Side by Side Comparison of: Oregon vs Snow Joe

Too bad there isn't 6 stars. Received this today. Excellent packaging. Arrived right on time. Assembled in a couple of minutes (all one needs to do is attach the bar with the chain and add some bar/chain oil. Took if to my backyard... WOW. Cut through limbs like they were butter! Never a problem, no kick back, chain is apparently exceptionally sharp! Plenty of power. Great reach!I would guess that I'm money ahead over having a professional tree trimming company come over and trim these trees!Highly recommend this product!

Man oh man can this thing cut. I rarely write reviews but felt I had to after the stellar job this baby did. I ordered this to clean up after hurricane Irma. I have 8 oak trees on my property and while thankfully none blew down, they lost some serious branches. So I needed a pole saw to prune off the damaged limbs. I just don't see how this thing is just 6.5 amps. I have a 13 amp electric chainsaw that is rated at 4.5 horsepower, this little thing blows it away. It chewed thru everything I threw at it with no problems whatsoever. The only limitation is branch thickness as the blade is only 8 inches. But I took it right to its limit and it performed without a single issue.If you are doubtful about this purchase, don't be. This is one product that is well worth the money. As for longevity, only time will tell but build quality is on par with other poles in this class. Get it!!! You will be glad you did.

Stepped up from my manual pole saw. Like the ease of the cuts this one makes. Yes... slight change in the weight of holding it but, you will like how quickly and with ease of working this pole saw. Read manual thoroughly before using. Just a wise thing to do in preparation.

I've used this Pole Chain now for about 2 hours of trimming trees. It works great, seems very durable, and does everything I've expected very well. I selected this item based primarily on the positive reviews on it, plus it's weight was a little less than some others. Believe me, for a old f*** like me, having even 1 pound less weight on the end of the 10' or 12' extended pole is significant!The only negative I can come up with is that it actually delivered 5 days later than it was originally scheduled - but I can deal with that for a good quality product.

I replaced my other pole saw with this one. The other one was a little cheaper (at Home Depot) but the price difference wasn't so great as to make it a much better deal. I wish I'd bought this one originally but I'm glad I have it now. Why? Some things I particularly like about it compared to the other one.1. The adjustable length of the pole. The other one is fixed at 9 feet. There are a couple of reasons adjustability is a very nice feature. First, what others have pointed out - use the shorter length to cut up the limbs you've cut down. It's much easier than standing back nine feet to do it. But, an equally important reason is that it can be adjusted easily while using the saw. I use it mainly for palm trees and oaks. When I'm on the ladder, I don't always need or want the saw at its full length. There's about ten pounds hanging on a 9 foot pole and it gets heavy quickly. And, sometimes I'm closer to what I want to cut. Twist the lock on the pole, collapse it a little, tighten the lock and start cutting again. It's very nice.2. A major reason I decided to change saws was that the one I have infuriated me with the chain constantly jumping the track. I tightened it and loosened it and tried everything I could to get the tension right. It didn't matter - if the saw twisted a little while cutting the chain popped off. That meant removing the cover, adjusting the chain, replacing the cover and going back to work - five to ten minutes of cursing the whole time. I just finished trimmng several palm trees and an oak with this one and it did not jump once. Tensioning the chain is very simple and done with the cover on - just turn a screw.3. The oiler on the other one seems to feed oil too fast - the motor always is oily and it runs down the pole. This one doesn't and keeps a light coat of oil on the chain. The other one put too much oil on the chain with the result it jams because the saw dust gets oily and clogs the sprocket - that may be why it jumped the track.4. It cuts faster - that may be simply because it's a new chain so I can't say it's different in that respect from the other.5. It feels sturdier. The pole definitely is stronger. There is absolutely no twisting or bending. The other one doesn't really "bend" but it does flex. This one is very stiff.So - I'm glad I have it and recommend it hightly.

This is a very well-made pole saw. Assembly was very easy. The pole itself is quite beefy and very easy to extend plus the lock is one of the best features as it's easy to lock and unlock and stays adjusted.I was surprised to see that the cutting guide was made of metal. The oil reservoir has a window so it is easy to see the level of oil. The best part of the saw is that it's the lightest one on the market in this price range So you don't have to be a guerrilla to use it. The motor is more than adequate to get the job done. It comes with a good manual, has a two year warranty, and a single metal tool that is all that is needed to assemble as well to keep the chain property adjusted.I highly recommend this saw.

Hate to take away a star because it works fantasticly but the foam around the hand grip did come apart the first time I used it and it does leak bar and chain oil, even hanging it horizontally . I can fix the foam grip and I wrap a rag around the oil reservoir while storing it. But those are minor problems that shouldn’t be.Having said that, would I buy it again or recommend it, yes, I would. If you put the chain on, in the right direction and adjust it properly, it works great. Keep in mind it is priced well and does the job more expensive pole saws do at a much lower price. It is heavier than a manual pole saw but you have to expect that when you are lifting a small chain saw on the end of the pole. I’ve used several of both manual & electric over several decades and I recommend this one.

Works as described. My husband loves it! Makes reaching and cutting limbs way easier than climbing on a ladder! The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is the blade could be longer and the unit is a little heavy so its hard to hold up in the air for more than 30 seconds or so.

Bought this in 2015, used it to trim some pine limbs, started whining just as i finished, didnt use it again until this year, 2017, the whining got worse, tried adjusted the chain tightness, persisted, the gears between the motor and chain ratchet are stripped, cheap junk, probably cut a total of 30 limbs, DO NOT BUYI contacted their customer service department, they assured me they would send a new saw, even though it was 2 years since I bought the old one.So I changed my rating on this item to 4 stars to reflect the quality of their customer service, and that perhaps this saw as just a lemon in their production line

I have been using this now for a couple of months. Does a great job on most sized limbs. Cuts through very easily. Goes through chain oil a little faster than other saws I've used. I wish there was a way to break this down a little for easier storage. But it has been running very strong and has handled most jobs I have used it for with ease.

Works as well as a higher priced, but similar, Black and Decker saw I have borrowed from my brother in the past. I wanted my own saw but didn't want to spend much money. This saw is a very good value for the money. However, the chain adjustment is not as easy as the Black & Decker saw although it's not that difficult.

Easy to put together. Good quality material (my second Sun Joe tool, reliable brand). Requires oil that was not included. Heavier than I thought but manageable.Overall, it was easy to use (did I mention that it was heavier than I thought?!). It cut with ease although I managed to get it stuck inside the branch twice as I am a rookie!Got the job done in minutes so I am happy with this purchase.

NIce design, easy assembly. I feel it does not have the cutting bite needed for larger branches, but fine for really small branches n mare than 1" diameter.

For some reason, the blade became dull right away only after using for a total of 1 hour commulative usage. It was great the first few times then it started taking longer.I need customer service to contact me for suggestions. I will revise my review if it improved.

Hard to get chain on saw

It has a very weak cut, took me a few minutes of sawing any branch over 3-4" diameter to get it thin enough to climb up the ladder and cut it the rest of the way with my axe. It overheats super fast which means it is going to weaken the bar/chain quickly over time. I probably wouldn't purchase again if I was cutting any branches larger than a wrist.

It was broke when I got it. I ordered it a while back and hadn't used it so I didn't know it was broke and I figured I couldn't return it because it had been to long. So I opened it up and repaired it, it just had a clearance issue with the gears. I repaired it with one washer and about 20 minutes on my time. It works great now.

Cheap lightweight plastic already tearing, the chain is tricky to adjust, and comes off while your cutting, then hard to get back on. It does cut well while the chain is in place.

Was super amazing, but after about 20 minutes on first use, the extension would not retract. Piece of plastic broke while trying to fix it. Bummed. Was literally going to give 5 star review

This saw worked great for about two weeks while trimming palm fronds. And then the gears that make the chain spin have worn out and the chain will not turn. this was not a good purchase. Sending it back will cost more than ordering a new one. Disappointing.

I bought this based on the ratings and price. The product work great the first 4 branches; however, after the 5 branch (all where less than 2 inches in round) the product completely stopped working. This is the first product that I have bought from Amazon that I have been disappointed with my purchase. Very sad customer. :-(

works great but took for ever to get it

The cutting end is so heavy it's tough cutting elevated branches, especially with the handle extended. Works great on a 3 foot tree

Works well enough, while it lasts. The oil cap was very cheaply constructed and never sealed well -- threads wouldn't hold tightly before it would slip. Then while sawing, the oil cap fell off without my noticing. Now the whole thing is useless to me.

Not happy ! Bought this as a present for my husband for Christmas and of course I wanted it to be a surprise and it came in a box that says what it actually is so it’s not going to be a surprise! Everything that I purchased from Amazon comes in brown boxes so I didn’t think that I need to clarify that it was a present ! Super pissed !

absolute garbage. bought in autumn for winter cleanup. opened and assembled it recently and does not function. will contact manufacturer but cannot return it due to amazons 30 day return policy. if you decide to waste your money on this product test it immediately on receiving it or better yet, don't waste your money.

What a disappointment. This saw will not cut. We tried a 2" limb and it took us almost 30 minutes to get through it. That is ridiculous. I read the reviews and thought it would be a great saw but I am terribly disappointed in what we got. A useless piece of junk. I have a electric hedge trimmer that does a better job cutting 2" limbs.

I don't like it! I was very excited to find it. I thought it should be very easy for me to use. It wouldn't even cut a 1" diameter limb without me pushing really hard against the limb. Even after it had been sharpened and tightened. Not happy at all. Really wanted (needed) it to be the perfect tool.

Use it two times and cought on fire@##@##

This chainsaw it's garbage also you have to pay to returned