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 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, […]

HUsqvarna T540i XP Chainsaw

Husqvarna T540i XP 36V Battery Top-handle Chainsaw

Husqvarna T540i XP Most Powerful Top-Handle in Battery-Powered Lineup With the Husqvarna T540i XP Top-handle chainsaw, you get the ideal battery-powered tool for professional tree care. With its improved ergonomics, high chain speed, low weight, this 36V chainsaw provides arborists a convenient and functional saw that cranks out the equivalent of 40cc gas power…and it […]

Makita XCU04

Makita XCU04 18V X2 16-Inch Battery Chainsaw

Gas Power Without the Gas The Makita XCU04 16-inch Chainsaw gives landscapers and contractors a viable alternative to noisy, messy gas power. Powered by two 18V batteries for a combined total of 36V, the XCU04’s brushless motor provides enough muscle to rival a 32cc gas engine while keeping quiet and emission-free. Key Features The Makita […]

Oregon SpeedCut Nano Cutting System

Oregon Designs Cutting System for Battery-Powered and Lightweight Gas Chainsaws Oregon has engineered the SpeedCut Nano from the ground up, the express purpose of optimizing your small chainsaw’s performance and efficiency. Whether using a battery-powered model or a compact gas-powered model (20-38 cc), Oregon’s SpeedCut Nano Cutting System looks to improve every aspect of your […]

Echo CS3510 Chainsaw

Echo CS-3510 16-Inch Chainsaw | First Look

Light and Powerful Echo CS-3510 Ideal for Homeowner Needs The Echo CS-3510 Chainsaw, with its 16″ bar and stable of utility features, is suited toward the homeowner’s needs. With the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, the CS-3510 makes short and comfortable work of all light firewood cutting, pruning, storm cleanup, and light felling applications. […]

Skil PWRCore 40 chainsaw

Skil PWRCore 40 Chainsaw Hands-On Review

Skil PWRCore 40 Chainsaw Tackles Homeowner Needs with Ease When our friend Eli Mosley called us up with some tree work to do, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to see how well the Skil PWRCore 40 chainsaw stands up against homeowner needs. We had some not-so-light oak to cut and used it […]

DEWALT 20V MAX XR CORDLESS POLE SAW

DeWalt 20V Max XR Cordless Pole Saw DCPS620M1

Fans of DeWalt cordless tools are getting another OPE choice with the DeWalt 20V Max XR Cordless Pole Saw. It’s part of a cordless system that includes more than 200 compatible tools. Designed for lawn care and landscaping applications, DeWalt has storm damage cleanup, brush clearing, branch pruning, shrubbery trimming, and lot clearing in mind […]

Makita XCU08 Cordless Top Handle Chainsaw Review

Makita XCU08 Cordless Top Handle Chainsaw Kisses Gas Goodbye The Makita XCU08 cordless top handle chainsaw is a specialty model that targets the needs of arborists and utility workers. Our test model is the 14″ version and it’s also available with a 16″ bar as the XCU09 or you can simply swap out the stock […]