Bosch AKE 30 LI 36v Cordless Chainsaw 300mm

Dave 10/02/2018 20:52:28

There's very little detail needed to describe the service from TOOLED-UP. Just perfect.

Shaun 25/01/2018 06:54:27

Well built and very quiet chainsaw. I was a little apprehensive buying a cordless chainsaw, as I was unsure about the power output. But it cuts through timber no problem. I've been cutting through 200 mm logs. And I am very happy with it. Obviously, it is very portable, but extremely quiet.

Steve 31/07/2015 16:23:55

Only used it a few times but it's perfect for my needs - the battery can be shared with other garden products by bosch - i also have a cordless rotak mower. Very quiet to use, and no more struggling with my old petrol chainsaw.

Al 01/05/2015 16:46:37

This is fine tool for the majority of jobs likely to be undertaken by a non professional. It is light,quiet and reasonably powerful cutting logs or branches certainly up to 20cm diameter. It does clog up with wood chips after a lot of cutting but it is easily cleaned and ready to go again in a short time. Best to clean it after every use as the chain drive and tensioning mechanism does get covered in oily detrious. Has exceeded expectations to date.

John 15/07/2011 18:36:49

First impressions are that this is an excellent product with loads of power to get through the wood and plenty of staying power to get the job done. So far have found it to be an excellent purchase.

John 11/05/2011 20:04:05

Excellent service

Richard 10/05/2011 09:13:09

I bought this saw for convenience and quick jobs around the garden (i have a lot of trees!).So far, it does everything really well, is light to use and is immediately ready when you want it. it does seem to get through oil quickly but it is early days. i would recommend this to anyone who wants it for light jobs (20cm trunk is biggest so far and no probs). another benefit i didn't think of before i bought is that it switches off each time you let go (rather than idle like a petrol). therefore it is much quieter and safer.

Alan 10/05/2011 00:04:58

Substantial construction and quiet, so very handy when you do not want to disturb neighbours on a sunday morning. Chain speed not that fast, but helps to cut down the safety risk from kickbacks or chain break, though you should still wear at least a class 1 set of protective trousers, boots, gloves and helmet. Good in tight spaces and no trailing cable to snag or cut as with a mains powered saw. Need to keep an eye on the chain oil level as it seems to go down fairly quickly, the reservoir is a bit small. If you have lots of work to do, buy 5 litres of good quality bio degradable oil instead of paying more for small bottles. At least you do not have the added cost and faff of mixing petrol and 2 stroke oil. Ideal for use inside a shed or garage as there are no exhaust fumes or petrol fire risks. I now have four bosch 36v tools, two bought as body only, and find the cross compatibility very useful in maximising the use of fewer batteries across more equipment. Beats a petrol chainsaw hands down for garden and domestic maintenance.

Mark 25/03/2011 15:29:56

For someone who uses petrol chainsaws on a daily basis just for cutting through oak i must admit that i wasnt expecting miracles from a battery powered saw. However bosch have converted me, the power and speed, which lets face it is what makes a chainsaw, produced from the 36v battery is amazing. I know that the chain is never as good as when its new but it cut through 8inch oak like butter taking only 6 seconds, only 2 seconds slower than my big petrol powered husky.. Amazed, no slowing of speed and a lovely clean cut.. Batteries last well and its so quiet and instant.. If you need a good saw for big jobs and 10inches is a big enough bar then this is the one,, at last.

Frank 21/09/2016 09:49:35

One reviewer mentioned the plastic chain tensioner being unlikely to last. Mine failed very quickly indeed. In fact I could not see how this tensioner design could last and this for Bosch amazed me. I did no more than 4/5 cuts and the mechanism failed and caused damage. Item returned and replaced quickly so good customer service. I want this useful machine to succeed and hope the last failure was a one off. I will give it a good run and report.

Jp 05/11/2015 22:30:04

I bought this tool because i needed a cordless chainsaw and this is a bosch. I have previously had good experiences with bosch tools. it's early days, but this particular bosch tool concerns me. I just can't see it lasting more than a few weeks before something important breaking. so far, it's done good work. It's cut some big branches, and one or two sizeable trunks, and the battery seems to last at least as long as i would expect. And it's easy to use. but why does the mechanism keep clogging up with sawdust and bits of leaf that happen to get onto the chain, such that the chain actually stops going round? This isn't something that happens with my stihl petrol chainsaw. And i just can't see the (easy to use) plastic chain tightening mechanism lasting. i do expect better at this 'price point'.