Chainsaw Reviews and Pole Saws

Chainsaws and pole saws are indispensable outdoor power equipment for felling, pruning, and processing trees. We have used and reviewed a lot of products and compiled these guides to help you choose the best tool:

Here, you will also find comprehensive reviews for each individual product. We focus our reviews on intended use, power, noise, fuel efficiency, features, and more. We also make sure to address usability and durability issues.  We only recommend what we’d actually use, even if we don’t earn a commission from it. It’s all about giving you a legitimate recommendation and our honest opinion of each product. We’ve been in business since 2008 covering tools, writing reviews, and reporting on industry news in the construction, automotive, and lawn care industries. 

Makita XCU09 Cordless Chainsaw

Makita Top Handle Cordless Chainsaws – XCU08 and XCU09

Can These Two New Makita Cordless Chainsaws Compete With Gas? Makita has just announced the launch of the new brushless cordless 14″ and 16″ top handle chainsaws, adding yet another layer to their already diverse chainsaw portfolio. The XCU08 and XCU09 feature a compact design, making them the ideal choice for arborists and utility workers. […]

Worx 40V Chainsaw Hits Power Share Lineup

Two 20V Batteries Keep Worx 40V Chainsaw Fired Up Over the weekend, Worx announced a new 40V chainsaw that runs off the brand’s Power Share battery platform. The new chainsaw sports a slew of features designed to make the operator’s life easier, and with the synergy it has with other 20V and 40V tools on […]

DeWalt Cordless Pole Saw Coming Soon!

DeWalt Adds A Pole Saw to the Extensive List of 20V Max Tools DeWalt has just announced that they’ll be releasing a new pole saw on their 20V Max battery platform. The DCPS620 will offer a 10′ – 15′ reach and an 8″ bar, making it a solid option for pruning, trimming, and clearing brush. […]

Husqvarna 550XP Mark II Chainsaw

Husqvarna Aims to Cut More, Cut Better, Cut Longer As part of their revamped line of more powerful, lighter chainsaws, the Husqvarna 550Xp Mark II chainsaw aims for superb maneuverability. Husqvarna claims that this saw exhibits best-in-class cutting performance, as well as a whole bunch of features to streamline operations and improve the lifespan of the […]

husqvarna 565

Husqvarna 565 70cc Chainsaw

Husqvarna 565 Promises Next-Gen Cutting Performance Over the last few weeks, we’ve talked about Husqvarna’s rehaul of their chainsaw line. This week, we’re looking at the Husqvarna 565, which covers the 70cc class. This saw lets you work faster and more efficiently with its longer bars, cooling capacity, and state of the art filtration. Equipped […]

HUsqvarna 572 XP

Husqvarna 572 XP Chainsaw

Husqvarna Launches New Generation of Chainsaw with 572 XP Husqvarna is introducing a new line of saws that have been completely redesigned and built from the ground up. This new lineup offers a user-centric design that keeps the tree care Pro in mind with a balanced body, low vibration, and excellent maneuverability. The Husqvarna 572 […]

Husqvarna T525

Husqvarna T525 Top Handle Chainsaw

Is the T525 the Company’s Lightest Tree Care Saw to Date? That’s actually a leading question, because, yes, the Husqvarna T525 was designed to be the brand’s lightest tree care saw to date at under 6 lbs. It comes to us as one of the new, redesigned chainsaws that Husqvarna has released for the professional […]

Milwaukee Quik-Lok Attachment System and M18 Fuel Power Head with Video

The new Milwaukee Quik-Lok attachment system is a multi-head solution that includes a power head, string trimmer, edger, pole saw, and articulating hedge trimmer. Sticking with the M18 9.0 Ah High Demand battery pack as the primary power source, it’s an all-in-one product to handle everything the mower can’t. Update: We’ve been using the system […]