Tree Pruning

Here's how I see this trimming project. If I have a lot of cutting, an actual project, I'll gas up my bad azz chain saw, an the schit will fly, with lots of cleanup to follow.

For just a small branch trim job, I'll use my electric pole saw, that also converts to a hand held, for cutting the branches now laying on the ground.

Sooo, OP, what is it, a light trim, or a full blown six pack project??

Jerry

Grit dog wrote:
There are a lot of warning signs embedded in this question. Maybe due to how vague it is, or maybe the nature of the question not lending confidence in abilities to handle a powersaw.

Maybe also due to the fact that they're asking a gardening question in a truck camper forum?

Smells like a t to the r to the o-double-l to me.

That said, my answer to the OP's question is Husqvarna if you're a Stihl fan, and Stihl if you are a Husqvarna fan. Either way, we will be having a fist fight to determine the superior saw brand.

ferndaleflyer wrote:
I got a battery powered one from Lowes a while back and it’s the best for trimming small limbs. But l also have a Steil. Big one for larger jobs

Ditto. Big stihl for big trees and a one hand one battery 10" bar Makita for trimming

For a one time deal I would call a tree service. Otherwise a corded or cordless electric pole saw. No need to mess with fuel mix. You don’t really want to be up a tall ladder cutting tree limbs of any significant size with a standard chain saw.

Chainsaws are really useful. Even a small one can cut down the most massive tree with time. For an rver that needs to trim a few branches at home.
If all you you have is to trim a tree at home get a corded electric. Cheap, no worries about battery life or longevity, and you can still use it to cut wood in the very few camps that let you collect wood.

It all depends on what you are trying to prune. For smaller branches up to around 2-3", a manual pole pruner with a saw blade works great. For slightly larger branches, a cordless pole pruner with a chainsaw bar would work well. If the branches are much bigger than 5-6", a cordless chainsaw will handle the work easily, but branches that big can be difficult and dangerous to prune if you've never done it before. The idea that a cordless electric chainsaw is somehow safer than a gas saw is completely false. It's still a very dangerous tool if you don't know what you're doing.

charlesmcelhaney12 wrote:
I need to do some tree pruning right infront of my garage to park my RV home. I am looking for suggestions which type of chainsaw should I buy?

There are a lot of warning signs embedded in this question. Maybe due to how vague it is, or maybe the nature of the question not lending confidence in abilities to handle a powersaw.

Presume you know a hand held chain saw is the right tool for the job, IE you can reach the branches that need pruned from the ground?
Or whether they beget the cost of a powersaw and not just a limb saw/lopper. And not a pole chainsaw?
You have enough need to buy one yet don’t own one? Or would renting the right saw for a few hours do the trick?
All things to consider.

TenOC wrote:
If the tree is close to the garage, I suggest an electrical one. They are small and not much more danger than a hedge trimmer.

Roflmao. Not at the electric saw recommendation but at the latter part.

Bedlam wrote:
I carry an electric pole saw to clear sites with low hanging limbs.

I switched to electric about five years ago. I have a homelite 13 inch saw and a long pole pruner with an extension. They work great, lightweight and you don't have to deal with oil and gas just bar and chain oil. I do carry them in my trailer when we go into the woods.

I got a battery powered one from Lowes a while back and it’s the best for trimming small limbs. But l also have a Steil. Big one for larger jobs