The Stihl GTA 26 is essentially a 1 bar for pruning work. Its 12V battery power source is very similar to other stick pack batteries such as Milwaukee’s M12 line. Unlike most chainsaws wee across, there’s no auto-oiling on this model. Instead, you need to manually apply oil to it every few cuts. See full list on In practice, the Stihl GTA 26 cuts very well and it’s cert chainsaw. It’s also just plain fun to use. However, I find that it’s more convenient to grab my M18 Fuel Hackzalland a carbide pruning blade to aplish the same tasks. I get a bit more power and cutting capa and I don’t have to remember to oil the chain. I’ll grant you that there’s quite a bit more vibration in the Hackzall, though. The 1/4 PM3 saw chain is remarkably smoothpared to the reciprocating saw. Considering Stihl’s 12V lineup is still very small (just this and a hedge trimmer), adding a one-hand reciprocating saw might be a good move forward. See full list on Grab Stihl’s 12V garden pruner for $149.95 at your local Stihl dealer. Ites with the tool, a battery, charger, bar, chain, oil, and carry case. Call ahead, though. This has been a very popular release for Stihl. Between that and the supply chain interruptions the country is experiencing, many stores are having trouble keeping it in stock. See full list on At the end of the day, the Stihl GTA 26 is a lightweight,pact pruning tool that’s easy to use. For what it is, it’s a win. And for now, it’s one of the only battery-powered models we’re aware of that you can get in the US. However, a one-hand reciprocating saw with a pruning blade, though it has more vibration, might be more productive in terms of its cutting speed, capa, and runtime. Which one would you rather use? Let us know in thements below! See full list on
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