Skil PWRCore 20V Pruning Saw Review
Whether you’re doing seasonal trimming or simply neatening things up, you could turn to several traditional solutions; namely chainsaws, lopping shears, or even hedge trimmers. However, Skil has something else in mind – two new variations of the PWRCore 20V Pruning Saw. Also known as mini chainsaws, these compact units make trimming a breeze without […]
Stihl MSA 300 C-O Cordless Chainsaw Review
To say that battery power has come a long way is an understatement. The once-lackluster performance and runtime that relegated cordless tech to low voltage tools like hedge trimmers are things of the past. Now, we’re seeing power-hungry gear like chainsaws that match, and in some cases surpass, gas-driven units. We put the Stihl MSA […]
DeWalt 60V Top-Handle Chainsaw
Many in the landscaping industry (including us folks on the media side) have long been skeptical about the practicality of cordless OPE. But things have come a long way, and both Pros and consumers are beginning to embrace the move to gas alternatives like the DeWalt 60V FlexVolt Top-Handle Chainsaw (DCCS674X2). Recently, we put this […]
Ryobi 40V HP Chainsaw
So far, 2024 has been an exciting year in the world of OPE. Indeed, the major players have been firing on all cylinders, rolling out impressive additions to their product lines. But, I have to say, Ryobi has been especially competitive with everything from lawn tractors to chainsaws. Speaking of which, the brand just introduced […]
EGO 56V 20-Inch Chainsaw CS2005
For many years, gas was the only fuel option for a heavy-workload chainsaw–plain and simple. But, to invoke Bob Dylan’s lyrics, “Times, they are a-changin’.” Indeed, battery-powered gear has come a long way, and, believe me, that’s an understatement. Take, for example, EGO’s chainsaw lineup and, more specifically, the 20-inch 56V CS2005. This tool is […]
Ryobi 6 Inch Pruning Chainsaw PCLCW01
The world of outdoor power equipment revolves around the seasons. In most parts of the country, there’s not much year-round use for zero-turns and string trimmers. However, certain tools have a myriad of applications and stay up and running in the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Chainsaws are perhaps the best examples, particularly if your […]
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Pole Saw (Model 3013) Review
At OPE, we’ve covered our fair share of Milwaukee’s M18 battery-powered outdoor fleet. To put it another way, we’re fans. In this case, the brand’s Quik-Lok system has been the only pole saw working on this setup. That is, until recently because Milwaukee announced the release of its new M18 Fuel Pole Saw, the Model […]
Craftsman 20 Inch Chainsaw (S205) Review
Battery-powered outdoor equipment is growing faster than we ever thought it would, and it’s not slowing down. That said, gas isn’t going anywhere (save for those locations where state and local legislation isn’t forcing it out). This is particularly the case with tools like chainsaws, which generally demonstrate solid capability when they have fuel tanks […]