Stihl Battery Powered Cut-off Saw

Author Paul Scott Calendar 19 February 2025

Petrol vs Electric

Its petrol-powered sibling, the Stihl TS410, is a firm favourite, but the 2-stroke engines are noisy and require a specific oil and petrol mix. This battery variation offers similar performance but without the complexity of a petrol engine. We look forward to seeing how they stack up against the competition from Hilti and Makita, as well as seeing how they perform on-site. Check out our previous comparison of the Stihl TS410 and Makita 80V.

Benefits of the Stihl TSA 300

The Stihl TSA 300 offers several advantages over traditional petrol-powered cut-off machines. Firstly, it eliminates the need for a specific oil and petrol mix. This fuel mixture is the Achilles heel of 2-stroke powered machines, as an incorrect mix will quickly lead to pot and piston damage, causing downtime and expensive repair costs. Additionally, the battery-powered design significantly reduces noise levels, making it a more environmentally friendly option. The TSA 300 has a comparable cutting performance to its petrol sibling and is expected to perform well against competitors like Hilti, Makita and husqvarna. Its compact and well-balanced design makes it easy to handle, and the immediate start-up at the push of a button is a feature that operators can appreciate, so no more drop-starts that can lead to damage and injury. It’s also a cleaner and simpler design compared to the petrol version, with no need for rubber vibration-absorbing feet and no housing for the exposed engine, so there are fewer parts that can become damaged. An additional advantage of running a range of battery tools over petrol-powered ones is that there is no longer a need for a COSHH cabinet to store fuel and oil.

Being new to the market, we’ll be trialling them over the coming weeks and will hopefully see them on the fleet soon. If you are interested in more information, get in touch with your local depot.

What is a cut-off saw?

A cut-off saw, also known as a quick cut or abrasive saw, is a power tool used to cut hard materials such as metals, concrete, and masonry. It typically features a circular blade that is either abrasive or diamond-tipped, which rotates at high speeds to make precise cuts. Cut-off saws are typically powered by 2-stroke petrol engines, but battery-powered alternatives are now able to offer similar performance. Cut-off saws are commonly used in construction, metalworking, and emergency rescue operations. Our popular Cut-off saws include Stihl TS410, Hilti DSH600 and Makita CE001G 80V.

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Pallet trucks

Author Greg.Reygate Calendar 28 September 2017
Pallet trucks

This month we’ve added more pallet trucks to our fleet, giving you more options to deal with different jobs and deepening our stock of our most popular models. These Toyota trucks have proven to be effective, resilient and their high quality has prompted a lot of positive feedback.

Our standard 520 x 1150mm pallet truck (21/200) works with the EPAL Euro Pallet. It provides safe and easy movement of goods, making it a great low-cost option for most loading, unloading or order picking jobs.

The 685 x 1150mm wide pallet trucks (21/210) have the same length, wheels and components as our regular pallet truck but are designed for use with wider pallets. The wide pallet truck is ideal for moving bigger, bulkier items than the standard truck can manage, and is also suitable for CHEP pallets.

A hydraulic pallet truck (21/205) has the same dimensions as the standard version but comes with Powerthane anti-slip, on-marking wheels. It’s perfect for use at the end of a job when you want to protect flooring.

As well as those Toyota trucks we also offer a 2m truck (21/215) and an all-terrain version (21/220). The 2m truck is able to lift longer loads and two pallets simultaneously. The all-terrain truck has large pneumatic wheels and a rugged steel frame, meaning it can cope with rough terrain.

Find out more

You can read more about all these trucks and request a hire online at thehireman.co.uk/pallet-trucks. Our look through our other lifting options here: thehireman.co.uk.

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The all new Ecolift

Author Greg.Reygate Calendar 3 August 2017

Introducing the Ecolift, new to our fleet this summer. The Ecolift is a sister to our popular Pecolift manual access tower. Offering a working height of up to 4.2m, the Ecolift operates without the need for a battery or any power source.

For the full specification you can visit thehireman.co.uk/ecolift, or alternatively see our full range of access equipment at thehireman.co.uk/hire/access.

Just step onto the platform and lift yourself up with the handle. There are no steps or podiums, significantly reducing the risk of slips, trips or falls. The platform is enclosed, meaning the user is always safe and secure, fully guarded from the ground up. An additional safety feature is an ‘auto-lok’ brake during elevation.

ecolift manual access platform

It takes just 15 seconds for the tower to extend to its full height and it can be used 24/7 with unlimited lift cycles. Combined with its robust design, these features make the Ecolift a cheap, low-maintenance option that can provide years of trouble free service with minimal operational costs.

Not only is it simple to use, but the Ecolift is compact and easy to move around, with a footprint small enough to fit through standard doorways.

Key features of the Ecolift include:

  • Safe Working Load – 150kg
  • Closed dimensions (mm): 128 x 70 x 194
  • Basket dimensions (mm): 850 x 644

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