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.

Makita 36V Pole Saws – XAU01 and XAU02

Makita Pole Saws Offer Faster Cutting Speeds for Pros Makita has had a pole saw in the 36V OPE lineup for a while now, but it has been an attachment option for the Makita Couple Shaft system prior to now. The XAU01 and XAU02 Makita 36V Pole Saws operate on the 18V X2 platform to […]

Echo Chipper Shredder Lineup

Echo Unleashes 3 Chipper Shredder Models To Suit Your Needs It never hurts to have a good wood chipper at your disposal, and now Echo has released 3 models to handle your chipping and shredding needs. Each can take branches up to 3 inches in diameter and reduce them down to fine chips for composting, […]

Echo CS-7310P Chainsaw

Echo CS-7310P Chainsaw | Echo’s Most Powerful Chainsaw Yet!

Echo X-Series CS-7310P Features 13% More Power While Weighing Less Joining the X-Series lineup in 2021, the Echo CS-7310P Chainsaw has the power and feature set that Pro arborists and loggers need to tackle the job. As the most powerful chainsaw on Echo’s roster, the X-Series chainsaw can handle everything from felling to firewood harvesting. […]

Echo CS-4910

Echo CS-4910 Chainsaw

The Echo Mid-Range CS-4910 Made For Versatility As part of the 2021 collection, the CS-4910 falls into line with the other chainsaws on the Echo roster with a model aimed at landscapers, ranchers, and large landowners. The Echo CS-4910 has 22% more power than its predecessor, yet weighs less than any other chainsaw in its […]

Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw Video Review

Pro Quality Meets All-Rounder Versatility in the Husqvarna 450 Chainsaw Husqvarna’s 450 Chainsaw sits near the top of the company’s mid-length saws for landowners category, just below the Rancher series (there is also a 450 Rancher model ). We had some trail clearing to do following a series of storms and brought the 450 along for […]

Echo CS-2511P Chainsaw

Echo CS-2511P Chainsaw

Echo CS-2511P Becomes The Lightest Chainsaw In The World Echo has announced that the highly anticipated CS-2511P Chainsaw is now available. Why was this chainsaw so “highly anticipated,” you might ask? Echo claims that this is the lightest chainsaw in the whole wide world, making it the ideal choice for arborists, ranchers, hunters, carvers, and […]

Greenworks 60V chainsaw video review

Greenworks Pro 60V Chainsaw Video Review

Gen 2 Greenworks Pro 60V Chainsaw Add More Power, Better Features We were pleased with the performance we saw in the last 60V chainsaw from Greenworks. When the latest model came in boasting more power, we decided to put the updated Greenworks Pro 60V chainsaw through the same kind of testing as the old one […]

Stihl MSA 220 C-B 36V Battery Chainsaw

Stihl MSA 220 C-B 36V Battery Chainsaw

Stihl Unveils the Most Powerful 36V Chainsaw in the Lineup Felling and limbing is serious business, and serious business calls for a serious chainsaw. With that in mind, Stihl has produced the MSA 220 C-B, the most powerful chainsaw to hit their 36V lineup. As the first Stihl battery chainsaw to feature a 16″ bar, […]