More than 50 gas and electric models appear in our current ratings. Here are the top performers, which balance speed with easy handling and safety. In one part of Consumer Reports' chainsaw testing, ...

So, both gas and battery-powered saws may have a place in your tool shed. When to use one or the other is going to depend on ...

Makita XGT chainsaws offer 40V power with single batteries, while LXT uses 18V or 2x18V (36V) setups. Compare weight, bar ...

A chainsaw can be a significant investment that you want to get a lot of work and use out of as long as you can. Here are some models to avoid.

Chainsaws are powerful tools. And handled with the proper safety know-how, a chainsaw can be an indispensable labor-saver, one that can clear through brush too thick for electric loppers, fell a tree ...

Editor's Note 9/30/2025: We evaluated this article to make sure our selections are still in stock. We are also evaluating some new saws, including a full-size DeWalt model, and will add detailed ...

The 12-inch bar is perfect for limbing and pruning, while the 9-pound weight makes it easy to wield all day, so you can cut enough brush for all your blinds without getting sore. The 15-amp motor on ...

German manufacturer STIHL (pronounced "steel") has been making chainsaws for nearly a century. Founded by Andreas Stihl in an effort to push forestry tools beyond basic axes, the first chainsaw (an ...

A recall is underway in the U.S. for tens of thousands of electric-corded chainsaws and pole saws that could present a "laceration hazard" to users. The recall, issued Thursday by Positec Tool ...

The most creative and inspired use of profanity that I’ve ever heard was articulated by a Canadian moose guide as he tried to start an old, neglected chainsaw. Every time he yanked the pull cord, the ...