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So you need a new chainsaw, whether it’s your first or your fiftieth the question still stands. What kind of chainsaw should I buy?
There are many different types of chainsaws on the market these days and it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. Here at How to Chainsaw we aim to make that decision a little easier by providing you with all the information you need to make an informed choice. We’ll tell you what to look for when buying a chainsaw, what features to consider, and which brands are the best. We’ll also give you some tips on how to use your chainsaw safely and effectively. The site focuses on product reviews of Chainsaws to provide and easy place to get information and compare and contrast across models and brands.
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Chain Size
Depending on what your cutting the size of the chainsaw is a big factor to consider. You may be looking to do some basic yard work and a chain with a blade that is 10-inch Chainsaws or smaller. We have broken down out chainsaw sizes into the following ranges:
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Chainsaw Price
How much do you want to pay? Are you on a shoestring budget, mid-range or want to splash out on a High-End Chainsaw?
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Chainsaw Weight
Depending on how long you are using the chainsaw or your core strength you may want to make a buying decision based on weight. We try to break down chainsaw reviews by Lightweight, Mid Weight and Heavy Weight contenders.
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Scheppach PCS26 Petrol Pruning Chainsaw, 25.4cc 0.7kW 2-Stroke Engine, 10in ProCut Bar, 21
£££ • Recommended priceScheppach PCS26 Petrol Pruning Chainsaw, 25.4cc 0.7kW 2-Stroke Engine, 10in ProCut Bar, 21 pairs a 25.4 cm (10 in) bar and petrol power. With 25 cm of bar, expect to deal with logs up to about 20 cm without thinking about it, and up to 25 cm in one pass. Beyond that you are working …
RY18CS20A-0 18V ONE+ Cordless 20cm Chainsaw
£££ • Recommended priceOn paper the RYOBI RY18CS20A-0 18V ONE+ Cordless 20cm Chainsaw comes down to a 20 cm (8 in) bar and battery power. At 20 cm this is a pruning saw rather than a log saw. It handles branches and stems up to roughly 15 cm comfortably, and it is light enough to hold out at …
BLACK+DECKER LCS1020 20V Max Lithium Ion Chainsaw, 10-Inch
£££ • Recommended priceThe BLACK+DECKER LCS1020 20V Max Lithium Ion Chainsaw, 10-Inch is a chainsaw with a 25.4 cm (10 in) bar and battery power. A 25 cm bar cuts a log of about 25 cm in a single pass, and is at its most comfortable on timber up to roughly 20 cm. Thicker wood is not impossible, …
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Greenworks 40V 30cm Chainsaw, Pole-Saw with 2Ah Battery and Charger
£££ • Recommended priceOn paper the Greenworks 40V 30cm Chainsaw, Pole-Saw with 2Ah Battery and Charger comes down to a 30 cm (12 in) bar and battery power. The usable cutting length is 30 cm, which puts this saw squarely on timber up to around 25 cm. The working rule is to keep the bar about 5 cm …
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Ryobi 5133006449 Chainsaw 36V MAX POWER 1 Hand Brushless 30 cm (sold without battery or ch
£££ • Recommended priceRyobi 5133006449 Chainsaw 36V MAX POWER 1 Hand Brushless 30 cm (sold without battery or ch pairs a 30 cm (12 in) bar and battery power. With 30 cm of bar, expect to deal with logs up to about 25 cm without thinking about it, and up to 30 cm in one pass. Beyond that …
Black + Decker 36 V lithium battery chain saw, 30 cm heavy weight, Ø 230 mm incl. battery
£££ • Recommended priceBLACK+DECKER Black + Decker 36 V lithium battery chain saw, 30 cm heavy weight, Ø 230 mm incl. battery pairs a 30 cm (12 in) bar and battery power. With 30 cm of bar, expect to deal with logs up to about 25 cm without thinking about it, and up to 30 cm in one …
Greenworks 48V(2x24V) Cordless Chainsaw with brushless Motor, 35 cm Blade Length with Two
£££ • Recommended priceGreenworks 48V(2x24V) Cordless Chainsaw with brushless Motor, 35 cm Blade Length with Two pairs a 35 cm (14 in) bar and battery power. With 35 cm of bar, expect to deal with logs up to about 30 cm without thinking about it, and up to 35 cm in one pass. Beyond that you are working …
Bosch Cordless Chainsaw AdvancedChain 36V-35-40 (for Cutting Through Tough Hardwood; 36 Vo
£££ • Recommended priceBosch Cordless Chainsaw AdvancedChain 36V-35-40 (for Cutting Through Tough Hardwood; 36 Vo pairs a 35 cm (14 in) bar and battery power. With 35 cm of bar, expect to deal with logs up to about 30 cm without thinking about it, and up to 35 cm in one pass. Beyond that you are working from …
Bosch Chainsaw UniversalChain 35
£££ • Recommended priceThe Bosch Chainsaw UniversalChain 35 is a chainsaw with a 35 cm (14 in) bar and mains electric power. A 35 cm bar cuts a log of about 35 cm in a single pass, and is at its most comfortable on timber up to roughly 30 cm. Thicker wood is not impossible, since cutting from …
Greenworks – 60V, 16″ Brushless Cordless Chainsaw, 2.5Ah Battery and Charger Included
£££ • Recommended priceOn paper the Greenworks – 60V, 16″ Brushless Cordless Chainsaw, 2.5Ah Battery and Charger Included comes down to a 40.6 cm (16 in) bar and battery power. The usable cutting length is 41 cm, which puts this saw squarely on timber up to around 36 cm. The working rule is to keep the bar about …
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Greenworks GD40CS18K2X Cordless Chainsaw with Brushless Motor, 40cm Bar Length, 20m/s Chai
£££ • Recommended priceThe Greenworks GD40CS18K2X Cordless Chainsaw with Brushless Motor, 40cm Bar Length, 20m/s Chai is a chainsaw with a 40 cm (16 in) bar and battery power. A 40 cm bar cuts a log of about 40 cm in a single pass, and is at its most comfortable on timber up to roughly 35 cm. Thicker …
Greenworks Cordless Chainsaw with Brushless Motor, 40cm Bar Length, Without 40V Battery &
£££ • Recommended priceGreenworks Cordless Chainsaw with Brushless Motor, 40cm Bar Length, Without 40V Battery & pairs a 40 cm (16 in) bar and battery power. With 40 cm of bar, expect to deal with logs up to about 35 cm without thinking about it, and up to 40 cm in one pass. Beyond that you are working …
Greenworks 60V 18in Electric Chainsaw, Tool Only
£££ • Recommended priceGreenworks 60V 18in Electric Chainsaw, Tool Only pairs a 45.7 cm (18 in) bar and battery power. With 46 cm of bar, expect to deal with logs up to about 41 cm without thinking about it, and up to 46 cm in one pass. Beyond that you are working from both sides, which is fine …
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Draper 45cc Petrol Chainsaw | 1.7KW 2 Stroke 11000 RPM Engine | 450mm 18″ Oregon Bar® | Ea
£££ • Recommended priceOn paper the Draper 45cc Petrol Chainsaw | 1.7KW 2 Stroke 11000 RPM Engine | 450mm 18″ Oregon Bar® | Ea comes down to a 45 cm (18 in) bar and petrol power. The usable cutting length is 45 cm, which puts this saw squarely on timber up to around 40 cm. The working rule …
Scheppach PCS56 Petrol Chainsaw, 3.1HP 2.3kW 2-Stroke Engine, 20in ProCut Bar, 47cm Cuttin
£££ • Recommended priceOn paper the Scheppach PCS56 Petrol Chainsaw, 3.1HP 2.3kW 2-Stroke Engine, 20in ProCut Bar, 47cm Cuttin comes down to a 47 cm (19 in) bar and petrol power. The usable cutting length is 47 cm, which puts this saw squarely on timber up to around 42 cm. The working rule is to keep the bar …
62cc Petrol Chainsaw – 20” Bar & 2 x Chains + More
£££ • Recommended priceParker Brand 62cc Petrol Chainsaw – 20” Bar & 2 x Chains + More pairs a 50.8 cm (20 in) bar and petrol power. With 51 cm of bar, expect to deal with logs up to about 46 cm without thinking about it, and up to 51 cm in one pass. Beyond that you are …
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MS 462 C-M Petrol Chainsaw
£££ • Recommended priceOn paper the MS 462 C-M Petrol Chainsaw comes down to a 50 cm (20 in) bar and petrol power. The usable cutting length is 50 cm, which puts this saw squarely on timber up to around 45 cm. The working rule is to keep the bar about 5 cm longer than the wood you …
MS 400 C-M Petrol Chainsaw
£££ • Recommended priceThe STIHL MS 400 C-M Petrol Chainsaw is a chainsaw with petrol power. The specification lists a 4W motor, a listed weight of 5.8 kg. It is fitted with low-kickback chain. Petrol suits firewood, felling and work away from power. Budget for a 50:1 two-stroke mix unless the manual says otherwise, keep the bar oil …
LXNQG Chainsaw,Gasoline Chainsaw Chainsaw
£££ • Recommended priceThe LXNQG Chainsaw,Gasoline Chainsaw Chainsaw is a chainsaw with a 21 in (53 cm) bar and petrol power. A 53 cm bar cuts a log of about 53 cm in a single pass, and is at its most comfortable on timber up to roughly 48 cm. Thicker wood is not impossible, since cutting from both …
LXNQG Chainsaw,Petrol Chainsaw
£££ • Recommended priceOn paper the LXNQG Chainsaw,Petrol Chainsaw comes down to a 21 in (53 cm) bar and petrol power. The usable cutting length is 53 cm, which puts this saw squarely on timber up to around 48 cm. The working rule is to keep the bar about 5 cm longer than the wood you cut most. …
VIY Gas Powered Chainsaw, 2-Stroke Handheld Petrol Gasoline Chain Saw
£££ • Recommended priceOn paper the VIY Gas Powered Chainsaw, 2-Stroke Handheld Petrol Gasoline Chain Saw comes down to a 21 in (53 cm) bar and petrol power. The usable cutting length is 53 cm, which puts this saw squarely on timber up to around 48 cm. The working rule is to keep the bar about 5 cm …
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PowerKing 22″ Petrol Chainsaw 58cc
£££ • Recommended priceThe PowerKing 22″ Petrol Chainsaw 58cc is a chainsaw with a 22 in (56 cm) bar and petrol power. A 56 cm bar cuts a log of about 56 cm in a single pass, and is at its most comfortable on timber up to roughly 51 cm. Thicker wood is not impossible, since cutting from …
Gowe Strong power 105cc
£££ • Recommended priceThe Gowe Strong power 105cc is a chainsaw with a 36 cm (14 in) bar and petrol power. A 36 cm bar cuts a log of about 36 cm in a single pass, and is at its most comfortable on timber up to roughly 31 cm. Thicker wood is not impossible, since cutting from both …
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