Tree and Forestry

While we cover lots of landscaping tools, many reviews focus on tree and forestry tools. Our tree and forestry tool reviews include chainsaw reviews and pole saw reviews. They also include log splitter reviews, stump grinder reviews, wood chipper reviews, and more. When covering these tree and forestry tools, we really focus on the three pillars of power, durability, and safety. Without any one of these three, the tools do not hold up well under intensive use. When you’re dealing with trees, you can’t afford to lose time when a tool underperforms or fails prematurely. Forestry Tool Reviews Technology is constantly changing. The introduction of cordless forestry tools is altering the way chainsaws get used above ground. New battery-powered solutions provide less noise and vibration. They even introduce more safety features for those working high above the ground—no pull start, for example. These new products may even increase your chances of winning some municipal and residential landscaping jobs.

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 […]

Stihl MS 500i Chainsaw with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Stihl Introduces First-ever Chainsaw with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Forestry and tree service Pros need a serious chainsaw, and the Stihl MS 500i introduces new features to the market we haven’t seen before. The Stihl MS 500i is the first chainsaw on the worldwide market to offer precise fuel-metering via electronic fuel injection (EFI). Yep. […]

Stihl MS 661 and 661 R Magnum Chainsaws

Break Out the Stihl Magnum Chainsaws for Tough Felling Jobs For your serious tree work in the forestry, municipal, and tree service sectors, the Stihl MS 661 and MS 661 R Professional Chainsaws deliver. Stihl designed both saws for the dependable performance needed in felling, de-limbing, and bucking large diameter trees. These saws improve upon […]

Hart 20V Cordless 12-inch Chainsaw Review

Hart 20V Chainsaw Tackles Trimming and Pruning Without the Weight The Hart 20V 12-inch Chainsaw (HGCS021) joins the line of immensely helpful OPE tools geared toward the homeowner. In this case, the Hart team has designed the saw as the go-to solution for tackling lighter-duty trimming and pruning around the yard. We found that it’s […]

EGO Power+ Commercial Top-Handle Chainsaw CSX3000

EGO Extends Commercial Offerings with Muscular Top-Handle Chainsaw EGO is extending their professional line and taking aim at arborists and utility tradesmen with the EGO Power+ Commercial Top-Handle Chainsaw. Joining the ranks of other well-known professional chainsaw brands offering a battery-powered top-handle chainsaw, this one has several design elements worth considering. EGO Power+ Commercial Series […]

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 18-Inch Chainsaw Review RY40580

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Chainsaw Moves Into New Territory With 18-Inch Bar Ryobi has been unleashed in their development of the HP brushless line and we’ve been impressed with the improvement on the OPE side. With the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 18-Inch Chainsaw, we want to know how well it stacks up against the other […]

Hart 20V Cordless 8-inch Pole Saw Review

Hart 20V Pole Saw Conveniently Handles High-Hanging Limbs Continuing on into the hassle-free line of Hart 20V OPE tools, we have the 8-inch pole saw. Extending up to 9.5 feet, this oil-free saw seemed like the perfect solution for tackling the higher-hanging overgrowth on some of our crepe myrtles and palms around the shop. The […]

Hart 20V Cordless 8-Inch Pruning Saw Hands-On Preview

Hart Pruning Saw Tackles Light-Duty Pruning and Limbing For your lighter duty pruning work, look to the Hart 20V Pruning Saw. It joins the Hart 20V line of OPE, designed to provide compact and lightweight solutions to handling your yard work. With an 8-inch bar and chain, you can tackle the vast majority of your […]