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 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 and see why it made our Best Chainsaw Reviews list. Craftsman V20 […]

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) […]

CAT DG630

Cat 60V 16-inch Chainsaw

The DG630 Offers Performance and Features for Consumers and Pros For more than a century, Cat’s name has been a fixture in the world of heavy construction equipment. But as consumers and Pros are quickly learning, the manufacturer is also leaving a footprint in the battery-powered OPE market with gear like the Cat 60V 16-Inch […]

Ryobi 18V 12-inch chainsaw

Ryobi 18V Whisper Series 12-inch Chainsaw

Ryobi Bolsters Its OPE Fleet with the 18V Whisper Series Chainsaw When it comes to hand-held OPE, Ryobi has a sweeping product line rich in a variety of task-related solutions. Enter the Ryobi 18V Whisper Series 12-inch chainsaw. By all appearances, Ryobi seems to have put significant time and design resources into these products. In […]

Makita 40V max XGT Cordless Pole Saw

Makita 40V XGT Cordless Pole Saws

Makita Brings Features and Technology to Its Battery-Powered 10″ Pole Saws Makita isn’t a newcomer to the world of pole saws, or outdoor power equipment in general, for that matter. And from what it appears, their designers made an effort to infuse the Makita 40V max XGT Battery-Powered Pole Saws with features and technology. So, […]

Greenworks Commercial 82V 20-Inch Chainsaw

Greenworks Commercial Battery-Powered 20-inch Chainsaw

Greenworks 82V 20-inch Chainsaw Helps Power Through Jobs The Greenworks Commercial 82V battery-powered chainsaw stands within a select group of manufacturers (see the DeWalt 60V chainsaw and the Stihl MSA 200 C) releasing 20-inch models. All of them have the power to tackle large properties—we’re talking farm and ranch class here. Greenworks Commercials model produced […]