Stihl GTA Cordless pruner

David from Kansas · May 31, 2022

Anyone used one or have opinions on them? What we would do is cut small red cedar trees in our pastures, which are a constant nuisance. Most are a little too large for a clipper and we have been using a bow saw for many years but it is getting harder due to our age. Thinking this little battery powered pruner would be the cat's meow.
Thanks.

Dusty MI · May 31, 2022

(quoted from post at 09:23:41 05/31/22) Anyone used one or have opinions on them? What we would do is cut small red cedar trees in our pastures, which are a constant nuisance. Most are a little too large for a clipper and we have been using a bow saw for many years but it is getting harder due to our age. Thinking this little battery powered pruner would be the cat's meow.
Thanks.

I have a pole saw. It's a small chain saw, the pole is three pieces, top the chain saw, bottom is the switch and battery, and it can be used with and without the center section. The battery is removal so you can carry extra batteries. A little slower than my 120 volt chain saw, but I like it.

Dusty

Mine is a DeWalt, it does not have an oiler, I carry a plastic squeeze oil bottle with me when I use it.

This post was edited by Dusty MI on 05/31/2022 at 10:46 am.

Dingo3 · May 31, 2022

I have no knowledge of the pruner but I own a Stihl hedge trimmer that is battery operated and its great. I bought the best battery and charger they offered (expensive) and its a work horse. I wear out before battery does.

Steve@Advance · May 31, 2022

Haven't used one, and Stihl is a top of the line brand.

So top of the line the price has become prohibitive, at least at my local dealer they have. They even stopped stocking most items because they weren't selling.

Might look into some other brands before making your decision, especially if it doesn't get a lot of use.

ss55 · May 31, 2022

Some other alternatives could be:
reciprocating saw;
manual ratcheting pruner;
heavy duty string trimmer with a saw blade;
flail mower;
heavy duty rotary mower.

Sharp thin stumps can be a hazard to tires and livestock.

Ozlander · May 31, 2022

(quoted from post at 11:23:41 05/31/22) Anyone used one or have opinions on them? What we would do is cut small red cedar trees in our pastures, which are a constant nuisance. Most are a little too large for a clipper and we have been using a bow saw for many years but it is getting harder due to our age. Thinking this little battery powered pruner would be the cat's meow.
Thanks.

I use my 3 pt brush hog. It'll cut up to a two inch tree easily.

Keith True · May 31, 2022

Can you actually get one? I have been trying to get one for over a year.At first I was told it was due to the PVC shortage problem.In early April I tried the Stihl dealer again,and they have given up.They are selling the Milwaukee version of it.I always felt Stihl products are worth the money,but they need to have them on hand to sell.They are still being advertised,but the dealer says there is no date in sight.I'm lookng to buy their GTA 26 pruner.

Jack345 · May 31, 2022

I use a Milwaukee battery one handed hackzall with a course tooth blade for pruning & of course it great around the shop for cutting metal, a very handy tool

Milwaukee 2625-20 18V Hackzall

Steve A W · May 31, 2022

My brother in law got one when they first came out.
It's the cats azz. Small and strong and light weight.
I don't know about battery life but he did a bunch
of trimming around my place while I was recuperating
from surgery.
He likes to show off his new toys.

IaLeo · May 31, 2022

Ryobi has a pruner they say cuts up to 1-1/4 inches, for pruning..I am eyeing it! Leo

Geo-TH,In · May 31, 2022

Black and Decker alligator. 8 inch chainsaw.
We have an adapter to use 20v dewalt battery..
Very safe chainsaw. Easily cuts up to 4 inches..
I carry all 3 cordless tools in the truck.
My Boss loves the alligator

Blackhole49 · Jun 1, 2022

I also do a lot of pruning with my Dewalt battery powered sawzall and a coarse blade. I would get something that runs off what ever battery powered tools you have. Stihl is a very good brand if you are going stand alone.

David from Kansas · Jun 2, 2022

Well, found one today about 16 miles from us so we bought it. Battery looks pretty small but I guess that is just one more thing to make it light weight. No chain oiler but the kit comes with a small squeeze bottle of lube.
Will be handy to carry in the truck when checking/feeding cattle and run across a cedar or other undesirable tree (osage orange) to cut.

MJMJ · Jun 2, 2022

My mom has one that I borrow quite a bit. Works fantastic, sure beats the heck out of a bow saw.

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