If you’re only going to be occasionally pruning a few trees at home, then chain speed isn’t so important. However, if you’re hoping to cut your way through as many branches as possible in a limited amount of time, then you’ll want a chain speed on the higher end of the scale, ideally at least 10m/s. This isn’t easy to find on cordless battery models, so you may find that a pole saw powered by mains electricity or petrol is more suitable for you. Deciding Whether You Need a Pivoting Head

While it comes with its own safety concerns, a long reach pole chainsaw is a much safer way to remove high branches and dead tree limbs than balancing on a ladder waving a hand-held chainsaw around. The models in this review are powered by a variety of methods – battery, electric and petrol – and some come as part of a multi-tool, often alongside a pole hedge trimmer. Just be careful using them and take all possible safety precautions. Hyundai products can sometimes be a little fiddly to assemble, so I was pleased to find that this pole saw only took about five minutes to put together. There’s not much to be done, other than attaching the handle (the Allen key that you’ll need for this is supplied in the box) and slotting the poles together. Then, fill it with petrol/oil using the provided mixing bottle, pour in some chain oil, and you’re good to go! If you already have invested in other tools in this series, you may want to charge up their batteries to use in your chainsaw when the first battery uses all its charge. Though you won’t have to wait long for your battery to recharge as it charges 80% in 20 minutes from fully empty which is pretty impressive. To put it simply, if you want to prune tree branches that you can’t reach from the ground without a ladder, then a pole saw would make your life so much easier. They’re not complicated tools – they’re basically a chainsaw that sits at the top of a long pole. However, that long pole is what will enable you to slice through those hard-to-reach branches from ground level, while offering up a number of additional benefits: This nifty corded tool is both a pole saw and a chainsaw in one. Use the chainsaw portion to fell small trees, remove low branches, or cut up small logs on the ground, or attach the 8-foot extension pole to use it as a pole saw for removing branches up to 8 inches in diameter up high in your trees while keeping your feet firmly on the ground. Either way, this electric tool has an 8-amp motor that does require you to provide an extension cord up to 150 feet and is 14-gauge rated. The cutting bar and chain are 10 inches long, which is a great size for most tasks around the garden. And the handle rotates 180 degrees, so you can adjust the cutting bar just how you need it without having to re-angle your body.Pole saws usually run on either petrol or electricity, with the electric machines powered by either mains electricity or batteries.

Battery-operated garden tools can often feel less powerful than those that run on electricity, but that wasn’t the case with this pole saw. Its 18V battery gives it fantastic power, and the fact that Bosch batteries are interchangeable is ideal for those of you who already own Bosch products. My pole saw came with a 2.5aH battery, which gave me about an hour of on and off cutting time. However, once it went flat, I then replaced it with a 4aH battery and continued cutting for a couple more hours. The engine starts easily and has loads of power and torque for efficient cutting. There's an automatic oiler to keep the chain running smoothly and a 2-stage filtration system to help protect the engine from dust and debris. But be aware that the engine in this pole saw is a 2-stroke engine, meaning you'll need to mix gasoline with oil at a 50:1 ratio when filling the 20.6-ounce fuel tank. The tool is designed to reduce vibration to your hands and arms and has a rubber-covered ergonomic handle to improve your grip. While the price reflects the professional construction and performance, this is a great pole saw for anyone who needs nonstop power and high reach to keep a property full of trees looking its best.Some poles will have extension shafts that enable you to add on extra length when needed, and then remove them to shorten the pole when you’re trimming lower branches. If your branches are at varying heights, then a model like this would be ideal for you. The chainsaw attachment plus the base pole is 215cm long. The blade is 30cm in length which adds a bit more length/height to the tool. Plus, although the pole is not telescopic, you can optionally buy a 1m extension section to increase its reach. Pole saws come in a wide range of power configurations. There are powered and non-powered varieties but most people would rather buy a powered model. Powered pole saws can be corded-electric, battery, and gas-powered.

Most pole saws are adjustable, allowing homeowners to tailor the tool to the height of their project. Some models adjust using extension rods that increase the length of the pole. Other models have a telescoping pole. Either way, these saws reach around 10 to 15 feet tall. Bar Derek has real-world tested 61 products for DIY Garden, and is one of our most experienced testers. The pole saw is an excellent tool for pruning small trees, and the machine is straightforward to use. Also, due to its smaller size, the pole saw is safer compared to climbing a tree with a chainsaw. Whether you are short or tall, a pole saw increases your reach, sometimes as much as 16 ft. above the ground, making light work of almost everything overhead. With the pole saw, you don’t need a ladder to reach tree branches and overgrown bushes. This pole saw is gas-powered and comes with a 10-inch long guide bar and a chain. The 43-inch extension pole has a 42.7cc gas engine positioned at the end of it. Because of that, this gas-powered pole chain saw can be easily converted to a brush cutter, or a string or a hedge trimmer. The pole saw can be adjusted from 8.2 to 11.4 feet.

Conclusion: Which Extended Pole Chainsaws To Get?

The Fuxtec Petrol 4 in 1 Multi Tool gives you a brush cutter, a grass trimmer, a hedge trimmer along with the chainsaw. Everything is long reach, and the chainsaw overall length is 245cm (including the blade). Just switch the attachments to have a completely new garden tool. The pole of this model doesn’t extend, but there’s an optional 1m section of pole to buy. The eSkde LPCS1 Telescopic Long Reach Pole Chainsaw is an electric chainsaw operated by a 600W motor. If the tree you’re cutting is more than 10m away from your outside plug in, you need an extension cord. To me this is a good choice for small gardens and being corded it’s also more affordable. Along with the blade size, look for adjustable heads for the saw. This lets you position the saw blade at different angles when you’re cutting awkwardly shaped or sizes branches. This gives you more leverage and traction and may let you get to the really problematic branches. Weight However, you need to know what to have in a pole saw. While the saw on a pole looks and works effectively, you will have wasted money if you bought a model with the wrong power rating or weight. In this buying guide, we look at the essentials to look out for when buying a pole saw. Ease of Use: Pole saws with user-friendly controls in reachable places were rated higher than those that were difficult to control. Excessively heavy models of above 7.5 kg that weren’t effectively balanced were given lower marks. I also took a look at the adjustment mechanisms of each pole saw, assessing how convenient the adjustable cutting angles or head positions were.

At 7.2 pounds, this is a light saw, but because most of the weight is at the far end of the tool, not down near the handle, it can feel heavier. However, it comes with a shoulder strap which helps balance the weight during your work sessions. It has an automatic oiler to keep the chain running smoothly, and it is easy to adjust the chain tension, although, as with many pole saws, the chain can loosen somewhat during use. It has a comfortable handle designed to reduce vibrations to your hands and arms, and it's not too loud when powered on. Considering all of the above, it’s genuinely surprising how inexpensive this pole saw is. In fact, it’s the cheapest of the five that I tested, yet you wouldn’t have guessed that judging by its features, its powerful motor, and its fantastic performance. With that in mind, I’d say that this pole saw offers brilliant value for money – it’s a steal! The Greenworks G-24 24V Cordless Pole Pruner is a battery-powered (cordless) long reach chainsaw. Although it comes with a 24V, 2Ah Lithium-ion battery, it’s part of the Greenworks series of power tools so can take their batteries as well and with Ryobi being a very popular brand, many people might already have batteries for this model. Not sure what you need from a quality pole saw? Here are some things to think about before you buy: If you have a small yard with only a couple of trees that need pruning and you don't want to spend much on a pole saw, then we recommend this corded option from WEN. Note that you will have to supply your own extension cord, which must be rated for outdoor use. You can use up to a 150-foot, 14-gauge extension cord. The pole saw itself has an 8-inch bar and chain at a slight angle for easier targeting of the branch you want to cut. The 6-amp motor spins the chain at up to 36 feet per second, easily chewing through branches up to 6 inches in diameter. The handle of this pole saw telescopes from a low of 5.3 feet to a maximum of 7.3 feet, giving you roughly 10 feet of reach when the saw is fully extended.Weight: Do not overlook the weight of a pole saw as using the tool requires a lot of effort, especially if sawing for long periods. Electric and manual pole saws are the lightest so can be used for longer, with weights ranging from 2-5kg, and they are less likely to cause strains or fatigue from prolonged use. Heavier tools will be more powerful but more challenging to use, so keep this in mind. Wear safety gear in case any falling debris hits you. At the very least, consider safety glasses, work gloves, and work boots. You can also add a mask and helmet. Follow the Instructions Pole saws offer a variety of advantages for the professional and homeowner. It is safe, flexible, and makes tree trimming easy. A pole saw is not a suitable replacement for a string trimmer. These powerful yard tools are designed for tree trimming, not foliage trimming. Wear Protective Gear The pole saw alone weighs 7.96 pounds, but the battery adds an additional 1.84 pounds. Still, that's a bit under 10 pounds total, so this is a fairly lightweight pole saw. It's reasonably priced as well. Overall, we highly recommend this cordless tool for anyone who has a few average-sized trees to maintain.