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. 

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Toro 60V 16 Inch Cordless Chainsaw 51850 Review

Toro 60V Cordless Chainsaw Is Ready for Storm Season More and more, Pros and serious DIYers are turning to battery power for landscaping and yard work simply due to the ease of use. While it may not suit everyone’s needs, the Toro 60V cordless chainsaw lets you skip the maintenance of gas in exchange for […]

Husqvarna 592 XP and 585 Chainsaw Models Expand 90CC Class

Husqvarna 90cc Chainsaw Options Target Higher Power, Efficiency, and Reliability Husqvarna knows gas is still the way to go for chainsaws at the top of the food chain. Bolstering the high-performance end of their impressive lineup, the Husqvarna 592 XP and 585 chainsaws target tree care and forestry Pros with improvements that make the 90cc […]

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max 20-Inch Chainsaw | DCCS677

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max 20-Inch Chainsaw Targets Farm and Ranch Class We’ve been reviewing battery-powered chainsaws for years and the release of several 18-inch models left us wondering when we might see the first farm and ranch saw replacement. The DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max 20-inch chainsaw is answering the call. DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max 20-Inch […]

Skil 20V Cordless Pole Saw | PWRCore 20

Skil’s 20V Cordless Pole Saw Makes Tree Care More Convenient Skil has a 20V cordless pole saw that we got our hands on, and there’s a lot to love about the design. First of all, it’s part of the PWRCore 20 lineup that includes 20V and 40V (using two 20V batteries) lawn care and Skil’s […]

Skil 12-Inch Battery Chainsaw | PWRCore 20 Brushless

As I write this, it’s hard to believe we’ve been using battery-powered chainsaws for more than a decade already. In that time, they’ve become primary tools for many folks with higher power levels and 18-inch bars now commonplace. With that kind of performance available, we wanted to see if there’s still a place for smaller […]

Greenworks Commercial 82V Battery 18-inch Chainsaw

Greenworks 82V Chainsaw Equals Gas Power Greenworks has a battery-powered chainsaw solution designed for everything from maintenance cuts to full-on tree felling. Now, the Greenworks Commercial 82V Chainsaw (GS181) brings an 18-inch bar and chain to the party. Even better, the company claims that this 82V saw fires off the same sort of power that […]

Skil 40V Pole Saw

SKIL 40V Cordless 10-Inch Pole Saw PS4561C-10

Skil Extends Your Cutting Reach with 10-Inch Cordless Pole Saw If you’ve been thinking about going cordless for your lawn care needs, the Skil 40V cordless pole saw gives you another reason to consider the PWRCore 40 lineup. Skil 40V Cordless 10-Inch Pole Saw Performance Like most cordless pole saws, Skil uses a 10-inch bar […]

Stihl MS 400 C-M Chainsaw

Stihl Shows Off an Industry-First Magnesium Alloy Piston Like the MS 500i , which is the world’s first chainsaw to feature electronically controlled fuel injection, the Stihl MS 400 C-M features a first of its own. This saw showcases a magnesium alloy piston that improves power and torque without adding any additional weight. Plus, with […]