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Ozito PXC 250mm 18V Chainsaw Kit $134 (Was $199) @ Bunnings

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Great for Halloween.
Anyway, great price, usually $199, but now cut down to $134.

Bunnings description:

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Safety chain brake
250mm Bar & chain
Includes 18V 4.0Ah Battery
Includes 18V Fast Charger
Automatic chain oiling
The Ozito PXCCSK-418 Cordless Chainsaw Kit is ideal for trimming branches, felling small trees, cutting small logs and sawn timber.

Safety features include an automatic chain brake that will engage in the event of kickback and metal bucking spikes which assist with the cutting action and help reduce the possibility of kickback.

Automatic chain oiling keeps both the bar and chain lubricated, this reduces the level of friction and helps prolong the life of the tool.

This kit includes 18V 4.0Ah battery featuring Lithium Ion technology that provides cordless convenience and eliminates the need for long extension cords, while the fast charger is the quickest way to recharge your battery. You always know when it's ready to use with the battery LED state of charge indicator.

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  • +17

    Perfect for the neighbour's tree thank you.

    • đź‘€

  • Could someone who knows chainsaws let me know what the difference between the one posted and the one I've linked to. $1 difference.

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-254mm-18v-cordless-chainsa…

    • +1

      The battery on the one you linked looks more like a 2AH.

    • +3

      The one you linked is not in the PXC ecosystem so the batteries aren't interchangeable with the rest of the tools

    • +2

      I'm not a chainsaw guru, but the one you linked is not PXC, it runs on a different battery system (18V 1.5Ah Lithium-Ion vs 18V 4.0Ah Battery from this deal)
      on those specs, I'd say this deal is much better, but without knowing more on the diff motors it's hard to make a call (Wattage/torque)

    • Maximum cut diameter also difference: 230mm vs 200mm (your link)

    • I have the one you linked to. It's the older model and doesn't use the PXC batteries.

      I bought mine on run out a couple of years ago for $99 inc battery. It's fine for light duty additional work.

      The modern PXC ones are what bunnings call the "Red" Ozito range, the batteries can be used on all "Red" Ozito tools.

  • +5

    Absolutely useless when u have no power and the battery runs out. Ask me how i know :P

    • How long before the battery runs out? I need a chainsaw for the odd branch and for chopping up firewood (not hardwood) every now and then.

      • +59

        from experience 8 zombies

      • +4

        My parents have one of these and I was legitimately surprised how bad it was.
        Itd be ok for branches but useless for firewood.

        Better off with a petrol cheapy (30cc stihl, echo or husqy has about 10x more power)

        • +2

          I have the 36V Stihl and it is, hands down, the best chainsaw I've ever owned - and I've owned a lot. It's easily as powerful as a Stihl 14" petrol saw and cuts hardwood logs like a demon. Okay, if you're chopping trees down all day, it's not going to be very practical, but for an hour or so cutting, it's awesome. It's like a light sabre.

        • +1

          Yeah I agree it's not impressive.
          But because it's so slow it's safer for amateurs plus not noisy at all.

          It's designed for beginners doing small jobs, not serious work

      • +3

        I have a Certa brushless (300mm, 2 x 20V 4Ah batteries) and it's been very good.
        It's light, quiet and the only time it bogs is when I mess up and pinch the bar.
        Runtime on ~200mm trunk is about 40 cuts or 13 minutes continuous. That doesn't sound like much but if you have a handy fallen tree ready to go you can produce a few good wheelbarrows of firewood before it needs a break.

        I'll probably scale up to a larger ICE chainsaw at some point but the cordless has cut about 5 tonne of firewood without a hitch so far.

        The Ozito specs are all a bit lower but I'd guess it's worth a shot for your use case.

        • Do you find trees on your own property? Or you go out and find felled trees?

          I'd love to get a battery operated chainsaw, but they all seem to be 300mm and I just worry this will be quite limiting.

          • @tomsco: The latter - many wattles that 'live fast, die young' so there's always a fallen tree somewhere without me needing to go full lumberjack.
            There's some dead standing ones that I may have a go at if they look like they may come down and block a track or similar.

            300mm covers a lot of their length and is still easy enough to split with a maul.

          • @tomsco: This is in a different leque to the Ozito listed by the OP, but is a great piece of kit if you are after a bigger bar.

            https://www.totaltools.com.au/147164-ego-56v-450mm-1-x-5-0ah…

            It chews through hardwood with ease and has a bar size to down larger trees.

            • @Phoenixdu: Mate of mine has one, loves its guts, but pricey if you aren't doing lots of cutting

              • @Jackson: Yeah I can't fault it in the battery class, it is an absolute beast. Also agree re cost. For my use case it was better value compared to other reputable similar 2 strokes like Stihl or Huqusie once you factor in ease of use, petrol, mantinece etc

      • +4

        The Ozito brushless version is brilliant. But that has 2 batteries at the same time. I've cut down some massive trees with it and the duration the batteries last is some sort of witchcraft.

    • +1

      Had that happen to me after the 8th Zombie, on the ninth one I used a axe…..

      • Yes def for zombies. However when u have a tree on your roof etc and the power is out for an extended period you really need a chainsaw. You could say….. nah mate unlikely. However I have had this experience a couple of times now. Still havent had a zombie attack, but im ready !!!

  • Reviews on the Bunnings page are great. Super tempted by this.

  • this or the ozito electric polesaw for chopping down yucca's?

    • +2

      Have the pole saw as part of the pole kit.

      Is limited to about diameter of your arm for cutting & balancing of pole is a real art, esp. for chopping. Hedgecutter on pole, much more useful for trimming bushes on my back fences.

      Just picked this chainsaw up. Hoping it's sufficient to prune an olive tree that grows back massive every few years after pruning.

      • +2

        Given that the best price I've seen for a 4.0Ah Ozito battery in recent years is about the $40 mark, then happy to think of this as a <$100 skin. Have several other tools on this ecosystem, so extra battery & charger won't go astray.

        If it makes lighter work of my big olive tree pruning & helps to get rid of the odd smallish tree that I don't want in my garden any more, then will have paid for itself in time saved compared to hand sawing.

        If it doesn't have enough power for those tasks, then will return it & wait for its bigger brother (2x4.0Ah) skin to come on sale.

    • This will cut through yukkas like a knife through butter.

    • +1

      Yucca are soft. Anything will cut them.

      I have this chainsaw and yucca. It'll easily cut them

      • Yeah sometimes I just use the thin manual pruning saw when I'm too lazy to set up the PXC reciprocating saw :P. Yuccas are nothing.

  • +1

    Just having a look for any other price reductions and noticed they have bumped the price up by $10-$20 on a heap of stuff since I last looked a couple of days ago.

  • +5

    This isn't the brushless one, which takes two batteries on each side rather than the single like listed. Got the brushless, works fantastic.

    As per all other tool discussions, brushless is always better in every way, but always more expensive.

    • What did you pay?

      • Managed to collect it for $150, down from the $199 RRP. Haven't seen it discounted more than once though.

        Never in a bundle, but I already had 6x 4Ah batteries to work with so that didn't matter. I think I was getting about an hour of active use over the 3 pairs.

      • +2

        I got the brushless saw + 2 batteries for $104. Never seen at that price again..

    • How much better is the brushless one? Better cutting diameter?

      I'm assuming its the one linked below?

      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-2-x-18v-brushless-chai…

    • Second that. I have the brushless version, it's 36 volt (2 x 18v) and has a longer bar than this one. This one probably ok for light duty, but I would say the brushless one would be much better. I've fallen trees around 30 cm in diameter with the brushless version.

  • Had one of these - it's light duty only. When it had an issue under warranty, I paid the extra ~$60 for this brushless bad boy and big jump in capability, especially out on the farm for firewood.

    • You reckon powerful enough to cut tree stumps and roots?

      • +5

        Can't hire a stump muncher instead? It's worth it if you have more than a few stumps to remove, you'll burn through chains and it takes ages by comparison.

  • +1

    I have this, it's great. Have used petrol saws of various sizes. This isn't a petrol saw but for light work around the back yard it's does the job just fine.

    • +3

      I agree, I got sick of starting and maintaining the old petrol one with oil, fuel etc. This has a shorter blade than my old petrol chainsaw but can still cut through a decent diameter with ease and a bit of patience.

  • +2

    I have had this for over a year now and its a fantastic little thing. Of course nowhere near the power and speed of a petrol chainsaw, but its quieter and really very convenient. You need to guide it and not force it like you can more easily get away with using a petrol saw, so it is a bit slower especially if wood is harder kind. But I have tackled dozens of tree branches of various thicknesses and logs for firewood only being limited by the length of the bar.. even then i still push it and just move the log around and cut from other sides. Keen to buy it's bigger brother too one day so i can stop abusing this one with logs.

    • What size stump or branch thickness do you think this would do?

      • +2

        I've mostly done branches and small/medium logs. Stump is a bit more awkward i think largest i did was 20cm.

  • Looks similar size to the 909 from Masters? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/148877

    So small, it can be safely operated single-handed. e.g. when high up a tree I can safely prune a branch with one hand, while maintaining secure grip to tree with other.

    Don't try that with a petrol chainsaw!!

    • +1

      I miss Masters.

      Their tools were so much better quality

      And you could find staff to get assistance

  • If you want something on par with a petrol chainsaw, get the 36V Ryobi one.

    • I saw one kit 2 years ago for $249.i regret not buying it.

  • +1

    No good for Halloween pranks. You need the sound of the engine to wake the kids.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk4_OPqqavw&ab_channel=Funat…

  • +1

    I have this saw plus a few other chainsaws.

    It is very slow (chain speed) but can cut stuff if you're not in a massive rush. I have used it to drop some fairly tall trees.

    It's extremely quiet too so your neighbours won't even notice it.

    I honestly prefer using my mini 4" chainsaws for most work where I can. They feel faster

  • I have this as well as a high-end petrol saw. I keep this in the car and can charge the batteries from my inverter. For 4WD use it's great - cutting firewood or fallen trees etc and with the 18v 5.2Ah battery it feels like it has plenty of grunt. It's rubbish for brush or smaller branches as it just doesn't have the chain speed but like many here, I've taken down some fairly substantial trees with it and also cut up hardwood for the fire. The biggest bonus for me is that I can carry it in the car without keeping petrol on hand that can make the car smell plus the added risk of fire. It does seem to leak a bit of bar oil but I wrap it up in an old rag and it lives in a bin liner!

    • +1

      do you keep the batteries in the car too? concerns re. battery degradation?

      • +1

        You can keep them in an Esky if concerned.

        My shed gets really hot so I keep them in a small fridge I have in the shed

        • surely an esky would eventually become a heat trap, if left in a hot car long enough?

          • @andresampras: Yeah it would

            I wouldn't leave it in the car permanently. If going out off-road then throw in the car in an Esky for the trip, remove it when back home to charge it

            • +1

              @edrift: Exactly this…I put it in the car only when going on trips (up to 3 weeks) and pop batteries in the 12 volt fridge once charged off the inverter.

    • I was just going to ask about this, whether it’s a good chainsaw for having in the back of the 4wd when on holiday, to gather fallen wood for fire etc. i already have one 4AH battery from the ecosystem to having it in the car plus the included 4Ah and my existing one; would you say it’s enough for a good Easter 4 day weekend gathering a bit of wood for fire (nothing extreme)?

      • +1

        Yes it'll be fine for that. Slower than something more powerful, but can get the job done safely.

  • I have one of these for camping perfect in the back of 4x4 with no fuel to spill. Battery will easily get a couple of firewood bags.

  • Is this Bunnings competing with the upcoming ALDI chainsaw albeit petrol? Was really hoping they'd drop the Homelite one to $100 even though it's smaller, I'd rather deal with a replacement at Bunnings

    • +1

      Ozito is the Bunnings homebrand, Homelite isn't though.

      Bunnings do bring out a promotional product to compete with the ALDI $99 saw, but its a smaller arbourist chainsaw at the same price

      I use Stihl petrol-powered chainsaws & polesaws a lot and honestly if you don't do a lot of limbing or are happy to do that at a slower pace, the $35 premium for a battery powered chainsaw is well worth the convenience

  • A must have in a zombie apocalypse !

    • The power will be out in a zombie attack, get petrol

  • I believe I got this exact chainsaw package for $99 right before the pandemic.

  • +1

    Thanks, Halloween costume sorted

  • Had 2 of these the thread strips on the chain tightener knob and I don't mean cross threading it.

    • I'm not surprised. It happens on almost all the plastic "easy tensioners". Aldi's Gardenline chainsaws suffered the same fate. Is turning a screwdriver really that hard?!?

      • Yeah bought an ego 56v chainsaw and never had a problem but cost a lot more.

  • Wow, a miracle! Finally something that's actually in stock at my local store!

  • Thinking this is worth is just to get an extra battery. Sell the chainsaw.

  • +2

    went through three under warranty and they all leaked oil badly through the back of the oil tank. Gave up and went the bigger model and no problems so far. Maybe bad luck, works well campingsmall fire wood and battery lasts well. I was just sick of cleaning up oil through the back of my canopy.

  • Scored one, was gonna buy a second battery so this was good timing.

  • Anyway, great price, usually $199, but now cut down to $134.

    Great line, OP!

  • +1

    Electric bike conversion, google it.
    Nice work OP

  • No bar oil included in kit, something to be mindful of

  • Anyone know if this is still available in store? Seems to be removed from the website. Bit slow to get onto it :(

    • Mid last week my local store had reverted these to $199…

  • I am looking for a pole chainsaw to cut the branches higher. I may do it 3 or 4 times a year.
    I tried to buy the Aldi one a few times, but every time it was out of stock even I tried on the day the sale started.

    Any recommendation?

    • Ryobi 18v one+ pole pruner does the job for me twice yearly

    • The Ozito one is good as well and very slightly cheaper. the Ryobi has an angled head, which is a bit easier if you are able to position the head on top of the branch, but can be less useful if access is tight or you have to cut at an odd angle. Ryobi is slightly longer. All of them have the issue that the head is pretty heavy so balancing when extended requires a bit of strength and planning.

      If you already have batteries from one brand then just buy that one. If you dont, then Ozito tools overall are a bit cheaper than Ryobi if you think you might end up buying more tools that use the batteries. Both are solid home user tools (on the whole) so either choice is fine.

      • Thank you. I don't have battery and charger of neither Ozito or Ryobi.
        I went to Bunning's website, and find one for Ozito and one Ryobil, but both are skin.
        I only have the battery and charger from Aldi.

        How much will it cost for the battery and charger?

        Any link?

        Thank you

        • You will have to buy the battery and charger separate; Bunnings sell them. Around $100 with a charger and one battery. The 4ah or 5.2ah battery is recommended for the Ozito skin (5.2 is higher capacity/last longer). The 4ah is $99 with charger. the batteries can be used in all Ozito tools, so if you later buy a hedge trimmer or a drill or a sander, can use the same battery

          https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-4-0ah-battery-and-…

          the Ryobi 4ah plus charger kit is $149, same deal, you can use them across all ryobi tools
          https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-4-0ah-battery-and-…

          Once you pick battery (whether ryobi or ozito or makita or de walt or whatever), you tend to stick to that manufacturer so you dont have to buy new batteries

          The alternative is to have corded tools - for the example, the corded ozito trimmer is only $139 https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-750w-telescopic-electric-p… If you only use it now and then and have the ability to use a cord, then its obviously a big saving at the expense of the relatively minor annoyance from the cord

          • @dtc: thank you
            is the battery you quoted the same as the battery of this deal?
            IF yes then it seems more sense to buy this deal which includes a battery and charger, and $34 extra for the chainsaw!

            • @seniordoc: yes you are right - $34 for the chainsaw and you get the battery. So its a good deal, if you need a chainsaw.

              These kind of pricing anomalies pop up now and then when there are deals on and the tool includes the battery. I think a while ago there was a blower with battery that was priced at less than the battery alone. And even regular price, for example with this package you get 2 drills plus the 4ah battery for $149, so effectively the drills are $50 for both (the drill sells for $50 alone, to the impact driver is free)

              https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-brushless-drill-an…

              Same deal with ryobi, there are kits where the tool itself is very cheap

              So if you are looking at other tools, then buying a kit with a battery, then adding in the skin for the pruner is a good deal.

              also I noticed that with the electric pruner, you can buy the pole hedge trimmer and then swap over the head with the chainsaw version https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-pruner-attachment_…

  • I just picked this up for $67. I think it's on clearance.

    • Which Bunnings? Everywhere I looked had no stock.

      • Burleigh Heads

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