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 261 C M

Stihl MS 261 C M Chainsaw

Stihl is one of those brand names synonymous with specific equipment. In this case, it’s chainsaws, hands down. An object example is the Stihl MS 261 C M Chainsaw, which, incidentally, took the #1 spot on our Best Stihl Chainsaws Reviews. So let’s take a look at some of the performance and design features that […]

Kubota stump grinder

Kubota SSG20 Stump Grinder

There’s a lot to consider when you have a stump to remove, including how to do it and what it costs to hire someone to do it for you. Generally speaking, this is something that you should leave to the pros. The equipment is heavy-duty, a sizeable investment, and requires extensive experience to operate. We’re […]

Echo CS-4010

ECHO CS-4010 Chainsaw

The ECHO CS-4010 Helps Homeowners Cut Like Pros So often, people focus on ECHO’s blowers, and with good reason. After all, the brand has long been a trailblazer with such tools, going back to its creation of the world’s first backpack blower in 1975 (the ECHO PB-9). Then again, they have quite a history with […]

New Huing Mini Chainsaw

New Huing Mini Chainsaw

New Huing’s 6-Inch Cordless Saw Will Make Simple Tasks Even Easier We’ve all heard it a million times–that tired cliche reminding us that “Size doesn’t matter.” While there are moments when size matters quite a bit, this simple, three-word saying is generally spot-on. And on that note, the New Huing Mini Chainsaw is a case […]

Stihl MSA 220 TC-O

Stihl MSA 220 TC-O Chainsaw

Stihl’s Top-Handle Model Takes Cordless Power to the Top … of the Trees Like Nintendo to Super Mario Brothers, Stihl is one of those brands that are synonymous with a certain product, in this case, chainsaws. Of course, their gas-powered line has been around a lot longer than their cordless models, but the latter is […]

Ridgid 18V Chainsaw

Ridgid 18V Chainsaw R01101

The R01101 Brings Power and Control to Ridgid’s Cordless OPE Lineup We saw a small fleet Ridgid 18V cordless outdoor power equipment in late 2022. The collection includes a string trimmer, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, auger, and backpack sprayer to name a few. And now, there’s another piece of gear on the roster. Let’s have […]

Craftsman V20 Pruning Chainsaw

Craftsman V20 Pruning Chainsaw

So far this year, Craftsman seems to be aggressively pushing their outdoor power equipment line. And an example from their fleet of OPE products is the Craftsman CMCCS320D1 V20 Pruning Chainsaw. How about we take a closer look at this piece of gear. Craftsman V20 Pruning Chainsaw Performance Starting with the driving force behind this […]

dielectric pole saw

Husqvarna Battery-Powered MADSAW Electrical Pole Saw

Husqvarna 525iDEPS Achieves a First for Pole Saws Outdoor work near live power lines can be really satisfying, but it can also be dangerous. That’s why safety is always a factor when designing any kind of OPE for use in these environments. Husqvarna had this in mind when it launched its 525iDEPS MADSAW electrical (dielectric) […]