Black & Decker Alligator Lopper 18-Volt Cordless Chain Saw #NLP1800
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend 18V high output motor powered by an interchangeable rechargeable battery. 6" cutting bar chain with full guard cuts up to 1 1 2" (150 cuts per charge). Scissor type action allows for fast, easy cutting and patented alloy clamping jaws allows to grab and c Product details and pricing info |
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5 Customer Reviews Posted
- Very handy for yard work
- I'm a big fan of the 18volt B&D line - have their regular hedge trimmer, the extended trimmer, the pole saw, the chainsaw, blower, and several others. I've always wanted one of the Alligator cutters since it came out, but the fact that it was corded held me back. Most of the time, the time and hassle of dealing with an electrical cord makes doing it by hand easier.
So pleased to see that B&D came out with a cordless version of the Alligator! Works great, and solves one of the biggest problems of cutting limbs - chopping them into smaller lengths for disposal. The cordless chainsaw does a great job of getting the limb to the ground, but you have to prop up the limb before cutting it into pieces so you don't hit the ground with the chain. This is where the Alligator shines -- the protective cover keeps you from hitting the ground, so you don't have to spent the time propping up limbs. Just grab and cut.
It's also very helpful on limbs. While it can't cut through as thick of a limb as the cordless chainsaw, for smaller jobs it's all you need. Also fantastic for cutting thick, overgrown bushes -- it handles the thick stalks that stops even the biggest hedge trimmer.
The downside with this, and all other B&D cordless products, is battery life. Get a spare battery (or two) and the one hour charger. When the battery dies, swap it out and keep going. If you need batteries, keep an eye out for sales on the cordless blower. It comes with two batteries and, when it's on sale, is cheaper than buying just the battery.
Oiling is a bit of a pain -- wish they provided a system like they have on the cordless chainsaw. It's workable, but you nearly always dribble out some oil, so make sure you're standing where a couple of oil drops won't cause a problem when they hit the floor.
Fantastic product that is easy, safe and (at least for me) fun to use. - 2008-11-18, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- B&D Alligator Lopper - Fun and Functional!
- After hurricane winds knocked down my tree, a neighbor brought over her Electric B&D Alligator to help. It did such a great job in the short time she was there, I knew it was a tool to add to my collection! The only drawback was that, due to the storm damage, limbs were everywhere and repositioning/getting enough reach with the extension cord was a little difficult.
Since purchasing the B&D 18-Volt Cordless Lawncare Center earlier this year, I have built up 5 interchangeable batteries and was SO EXCITED to be able to buy a CORDLESS version. I cut up the rest of my tree (excluding the trunk) with my new cordless alligator - some branches were just over four inches! Battery life was 40-50 mins depending on the size of the branches.
The cordless version was a bit more expensive than the electric lopper. So if you don't already have several batteries from other tools, it might be better to save the $$ and go corded.
Overall it was a great investment and puts my family's mind at ease because it is so much safer than a traditional chain saw! - 2008-10-30, 2 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Black & Decker Alligator Cordless Looper
- This is an awesome tool. It was easy to follow the directions and get it set up for use. It works just as they claim. I do follow the directions and oil it every 10 minutes or so. This tool brings new meaning to the phrase "chain saw." Handy dandy tool! Thanks B&D.
- 2008-10-19, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- WOW! What Fun!
- For all of us who are overwhelmed by greater limbs than we can handle... Bring 'em on! This little dynamo makes you feel like a lumberjill. Brings down a tangled mess of deadwood in a fraction of the time. The only drawback is that the juice is often gone before the job is done. I have a duplicate charger for my weed whacker, so pre-planning can get me an hour of work... otherwise I'd be out of business in half a hour or less. But then again, maybe that's all you need when you can get so much more done quickly...
- 2008-08-04, 5 of 6 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- B&D Alligator Lopper
- It is great for pruning, especially in "overgrown" hedges, etc. The ability to cut between branches without damaging the branches on the back side of the chain is critical. It is nice to be able to just switch it on and off without having to restart an engine. It is extremely quick and quiet. Oiling is a minor problem.
- 2008-07-30, 6 of 6 people found this review helpful, Rated:
