Better than EGO, Hart, WORX, RYOBI, TORO? Atlas Cordless Chainsaw 80V
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2020
- We liked the Atlas 80V Cordless mower so much; we now have the 80V Lithium-Ion Cordless 18 In. Brushless Chainsaw from Harbor Freight. There are many pros to having a battery power chainsaw. There is no need to worry if the gas sets up clogging the carburetor! With the battery powered saw, keep the battery charged and the saw starts. It is just that simple. Another great fact is, the batteries fit the chainsaw, the mower, the blower, the pole saw, and all other 40V and 80V yard machines. Watch this video to see how well this Atlas cordless Chainsaw holds up.
After using it for a week, I would put this cordless chainsaw up against any Ryobi, Craftsman, EGO, Hart, Worx, Echo, Stihl, or any other brand battery powered saw. It is well balanced and strong.
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I have a few GreenWorks 40v tools - pole saw; weed whacker, and a chainsaw. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by its performance. I’ve already decided I’m never buying a small gas engine again... and it’s only a matter of time before I wind up with an electric truck, and an electric tractor.
Several manufactures are testing electric tractors right now. It will not be long. I like the Tesla Truck.
dave himlin - it’s the one that came with the 12” bar... I’d have to go look at it to get the model number. It hasn’t had a problem with the oak trees that fell down last year; one was about 12” dia; the other 16” dia. (Had to take a couple of passes at that one). Just keep the chain sharp. I’ve never run out of battery with it; the limiting factor has been the operator (I.e, me).
dave himlin I’m not experienced enough with chainsaws to make that comparison.... all I know is that so far it’s worked for me. Perhaps an Oregon chain would work better; or not - I just don’t know. I do know that the replacement chain wasn’t expensive; and was available at my local Lowe’s (I grabbed one last year just to have on hand; but it’s still in the packaging...).
I am still cutting with the factory chainsaw chain. It is a standard chain and bar that can be replaced.
So I bought another chain for the Atlas at my local chainsaw store. I went with an Oregon low profile semi chisel like what came on it. It works perfectly.
Best review video there for this chainsaw. Real world application. I definitely have my sights on this one now. Thanks 🙏
I use it all the time. It is in many of my timber videos. It is my go-to saw on our sawmill.
I just subscribed to your channel the other day, this is 3rd or 4th video I watched. I’ve noticed that you are a humble minded man, don’t use foul language, and always say, “God bless.” At the end.... good indicators that you are a saved man. ...I appreciate that.
Saved I am my friend! God Bless you.
Thanks so much for the wonderfully detailed and concise video and sticking around into he comments to help us further 👍🏽
Glad it was helpful!
It works really good for a battery saw! They are coming a long ways with the battery powered tools these days! Have a good weekend Tony!!
John, I am amazed at these new battery powered tools. They are perfect for home owners.
Great review. This guy is great. I bought one of these for camping even though I probably did not need that much power. Harbor Freight is Disneyman as my wife says!!
I use my Atlas Chainsaw all of the time. I work it as hard as my big saws and it holds up.
Just got this saw , things awesome unbelievable power , much better saw then the gas powered 20" Poulin I had years ago
My friend and I did a test on this saw vs. a Dewalt. The Atlas saw kicked its butt.
Thanks for the good info and demo! I've been looking at these things for a while now (I've got a cheapo Sportsman 2-stroke chainsaw that I'm tied of fighting with)! Now I may have to get one!
I use mine all of the time. I used it yesterday for a bit. It is always ready to go.
Great review 👍 looks like a very good chainsaw and the tree looks like a Persimmon Tree .
Thank you
Can’t test a saw better than you just did thank you so much
Thank you. I have had this saw for over a year now, and I use it all the time.
Awesome! it has plenty of power. Great Video!!
I was really surprised at the power the saw has. The light weight makes it a win. A few batteries, bar oil, and sharp chains, and this thing would out saw me!
Very helpful and informative. Good job! Thanks!
Thank you
That saw is everything that I've ever wanted!!! Sweet little saw that'll work like no other!!! Thank u for the honest review. God bless u and your family!!!
You bet! It is about two years old and still works great. I use it more than most.
Great review! Thank you for showing it how it actually works instead of talking on and on about irrelevant stuff!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I love my Kobalt Pole Chainsaw - 80-volt - 5-AH battery - 10" Bar - 6 ft / 8ft foot Pole Chainsaw. No electric cord. I've been using Oregon Bars and Chains. I have been using it for more than 3 years now. It works great on my southeast Louisiana farm clearing property that a hurricane went through and trashed all the trees throughout the woods of our 18-acre farm. I carry it all over in our woods and the battery lasts a long time. Today I'll be cutting a 6-inch limb off of a tree out front. I am also using (2) Kobalt 80-volt 18" Bar Chainsaws and using (2) 5 AH Batteries. Cuts huge logs great. The chainsaw first chainsaw wound up in a puddle and stopped working but after a couple of weeks and it had dried out, it started working again. For oil, I like to use Ryobi Bar and chain oil. We have cut 20"+_ logs and works like a charm. And NO more pulling and pulling to start a gas-powered chainsaw. My first 80-volt 18" Bar Chain saw with a 5-AH Battery and charger was $400 in Jul 2021
Love my atlas 18 inch saw,,nice video
Again another impressive battery powered piece of equipment. I think for intermittent use battery is the way to go. No gas mixing or storing only to go bad over time unless you get ethanol free gas. No carburetors to rebuild because they are gummed up. Very low maintenance.
I agree. I drain my big saw, but this just so easy
Did not think that saw ( or the battery) would perform like that.... I bought my first harbor freight cordless tool about a month ago( hercules 20v 1/4 impact) the warranty itself made it worth trying, 5 year tool, 3 year battery. Enjoyed your review of the saw.
That video is about 3 years old if memory serves. That chainsaw still works. We keep it around the house.
Picked up an Atlas 40v pole saw at the local HF and have been very impressed with it. Thinking of getting the chainsaw next. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching
Great video keep up the good work! God bless
Thank you very much.
Not sure on the tree. I've seen 'em before, just not sure about what kind they are. Sassafrass maybe?....LOL. Very nice saw! I've got a battery powered leaf blower and pole saw that I've had for about 7-8 years. The batteries do wear out over time, but all in all I've had good performance out of them. 👍 👍
I have come to the belief it is a Blackgum tree. I am impressed with the saw and the mower I have.
I haven't looked at all the comments, maybe someone said already but looks like a persimmon tree to me. One thing I noticed is the saw looks like it takes a wrench to tighten chain. What I like about the EGO is the chain adjustment is tool free.
It uses a standard chainsaw t wrench. It comes in the box.
AND it strips the plastic gear making saw useless!!
I have many hours of heavy use on my saw. It always works.
That’s what I thought a persimmon
I was looking at the battery powered pole saws at HF but opted to just get a replacement blade for my manual. One of these days!
I have a older gas pole saw. I will replace it with the Atlas! Thank you for watching. Tony
Great video. Thank you! 👌💥😊
Thank you!
Very impressive technology that we are at 80 v already. Wow!! Who knows in a few more years we are going to pass the 100 v.
I have use this saw more than most, and it is my go to saw for trimming and around the sawmill.
I was JUST going out to purchase an EGO then your video popped up...now I have to go to Freight Harbor to see what all the fuss is about..Good video, brother. Love your property..
I used the Atlas chainsaw today. It is holding up well after well over twenty hours of use. I truly love it.
@@TonysTractorAdventure So I'm a little discouraged . The little woman and I paid a visit to Freight Harbor. They wanted $159 for the saw itself and $109 for the battery and I would still need to scare up a charger. I think if EGO has all steel parts around the clutch assembly I would go for that. Great video and I may grab one of your mugs to remind me that there's still God fearing men out there..
I am at that. God guides my life. Thank you for noticing. Tony
Good video👍
Thanks 👍
sir, you have a beautiful sorrounding....love the openness and lush lawn, what great STATE are you in?
Great video. Makes me want to send back my 40v Hart chainsaw even though i love it. This one looks nice
The Atlas is my go-to sawmill chainsaw. So handy.
I need one of those!!
It works well
Some guys are John Deere and Stihl and some guys are TYM and Harbor Freight. It's be interested to learn about the long term performance. I'm off the mindset that yesteryear's big players have been caught up to thanks to modern technology. I love Echo 2 cycle engines and I have a 40hp Branson tractor. I also use a lot of Harbor Freight's premium tools. My wife wants to get a battery mower and I figured I would invest in a full line, mower, trimmer, leaf blower and chainsaw. I think the Atlas line is perfect. It's not necessarily my primary work horse but not having to worry about gas and warming up an engine when I need to do one quick thing sounds really nice.
Looks powerful
I keep this around my house. It is a solid saw.
Have Lowe's version ,closer to the store. they work very well. Seen Atlas at harbor freight. Thanks for the review!
You are welcome. I am amazed at how battery powered power tools have changed.
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They are here to stay! They probably will get better.
hope you did not by the Atlas
Highly impressive too say the least
We use it all the time
Hey Tony, we should probably wear the proper PPE, but sometimes I disagree with wearing it. When its 98° and 95% humidity is not a good time to be adding additional layers on. At work we have to wear all the essentials. No exceptions. When I'm sweating and my safety glasses are all fogged up to the point i can't see, how safe is that. We wouldn't be sweating nearly as bad if they'd allow us to remove our heavy long sleeve clothing . Just me thinking outloud. My feelings aren't considered at work either, LoL. Have a great weekend buddy.
I think a certain amount of risk is necessary. We are playing the same music. 😁
I got one several months ago and was really surprised. A couple trees in and it had far more power than I expected.
Two batteries will out work me for a day. I have used it many hours.
Outstanding insightful video.
How would you compare this Atlas 18 incher to the 18 inch Greenworks Pro or the 18 inch EGO?
I would guess they would be close looking at the numbers.
I like your videos man great channel where r u from sounds like Georgia if so respect from Fort valley ga
Tennessee my friend. Welcome to the channel. Tony
“I’m not supposed to play with knives”
*whips out a chainsaw* lol
That's right
I need one of these 👍
It is handy. I have had great results with it.
I bought Alas 10 Inch pole it work so that way I watch the video about the cordless chainsaw if I had the money right now I would buy one at Habor fright
Looks exactly like an Echo 56v. Nice.
That is not surprising. They both came out around the same time too. The 80v is no joke. A couple of batteries and I am wore out.
I recently bought the 40v 16inch for some lighter work on my property and it’s awesome. Super lightweight, easy to use, and surprisingly good quality. I’m sure the 80v is that much better. Can beat it to be honest.
Very nice! I have been very pleased with the 80v. Two batteries will out work me.
i would like to see the rpm's on that saw....most gas good models have 10-14K rpm's...EGO 14 inch is 6500 but their 18 inch is 10K....that is almost gas performance level...i am an EGO user but i wanted to see what the others are making...great video Tony
Thank you. I am really enjoying using the Atlas chainsaw around the sawmill.
The new ego 16” and the 18” are both 11,000 rpm, same as most gas saws, chain speed is 20 m/s. The old 16 and the 14 are both 6500rpm, same sprocket, slow chain speed.
Nice video. Looks like Southwood to me.
I am leaning toward Blackgum based on the tree guide I got from our state.
I need me one I have the pole saw in the altas and I love it
It still works great
So do you recommend it?? Im in the market looking around for electric chainsaw and i think i like this one the most from what ive seen.
I never recommend anything. I show it work. Mine still works.
It is nice when you have battery interchangeability between different tools.
It turns out Atlas has many tools that the batteries fit. I may get a pole saw next.
Anyone find a case/box this saw fits in? The Husqvarna case that I have for my Husqvarna 435 saw is not long enough, the back end of the handle on the Atlas is a good 1 3/4 inches longer.
I have never looked. Sorry.
Dunno what type of tree that is, but I will tell you Google Lens has become my new friend. I identify all sorts of plants and trees, well anything but thats what I mainly use it for. Give it a try. Made me look a lot smarter than I am. lol
Rudy, I will try that on the next one I cut. It is the same. Technology can be used for good or bad. Thank you.
@@TonysTractorAdventure agreed bud. Just subscribed , great vids and content. If I'm not on a tractor I enjoy watching people doing work on them. An escape from watching news and all the craziness going on. Take care.
We absolutely can be friends. I stopped watching the news about one year ago. TV is full of filthy shows, and according to the news, the world is ending every day. I am so much happier.
@@deerrudy I never heard of Google lens until I stumbled across your comment. Now I use it as all the time. I dont know if I should thank you for it or be upset about it. Haha. Its nice to have but sometimes I catch myself using it way too much.
@@aaronmiller203 👍 lol.
The Atlas is made by Greenworks/Globe Tools and uses their most powerful 2.5 kW motor but Harbor Freight chose to have a unique 80v battery from Globe Tools incompatible with Globe Tool's standard 80/82v battery platform, Harbor Freight also chose to only offer a single string 2.5 Ahr battery. This battery, as an 80v, is a single string battery of 20 cells in series, all the current coming from the battery and feeding the saw's 2.5 kW motor has to pass through those cells, single file, but this current is too much, would overheat the cells from the current draw of 2.5 kW (about 35 amps), and exceeds the current delivery capacity of the 18650 batteries inside the pack. The Atlas battery is likely rated for 1.6 to 2.0 kW of continuous usage, this is why the Atlas cuts out, it is not the saw but the battery telling the saw's electronics to shut down to protect the battery cells.
This same motor is available in the Greenworks Commercial GS181 or the Kobalt KCS 4080-06 chainsaws, amongst other Globe Tool brands' top-of-the-line chainsaws, but they are always sold with dual-string batteries (two parallel strings of 20 cells for a total of forty (40) 18650 battery cells), 4, 5, or 6 Ahr batteries. These are very expensive batteries and are heavy, but capable of upt to twice the current capacity of a single-string battery. All of the dual string batteries are rated for more than 2.5 kW continuous use and are the only way to get the 50cc equivalent power from the 2.5 kW motor used in them, shame on Harbor Freight for cheating.
A couple of other things, since this motor is Globe Tools top of the line motor, Globe Tools includes upgraded features on all their chainsaws using this motor but which are missing from the Atlas, like a real mechanical chain brake versus the electronic one which is used in the Atlas for braking the motor electrically.
There is also a backpack battery offered from Globe Tools, which I own and use, with five strings of batteries for a total of 100 cells which powers the 2.5 kW chainsaw motor effortlessly for hours.
Man, that is interesting, over most people's heads. I can tell you this. The Atlas chainsaw works well. I have asked it to do more and more and it keeps on going. Wishing you the best. Merry Christmas.
Thank you for the knowledge bombs!
Anton, you say you have a backpack battery from Globe Tools? I can't find any mention of that existing. What brand or model is it, and can it be bought somewhere?
Thanks for this knowledge. I’ve been looking at the greenworks commercial saws for a while now. They have one now that is a 3.2kw motor in the 82v “commercial” series, and a similar one in the 60V “pro” series. Looks like a helluva saw. Amazingly they are the only manufacturer that isn’t shy about sharing things like the actual power output of their motors. Cant get that info from Stihl/husqvarna… they won’t even tell you the chain speed. But the greenworks site tells most of this. Doing a little math, you can guess the motor sizes on many other saws, even if they won’t tell you up front.
@@jon_byler I also noticed a couple months ago, around Jan '23, Atlas now has a double-power 40/80v battery at Harbor. Finally, guys with the Atlas saw can actually use it as intended, plus, Harbor prices their batteries very aggressively, even better on sale. This new HF battery has a single string of 21700 4Ahr cells, so it is likely similar in power capacity to the double stack of 18650 cells in Globe Tool (Greenworks) batteries. On my Ridgid tools, the single string 21700 cell batteries have more power capability than double string 18650 cell batteries.
I don't doubt the performance of this tool, however, I'm really concerned about the long-term reliability of it. Paired that with a 90 day warranty. Forget it. My Greenworks 40v 16" chainsaw has been performing well for the last 2 years. I'm happy to know that I still have another year of tool and battery warranty.
I have been using around my sawmill and firewood splitter. It gets a lot more use than a homeowner. I love it.
"I'm not supposed to play with knives. Uh oh." As you open a chainsaw hahaha
Good point.
I am interested in seeing how this works out. I am in the market for a battery system like this. (saw, trimmer, blower, pole saw, etc) Ive been looking at them all for a while now.
I will say I use it more than most. I am very pleased with it.
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I bought the Atlas saw with the 40 volt battery and the Atlas tree trimmed poll saw. They are the first battery powered saws I have used. I use both as supplement saws in my wood collecting. I have 10 heavily wooded acres in Northern Michigan and cut a lot of wood for the long winters. My main saw is a Husqvarna 455. I use the Atlas saws to cut off the branches and limbs of downed trees. I have not used any other brands to compare Atlas to, but for the costs at Harbor Freight, I am impressed. I have not bought any replacement chains yet so I have not gone through that process yet. Reviews on these new saws are all over You Tube. Hart from Walmart looks pretty comparable to Atlas and Walmarts are everywhere for parts if needed.
How would you compare it from a power and thus use perspective to the echo Timberwolf that you also have? What types of jobs would you grab this saw for over the echo, and vice versa?
Jonathan, The Atlas is much lighter, but they are in a totally different class. The Timberwolf will pull a 20-24" inch bar and uses a 3/8" chain gauge. The Atlas uses an 18" bar with a .325" chain gauge. For running around the farm clearing trails, I say the Atlas is the way to go. For cutting large trees, I say the Timber Wolf. Both have their place. Tony
@@TonysTractorAdventure Tony, thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I expected they would be complimentary, one as a run around saw, the other to fell the forrest. Was looking for confirmation. Thanks!
Yeah, it IS a nice saw, MY biggest concern is blade replacement on the mower and chain replacement on the saw...eventually they'll both need replacing, and where to source them, Harbor Freight, or...??? And this question also applies to any of the other in Atlas tools line...
The mower blade will most likely last the life of the mower; however, HF offers replacement parts. Harbor Freight is stepping up their game. I can only remember replacing one mower blade on a push mower. I hit a brick. Other than that, I just sharpened the push mower blade once each year. As far as the chainsaw bar and chain. They are just standard which you can pick up at any good chainsaw store. nothing special about them.
@@TonysTractorAdventure, That's a good thing about the bar and chain, the mower blade is critical for me, I live in sand country, and as such, I run thru blades every yr...perhaps the mower isn't for me...
You buy an oregon chain and blade of multiple sizes online that will match right up
I have that exact saw from Harbor Freight. I really like it so far. It’s great when in a lift. Maneuver to where you need to be and squeeze the trigger. No hot engine/muffler to burn you.
Will this work well for wet work, dismembering body's and such?
It works fine. I left it out in the worst rainstorm ever and it is no worse for the wear. If you leave it under water, it will kill it, just like a gas saw, but it is waterproof. I hope this helps.
HAY TONY Ya know hanks chainsaws come with a tourniquet an bandages. Did yours??? Hay is that the same one you had on the will he make it video??? Will he make it ya know ( start, drive, blow -up ) I like those videos, watein for ole Hank to Finish the duce video. Well you stay cool an keep pushin on friend... PEACE...
Paul, Thank you my friend. I wished so bad, I could get down and help Hank with the old Army Truck. We have several more "will it starts?" coming out over the next couple months. Have a great weekend. Tony
any updates on the chainsaw, maintenance, issues, chain replacement?
No problems at all. I use it all the time in many of my videos. Tones of hours and heavy use. ua-cam.com/video/Yvsmq3SFbEI/v-deo.html
I bet it can not be changed to floating sprockets? And where do you get the regular sprockets for it?
I am not sure. Mine just keeps working.
Looks decent. It's the same in price as the EGO 18" though, so I'm gonna go with that since I already have EGO tools.
I use my Atlas all the time around the sawmill and firewood processor. I need to start my big saws, but this Atlas is easy.
Is it really? That's crazy. Wish atlas variety would compete with ego.
I went with a atlas 80v string bc of cost for more batteries.
Just got the atlas 40v saw BC it was openbox $65 and the 80v battery was $52
@@nickabel8279 did you still get the EGO 18"? if so, having both now, how would you compare them? I know one's an 18" & ones a 14" but still...
@@the5quirmingcoil I went with atlas. Can't afford the ego batteries
@@nickabel8279 r u glad u did
I'm curious about the 18" chain, and finding a substitute, as I always like to have more than one chain, so I can switch to a sharp one, and have the dull one professionally sharpened... I found out years ago that paying to get it sharpened is well worth it, since I struggled getting it done myself with not the best results !
So pretty much "any" 18" chain would do ?
If you found one that works, please advise on the make, etc... doesn't look like you can order replacements, and Harbor Freight doesn't appear to carry them, which they should since they sell the saw.
You can get a bar and chain at any chainsaw store. Nothing special about it.
I have an echo 58v chainsaw. It looks a lot like that saw. I wonder if they are the same other than the branding?
I don't think so. I have seen them side by side and though they look similar, they are definitely different designs. The Atlas has 80v which is significantly more power. I have used this a lot over the last 2 years, and it is a good homeowner saw.
My chain came off, would you know how to put it back?
There is some merit to the safety stuff, especially if you're a beginner, but people would be amazed at how much can be accomplished without it if you have the God-given sense to keep your face and other body parts out of the way of danger. It seems they have come a very long way with battery technology, I enjoy my corded saw because I don't have to stop working to fill up the gas tank, or mix the gas and oil. God bless you too, brother.
Dave. Well said. They have came a long way.
Battery is so much more convenient than dragging that cord & avoiding cutting it...
I was really torn between this, the Oregon, and the ryobi 40v. I think I'm going with this one but it don't include battery or charger like ryobi and the battery is like 120.
The 80 volt is so worth it. I use mine a lot in the woods and around my sawmill. Handy. Two batteries wear me out.
Too late but for all brands look at what a 2nd battery will cost you. I didn't get ego BC of that
@@TonysTractorAdventure I finally got mine. Love it! Well worth the extra money.
Any hardwood can go through the mill. That looked kinda small though. Could a 14" bar be used on this saw?
It will carry standard bars. I appreciate you watching.
@@TonysTractorAdventure thx. I want a cordless electric saw with a smaller bar. Thx for your reply.
Does it have a gear driven oil pump like gasoline powered chainsaws or is it just gravity? It needs a good supply of oil to the bar.
It does have a gear drive pump.
that there worked good alright
It does a great job
@@TonysTractorAdventure i just got a 40v Ryobi for me i love the new cordless saws it's like you say by the time the battery is dead, i am too.
I can tell a man who has experience by the way he approaches a tree, and then cuts it down. Saw right next to the dirt for the stumps and wedge cutting it into. Not to mention the right fancy undercut or is it a overcut?? Who knows but you with "plenty" of experience/LOL
😁😇😇😇
I want to see the comparison between this & the Kobalt 18" 80 V chainsaw
Me too
Looks like a nice saw, but I still prefer Ego. I’ve never met a tree that I couldn’t cut with my Ego 18” saw. 56v vs 80v is marginal- gearing makes a bigger impact on cut power above 40v- plus, I like the fact that Ego has a tool-less chain tightening/removal mechanism and their battery infrastructure is THE best in the electric tool business. Everything from my lawn mower (Ego Z6 52”) to my weed-eater, to my shrub cutter uses the same battery. That level of convenience is unmatched by any other brand.
Ok
I bought the Atlas 16"inch 40v, at first batteries held up 30 minutes, now they are down to 5 minutes, good saw, batterys are crap. Got the warranty on them so off to exchange them. Wish I bought a gas saw now.
We got the 80v batteries and they out work me. It will last at least an hour of real work. Just to put it in perspective, a gas chainsaw in this size runs out of fuel after 30 min. We got the extra batteries. I have never had any problems with my batteries. I use the same 80 volt batteries in the chainsaw, weed cutter, and push mower.
@@TonysTractorAdventure how old are the batterys?Mine is 6 months old and I keep the inside house since I know the cold can be hard on them.
Mine stay in the shop and are used every week on my sawmill or some project. I have been using them since March of last year. I have 3 Batteries and the all are doing fine. I hope I don't run into your problems. I have a big chainsaw with a 24 inch bar for the big stuff, but the little Atlas is my go to saw.
OK, I will exchange batterys and bite the bullet on a 80v. Just bought new Oregon 16" bar and chain so hopefully things will get better.
I'm curious. How is the chainsaw holding up after 3+ years of use? Have you used it a lot during that time? How are the batteries doing?
It still works
I have 4 Atlas tools with two 80v batteries and one fast charger. I've never needed a third or fourth battery as the batteries last longer than I do.
There are some complaints that the batteries and chargers are sold separately, but if they were included with each tool,
and you bought several tools you'd own multiple unneeded chargers and possibly batteries as well, and the cost of of each tool would be much higher.
I agree. Plus, mine are holding up well.
Was curious what other Atlas 80 volt tools are available besides this chainsaw and the 21" push mower. I've been looking at this saw at my local Harbor Freight. Thinking about buying the push mower to keep at our RV campground. Thanks for any reply.
The battery looked like it said 40v on the side. Does the 80v saw work with a 40v battery, or am I missing something?
It will work with both, but it works better with the 80v.
@@TonysTractorAdventure Cool. Thanks for the reply.
I think that is a box elder which is in the Maple Family of trees
Turns out it is a Black Gum.
It has been two years since the making of this video. Is the saw still going? I just purchased one as my first chainsaw and I am interested to know if you still use it?
Yes I do. I use it often.
Awesome, Glad to hear it's still going! Thanks for the reply!
How is it working after 3 years? I'm looking to buy one but want to know a little more about reliability.
I wouldn't say I use it everyday but it still works fine.
wow, where to buy that one
Been wanting to buy a battery powered chainsaw. Just can't make up my mind on which one
I like HF extended Warranty. No bull, two year swap product. Other brands will have to be mailed off for Warranty repair.
Tony, do you still have this thing and if so does it still work good?
Yes. It still works well
Just bought one today after looking at them in the Harbor Freight catalog and online with a lot of good reviews, and watching your video yesterday.
I always read instructions first... the instructions say to soak the chain in bar chain oil overnight... that's probably what the little 100mm bottle of bar chain oil is for... I have it soaking, but don't think I will wait until tomorrow... a good hour or so should suffice.
I had a dead tree fall over in the back of my gas line right-of-way where I mow a path to the back of my property... too big for me to pick up and move, and it is always such a pain in the butt to get my gas chainsaw prepped, started, and running for a small job.
Small jobs is the norm for when a tree falls or big branches fall (living in a large wooded lot).
This battery powered chainsaw should be ideal for me !
It will do great. I have been using chainsaws from the smallest to some of the biggest for over 40 plus years. This is a great little saw and I always have it on my tractor. It is just so light. You can spray the chain with a good penetration oil, and go right to work. That is what I do.
Looks like a black gum. Very tough, cross grained wood. Hard to split, but used as mauls, pulleys and highly sought after for railroad ties.
Thank you for confirming. I looked it up on the Tennessee Tree Guide, and came to the same answer. I am going to cut some 4x4 or 6x6 post out of it.
@@TonysTractorAdventure Your welcome. On a unrelated side note... I've commented on some of your T264 videos as I was wanting to purchase one and couldn't find any relevant videos. Last Saturday I took delivery of a T264 with backhoe, 6 ft finish mower, and tiller from Smith's Enterprises in NC. Thanks to your video, the decision to buy the T264 was an easy one. Highly impressed with its power and ease of use!
I am loving mine I am going to till deer food plots for a good friend tomorrow. I have some really cool videos coming out on the T264.
@@TonysTractorAdventure that's awesome! As a tractor newbie, I'm looking forward!
I thought I read that Black Gum is sometimes called " Ironweod"?
Hi is there any difference in weight between gas and the battery 18"?
For sure . The Atlas is lighter. I have several gas saws. My 18 inch gas saw feels some heavier.
@@TonysTractorAdventure Thanks sir.
Being in the 80% where instruction books just make more packing material, I’m wondering if you cut out the part where you had to look at the book to get the oil cap off? 😂 I just had to
That video was a long time ago but I believe you are right. I vaguely remember thinking how the crap does this cap come off?
How is your saw holding up long-term?
I would put 30cm 3/8 stihls super picco chain on it. It would probably be faster than MS261
After one year of heavy use, the saw is still excellent.
Thanks for the video. Just want to let you know your back cut was incorrect. Never angle down into the hinge. Hold your saw leved appox 1-2 inches above the face cut
I get that a lot. I did it that way for years never having a problem. I have learned a lot about cutting trees down from my UA-cam friends. My uncle cut timber for years, and I learned it from him. Not sure if it was just his bad habits, or not. I will say this, he could place a tree anywhere he wanted. I cut straight cuts now. All of the pros do it that way. ua-cam.com/video/4z0I9pBjpiM/v-deo.html
@@TonysTractorAdventure Experience is always your best teacher. Thanks again for the video
I am learning a little more each time.
I believed with an angled back cut, you run higher risk of it spinning and/or jumping off the stump. I’ve seen a lot of people do this. Some even as a job. But there are those who take advice, and others who get butthurt like you’re making fun of them, and continue to use dangerous behavior, keeping them, and bystanders, more so in harm’s way! Liked the video! Thanks!
How is this chainsaw doing? Any problems with the battery or saw? I am thinking about getting the 80 volt one.
It still works great. 2 batteries will work me into the ground.
@@TonysTractorAdventure lol. I hear ya. I ended up going with the new 18 inch 60 volt greenworks chainsaw from Tractor Supply and yes two batteries will out last me as well. 😂
FYI, I broke the green works today, returned it and I went to Harbor Freight and bought the 80 volt atlas!!
@@brandonblankenship5293how you like it. Im about to buy my first line up of electric tools for business
I like you vedieo my brother I have the Atlas 18 " chainsaw & the polesaw also & I brought the Atlasn80 v weed eater & the 80 v leaf blower I love them all I don't have the lawn mower because I really don't need it I have a 2 acre yard I keep cut with my Toro ZTR .but I love the Atlas battery tools I saw a guy who is pushing the Ego tools he was running off at the mouth about how they were the best but for my money I'm happy with my Atlas systems .he comes off like a jerk saying that egos 63 V system was stronger than Atlas 80V I think his ego is to big hehehehe & he's full of it 😄
I am glad to hear you like yours too. I use the Atlas Chainsaw all of the time. How are you liking yours?
@@TonysTractorAdventure great so far no issues also I like my pole saw for limbing up trees . It only comes in 40 v I wish it was a 80 v. But at least you can cross over with the 80 v.for 2 × the run
Ya I do love them I got into a argument with a guy who is a little ( lot ) on EGO equipment he was dogging Atlas equipment saying a 56 V ego would out do a 80 V Atlas? I can't remember his channel it was K something I did a run test of my on & got quite a bit more run time then he claimed on his vedieo .I think he is getting things from E go to do the vedieos when I suggested that to him he got very defensive I was like my friend tho do protest to much 🤣
You can always cut it up on the sawmill and make SOMETHING out of it.... even if it’s just a big mess that you’re making. 😉
We think alike on that. It turns out to be Blackgum. It will make a good post.
Persimmon
I bought an Ego 18” chainsaw from Amazon on November 8th. I had to send it back for a replacement. Got the replacement on November 27th. Sending replacement back today for full refund. A cut which should have been 5 seconds took me 20 minutes.
Ego customer support is useless if you are within 30 days of your purchase date. Your only option is to return it.
My Atlas has been going strong for almost two years.
From the bark, I'd guess that tree was a persimmon. And, there are reasons why pro arborists & loggers, per ANSI, don't make a high, angled backcut like yours. They make a horizontal cut, much lower, so it's aimed at the apex of the face cut. For one, it makes wedges much more effective, should you need them. Of course, stop that cut when you have a proper hinge thickness.
Turned out to be Black Gum. We sawed it up on our sawmill, just to see what it was like. We made some nice tomato growing sticks for the garden. Not really good for anything else.
ive got one behind the house, and its about 19-20 inches, i believe its a male persimmon because it dont put off fruit. Only the female will produce fruit.
Ill stick with my stihl👍
How do you buy this in Canada ??
Online from Harbor Freight.
A cotton wood?
Is it a poplar?
It is Black Gum.