Bosch
Bosch PKE18V-30-28 Cordless Chainsaw
Battery, compatible battery platform
Overview
The Bosch PKE18V-30-28 moves the 18V POWER FOR ALL platform into larger domestic chainsaw work. A brushless motor, 30cm bar and 9m/s chain speed support a rated 27cm cutting diameter. OptiCut adjusts torque to reduce nuisance stalling, while Bosch's concentric SDS system keeps chain tensioning tool-free. The 160ml automatic-oiling reservoir is twice the capacity of the compact UniversalChain 18.
Best For
- Medium-to-large branches, logs and heavier domestic sawing where an 18V platform is preferred.
Key Specifications
| Power Source | Battery |
| Brand | Bosch |
| Bar Length | 30cm |
| Max Cut Diameter | 27cm |
| Handle Type | Rear-handle |
| Duty Class | Heavy domestic |
| Weight | 3.3kg |
Pros
- 30cm bar
- 27cm rated cutting capacity
- Brushless motor
- OptiCut torque control
- Tool-free tensioning
- 4.0Ah kit available
Things to Know
- Heavier than compact pruning chainsaws
- Bare offer excludes battery and charger
- A 4.0Ah battery is Bosch's specified kit/recommendation for the quoted runtime
Best Garden Match Assessment
This chainsaw is best suited to Medium-to-large branches, logs and heavier domestic sawing where an 18V platform is preferred..
It performs strongly in areas like 30cm bar and 27cm rated cutting capacity.
You should consider an alternative if heavier than compact pruning chainsaws or bare offer excludes battery and charger would be a problem for your situation.
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