Better for Tight Spaces
One of the disadvantages of a heavy petrol-powered chainsaw is that it can be quite cumbersome and thus unsuited for use in tight spaces. Cordless battery chainsaws, on the other hand, generally take up less space (having no fuel tank) and are thus much better suited than their fossil-fuelled powered cousins when it comes to trimming branches in restricted areas such as corners.
Battery Chainsaws Are Easy to Start
Once charged, battery chainsaws can literally be started with the click of a button. There’s no laborious activation of chokes or decompression valves. This makes them more efficient and user friendly than petrol versions.
Battery Chainsaws Are More Versatile
With a battery chainsaw, you can use it pretty much anywhere, even if it’s a long job it’s far easier to carry a spare, charged battery than a fuel tank. And while corded electric models restrict use to within a few feet of a power outlet, there’s no real restriction on how far you bring a battery chainsaw from an electricity source.
Battery Chainsaws Mean Less Maintenance
Battery chainsaws require relatively little maintenance compared to petrol-powered variants. They’ve no spark plugs to replace, for one thing, nor do they require air filter cleaning or oil top-ups. Naturally, this means less associated cost for replacement materials and other sundries. Petrol-powered chainsaws require all of these things at regular intervals so battery models are more efficient in terms of both upkeep and cash outlay.
Battery Chainsaws Have a Low Environmental Impact
Naturally, battery chainsaws have a far lower impact on the environment than petrol-powered chainsaws. They’ve no CO2 emissions, which is better for both the environment and the user. As mentioned, they a lot quieter than petrol models, so this is noise pollution is another area in which they score well in terms of environmental impact.
Battery Chainsaws Require Less Storage Space
As mentioned earlier, battery chainsaws are usually smaller than petrol versions, lacking a fuel tank which itself can take up a lot of space. In addition, you don’t to store quantities of fuel on-site, which increases their associated physical footprint further still,
What Brands of Battery Chainsaw are Available?
A 14″ battery chainsaw from the EGO Power range.
Husqvarna and EGO are among the leading manufacturers of battery chainsaws. Power Plant Hire is a stockist for both ranges. Examples include the Husqvarna 540i XP battery chainsaw and the EGO Power+ models.
If you’re considering switching to battery chainsaws, call into our showroom at Enniscorthy Co Wexford and our team will be happy to show you the latest models in our range. Can’t make in person? That’s no problem, give the Power Plant Hire team a call on 053 923 5003 or email sales@powerplant.ie and they’ll be happy to advise on the best battery chainsaw for your requirements.
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