> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://udiwg.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best Battery Pole Saws for All-Day Overhead Reach - URL: https://udiwg.org/best-battery-powered-pole-saw-professionals/ - Published: 2026-09-07T07:29:04.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:27.000Z - Description: Six cordless pole saws sorted by the two numbers that actually decide the job: how high the shaft reaches and how much weight your arms hold at full extension. EGO's PS1001 leads, but three cheaper picks flip the answer. - Author: Dane Jones - Tags: Outdoor Power Tools, Tree Care, Yard Equipment The best battery powered pole saw for professionals is the EGO Power+ PS1001, because its telescopic carbon fiber shaft reaches 13 ft while the whole tool weighs 9.37 lb. If you'd rather carry less up a slope, the SEESII P6 Ace drops to 6.9 lb and claims 15.5 ft of extension. Here's the 30-second shortlist: EGO for long overhead sessions, SEESII when weight rules, and the TaskStar SC08 if you only trim a few times a season. Everything below explains which one your arms will forgive. In this guide 1. [Best battery powered pole saw for professionals at a glance](#best-battery-powered-pole-saw-for-professionals-at-a-glance) 2. [How I screened this field down to six](#how-i-screened-this-field-down-to-six) 3. [Which number actually decides it: reach or bar length?](#which-number-actually-decides-it-reach-or-bar-length) 4. [1\. EGO Power+ Pole Saw for Tree Trimming — Best overall](#1-ego-power-pole-saw-for-tree-trimming-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 5. [2\. SEESII 2-in-1 Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming — Best minimal setup](#2-seesii-2-in-1-electric-pole-saws-for-tree-trimming-%E2%80%94-best-minimal-setup) 6. [3\. Supstable Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming — Best for families](#3-supstable-electric-pole-saws-for-tree-trimming-%E2%80%94-best-for-families) 7. [4\. Greenworks 40V 8-Inch Cordless Polesaw — Most versatile](#4-greenworks-40v-8-inch-cordless-polesaw-%E2%80%94-most-versatile) 8. [5\. CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Pole Saw — Best upgrade](#5-craftsman-v20-cordless-pole-saw-%E2%80%94-best-upgrade) 9. [6\. TaskStar 2-in-1 Pole Saw for Tree Trimming — Best budget pick](#6-taskstar-2-in-1-pole-saw-for-tree-trimming-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 10. [How much weight can you hold overhead for an hour?](#how-much-weight-can-you-hold-overhead-for-an-hour) 11. [Does a 2-in-1 head make sense on a work truck?](#does-a-2-in-1-head-make-sense-on-a-work-truck) 12. [What the listings don't tell you about pro use](#what-the-listings-dont-tell-you-about-pro-use) 13. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 14. [FAQ](#faq) ## Best battery powered pole saw for professionals at a glance | Pick | Max reach | Weight | Price | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------- | ------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Best overall**[EGO Power+ Pole Saw for Tree Trimming](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXJKRLP?tag=udiwg-20) | 13 ft claim | 9.37 lb | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXJKRLP?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Best minimal setup**[SEESII 2-in-1 Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWKX5T7Y?tag=udiwg-20) | 15.5 ft claim | 6.9 lb | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWKX5T7Y?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Best for families**[Supstable Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH4MDXK1?tag=udiwg-20) | 16 ft claim | 10 lb | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH4MDXK1?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Most versatile**[Greenworks 40V 8-Inch Cordless Polesaw](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M9YC1CZ?tag=udiwg-20) | 11 ft claim | 7.8 lb | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M9YC1CZ?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Best upgrade**[CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Pole Saw](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KMPXLWR?tag=udiwg-20) | 14 ft claim | 5.97 lb | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KMPXLWR?tag=udiwg-20) | | **Best budget pick**[TaskStar 2-in-1 Pole Saw for Tree Trimming](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3CWN51M?tag=udiwg-20) | 15 ft claim | 11 lb | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3CWN51M?tag=udiwg-20) | ## How I screened this field down to six I lined up the published specifications side by side and sorted on two axes only: stated maximum reach and tool weight. Everything else is secondary once you're standing under a limb with your arms above your head. Three screens did the cutting: 1. **A published weight figure.** Every one of the six lists a weight, from 5.97 lb to 11 lb. A listing with no weight number tells you nothing about the part of the job that hurts. 2. **A stated reach or extension figure.** All six claim a number. The spread runs from 11 ft to 16 ft, which is a wider gap than most shoppers expect within one category. 3. **A bar length in the listing.** Five of the six state 8 in or 10 in. That matters because bar length caps the branch diameter you can take in a single pass. What I did not screen on: the marketing language around the motor. Four of these listings mention a brushless motor, and only two attach any number to it. Where a figure exists I've quoted it and named who said it. One honest note on the search itself. The word "professionals" is not a specification any of these six listings carries. None of them publishes a duty cycle, a commercial warranty class, or a service network, and none is described by its maker as a trade tool. So treat the professional angle as your own judgment call, based on weight, reach and how many spare batteries ship in the box, rather than a badge any of these six has earned. ## Which number actually decides it: reach or bar length? Most guides to the best battery powered pole saw for professionals compare bar length first. That's backwards. Bar length caps the *thickness* you can cut, but reach caps the *jobs you can take at all*, and a limb you can't get the head to is a limb you don't cut. Here's the split in this set. Bar lengths are tightly bunched: 8 in on the Supstable's larger head, the Greenworks, the CRAFTSMAN and the TaskStar, with 10 in on the EGO and a 6 in second head on the Supstable. That's a two-inch spread across five products, which barely changes the branch diameter you can handle. Reach is where the field actually separates. The Greenworks tops out at 11 ft max, the EGO at 13 ft on its own shaft, the CRAFTSMAN at 14 ft with its extension pole, the TaskStar at 15 ft, the SEESII at 15.5 ft and the Supstable at 16 ft. That's a five-foot spread, and five feet is the difference between trimming from the ground and going up a ladder with a running saw. The deciding criterion is reach *at a weight you can hold there*. Long numbers on a heavy, flexible shaft are theoretical. The EGO earns its top spot because 13 ft comes on a carbon fiber shaft with a limited lifetime warranty on that shaft, at 9.37 lb total. Carbon fiber is stiff for its mass, which is exactly what you want at full extension. ## 1\. EGO Power+ Pole Saw for Tree Trimming — Best overall **The only pick here with a 10-inch bar, a carbon fiber shaft, and a lifetime warranty on that shaft, which is why it wins.** [![EGO Power+ PS1001 cordless pole saw with telescopic shaft — the 10-inch bar and carbon fiber pole that put it ahead of the field](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NV1Jf36-L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXJKRLP?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** long overhead sessions where reach and shaft stiffness matter most **Skip it if:** you need a handheld saw out of the same box Three specifications set the PS1001 apart in this group. It's the only one with a 10 in bar rather than 8 in, so it takes a thicker limb in one pass. The shaft is carbon fiber, and EGO says that shaft carries a limited lifetime warranty, which no other listing here matches on any component. And the chain is a 1/4 in pitch, 0.043 in gauge, with EGO claiming chain speeds up to 20 m/s from a brushless motor. At 9.37 lb it sits in the middle of the weight range, heavier than the 5.97 lb CRAFTSMAN but lighter than the 11 lb TaskStar. Reach is 13 ft on the shaft alone, and EGO states up to 17 ft with the EP1000 extension pole, sold separately. The listing also claims up to 100 cuts per charge with the included 56V 2.5Ah battery, and compatibility with the whole EGO 56V ARC Lithium range. The LED cut line indicator is the odd feature here, and EGO describes it as a first in pole saws: a light that marks where the chain will land in shade. Useful under a dense canopy. The trade-off is scope and cost. It's the most expensive pick in this set, it ships with one battery where four rivals ship two, and the head doesn't detach into a handheld saw. **Pros:** - Only 10 in bar in this set - Carbon fiber shaft, limited lifetime shaft warranty - 13 ft reach, 17 ft with the separate EP1000 - Claimed chain speed up to 20 m/s - Works with all EGO 56V ARC Lithium packs **Cons:** - The most expensive pick here - One 2.5Ah battery included, not two - Head does not convert to a handheld saw - Only one seller lists it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRXJKRLP?tag=udiwg-20) ## 2\. SEESII 2-in-1 Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming — Best minimal setup **The lightest tool here that still claims over 15 ft of reach, and it sells faster than anything else in this set.** [![SEESII P6 Ace pole saw in baby blue with telescoping pole — 6.9 lb against a claimed 15.5 ft of extension](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41e-AVcOd+L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWKX5T7Y?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** quick jobs where you carry the tool a long way to the tree **Skip it if:** you want a documented warranty in writing The P6 Ace runs the best weight-to-reach ratio in this group. It's 6.9 lb, second-lightest behind the CRAFTSMAN's 5.97 lb, and SEESII claims extension up to 15.5 ft, second only to the Supstable's 16 ft. Being both near the top on reach and near the bottom on weight is rare, and it's the whole argument for this pick. Packed length is 50 in, and the listing gives collapsed dimensions of 50 x 7.9 x 5.1 in. SEESII says it converts to a mini handheld chainsaw in seconds, that two 4000mAh lithium batteries and a fast charger are included, and that the pair delivers up to 120 minutes of runtime and 200 cuts. The maker also claims the brushless motor runs cooler and quieter and lasts three times longer than a brushed motor, and that the cutting head offers multiple angle settings. Of the six picks, this one sells faster than the rest by a clear margin, which tells you buyers keep choosing it over the alternatives on this page. Against the EGO, the cost is documentation. The listing publishes no bar length and no warranty term, where the EGO gives both. Only one seller stocks it, so you have no second source if that one goes quiet. **Pros:** - 6.9 lb, second-lightest of the six - Claimed 15.5 ft extension, near the top here - Two 4000mAh batteries and fast charger included - The fastest-selling pick in this set - Converts to a handheld chainsaw **Cons:** - No bar length published - No warranty term stated - Only one seller lists it - Runtime and cut-count figures are the maker's claims, not measured [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWKX5T7Y?tag=udiwg-20) ## 3\. Supstable Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming — Best for families **Two cutting heads, 6 in and 8 in, plus the longest claimed reach of the six and a written two-year warranty.** [![Supstable S5 Sky pole saw in grass green with two chainsaw heads — the 6 in and 8 in bars that cover both high limbs and ground work](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Y-kYQsTrL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH4MDXK1?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** mixed household jobs, high limbs one day and ground cleanup the next **Skip it if:** every cut you make is above shoulder height The S5 Sky is the only pick here that ships two bar sizes, 6 in and 8 in, and the only one besides the EGO with a warranty in the listing: two years from the manufacturer. Those two facts together make it the safest buy in this group for someone who isn't sure what they'll be cutting next month. Reach is the longest claim in the set at 16 ft. Weight is 10 lb, second-heaviest here, and collapsed dimensions are 5 x 48 x 9.06 in. Supstable states two 4000mAh lithium batteries in the box, a 30ml leak-proof oil tank with automatic chain lubrication, and tool-free chain tensioning. The company describes it as one tool that switches between a handheld mini chainsaw and a battery powered pole saw. Second-fastest seller of the six, behind the SEESII. The problem is that 10 lb is a lot to hold at 16 ft, and the two-head design adds parts you have to store and not lose. If every cut is overhead, the lighter SEESII or the 5.97 lb CRAFTSMAN will tire you less. This is a generalist, not a specialist. **Pros:** - Two heads included, 6 in and 8 in - 16 ft claimed reach, longest in this set - Two-year manufacturer warranty stated - Two 4000mAh batteries in the box - 30ml auto-oiling tank **Cons:** - 10 lb, second-heaviest of the six - Two heads mean extra parts to store - Heaviest option among the long-reach picks - Only one seller lists it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH4MDXK1?tag=udiwg-20) ## 4\. Greenworks 40V 8-Inch Cordless Polesaw — Most versatile **A 7.8 lb three-piece aluminum shaft built for shorter trees, and the shortest reach here by two feet.** [![Greenworks PS40B210 cordless polesaw with three-piece aluminum shaft — 7.8 lb over a 9 ft shaft with 11 ft of working reach](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ib+VbCYeL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M9YC1CZ?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** shorter trees and hedge tops where 11 ft is plenty **Skip it if:** you regularly cut above 12 ft The PS40B210 makes a different bet from the rest. Greenworks says the three-piece aluminum shaft extends to 9 ft for 11 ft of max reach, which is the shortest number in this group, and in exchange you carry 7.8 lb, third-lightest of the six. Shorter shaft, less flex, less fatigue. It has an 8 in bar and chain, an automatic oiler that Greenworks says provides continuous lubrication, and an easy-adjust chain tightener. The 2.0Ah battery and charger are included, matching only the EGO for the smallest included pack in this set, and it's the one 40V platform here. Assembled dimensions run 4 x 106 x 6 in, so it's a long thing to store even collapsed. Two sellers list it, which is worth something if you care about having a backup source. The limitation is plain arithmetic. Eleven feet of reach against 16 ft from the Supstable means whole categories of limb stay out of range, and there's no extension pole in the listing. It also ships one battery, so you swap and wait rather than swap and continue. **Pros:** - 7.8 lb, third-lightest here - Three-piece aluminum shaft, 9 ft extended - Automatic oiler and easy chain adjust - Two sellers stock it **Cons:** - 11 ft max reach, shortest in this set - One 2.0Ah battery only - No extension pole offered in the listing - Slowest seller of the six except the TaskStar [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M9YC1CZ?tag=udiwg-20) ## 5\. CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Pole Saw — Best upgrade **The lightest pick here at 5.97 lb, with the highest claimed cut count of any listing in this group.** [![CRAFTSMAN CMCCSP20M1 V20 pole saw in red with angled cutting head — 5.97 lb, the lightest tool in this comparison](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31U6z7CjqbL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KMPXLWR?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** anyone already holding CRAFTSMAN V20 batteries **Skip it if:** you have no V20 tools and want maximum reach per dollar At 5.97 lb the CMCCSP20M1 is the lightest tool in this comparison by nearly a pound, and that's most of the reason to buy it. CRAFTSMAN puts reach at up to 14 ft with the extension pole and claims up to 325 cuts per charge from the included 4.0Ah pack. That cut-count figure is more than triple the EGO's claimed 100 and well above the SEESII's claimed 200, though all three are manufacturer numbers on different batteries and different wood. Bar length is 8 in. The head is angled, which CRAFTSMAN says aids cutting precision, and there's a branch hook to pull cut limbs free plus a soft grip on the extension. Collapsed dimensions are a compact 2.4 x 42.4 x 3.8 in, the slimmest packed profile here. If you already own V20 tools, the pack you have works, and that's the strongest single argument for this pick. Two sellers list it. The catch is price position. It's a premium-tier pick without the EGO's 10 in bar, carbon fiber shaft or shaft warranty, and it ships one battery where the three cheaper picks ship two. **Pros:** - 5.97 lb, lightest of the six - 14 ft reach claim with extension pole - Claimed up to 325 cuts per charge - Slimmest packed dimensions here - Shares the V20 battery platform **Cons:** - Premium price without the EGO's bar or shaft - One battery included, not two - No warranty term in the listing - 8 in bar, two inches shorter than the EGO [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KMPXLWR?tag=udiwg-20) ## 6\. TaskStar 2-in-1 Pole Saw for Tree Trimming — Best budget pick **The cheapest of the six, and the only listing here that publishes a motor wattage.** [![TaskStar SC08 2-in-1 pole saw in gray and orange with detachable chainsaw head — the cheapest route to 15 ft of reach](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mE+7STx3L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3CWN51M?tag=udiwg-20) **Best for:** occasional trimming a few times a season **Skip it if:** you plan to run it hours at a time The SC08 is the cheapest pick in this set and it still brings 15 ft of claimed max reach and two 4.0Ah batteries. That combination is why it's here. TaskStar states an 8 in guide bar driven by a 1000W brushless motor, which is the only wattage figure published across all six listings, and a 180-degree rotatable cutting head. The telescoping pole extends from 4.6 ft to 8 ft according to the listing, with 15 ft given as maximum working reach. The head detaches so the saw works handheld. TaskStar also lists automatic chain oiling and tool-free chain adjustment, the same two conveniences the Supstable and Greenworks carry. Weight is where it pays. At 11 lb it's the heaviest tool in this comparison, more than 5 lb above the CRAFTSMAN, and that gap grows painful fast when the head is at 15 ft. It's also the slowest seller of the six, so fewer buyers have chosen it than any other pick here, and the listing states no warranty term. Two sellers stock it. Buy it for weekend limb work, not for back-to-back days. **Pros:** - Cheapest of the six - Two 4.0Ah batteries and charger included - Only listing with a stated motor wattage, 1000W - 180-degree rotatable head - 15 ft claimed max reach **Cons:** - 11 lb, the heaviest pick here - Slowest seller of the six - No warranty term published - Extension figures conflict between 8 ft pole and 15 ft reach claim [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3CWN51M?tag=udiwg-20) ## How much weight can you hold overhead for an hour? This is the question nobody asks before buying and everybody asks twenty minutes into the job. Weight at full extension is the real constraint on a battery powered pole saw for professionals, and the spread here is enormous: 5.97 lb to 11 lb, which is nearly a two-to-one ratio. Sort the six by weight and a pattern shows up: - **5.97 lb** — CRAFTSMAN CMCCSP20M1 - **6.9 lb** — SEESII P6 Ace - **7.8 lb** — Greenworks PS40B210 - **9.37 lb** — EGO PS1001 - **10 lb** — Supstable S5 Sky - **11 lb** — TaskStar SC08 Notice that the three lightest are also the three with the shortest published bar or none published at all, and the three heaviest include both dual-head 2-in-1 designs. Extra capability lands on your forearms. A practical rule: under 8 lb you can work overhead in stretches and reposition without setting the tool down. Above 10 lb you'll want the shaft resting against a branch or your hip between cuts. The EGO at 9.37 lb sits in the awkward middle, which is exactly why the carbon fiber shaft matters. Stiffness means the head goes where you point it instead of wandering, and less wandering means fewer corrective muscle inputs per cut. Most shoppers miss that spare batteries add weight to the walk, not the cut. Four of these six ship two packs. ## Does a 2-in-1 head make sense on a work truck? Three of the six detach into a handheld saw: the Supstable, the SEESII and the TaskStar. The EGO, Greenworks and CRAFTSMAN are pole saws only. So the field splits down the middle, and the answer depends on what else is in your kit. A 2-in-1 head is one tool solving two jobs, and that's genuinely useful if you don't already own a small chainsaw. The SEESII and TaskStar both claim seconds-fast conversion. The Supstable goes further with two bar sizes, 6 in and 8 in, so the handheld mode isn't just the pole head on a stub. Against that, three costs: - **Joints are failure points.** A detachable head adds a connection that carries torque and vibration. - **Parts get lost.** Two heads and an extension mean three pieces to account for at the end of a job. - **Neither mode is optimal.** A dedicated handheld saw has a better balance point than a pole head with a grip attached. If you already run a compact chainsaw, buy the pole saw that's best at being a pole saw. That points at the EGO for reach and shaft quality, or the CRAFTSMAN if the V20 batteries are already on your shelf. If this is your only saw, the Supstable's two heads and stated two-year warranty give you the widest coverage of the six. ## What the listings don't tell you about pro use None of these six listings states a duty cycle, and that's the single biggest gap between this data and a genuine trade specification. A pole saw rated for continuous commercial use would publish thermal limits and a service interval. None of these does, so anyone shopping the best battery powered pole saw for professionals is reading consumer listings and making a professional judgment from them. Four things you have to infer rather than read: - **Chain replacement.** Only the EGO publishes chain pitch and gauge, at 1/4 in and 0.043 in. On the other five you'll be measuring your own chain before ordering a spare. - **Warranty depth.** Two listings state terms: the Supstable's two-year manufacturer coverage and the EGO's limited lifetime shaft warranty. The other four say nothing. - **Battery platform breadth.** The EGO names the 56V ARC Lithium family and CRAFTSMAN names V20, so you can grow into other tools. The three newer brands don't identify a platform. - **Bar length on one pick.** SEESII publishes no bar figure at all, which makes chain sourcing a guess. Set composition is telling here. Two listings publish a warranty. One publishes a wattage. One publishes a chain spec. That's the actual state of documentation in this category, and it's why weight and reach carry so much of the decision. ## The verdict Three tiers, and the money buys different things at each. At the entry end, the TaskStar SC08 and the SEESII P6 Ace both give you two 4.0Ah batteries and 15 ft or better of claimed reach for the least outlay. The difference between them is 4.1 lb of weight, and that's not close. Take the SEESII at 6.9 lb unless the cheapest possible price is the whole point, in which case the TaskStar's 11 lb is the tax you pay. In the middle, the Supstable S5 Sky and the Greenworks PS40B210 buy you documentation and breadth. Supstable gives 16 ft of reach, two bar sizes and a stated two-year warranty at 10 lb. Greenworks gives a stiff three-piece aluminum shaft at 7.8 lb but stops at 11 ft. Pick Supstable for reach, Greenworks for shorter trees you'll trim often. At the premium end, the EGO PS1001 is the winner of this comparison. The 10 in bar is the longest here, the carbon fiber shaft carries a limited lifetime warranty no rival matches, and 13 ft extends to 17 ft with the EP1000\. The CRAFTSMAN CMCCSP20M1 sits alongside it with one specific advantage: 5.97 lb, the lightest tool in this set, plus V20 battery compatibility. If you already own V20 packs, that's your saw. Otherwise the EGO's shaft and bar decide it. ## FAQ ### Is a battery powered pole saw worth it over a gas model? A battery powered pole saw is worth it for most trimming because you skip mixing fuel, pull-starting and the weight of an engine at the top of a shaft. Every pick here starts on a trigger. The trade is runtime: the EGO claims 100 cuts on its 2.5Ah pack, and four of these six ship two batteries so you can swap and keep working. ### Which battery powered pole saw for professionals has the longest reach? The longest reach among these battery powered pole saw picks is the Supstable S5 Sky at a claimed 16 ft, with the SEESII P6 Ace at 15.5 ft and the TaskStar SC08 at 15 ft close behind. The EGO PS1001 reaches 13 ft on its own shaft and 17 ft with the separate EP1000 extension pole, which is the highest figure on this page. ### EGO PS1001 or CRAFTSMAN CMCCSP20M1: which should I buy? Choose the EGO PS1001 if you want the 10 in bar, the carbon fiber shaft with its limited lifetime warranty, and 13 ft of reach in one piece. Choose the CRAFTSMAN CMCCSP20M1 if weight rules: 5.97 lb against 9.37 lb is a real difference overhead. The CRAFTSMAN also uses V20 packs you may already own. ### How much does a good cordless pole saw cost? What a cordless pole saw costs depends on which tier you shop. The entry picks here, TaskStar and SEESII, both include two 4.0Ah batteries, so the cheapest options aren't the barest. Paying more moves you toward published specifications: the EGO's chain pitch and gauge, its 10 in bar and its shaft warranty. Tap Check Price on any pick for today's figure. ### What bar length do I need on a pole saw? The bar length you need is set by branch diameter, and this field is narrow: 8 in on four picks, 10 in on the EGO, plus a 6 in second head on the Supstable. An 8 in bar handles typical limb trimming. The EGO's extra two inches helps on thicker wood, but reach separates these tools far more than bar length does. Start with reach, then check the weight next to it, because those two numbers together decide whether the job gets finished or abandoned. The EGO PS1001 is the right default not because it's the most expensive, but because a carbon fiber shaft with a lifetime warranty is the only component guarantee anyone in this group offers, and shaft flex is what ruins a cut at full extension. If your arms are the limiting factor, the CRAFTSMAN at 5.97 lb or the SEESII at 6.9 lb solve a different problem well. Check the reach figure against the tallest limb you actually need to cut, and buy for that. *Last updated: September 17, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*