# woodroar.com > Use this chainsaw comparison to filter 288 Amazon models by power source, bar length, weight and use, then compare up to 4 side by side. ## Key pages - [Chainsaw Comparison](https://woodroar.com/): Use this chainsaw comparison to filter 288 Amazon models by power source, bar length, weight and use, then compare up to 4 side by side. - [Our data](https://woodroar.com/our-data/): Where the data in our chainsaw comparison comes from, how often prices update, how selection, badges and AI search work, and how our Amazon affiliate links work. - [How to use WoodRoar](https://woodroar.com/how-to-use/): A step-by-step guide to WoodRoar: one-sentence search, quiz, filters, sort, side-by-side compare, favorites and buying on Amazon, with concrete search examples. - [WoodRoar in Claude, ChatGPT and AI assistants](https://woodroar.com/ai-assistants/): Query the WoodRoar chainsaw comparison from Claude, ChatGPT or another AI assistant through our MCP server, with the same data as the site. ## Building a filtered view Filters, sort and comparison live in the homepage address: an address built this way opens that view directly. Parameters: - `tool_type=` Tool type: `chainsaw`, `top-handle-chainsaw`, `mini-chainsaw`, `pole-saw`, `pole-saw-combo` (several values separated by commas) - `power_source=` Power source: `gas`, `battery`, `corded-electric` (several values separated by commas) - `bar_length=min-max` Bar length (in) - `engine_displacement=min-max` Engine displacement (cc) - `battery_voltage=min-max` Battery voltage (V) - `weight=min-max` Weight (lb) - `use=` Use: `felling-trees`, `limbing`, `pruning-high-branches`, `cutting-firewood`, `light-trimming` (several values separated by commas) - `battery_platform=` Battery system: `dewalt-20v-max`, `milwaukee-m18`, `ego-power-56v`, `craftsman-v20`, `worx-power-share-20v`, `greenworks-24v`, `greenworks-40v`, `black-decker-20v-max`, `ryobi-one-18v` (several values separated by commas) - `battery_included=` Battery and charger included: `yes`, `no-tool-only` (several values separated by commas) - `chain_pitch=` Chain pitch: `3-8`, `3-8-low-profile`, `325` (several values separated by commas) - `chain_gauge=` Chain gauge: `050`, `063`, `043` (several values separated by commas) - `drive_links=min-max` Drive link count (links) - `price=min-max` price in dollars - `rating=4` or `rating=4.5` minimum rating - `reviews=10`, `100` or `1000` minimum ratings - `compare=a,b,c` comparison (4 models at most; a model = its `#…` anchor on the homepage) - `space=HxWxD` available space in centimeters (« will it fit? ») - `sort=` `reviews`, `rating`, `price-asc`, `price-desc` Example: https://woodroar.com/?tool_type=chainsaw&price=200-600&sort=price-asc Every model has an anchor on the homepage (`/#identifier`) that opens its detail panel. ## For AI agents - [catalog.json](https://woodroar.com/catalog.json): every model of the comparison as JSON: name, brand, filter values, official data with its source, computed electricity cost, the model's address (today's prices and ratings are on the site) - MCP (streamable HTTP): `https://woodroar.com/mcp`: the comparison's MCP server (tools search_models, get_model, compare_models, list_filters, list_guides, search, fetch), to add as a connector in Claude or ChatGPT - [openapi.json](https://woodroar.com/openapi.json): the same tools as a REST API (GET, JSON, no key), described in OpenAPI for a custom GPT's actions ## Detailed content - [llms-full.txt](https://woodroar.com/llms-full.txt): extended version, with the full descriptions, picks and FAQs of the guides and reviews. ## Main sections - [Blog](https://woodroar.com/blog/): Practical chainsaw articles on sharpening, chain types, storage, protective gear and parts, so you can find the answer to your question quickly. - [Buying Guides](https://woodroar.com/guides/): Browse our ranked chainsaw and pole saw buying guides by power source, reach, weight and use, and open the one that fits your yard and your trees. - [Product Reviews](https://woodroar.com/reviews/): Browse our single-product reviews of gas, electric and cordless chainsaws and pole saws, and open the model you are weighing before you buy. ## Buying guides - [Best 10-Inch Chainsaw 2026: Light Pruning and Branch Cleanup](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-10-inch-chainsaw/): The best 10-inch chainsaws for 2026, ranked: what a 10-inch bar really cuts, rear-handle vs top-handle, chain pitch, runtime and kickback on a short bar. - [Best 12-Inch Chainsaw 2026: Compact Power for Limbs and Small Logs](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-12-inch-chainsaw/): The best 12-inch chainsaw for most buyers is the DeWalt DCCS620P1. What a 12-inch bar really cuts, chain specs, and the right saw for each job. - [Best 14-Inch Chainsaw 2026: The All-Round Size for Homeowners](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-14-inch-chainsaw/): A 14-inch bar cuts about 12 inches in one comfortable pass. The Husqvarna 120 Mark III is our top pick, with battery and corded options for every yard. - [Best 16-Inch Chainsaw 2026: Medium Trees and Storm Cleanup](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-16-inch-chainsaw/): The best 16-inch chainsaw for storm cleanup and medium trees, ranked: a 56V battery saw leads, with a value 40V pick and a budget corded option. - [Best 18-Inch Chainsaw 2026: Enough Bar for Bigger Trunks](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-18-inch-chainsaw/): The best 18-inch chainsaw for most yards is the Black+Decker CS1518, with corded runtime and an Oregon bar. Compare five 18-inch saws and check if 18 inches ... - [Best 20-Inch Chainsaw 2026: Enough Bar for Felling, Storm Cleanup and Firewood](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-20-inch-chainsaw/): The best 20-inch chainsaw for most buyers is the Husqvarna 450 Rancher: 50.2 cc, 3.2 hp and 11.3 lb. What a 20-inch bar really cuts, and the right saw for ea... - [Best 24-Inch Chainsaw 2026: Pro-Level Power for Large Hardwood Trees](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-24-inch-chainsaw/): The Husqvarna 460 Rancher is the best 24-inch chainsaw for most hardwood cutters. Compare three 60cc-plus saws, what a 24-inch bar really cuts, and chain specs. - [Best 36-Inch Chainsaw 2026: Big-Displacement Saws for Milling and Oversized Logs](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-36-inch-chainsaw/): The best 36-inch chainsaws for milling and oversized logs, ranked: displacement, oiling and chain specs that matter, plus when a 36-inch bar is the wrong tool. - [Best Battery Chain Saw 2026: Voltage, Bar Length and Runtime Compared](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-battery-chain-saw/): Battery chain saws compared by voltage, bar length and runtime. The EGO Power+ CS1613 wins for most homeowners, with picks for tight budgets and small jobs. - [Best Chainsaw for Firewood 2026: Bar Length and Power for Cutting Cords](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-chainsaw-for-firewood/): The best chainsaw for firewood pairs a bar with the rounds you cut most. The Husqvarna 450 Rancher's 50.2 cc and 20-inch bar suit most cords; sizing logic in... - [Best Chainsaw 2026: Gas, Battery or Corded for Your Yard](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-chainsaw/): The best chainsaw for most homeowners is the EGO Power+ CS1613: a 16-inch battery saw, pack included. Gas and battery picks for big wood and tight budgets. - [Best Cheap Chainsaw 2026: Where Saving Money Still Gets the Job Done](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-cheap-chainsaw/): The best cheap chainsaw for 2026: the Seesii M6 Lite mini saw, with two batteries and one-hand control for limbs and brush. For logs near power, a corded saw... - [Best Corded Chainsaw 2026: Steady Power for Yard Work Close to Home](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-corded-chainsaw/): The Oregon CS1500 is the best corded chainsaw for regular cutting near an outlet. Compare five mains-powered saws, cord gauge rules and reach limits. - [Best Corded Electric Pole Saw 2026: Unlimited Runtime Near an Outlet](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-corded-electric-pole-saw/): The best corded electric pole saw for 2026: the Sun Joe SWJ803E leads on reach and features. Compare amps, bar length, pole length, weight and warranty. - [Best Cordless Pole Saw 2026: Battery Runtime vs Cutting Power](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-cordless-pole-saw/): Battery runtime or cutting power? The EGO Power+ PS1001 wins for thick limbs, the Greenworks PS40B210 for light pruning, the Craftsman V20 for long sessions. - [Best DeWalt Handheld Chainsaw 2026: 20V MAX Models From Pruning to Firewood, Plus a Pole Saw](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-dewalt-handheld-chainsaw/): DeWalt sells no product called a handheld chainsaw. The term covers the 8-inch pruning saw and the 12-inch compact saw. Here is which 20V MAX model fits your... - [Best Gas Pole Saw 2026: Reach, Power and Balance for Thick Limbs](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-gas-pole-saw/): The Echo PPT-2620 tops our gas pole saw picks for its 12 in bar, 2-stage filtration and 5-year warranty. Compare five saws with 12 to 16 ft of reach. - [Best Gas-Powered Chainsaw 2026: Engine Size for Felling and Bucking](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-gas-powered-chainsaw/): The best gas-powered chainsaw for most buyers is the Husqvarna 460 Rancher chainsaw: 60.3 cc and a 24-inch bar for big trunks. The 450 Rancher suits medium w... - [Best Husqvarna Pole Saw 2026: Gas, Battery and Attachment Options](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-husqvarna-pole-saw/): Which Husqvarna pole saw to buy in 2026: the 122LKP gas saw for most yards, the 330iKP battery kit for high limbs, plus reach, bar size and attachment options. - [Best Large Chainsaw 2026: Long Bars for Big Trees](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-large-chainsaw/): A large chainsaw means a 20-inch bar or more and 55 cc to start, 60 cc and up for big trees. Our top pick is the Husqvarna 460 Rancher, four more ranked. - [Best Lightweight Pole Saw 2026: Long Overhead Reach Without Arm Fatigue](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-lightest-pole-saw/): The lightest pole saws for overhead work, ranked by weight and reach. Compare bare-tool and ready-to-cut figures, plus which light saw suits which job. - [Best Lightweight Chainsaw 2026: Easy Handling for Pruning and Small Cuts](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-lightweight-chainsaw/): The best lightweight chainsaws for pruning and small cuts, ranked by weight, balance and runtime. Find the right saw for your biggest cut. - [Best Milwaukee Pole Saw 2026: Which M18 FUEL Setup Fits Your Trees](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-milwaukee-pole-saw/): The M18 FUEL 2825-20PS QUIK-LOK pole saw is the complete Milwaukee setup most buyers need. Compare it with the QUIK-LOK attachment and the 3013-21 telescopin... - [Best High-Power Electric Chainsaw 2026: Gas-Like Cutting for Big Logs and Hardwood](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-most-powerful-electric-chainsaw/): The most powerful electric chainsaw for big logs and hardwood, ranked across corded and battery saws by watts, chain speed and bar length. - [Best Pole Saw and Hedge Trimmer Combo 2026: One Tool for High Limbs and Hedges](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-pole-saw-hedge-trimmer-combo/): Best pole saw hedge trimmer combo for 2026: the Seesii DL-MTP2002 tops our list with two batteries and a tool-free head swap. Reach, balance and angles expla... - [Best Pole Saw 2026: Reach, Power and Weight for Overhead Pruning](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-pole-saw/): The best pole saw for overhead pruning in 2026: the EGO Power+ PS1001 wins on reach and weight, with a corded budget pick and a gas saw for heavy limbs. - [Best Professional Chainsaw 2026: Pro-Grade Saws for All-Day Cutting](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-professional-chainsaw/): The Husqvarna 555 is our top professional chainsaw for felling, limbing and firewood. Compare pro-grade saws by build, duty cycle and cutting mix. - [Best Electric Pole Saw 2026: Corded or Cordless for Overhead Pruning](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-rated-electric-pole-saw/): The best rated electric pole saw for overhead pruning is the Sun Joe SWJ803E. Corded or cordless, reach, oiling and kickback explained before you buy. - [Best Small Gas Chainsaw 2026: Compact Saws for Pruning and Limbing](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-small-gas-chainsaw/): The best small gas chainsaw for pruning and limbing is the Neo-Tec NCS2500, a 12-inch, 25.4 cc top-handle saw at 8.2 lb. Compare five compact gas saws. - [Best Telescoping Pole Saw 2026: How Much Reach You Really Need](https://woodroar.com/guides/best-telescoping-pole-saw/): The best telescoping pole saw for most yards is the Sun Joe SWJ803E: a 10 in bar on an 8 ft pole. How to work out the reach you really need, and which saw fits. ## Reviews - [Autubin GZJ-N2-GJ 2-in-1 Pole Saw and Mini Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/autubin-gzj-n2-gj-2-in-1-pole-saw-and-mini-chainsaw/): Autubin GZJ-N2-GJ pole saw review: a light 2-in-1 cordless pole saw and mini chainsaw with 16 ft reach, two batteries and three chains, and its real limits. - [Bavnnro HYGXBI048O Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/bavnnro-hygxbi048o-pole-saw/): Bavnnro HYGXBI048O review: a 48cc gas pole saw with an 11.5-inch bar and 13 to 16 ft of reach. Who it suits, where it falls short, and how to run it right. - [Black+Decker CS1216 Electric Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/black-decker-cs1216-electric-chainsaw/): Black+Decker CS1216 12 Amp 16 in. chainsaw review: a light corded saw for branches and logs near an outlet. What it cuts, where it stops, and who should skip... - [Black+Decker CS1518 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/black-decker-cs1518-chainsaw/): Black+Decker CS1518 chainsaw review: a 15-amp corded saw with an 18-inch bar that really cuts 12-inch wood. What it does well, its limits, and who should buy... - [Black+Decker LCS1020 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/black-decker-lcs1020-chainsaw/): Black+Decker LCS1020 chainsaw review: a light 6.8 lb battery saw for branches and limb cleanup, with an 8-inch cut capacity and mixed battery life. - [Black+Decker LPP120 Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/black-decker-lpp120-pole-saw/): Black+Decker LPP120 review: a light 20V cordless pole saw with 14 ft reach, an 8-inch bar and manual oiling. Who it suits and who should skip it. - [Ceepuy MNCS-118 Mini Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/ceepuy-mncs-118-mini-chainsaw/): A full Ceepuy MNCS-118 review of the 6-inch, two-battery kit: what it cuts, how long the batteries run, the chain tension habit and the safety limits. - [Craftsman CMCCS610D1 Cordless Mini Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/craftsman-cmccs610d1-cordless-mini-chainsaw/): Craftsman CMCCS610D1 review: a light 10-inch 20V cordless saw for trimming and small firewood. What it cuts, its battery life, and the missing chain brake. - [Craftsman CMCCS620M1 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/craftsman-cmccs620m1-chainsaw/): Craftsman CMCCS620M1 chainsaw review: a light 12-inch cordless saw for pruning and limbing up to 10-inch logs, with its runtime, chain size and limits. - [Craftsman CMECS600 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/craftsman-cmecs600-chainsaw/): Craftsman CMECS600 chainsaw review: a capable 12 A corded saw for limbing and storm cleanup, but it has no chain brake. What it cuts, what to check first. - [Craftsman V20 CMCCSP20M1 Cordless Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/craftsman-v20-cmccsp20m1-cordless-pole-saw/): Craftsman V20 CMCCSP20M1 review: an 8-inch battery pole saw with a 4.0Ah battery, charger and extension pole. What it cuts well, its real reach and its limits. - [DEKOPRO DKTR Electric Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/dekopro-dktr-electric-pole-saw/): DEKOPRO DKTR review: an 8 amp corded pole saw with a 10-inch bar, 10 ft reach and a detachable mini chainsaw head. What it cuts and who it suits. - [DeWalt 20V MAX DCCS620P1 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/dewalt-20v-max-dccs620p1-chainsaw/): DeWalt 20V MAX DCCS620P1 review: a light, quiet 12-inch battery chainsaw for limbing and storm cleanup, capped at 10-inch logs, with a slow chain and an oil ... - [DeWalt DCCS623B Pruning Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/dewalt-dccs623b-pruning-chainsaw/): DeWalt DCCS623B pruning chainsaw review: what the 8 in. 20V bare tool really cuts, its 6 in. limit, the missing chain brake, the oil weep and who should buy it. - [DeWalt DCCS672B Cordless Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/dewalt-dccs672b-cordless-chainsaw/): DeWalt DCCS672B chainsaw review: a powerful, well-balanced 18-inch cordless saw for limbing and firewood, sold bare. Who it suits, its limits, and the chain ... - [DeWalt DCCS677B Cordless Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/dewalt-dccs677b-cordless-chainsaw/): DeWalt DCCS677B review: a quiet, strong 60V 20-inch saw for FlexVolt owners. What it cuts, how long a pack lasts, and who should skip the bare tool. - [DeWalt DCPS620BDCB240C-BNDL Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/dewalt-dcps620bdcb240c-bndl-pole-saw/): A full DeWalt DCPS620BDCB240C-BNDL review: what the bundle includes, how the 8-inch pole saw cuts, its reach, its pole and oil limits, and who should buy it. - [Echo CS-2511T-12 Top Handle Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/echo-cs-2511t-12-top-handle-gas-chainsaw/): Echo CS-2511T-12 review: a 5.2 lb top-handle climbing saw with a 25.0 cc engine and 12-inch bar. Great for trained climbers, wrong for yard work. - [Echo CS-271T-12 Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/echo-cs-271t-12-gas-chainsaw/): Echo CS-271T-12 review: a light 26.9 cc top-handle gas chainsaw built for trained climbers and carvers, and the wrong saw for ground-level yard work. - [Echo CS-355T-14 Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/echo-cs-355t-14-gas-chainsaw/): Echo CS-355T-14 chainsaw review: a light, reliable 35.8 cc top-handle saw for trained climbers doing in-tree limbing, with the top handle as its weak point. - [Echo PPT-2620 Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/echo-ppt-2620-pole-saw/): Echo PPT-2620 pole saw review: 25.4 cc gas power, 12-inch bar, 16 ft working height, 17.4 lb dry. What it does well, its limits, and who should buy it. - [EGO Power+ CS1201 Cordless Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/ego-power-cs1201-cordless-chainsaw/): A full EGO Power+ CS1201 review: what the 12-inch, 56V top-handle saw cuts well, where it stops, its battery limits and who should buy it. - [EGO Power+ CS1613 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/ego-power-cs1613-chainsaw/): A full EGO Power+ CS1613 review: 16-inch, 56V, 40cc-class brushless saw with a 4.0Ah battery. What it cuts well, its real limits, and who should buy it. - [EGO Power+ CS1815 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/ego-power-cs1815-chainsaw/): EGO Power+ CS1815 chainsaw review: an 18-inch battery saw with 50cc-class power, a 6.0Ah pack and charger in the box, and honest limits on weight and runtime. - [EGO Power+ CS2000 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/ego-power-cs2000-chainsaw/): The EGO Power+ CS2000 is a 20-inch, 56V battery chainsaw sold as a bare tool. What it cuts well, its weight and battery limits, and who should buy it. - [EGO Power+ PS1001 Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/ego-power-ps1001-pole-saw/): EGO PS1001 review: a 56V battery pole saw with a 10-inch bar, carbon-fiber shaft and up to 13 ft of reach. What it does well, its limits, and who it suits. - [Farmmac F070W Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/farmmac-f070w-chainsaw/): Farmmac F070W review: a 105 cc, 6.5 HP gas powerhead built for very large timber and milling. What it does well, its real limits, and who should skip it. - [FARMMAC F660VW Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/farmmac-f660vw-gas-chainsaw/): FARMMAC F660VW chainsaw review: a real 92 cc, 36-inch gas saw with big-timber power. Who it suits, what buyers report, and the setup it needs first. - [Greenworks 40V 16-Inch 20312 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/greenworks-40v-16-inch-20312-chainsaw/): Greenworks 40V 16-inch 20312 review: a quiet brushless battery saw for limbs, deadfall and storm cleanup. What it cuts well, its weight, runtime and oil quirks. - [Greenworks 40V PS40B210 Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/greenworks-40v-ps40b210-pole-saw/): Greenworks 40V PS40B210 review: an 8-inch battery pole saw for light pruning. What it cuts, how high it reaches, and the chain fixes that matter. - [Greenworks 82CS34-4DP Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/greenworks-82cs34-4dp-chainsaw/): A full review of the Greenworks 82CS34-4DP 20-inch 82V chainsaw kit: real cutting power, the 4.0 Ah battery question, weight, limits and who should buy it. - [Greenworks PSPH24B210 Pole Saw and Hedge Trimmer Combo Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/greenworks-psph24b210-pole-saw-and-hedge-trimmer-combo/): Greenworks PSPH24B210 review: a 24V combo kit with an 8-inch pole saw head and a 20-inch hedge trimmer head on one pole, and who it suits. - [Holzfforma G660 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/holzfforma-g660-chainsaw/): Holzfforma G660 chainsaw review: a 92cc gas saw with a 36-inch bar that suits heavy cutting and milling, but is too heavy and thirsty for light yard work. - [Husqvarna 120 Mark III Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-120-mark-iii-gas-chainsaw/): Husqvarna 120 Mark III review: a light 38 cc gas saw for limbing, pruning and storm cleanup. What it cuts, where it struggles, and who should skip it. - [Husqvarna 122LKP Gas Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-122lkp-gas-pole-saw/): Husqvarna 122LKP review: a light 21.7 cc gas pole saw with a 10-inch bar, up to 12-foot reach and an attachment-capable powerhead. Who it suits, and its limits. - [Husqvarna 130 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-130-chainsaw/): Husqvarna 130 chainsaw review: a 38-cc, 16-inch gas saw for limbing, trimming and light firewood. What it does well, its limits, specs and who should skip it. - [Husqvarna 330iKP Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-330ikp-pole-saw/): Husqvarna 330iKP review: a battery pole saw kit with a 10-inch bar, 8-inch cutting capacity and 12 ft 8 in reach. See what it does well and where it falls sh... - [Husqvarna 445S Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-445s-chainsaw/): Husqvarna 445S review: a 50 cc, 3 hp, 18-inch gas saw for firewood, storm cleanup and limbing. What it does well, where it stops, and who should skip it. - [Husqvarna 450 Rancher Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-450-rancher-gas-chainsaw/): Husqvarna 450 Rancher review: a 50.2 cc, 3.2 hp gas chainsaw with a 20-inch bar. What it does well, its limits, specs and what buyers on Amazon report. - [Husqvarna 455 Rancher Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-455-rancher-gas-chainsaw/): Husqvarna 455 Rancher review: a 3.5 hp, 20-inch gas chainsaw for firewood and storm cleanup. What it does well, where it falls short, and who should buy it. - [Husqvarna 460 Rancher Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-460-rancher-gas-chainsaw/): Husqvarna 460 Rancher review: a strong, easy-starting 60 cc farm saw for firewood and storm cleanup, but heavy and happiest with a 20-inch bar, not the 24. - [Husqvarna 525P4S Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-525p4s-pole-saw/): Husqvarna 525P4S pole saw review: a fixed 96-inch gas pole saw with a 12-inch bar, 25.4-cc engine and up to 13 ft of reach. Who it suits and what to expect. - [Husqvarna 530iP4 Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-530ip4-pole-saw/): Husqvarna 530iP4 review: a fixed-length 13 ft battery pole saw with a 10 in bar, 65.6 ft/s chain speed and IPX4 rating. Who it suits, and its limits. - [Husqvarna 545 Mark II Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-545-mark-ii-chainsaw/): Husqvarna 545 Mark II chainsaw review: a light, powerful 50.1 cc gas saw for felling, limbing and bucking. What it does well, its limits, and who should skip... - [Husqvarna 555 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-555-chainsaw/): Husqvarna 555 review: a 59.8 cc, 4.16 hp gas saw with AutoTune and a magnesium body. Who it suits, where it stops, and what owners report before you buy. - [Husqvarna Power Axe 225i Battery Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-power-axe-225i-battery-chainsaw/): Husqvarna Power Axe 225i review: a light, quiet 14-inch battery saw for pruning, limbing and storm cleanup, and why it stalls in big hardwood. - [Husqvarna Power Axe 350i Battery Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-power-axe-350i-battery-chainsaw/): Husqvarna Power Axe 350i review: a long-running 18-inch 40V battery chainsaw for firewood, limbing and storm cleanup, with its charge time and weight as trad... - [Husqvarna T435 Top Handle Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/husqvarna-t435-top-handle-gas-chainsaw/): Husqvarna T435 review: a light 35.2 cc gas top-handle saw for trained tree-care work. What it cuts well, its limits, bar choice, and who should skip it. - [JPNTECH J-2500 Top Handle Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/jpntech-j-2500-top-handle-gas-chainsaw/): Our JPNTECH J-2500 review: what this 12 in. top-handle gas chainsaw does well, where it falls short, its key specs and who it suits. - [Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hatchet 2527-20 Pruning Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/milwaukee-m12-fuel-hatchet-2527-20-pruning-saw/): Milwaukee M12 Fuel Hatchet 2527-20 review: what the 6-inch cordless pruning saw cuts well, its real limits (no chain brake, oil leaks), specs and who should ... - [Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-20PS Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/milwaukee-m18-fuel-2825-20ps-pole-saw/): A straight review of the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2825-20PS pole saw: what it cuts well, its real limits, the specs that matter, and who should still buy one. - [Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3013-21 Telescoping Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/milwaukee-m18-fuel-3013-21-telescoping-pole-saw/): Milwaukee 3013-21 review: the M18 FUEL telescoping pole saw kit cuts fast and reaches 13 ft. Who it suits, its real limits, specs and setup tips. - [Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK 49-16-2720 Pole Saw Attachment Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/milwaukee-m18-fuel-quik-lok-49-16-2720-pole-saw-attachment/): Milwaukee M18 FUEL QUIK-LOK 49-16-2720 pole saw attachment review: what the bare head cuts well, its oil leak and chain quirks, and who should buy it. - [NEO-TEC NCS2500 Top Handle Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/neo-tec-ncs2500-top-handle-gas-chainsaw/): NEO-TEC NCS2500 12 in. chainsaw review: a light 25.4cc top-handle gas saw for limbing and firewood, with its handle weakness, 25:1 fuel mix and setup needs. - [Neo-Tec NH8120 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/neo-tec-nh8120-chainsaw/): Neo-Tec NH8120 chainsaw review: a 120 cc, 8.4 hp gas saw with a 36-inch bar built for felling big timber and milling. Who it suits, and who should skip it. - [Neo-Tec NH872-24 Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/neo-tec-nh872-24-gas-chainsaw/): Neo-Tec NH872-24 review: a 71 cc, 24-inch gas chainsaw sold as a power head. What it does well, its limits, and who should buy it. - [Neo-Tec NS872 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/neo-tec-ns872-chainsaw/): Neo-Tec NS872 review: a 72 cc, 4.9 hp gas chainsaw with a 24-inch bar. What it cuts well, its 20 lb weight, fuel mix, starting routine and real limits. - [NEO-TEC NS892V1 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/neo-tec-ns892v1-chainsaw/): NEO-TEC NS892V1 review: a 92cc, 7 HP gas chainsaw with a 36-inch full-chisel bar. See what it does well, its limits, the fuel mix and who should buy it. - [Oregon CS1500 Self-Sharpening Electric Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/oregon-cs1500-self-sharpening-electric-chainsaw/): Oregon CS1500 review: an 18-inch, 15-amp corded saw with on-saw sharpening. What it cuts well, where the cord and the chain hold it back, and who it suits. - [Pinkway 63ACG Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/pinkway-63acg-gas-chainsaw/): Pinkway 63ACG gas chainsaw review: a 63cc two-stroke with a 20-inch bar that suits storm cleanup and light firewood, but weighs 17 lb and needs tinkering. - [PROYAMA PCS68X 68cc Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/proyama-pcs68x-68cc-gas-chainsaw/): PROYAMA PCS68X 68cc review: a 4.5 hp gas chainsaw with 22 in and 24 in bars, magnesium brake and case, and a plastic tensioner to watch. Who it suits. - [PROYAMA PPS430 Gas Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/proyama-pps430-gas-pole-saw/): PROYAMA PPS430 pole saw review: a 42.7cc gas pole pruner with a 12-inch Oregon bar and 15 ft reach. What it cuts, how heavy it is, and who should skip it. - [Ryobi P4360 Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/ryobi-p4360-pole-saw/): Ryobi P4360 pole saw review: the angled head and 9.5 ft reach make it a solid pruning tool for ONE+ owners, held back by an oil leak and a fussy tensioner. - [Saker SK1804DBX01-U Mini Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/saker-sk1804dbx01-u-mini-chainsaw/): Saker SK1804DBX01-U mini chainsaw review: a 4-inch, 20V one-hand saw for branches, storm cleanup and camp wood. What it cuts, its limits and who should skip it. - [Scotts PS45010S Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/scotts-ps45010s-pole-saw/): A straight review of the Scotts PS45010S corded pole saw: 9 ft. 3 in. of reach, an 8-amp motor and a 10-inch Oregon bar, plus the weight and durability limits. - [Seesii M10 Ace Cordless Mini Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/seesii-m10-ace-cordless-mini-chainsaw/): Seesii M10 Ace review: a 10-inch brushless cordless mini chainsaw with two 4.0 Ah batteries, automatic oiling and a chain brake. What it does well, where it ... - [Seesii M6 Lite Mini Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/seesii-m6-lite-mini-chainsaw/): Seesii M6 Lite mini chainsaw review: a light one-hand pruning saw for branches up to about 4 inches, with two batteries and two chains. Its limits, plainly. - [Seesii M6 Plus Mini Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/seesii-m6-plus-mini-chainsaw/): Seesii M6 Plus review: a 6-inch battery mini chainsaw with two batteries, a spare chain and an oiler. What it cuts, battery life, and who should skip it. - [Seesii P6 Plus 2-in-1 Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/seesii-p6-plus-2-in-1-pole-saw/): Seesii P6 Plus review: a light 2-in-1 mini chainsaw and pole saw for small trees and shrubs. What it cuts, how long the batteries last, and who should skip it. - [Seesii TPCS2012 Cordless Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/seesii-tpcs2012-cordless-chainsaw/): Seesii TPCS2012 review: a light 12-inch battery chainsaw with two 4.0Ah packs and a spare chain. What it cuts well, the UK-plug charger, and the oiler to watch. - [Senix CSE10-L Corded Electric Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/senix-cse10-l-corded-electric-chainsaw/): Senix CSE10-L chainsaw review: a light 14 in. corded electric saw for limbing, pruning and storm cleanup near an outlet, and where its 10 A motor stops. - [Senix CSE15-M Corded Electric Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/senix-cse15-m-corded-electric-chainsaw/): Senix CSE15-M chainsaw review: a 15 A corded saw with an 18-inch Oregon bar, automatic oiler and chain brake. What it cuts well, its limits, and who it suits. - [Skil PWR CORE 40 CS4555-10 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/skil-pwr-core-40-cs4555-10-chainsaw/): Skil CS4555-10 review: a light 40V brushless 14-inch battery chainsaw kit for limbing, pruning and storm cleanup, with its real runtime limits explained. - [Sun Joe 24V-PS8-LTE Cordless Pole Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/sun-joe-24v-ps8-lte-cordless-pole-chainsaw/): A clear verdict on the Sun Joe 24V-PS8-LTE pole chainsaw: what the 8-inch battery saw does well, where it falls short, and who should buy it for light limbing. - [Sun Joe SWJ802E Pole Chain Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/sun-joe-swj802e-pole-chain-saw/): Sun Joe SWJ802E pole chain saw review: what the 6.5 A corded saw cuts, its real 15 ft reach, the cord and oil it needs, and who should skip it. - [Sun Joe SWJ803E Electric Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/sun-joe-swj803e-electric-pole-saw/): Sun Joe SWJ803E review: an 8-amp corded pole saw that prunes branches up to about 8 inches from the ground. See what it does well, its limits and who should ... - [Supmixtools S6251 Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/supmixtools-s6251-gas-chainsaw/): Supmixtools S6251 review: a 62cc gas chainsaw with a 20-inch bar for firewood and storm cleanup. What it cuts well, its weak points, and how to start it. - [Taskstar SH301 Cordless Pole Saw and Hedge Trimmer Combo Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/taskstar-sh301-cordless-pole-saw-and-hedge-trimmer-combo/): Taskstar SH301 review: a 20 V combo with a 6-inch pole saw, hedge trimmer, shrub and grass shears, two 4.0 Ah batteries and 15 ft reach, plus its chain issue. - [Vevor CN-25 Gas Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/vevor-cn-25-gas-chainsaw/): Vevor CN-25 12 in. chainsaw review: a light 25.4 cc top-handle gas saw that starts easily and limbs well, with mixed durability and a specialist format. - [WEN 4019 Electric Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/wen-4019-electric-pole-saw/): WEN 4019 review: a 6-amp corded telescoping pole saw for pruning small to medium limbs from the ground. What it does well, its limits, and who should buy it. - [WEN CP1216 Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/wen-cp1216-chainsaw/): WEN CP1216 chainsaw review: a light 12-amp, 16-inch corded saw for limbing, pruning and storm cleanup near an outlet. What it cuts well and where it falls sh... - [Workit WX112 12-Inch Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/workit-wx112-12-inch-chainsaw/): Workit WX112 12 in. chainsaw review: a 25.4 cc gas top-handle saw for limbing and pruning. What it cuts, what it weighs, and who should pick another layout. - [Worx WG322 20V 10-Inch Chainsaw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/worx-wg322-20v-10-inch-chainsaw/): Worx WG322 20V 10-inch review: a light, quiet pruning saw for Worx PowerShare owners. What it cuts, its real limits, and the chain-tension fix to know. - [Worx WG323 2-in-1 Chainsaw and Pole Saw Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/worx-wg323-2-in-1-chainsaw-and-pole-saw/): Worx WG323 review: a 20V pole saw whose saw body detaches into a 10-inch handheld chainsaw. What it cuts well, its real reach, its limits, and who should buy... - [Zitrodge Pole Saw and Hedge Trimmer Combo Review](https://woodroar.com/reviews/zitrodge-pole-saw-and-hedge-trimmer-combo/): Zitrodge pole saw and hedge trimmer combo review: 15 ft reach, two 3.0Ah batteries, a 24-month warranty, and the chain-tension habit that keeps it cutting. ## Blog - [How Do Auto-Sharpening Chainsaws Work?](https://woodroar.com/blog/auto-sharpen-chainsaw/): Auto-sharpening chainsaws are real but semi-automatic: a built-in stone grinds the cutters in about 3 seconds. How it works, the chain catch, and who it suits. - [What Is a Bow Bar Chainsaw?](https://woodroar.com/blog/bow-bar-chainsaw/): A bow bar chainsaw is a chainsaw with a curved, loop-shaped guide bar for bucking small logs. It is obsolete, dangerous and no longer made. Here is why. - [Can You Put a Bigger Bar on a Chainsaw?](https://woodroar.com/blog/can-you-put-a-bigger-bar-on-a-chainsaw/): Yes, you can put a bigger bar on a chainsaw, but only up to the longest length the maker lists for that model. Here are the checks and limits. - [How to Put a Chain on a Chainsaw: Direction and Tension](https://woodroar.com/blog/chain-on-chainsaw/): Which way a chainsaw chain goes, how to fit it step by step, how tight it should be, and why it keeps coming off. Direction and tension, explained plainly. - [How to Replace a Chainsaw Bar](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-bar-replacement/): How to tell a worn chainsaw bar from a chain problem, match a replacement on all five specs, and fit it on gas, battery, top-handle and pole saws. - [Chainsaw Chain Components Explained](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-chain-components/): A saw chain is four riveted steel parts: cutter, drive link, tie strap and rivet, plus the depth gauge on each tooth. What each one does and what it tells you. - [How to Store a Chainsaw Chain](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-chain-storage/): How to store a chainsaw chain so it stays sharp and rust-free: clean it, dry it completely, oil it lightly, coil it, label it and seal it in its own container. - [Chainsaw Chain Types: Which One Do You Need?](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-chain-types/): Chainsaw chain types explained: cutter profile, sequence, size and material. Learn which chain fits your saw, your job and your bar stamp, in plain US terms. - [What Chainsaw File Size Do You Need for Your Chain's Pitch?](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-file-size/): Chainsaw file size is set by the chain pitch, not the bar or the brand. See the pitch-to-file chart, the 3/8" low-profile trap, and how to read your own chain. - [Chainsaw PPE: The Protective Gear Every Operator Needs](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-ppe/): Chainsaw PPE means six items: chaps, a helmet system, eye and face protection, hearing protection, gloves and boots. Chaps come first, every time. - [Chainsaw Sharpening Angles Explained](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-sharpening-angles/): Most chainsaw chains file at 25 or 30 degrees at the top plate. Learn the four sharpening angles, which ones you set, and how to find your chain's spec. - [Chainsaw Storage: How to Store Your Saw the Right Way](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-storage/): How to store a chainsaw so it starts next season: drain or stabilize the fuel, stop the bar oil leak, cover the bar, keep it dry and off the floor, battery out. - [Which Way Do Chainsaw Teeth Go?](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-teeth-direction/): On top of the bar, chainsaw teeth point forward toward the tip. Check yours in 20 seconds, fix a backwards chain, and tell a backwards chain from a dull one. - [Can You Run a Chainsaw Without a Chain?](https://woodroar.com/blog/chainsaw-without-chain/): A chainsaw with the chain off is not harmless. What the owner's manuals say about the clutch, no-load over-revving, and the only safe way to run one briefly. - [Is There Such a Thing as a Diesel Chainsaw?](https://woodroar.com/blog/diesel-chainsaw/): No diesel chainsaw is made today. The only ones ever built were 1949 to 1960 hot-bulb semi-diesels, now collector pieces. Here is why diesel fails in a handh... - [Four-Stroke Chainsaws vs Two-Stroke: What's the Difference?](https://woodroar.com/blog/four-stroke-chainsaw/): A four-stroke chainsaw runs on plain gas with a separate oil sump, while two-stroke saws mix oil into the fuel. Here is how the two engines differ. - [How to Hold a Chainsaw Properly](https://woodroar.com/blog/holding-chainsaw/): Hold a chainsaw with your left hand on the front handle and your right on the rear, thumbs wrapped, both hands on whenever the chain runs. Stance and startin... - [How Many Times Can You Sharpen a Chainsaw Chain?](https://woodroar.com/blog/how-many-times-can-you-sharpen-a-chainsaw-chain/): A homeowner chain takes about 5 to 10 full sharpenings, or 15 to 20 light touch-ups. The witness mark on each cutter, not a count, tells you when to stop. - [How Much Does a Chainsaw Weigh?](https://woodroar.com/blog/how-much-does-a-chainsaw-weigh/): Most chainsaws weigh 6 to 13 lb. See the real weight of gas, battery, corded, top-handle and pole saws, and why the number on the box is not what you carry. - [How to Sharpen a Chainsaw](https://woodroar.com/blog/how-to-sharpen-a-chainsaw/): How to sharpen a chainsaw by hand: match the round file to your chain pitch, file every other cutter at 30 degrees, then set the depth gauges. - [How to Use a Pole Saw](https://woodroar.com/blog/how-to-use-a-pole-saw/): How to use a pole saw safely: two-handed grip, pole under 60 degrees, the three-cut method, chain checks, kickback fixes, and when to call a pro. - [What Is the Longest Chainsaw Bar You Can Buy?](https://woodroar.com/blog/longest-chainsaw-bar/): The longest chainsaw bar sold for one saw is 59 inches, and 144 inches is the longest bar that exists. Here is what your own saw can actually pull, and why. - [What Is the Longest Pole Saw You Can Buy?](https://woodroar.com/blog/longest-pole-saw/): The longest motorized pole saw reaches about 16 ft, or 20 ft with an optional extension, and the longest tool is about 13 ft. Here is what that means for you... - [Parts of a Chainsaw and What Each One Does](https://woodroar.com/blog/parts-of-a-chainsaw/): Every part of a chainsaw named and explained: guide bar, saw chain, sprocket, clutch, chain brake, chain catcher, plus what wears out first and how to check it. - [How Much Does a Pole Saw Cost?](https://woodroar.com/blog/pole-saw-cost/): A pole saw costs more or less by power source, kit or bare tool, reach, bar length and sales channel. What each tier buys, plus rental, arborist and running ... - [What Is the Smallest Chainsaw You Can Buy?](https://woodroar.com/blog/smallest-chainsaw/): The smallest chainsaw you can buy is a 4-inch battery mini saw, about 2.4 to 3.5 lb. See the smallest size in every class, what each one cuts, and the safety... - [How to Square File a Chainsaw Chain](https://woodroar.com/blog/square-filing-chainsaw-chain/): Square filing a chainsaw chain sharpens the top and side plate in one stroke. What it is, the angles, the steps, and why most homeowner saws should stay round. - [Types of Chainsaws: Which One Do You Need?](https://woodroar.com/blog/types-of-chainsaws/): Chainsaws are sorted four ways: power source, handle, reach and duty class. Learn what each type does and which one fits your yard, firewood or storm cleanup. - [What Is a Brushless Chainsaw?](https://woodroar.com/blog/what-is-a-brushless-chainsaw/): A brushless chainsaw is an electric saw whose motor switches current electronically instead of through carbon brushes. What that changes, and when it is wort... - [What Is a Pole Saw?](https://woodroar.com/blog/what-is-a-pole-saw/): A pole saw is a small chainsaw on a long shaft that lets you cut branches above your reach from the ground. Learn how it works, its reach, its limits and saf... - [What Size Chainsaw Do You Need?](https://woodroar.com/blog/what-size-chainsaw-do-you-need/): What size chainsaw to buy: most homeowners need a 16-inch bar on a 40-45 cc gas or 56-60 V battery saw. Measure your wood, add two inches, then pick the power.