A recurring theme here at A&A is our love for manual tools. We love anything that require you to put in a little elbow grease to use properly. It must be the primal nature of it that makes it all so appealing.
But, there’s a time and place for manual tools, and there’s a time and place for when using technological advancements like the combustion engine makes the most sense. When you need to cut down a lot of trees on a short amount a time, and axe might not do it. You’ll probably go the chainsaw route.
However, just like all the tools we cover here, choosing a chainsaw that’s best for you requires a bit of legwork. We’ve tried to do most of that legwork for you below.
The 455 is a 2-stroke gas-powered monster. It’s a fantastic option for cutting firewood and limbing trees as is has the power to handle it without weighing too much (a little over 20 pounds).
There is no shortage of chainsaws on the market, so knowing how to find a quality one is very important. A good one is going to meet a few criteria: suitable for the job(s), fits your budget, reliable, and safe.
If it doesn’t meet all four of those, then you might want to keep looking.
Aside from that, you also need to consider there are actually different types of chainsaws. By deciding what type you want early on, you greatly narrow down your options.
The four major types are:
1. Gas Powered
2. Corded Electric
3. Battery Powered
4. Manual
The most common type is gas-powered. This is the type of chainsaw you can hear the neighbor using down the street. They are noisy, but they are powerful. A gas-powered chainsaw is going to be able to handle most tasks you throw at it.
The corded electric versions are exactly what they sound like. They require an electrical outlet for power. They aren’t as powerful as gas powered options and are far less mobile, but for small tasks they are fine. They tend to be less noisy and less expensive than gas models too.
Battery powered models are similar to corder ons except they are much more mobile as you wont be anchored anywhere. You of course need to mind how much work you can get out of a battery, and you might need to buy and carry extras to get a full day’s work in.
Lastly, there are still manual chainsaws. They are rare and unless you’re camping or hiking, they aren’t incredibly common.
There are so many options to choose. Take a look below to see what we feel are going to give you the best results. We picked two from each major type.
In the world of chainsaws, there are plenty of quality options for no matter what your personal preferences are. If you want pure power, you can go with a gas-powered model. Or, if you like to go with electric, there are both corded and battery pack powered models. You even hand manual hand chains for those of you needing something lightweight.
The most important factor you’ll always want to keep in mind when choosing any saw including the best of best featured above is that it must be the right tool for the job you are planning to use it for.
Happy cutting, and if you’re looking for some help with all of the logs you’re about to make, check out these top splitters.
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