Tech & Auto
What Are The Top Brands & Affordable Picks When It Comes To Chainsaws?
By RUSS GOOD
Craftsman
The Craftsman chainsaw combines quality and affordability with products such as their S160 gas-powered saw for less than $200.
While the famous Craftsman lifetime warranty does not apply to chainsaws, many of these saws feature a two-year parts and labor warranty.
DeWalt
DeWalt’s bright yellow tools are a staple in many homes for good reason. Its 20V MAX battery system allows homeowners and professionals to only need one type of power source.
DeWalt offers a full range of chainsaws, cordless pruners, and pole saws, but the 20V MAX XR compact 12” cordless chainsaw is perfect for most homeowners.
ECHO
A small company that started in Northbrook, Illinois, ECHO is a landscaping innovator, having invented the world’s first backpack blower and handheld leaf blower.
Among its landscaping tools is the ECHO CS 590 Timber Wolf chainsaw. While it has only a few extra features, it has good weight, balance, and power for less than $500.
EGO
Although EGO is a newer brand, it has made a name for itself since it launched in 2012, with several of its tools winning Pro Tool Innovation awards.
The EGO 56V Power+ CS1800 is affordable at under $300, and with an 18” bar, it can easily handle most everyday cutting jobs.
Greenworks
Another newer brand, Greenworks already has a reputation for making good, affordable outdoor products for homeowners and lawn care professionals.
Selling for under $350 with a battery on Amazon, the Greenworks Pro 80V chainsaw is outfitted with steel felling spikes, an 18” bar, and several safety features.