Low-powered powered saw needed

[nooops]

Hi folks

I've a load of trees to get rid of at the end of the garden (promise, this isn't a gardening question as such). They're not huge and I know I can do this myself with the right saw. I plan to take a day and attack them, but firstly I need the right saw. I'm no routine DIY-er, and I'm not strong, so I don't want to go down the 'proper' chainsaw route. What I'd like is a decent powered saw, rechargeable ideally, that I can use for this and then keep to use for other DIY projects as they arise. The key thing is I don't want something that's going to drag me round the garden, but it has to be powerful enough to go through fairly minor tree trunks. And within a sensible budget. Can anyone recommend something?

Thanks.

Nooops.

[ianmunt]

Look at http://www.screwfix.com/prods/26563/Power-Tool s/Power-Saws/Ryobi-One-CRP-1801DM-18V-All-Purp ose-Saw-Bare. Not cordless but versatile ,with various blades depending on material being cut.

[BRIGHT SPARK]

How tall, how thick are the trunks and what type are they?

[nooops]

Just elderberry trees, quite young. Tall enough to hang over the wall but only about 4-5" diameter.

Thanks for the help so far.

Nooops.

[BRIGHT SPARK]

I agree with Ian . The Ryobi is cheap and versatile.

[nooops]

Yes, that looks like exactly the sort of thing I'm after. Thanks both!

Nooops.

[wildwood]

You please yourself but reciprocating saws are dangerous things when used on even 2" or 3" tree trunks.
You need a proper tree trimming sawblade for cutting live wood. A normal blade will get stuck and may cause an accident.

[nooops]

OK, this is an interesting development in the discussion and not one I was necessarily expecting. I have full PPE to use while doing this work, but do please enlighten me more about what nasty stuff could befall me using one of these.

Cheers.

Nooops.

[ianmunt]

Unsure exactly what wildwood is cautioning you about.Of course ALL power tools are potentially dangerous.If you were to cut a substantial tree it could trap the blade and then spring free back towards you.Using sensible techniques and not simply trying to plough through from one side reduces that possibility,as does selecting the correct blade.They each carry a suggestion as to what they are suitable for.It comes down to using care,having a stable footing and not attempting to exceed either the capacity of the saw or yourself!