Best Pole Saw Reviews 2020

For the value they provide, pole saws can be said to be inexpensive, ranging from as low as $50 to $250. Pricing is affected by a few features ranging from power options to length and weight. Nevertheless, it would be a good bargain to buy one for $100 or slightly more if you’re an individual and just have a few trees you need to trim. The more expensive ones are for professionals, people with home orchards, and master craftsmen. There are cheap pole saws out there, but they are like taking a regular chainsaw and tying it to a stick – straight-up dangerous. Be safe, get a pole saw like the ones we’ve reviewed here!

Enumerated below are some key features you would need to look out for when getting a pole saw:

• Weight and Weight Distribution
• Power Options
• Maintenance

Now, let’s get into the details…

It’s always a good idea to be sure of what you’re getting before you get it. While pole saws are a wonderful idea for safety when cutting down high-up branches, you need to be sure of its weight, because if your hands tire and the saw falls - let’s not even imagine the horror. We know you are wondering why weight and weight distribution are both highlighted; well, that’s because these two come in a pair. Sometimes, the whole saw isn’t very heavy, but some parts are. If the too-heavy parts are supported by the muscles in your arms that aren’t used to much weight, the results can be quite disastrous. So now you know you need to examine both, the overall weight as well as the weight distribution.

The most common difference between pole saws is the power option; this affects almost everything about the pole saws and there are quite a few for you to choose from:

Cordless pole saws: They are powered by rechargeable batteries. We advise a lithium-ion battery rather than a Ni-cad battery, as the former offers a longer-lasting life, and the performance remains excellent even as power drains from the saw.

Electric pole saws: Just plug these in and you’re good to go! Also, they are more lightweight than the cordless pole saws because of the absence of battery weight, although you would need to be close to a power source to use these.

Gas pole saws: These are designed for heavy-duty work. Unlike their counterparts, the gas pole saws are equipped with heavy-duty chains and can extend to a length of nine feet to get the really tall trees while keeping you safely on the ground. Of course, they are heavier than their counterparts, but also possess great weight distribution.

When it comes to ease of use, the major factor is the maintenance. And, much like the preceding factors, maintenance depends on what type of pole saw you’re getting.

• Cordless saws don’t need much maintenance, only routine cleaning and oiling of blades, and recharging the battery.
• Electric pole saws do not need a lot of maintenance either, although you should remember to check the power supply feeding the motor regularly, and also clean and oil the blades.
• Gas pole saws require routine checks of the gas motor, gas refills, oiling of the metal parts, and overall service checkups.