7 Best Chainsaws for Home Use

Now we’re ready to starting clearing tree for the building site! Let’s look at the best chainsaw for home use:

Table of Contents

1. Best Corded High Power Chainsaw
2. Best Lightweight Gas Chainsaw
3. Best Extra Lightweight Gas Chainsaw
4. Best High Power Chainsaw
5. Best Budget-friendly Chainsaw
6. Best Self-sharpening Electric Chainsaw
7. Best Cordless Chainsaw for Small Jobs

Best Chainsaw for Home Use (corded)

• Makita UC4051A 16 inch Chain Saw ($259 Home Depot). Highlights: surprisingly powerful for a corded chainsaw, zero emissions, automatic chain oiler (great for continuous cutting), and built-in current limiter protects from burn-out. Con: heavier than average (15.5 pounds). 1 year warranty.

Best Chainsaw for Home Use (lightweight, gas chainsaw)

• Echo 18 inch Gas 2 Stroke Cycle Chainsaw ($350 Home Depot). Highlights: reduced-effort starting system for easy start up, heavy duty air filter protects against dust and dirt, 5 year warranty. Weighs 10 lb without fuel. Con: handle could be a little thicker. Small fuel tank (but this does allow it to be lightweight).

Best High Performance Chainsaw for Home Use (extra lightweight, gas chainsaw)

• Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss ($470 Stihl). Highlights: highly efficient gas engine, anti vibration system, and efficient air filtration system. This chainsaw is only 8.5 pounds without fuel! Con: higher pricetag and only available through a dealer.

Best High Power Chainsaw for Home Use

• Husqvarna 460 Rancher Chainsaw ($530 Husqvarna). Highlights: powerful X-Torq engine, easy start, and inertia activated chain brake. Con: may require extra chains if cutting through many thick trees.

Best Chainsaw for Home Use (budget friendly)

• Black & Decker 16 inch 12 Amp Corded Electric Chainsaw ($89 Home Depot). Highlights: automatic oiling system, extension cord retainer prevents power disconnect, and low-kickback bar. 2 year warranty. Con: heavy (~13 pounds), chain replacement can be hard to find.

Best Self-Sharpening Chainsaw for Home Use

• Oregon CS 1500 Electric Chainsaw ($115 Oregon). Highlights: self-sharpening minimizes downtime, powerful for an electric chainsaw, low noise, no assembly required, chain stops as soon as trigger is released. 2 year warranty. Con: chain can slip off if it isn’t properly tensioned.

Best Cordless Chainsaw for Small Jobs

• Worx 20V Cordless Jawsaw WG 320 ($170 Worx). Highlights: lightweight (8 lb), can be used to reach overhead, and cordless. 3 year warranty. Con: only for small jobs.

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