Pruning Chainsaw Recommendations needed

[Ferdinand]

I'm in the market for a pruning chainsaw - one of those which is 6", 8" or 10" long.

 

Circumstances:

 

1 - I have a set of remains of shrub to remove to ground level or just below to put a fence across the top. Needs doing PDQ and my handyman is not available to dig it all out by the roots.

 

2 - Having been ill quite long term I have a number of small-medium sized (4m->7m high ish) fruit trees which need some pruning, having got somewhat out of control.

 

3 - I use Makita, and have lots of batteries.

SO I think I am after 2 items:

 

1 - A Makita pruning chainsaw for longer term use. With versions of normal chainsaw features.

 

2 - Possibly a cheap as chips Makita battery compatible one that I can afford to risk breaking. There seem to be Chinese ones around for <£50, which have no chain lubrication system but I have an oil can.

 

Can anyone recommend models or sources?

As ever, all comments, and especially cautions, are welcome.

 

Thanks

Ferdinand

[Conor]

Would a reciprocating saw do the job? Easily handle 4" stems. I find them way more versatile and easier to use than a chainsaw. Unless you need something long reach?

[dpmiller]

I bought a Makita- cloney one off Amazon a wee while back and it has a (manual, but nevertheless...) oiler.

 

Very impressed so far. Recommended...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B4J2BL3T

[Temp]

Chain saws blunt quickly if they are cutting soil. I think a reciprocating saw with more easily replacable blades is the way to go if cutting at ground level.

[joe90]

I have had one of these for years and found it very handy, gets into small spaces, blades are cheap and pruning ones available. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256202734700?hash

[Ferdinand]

On 26/11/2023 at 12:38, dpmiller said:

I bought a Makita- cloney one off Amazon a wee while back and it has a (manual, but nevertheless...) oiler.

 

Very impressed so far. Recommended...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B4J2BL3T

 

Went for one of these, which is now here.

Looks very good for £50.

Two batteries, two chains, oiling facility, 6" edge.

[JohnMo]

I bought an Oregon chainsaw (electric) good thing it has a self sharpening device, so 10 secs to sharpen the chain. Great for taking the odd branch off.