Litheli 40V 10-Inch Cordless Pole Saw Reviewed: 8.5 Feet of Reach at 8.3 Pounds

Who this pole saw is for

The branch that needs cutting is always ten feet up: rubbing the gutter, shading the vegetable bed, hanging dead over the patio. A cordless pole saw takes a ladder out of that job, and the Litheli 40V 10-inch kit is a complete starter outfit, with battery and charger in the box, aimed at a homeowner with a handful of trees and no existing battery platform to protect.

This review is based on the maker’s published specifications and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run this product ourselves.

What you get

The kit contains the pole saw, a 40V 2.5Ah lithium battery, a charger, a shoulder strap and the bar and chain. Litheli lists a 10-inch guide bar with a 16 feet per second chain speed, a telescopic pole that extends to 8.5 feet, a saw head with four angle settings, tool-free chain tensioning by knob, a 65 ml automatic oiler with a see-through window, a bumper spike, a safety lock on the trigger and a stated weight of 8.3 pounds. The warranty is five years on the tool and three on the battery and charger, which is longer than most of the better-known brands offer.

Cutting and reach

A 10-inch bar on a pole saw is the larger of the two common sizes, and 16 feet per second is a typical chain speed for a 40V pole saw. Litheli rates it for hardwood, and the bumper spike lets you brace the head against the limb so the chain pulls itself through rather than bouncing. Owners of pole saws in this class report clean cuts in green limbs up to about 6 inches and slow, deliberate work in anything near the bar length. The four-position head is the useful feature here: it lets you angle the bar to cut a limb flush or from underneath without climbing into the tree. At 8.5 feet of pole, plus arm reach, most people clear 12 feet or so standing on the ground.

Battery and runtime

The 2.5Ah pack is the small one on the Litheli 40V platform, and the maker’s rating of up to 40 cuts in 4×4 lumber is honest about it. For a yard with three or four trees that is a session; for an orchard or a long fence line it means a break at the charger or a second pack. Litheli sells larger 40V packs that fit the same tool. Note that this battery runs only Litheli 40V tools, so if you already own Ryobi, EGO or Greenworks packs, the saving over a bare tool on your own platform shrinks.

Build, weight and handling

At 8.3 pounds the Litheli is light for a 10-inch pole saw, and that matters more than any other number here, because every ounce is held at arm’s length overhead. The shoulder strap takes some of that load, and the trigger lock prevents an accidental start while you reposition. The pole telescopes and locks with a collar; owners of telescopic pole saws across brands note that collars loosen over time and need a firm twist. Assembly needs no tools.

Living with it

Fill the 65 ml oil tank before each session and glance at the window as you work; it is a small tank and a pole saw drinks oil quickly. Check chain tension with the knob after the first cuts on a new chain. Store the battery indoors at partial charge over winter. The long warranty is a plus, but Litheli is a smaller brand, so register the tool and keep the receipt.

Alternatives to Consider

The Greenworks 40V 8-inch cordless pole saw is the mainstream pick for a buyer who wants a bigger battery range and wider parts availability. The Worx WG323 20V 10-inch pole saw converts to a handheld chainsaw and suits a buyer already on Worx Power Share batteries. For the budget route near an outlet, the Sun Joe SWJ800E corded 8-inch pole saw does light pruning for less, with no battery to worry about.

Verdict

Buy the Litheli 40V 10-inch pole saw kit if you want a complete, light, well-warrantied outfit for pruning a few trees up to the gutter line and you are not tied to another battery brand. Skip it if you have a lot of trees to work through in one session, where the 2.5Ah pack will run short, or if you need the 12-foot reach of a gas or larger cordless pole saw.