10-02-2020, 02:04 AM
I bought a Ryobi corded pole saw many years ago, it was before the cordless models were available.
The worst part about it is the power cord. It's heavy, clumsy, and a PITA. The saw cuts really fast, as you would expect a tiny chainsaw to do. I like to be quick because I don't know if fire ants or centipedes are going to be falling down on me and I don't want the reciprocating nature of a manual saw to make that worse.
I think the Ryobi 18v model would be lighter and easier to use than the weight and logistics of trying to use my corded model, especially with a lithium battery which weigh very little. If my corded model ever fails I would rather replace it with the 18v version than expend any effort in trying to repair what I have. The down side is the 9.5 foot length, but I've been using it in an area where I can use a ladder. Using a ladder with a corded model makes it heavier and clumsier to use.
They make a pole saw attachment for the 40v string trimmer that reaches 12 feet. Frankly, I think that would be too heavy to use for any long period of time but I bet it makes quick work of the branches.
The worst part about it is the power cord. It's heavy, clumsy, and a PITA. The saw cuts really fast, as you would expect a tiny chainsaw to do. I like to be quick because I don't know if fire ants or centipedes are going to be falling down on me and I don't want the reciprocating nature of a manual saw to make that worse.
I think the Ryobi 18v model would be lighter and easier to use than the weight and logistics of trying to use my corded model, especially with a lithium battery which weigh very little. If my corded model ever fails I would rather replace it with the 18v version than expend any effort in trying to repair what I have. The down side is the 9.5 foot length, but I've been using it in an area where I can use a ladder. Using a ladder with a corded model makes it heavier and clumsier to use.
They make a pole saw attachment for the 40v string trimmer that reaches 12 feet. Frankly, I think that would be too heavy to use for any long period of time but I bet it makes quick work of the branches.