Pole saws

chim

Well-known member

Equipment
L4240HSTC with FEL, Ford 1210
Jan 19, 2013
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Near Lancaster, PA, USA
...............................................How well does the Dewalt cut? Do you think its rugged?
Really like mine. Bought it before Covid for cheap. It was new, not a refurb. Some tool outfit had the tool only for a little over $100 AND it included an extension section.

From another discussion:

 

soloz2

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Equipment
B2601
Feb 10, 2023
57
55
18
WNY
I have a Stihl pole saw. Model HT103 I believe. Gas, 4 mix engine and telescoping. It cuts like butter and starts up easy. It’s 5 years old now and has done everything I’ve asked of it. I only use canned fuel since it is an infrequent use, 2-5x a year or so.

I have 3 other Stihl chainsaws and a Milwaukee M12 Hatchet. I recently picked up the M18 quick lock trimmer to replace my old non attachment capable M18 trimmer. I wanted the articulating hedge trimmer and got a pole saw in the package. I have yet to try it to compare the two. If it’s anything like the M12 hatchet I think I’ll like it. Not sure if I’d like it enough to sell the Stihl.
 

Downeaster

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Equipment
Kubota BX1880, loader, mower deck, and ballast
Oct 18, 2022
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43
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Waterford, Maine
I've got the same Greenworks polesaw that @85Hokie has listed, along with another GW chainsaw & leaf blower. The polesaw gets lots of use and is highly recommended, it works very well. The 'pole' can be reduced in length (or even extended with an additional section) for increased versatility. I've switched to Oregon chains on mine (8" .043 gauge 3/8" pitch iirc) and it rips. (y)
I also have the Greenworks 60v platorm and have the polesaw, blower and trimmer for around bushes and low grass. It works remarkably well with plenty of power. I don't think my Stihl can take limbs off as fast as the polesaw does. Most of my gas tools are Stihl, and electric either Kobalt, Makita or Greenworks. I am elderly now, so the polesaw is heavy for me, but 10 yrs ago, no problemo.