Battery powered are more convenient, but I haven't found a battery powered sawzall that works as good as the corded one.
Only really have an issue with the gas smell if I'm using a chainsaw.
Gas also has the convenience of not having to wait on a charge, buying multiple packs, or having to drag a cord

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Posted by NYCAuburn

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Posted on 5/8/19 at 8:42 am to thatguy45

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but I haven't found a battery powered sawzall that works as good as the corded one.

Milwaukee Fuel Recip does everything my rigid 15 amp has done. I have seen no difference except portability and easier to get some cuts done on the battery op unit

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Gas also has the convenience of not having to wait on a charge, buying multiple packs, or having to drag a cord

You have to buy gas, oil, 2 stroke oil, and do annual maintenance. My 9 and 12 amp/hr packs charge in about 15 minutes, also have multi charger, batteries last years. I have had my 9 amp/hr for 2 years no fade and my 5 amp/hr for 8 years, no fade. Just charge them when you are finished.

I have a coworker who has .33 acre yard in a cookie cutter subdivision. He uses the dewalt 20v trimmer and their nicer blower on his yard. Said he has never gone through two 5 amp/hr packs yet.