Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws

Taking on chainsaw reviews allows us to cover battery, gas, and electric models. We cover these tools in a way that is relevant for professional landscapers, arborists, and forestry professionals. We also cover tools for large landowners. Our professional reviews of chainsaws and pole saws cover both gas and battery-powered models. Why do we cover battery-powered models? Our research indicates that new battery-powered models are more and more in demand from municipalities and residential areas where noise is a concern. Additionally, safety is increased with battery-powered top handle saws when used in lifts. Starting is instantaneous (no pull cord) and they go silent when you need to talk to your person on the ground. Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws With respect to gas-powered chainsaws, we look primarily at power and durability. Pole saws vary from fixed-length models to adjustable pole models. Together, these represent two very important tools for forestry and landscape professionals.

Echo CS-4010

ECHO CS-4010 Chainsaw

The ECHO CS-4010 Helps Homeowners Cut Like Pros So often, people focus on ECHO’s blowers, and with good reason. After all, the brand has long been a trailblazer with such tools, going back to its creation of the world’s first backpack blower in 1975 (the ECHO PB-9). Then again, they have quite a history with […]

New Huing Mini Chainsaw

New Huing Mini Chainsaw

New Huing’s 6-Inch Cordless Saw Will Make Simple Tasks Even Easier We’ve all heard it a million times–that tired cliche reminding us that “Size doesn’t matter.” While there are moments when size matters quite a bit, this simple, three-word saying is generally spot-on. And on that note, the New Huing Mini Chainsaw is a case […]

Stihl MSA 220 TC-O

Stihl MSA 220 TC-O Chainsaw

Stihl’s Top-Handle Model Takes Cordless Power to the Top … of the Trees Like Nintendo to Super Mario Brothers, Stihl is one of those brands that are synonymous with a certain product, in this case, chainsaws. Of course, their gas-powered line has been around a lot longer than their cordless models, but the latter is […]

Ridgid 18V Chainsaw

Ridgid 18V Chainsaw R01101

The R01101 Brings Power and Control to Ridgid’s Cordless OPE Lineup We saw a small fleet Ridgid 18V cordless outdoor power equipment in late 2022. The collection includes a string trimmer, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, auger, and backpack sprayer to name a few. And now, there’s another piece of gear on the roster. Let’s have […]

Craftsman V20 Pruning Chainsaw

Craftsman V20 Pruning Chainsaw

So far this year, Craftsman seems to be aggressively pushing their outdoor power equipment line. And an example from their fleet of OPE products is the Craftsman CMCCS320D1 V20 Pruning Chainsaw. How about we take a closer look at this piece of gear. Craftsman V20 Pruning Chainsaw Performance Starting with the driving force behind this […]

dielectric pole saw

Husqvarna Battery-Powered MADSAW Electrical Pole Saw

Husqvarna 525iDEPS Achieves a First for Pole Saws Outdoor work near live power lines can be really satisfying, but it can also be dangerous. That’s why safety is always a factor when designing any kind of OPE for use in these environments. Husqvarna had this in mind when it launched its 525iDEPS MADSAW electrical (dielectric) […]

CAT DG630

Cat 60V 16-inch Chainsaw

The DG630 Offers Performance and Features for Consumers and Pros For more than a century, Cat’s name has been a fixture in the world of heavy construction equipment. But as consumers and Pros are quickly learning, the manufacturer is also leaving a footprint in the battery-powered OPE market with gear like the Cat 60V 16-Inch […]

Ryobi 18V 12-inch chainsaw

Ryobi 18V Whisper Series 12-inch Chainsaw

Ryobi Bolsters Its OPE Fleet with the 18V Whisper Series Chainsaw When it comes to hand-held OPE, Ryobi has a sweeping product line rich in a variety of task-related solutions. Enter the Ryobi 18V Whisper Series 12-inch chainsaw. By all appearances, Ryobi seems to have put significant time and design resources into these products. In […]