We’re always surprised when we see a cottage shed without a chainsaw in it. While it can be an intimidating tool for some, once they’ve seen just how versatile it is, it becomes indispensable for any rural property owner. Like the power washer—another must-have cottage tool—it has a knack for turning overwhelming jobs into simple tasks that give you more time to relax. And if you’re going to use a chainsaw at your cottage, here are five reasons why a battery-powered option, like the 60V 18” Brushless Chainsaw from Greenworks, makes perfect sense.
You’ll cut difficult tasks down to size
No one wants to dwell on their chore list, so let’s focus on how quickly you can cut through it with the powerful brushless motor of the 60V 18” Brushless Chainsaw from Greenworks. With a long-lasting lithium-ion battery, you can make short work of storm-debris cleanup, firewood prep, clearing trails and access roads, small tree removal, and pruning to keep your trees strong. That’s a lot of output from a single, versatile tool, and it means you’ll have more time to enjoy your too-short weekend at the lake.
A battery-powered chainsaw is significantly quieter
Consider this: the faint sound of wind chimes has been known to cause rancour between cottage neighbours. So the last thing you want is to rev a gas-powered chainsaw on a Saturday morning at the lake. They may be effective for plenty of cottage tasks, but they can also reach up to 120 decibels. That places them in the “danger zone” of volume—as loud as a jackhammer, an ambulance siren, or even the inside of some nightclubs! To keep your ears safe, and to keep your cottage community from boiling over into a Hatfield-McCoy feud, use a quieter battery-powered chainsaw for your weekend chores. Your neighbours will thank you.
Battery-powered options are far more eco-friendly
Many people don’t consider the ecological footprint of a chainsaw, but there’s a lot of impact to unpack. For starters, most gas-powered chainsaws use two-stroke engines, meaning they’re burning both oil and gasoline, increasing their pollutant output. They also have high emissions in the form of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and other pollutants like nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons. But beyond the fuel, they can also require more frequent replacement of parts like spark plugs, filters, and fuel lines, leading to more waste. A battery-powered chainsaw, on the other hand, has fewer moving parts, and they don’t require oil changes or fuel. And because they have zero emissions, their only impact depends on the source of electricity you use to charge their batteries.
It’s easier to maneuver around an unwieldy property
Could a corded electric chainsaw be a handy alternative to a loud, polluting gas guzzler? Absolutely! For many rural properties that don’t have obstacles like roots, rocks, and dense brush, they’re a convenient way to get work done with no fumes and a lot less noise. And just like battery-powered options, they’re far easier to start. That said, if you have the kind of unwieldy landscape that gives cottage country its character, cords might not be your best bet. The next time you need to traipse across difficult terrain, a battery-powered option like the 18” Brushless Chainsaw from Greenworks will make root dodging and ladder climbing a much easier endeavour—especially since it’s 20 per cent lighter than comparable gas models.
A single battery can do so much more
You can do a ton with a chainsaw at the cottage, but you can’t do everything. Luckily, the long-lasting 60V lithium-ion battery that powers the 18” Brushless Chainsaw from Greenworks can be swapped over to a wide array of other tools at your cottage. With everything from lawnmowers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and string trimmers to snow throwers and pressure washers all sharing the same battery platform, you’ll have a single source of reliable, eco-friendly power that helps you conquer your cottage chore list no matter the season. And best of all, you can bring that same battery home to use with Greenworks tools back in the city.
Ready to accomplish more at your cottage? Learn more about the complete suite of Greenworks battery-powered tools.