Chainsaw reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 448 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best Chainsaw brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Chainsaw, r/Tools, r/stihl, r/firewood, r/arborists. Top-rated brands include Stihl (4.5/5), Echo (4.3/5), Husqvarna (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews448
Subreddits15
Posts61
Brands16
Products88
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#1
Stihl
4.5
(202)
"Love my MA250. That’s all I’ll say."
"Since money is no object a ported 261 or if you want the 500's power in a somewhat lighter package-a ported 400"
"This is really good advice. I sell them, great tools."
"An ms261c on .325 with a 20" bar is my favorite saw"
"261cm owner here. 16” to 18” bar is a sweet spot."
"MS261 is the saw to get. I have a 16” and 20” bar in mine and it’s super light"
"261 without a doubt. I usually run mine with a 16" bar, it has a modified exhaust as well...and it rips."
"Since you can handle that I’d say Ms 261."
"Look at the 400 with a 20 inch bar. I bought one this last winter and it’s fantastic."
"A 261c is a helluva saw at not much weight."
#2
Echo
4.3
(100)
"Echo makes a 590 that’s probably the most dependable homeowner saw ever made."
"I have 3 Echo’s (a 12” CS2511-PN, an 18” CS-4510 and a 24” CS-620P) and love them."
"ECHO CS 590 with a 20in bar all day."
"The 590 is by far the most bang for buck for any saw that I’ve ever used."
"The echo is fantastic love mine been a great saw 5 year warranty."
"Get yourself an ECHO 590 Timberwolf. They're strong and reliable saws."
"Echo CS-590 is a fantastic saw."
"Echo has a 5 year warranty and the 590 Timberwolf is no slouch for a saw."
"Get an Echo, lot of options but the 590 is really hard to beat for its price."
"I only buy Echo for myself."
#3
Husqvarna
4.4
(85)
"They just can’t be beat, in my opinion."
"Love my Rancher 460."
"I cannot offer one complaint about my Rancher 460."
"I did a little research and chose the 455 Rancher. It flawlessly cut that oak. I was very satisfied."
"I have their power axe 350i and it's amazing for a battery chainsaw."
"I have a 450 rancher. Been running it for 8 years."
"Husqvarna 550xp, 562xp, 572xp, or 592xp."
"The 562 is for sure lighter than the 372, I really like both saws. The 562 is really smooth in the cut."
"You can buy a Husky 450 Rancher for $320 shipped directly from the factory via Northern Tool. Best damn saw you'll ever own."
"Husqvarna Rancher 450 - a beast of a saw, very light and right around your price range if you shop around - absolutely rips with a 16” bar but you can go up to 20” and cut just fine."
#4
Kobalt
4.6
(13)
"It works better than it has any right to. The best kobalt tool I've purchased in years."
"I've had mine a few years now and it hasn't let me down yet."
"We use it to limb trees before they go into the sawmill when the bigger saw is bigger than needed."
"Been using mine for a couple of years, I don't touch my other saws now, I love this chainsaw!"
"I'm incredibly impressed with mine. Lots of power for what it is and feels safe to use."
"The 6-incher is amazing. Honestly it's my most-used Kobalt tool."
"I bought a 150$ electric. 1 6” kobolt …. And it has been amazing . 3 years of use so far …. And I can recommend one for sure."
"I bought a 150$ electric. 1 6” kobolt …. And it has been amazing . 3 years of use so far …. And I can recommend one for sure."
"I like my 12 inch. My only complaint is that it's too big."
"I like mine. It works as good as anything else will for the money."
#5
Milwaukee
4.2
(9)
"I have the 6 inch and I've never been more impressed with a "store-brand" tool."
"Milwaukee M18 chainsaw is all you need and more."
"More versatility and longevity in battery-powered tools."
"Look for one with a good battery life and solid torque—Milwaukee and DeWalt have some solid options!"
"I have used all of the Milwaukie saws. I and 7 other friends all carry Milwaukies when we go offroading or perform yard work."
"I went in very skeptical and was pleasantly surprised."
"Milwaukee saws are good btw."
"I can log off a medium sized tree with juice to spare but it does weigh nearly as much as regular chainsaw"
"There's always the new milwaukee battery saw that supposedly boasts the power of a 70cc gasoline saw."
#6
EGO
4.3
(7)
"I have the biggest ego electric chainsaw and it's incredible."
"Got a little EGO 14” and it’s great."
"I got an EGO from Lowe's and finally put it to work."
"I would recommend it. It cuts plenty quick, not too loud and is easy."
"I have an electric ego 18 inch saw and I grab it a lot."
"EGO products have always treated me well."
"EGO. Probably be best to watch some YouTube review/comparisons though."
#7
Clogger
4.6
(5)
"Clogger zero all the way!"
"I wear the women's clogger zeros, and (nearly) every woman I've worked with either wears the zeros or arbortecs."
"A couple of my female climber friends use clogger zero’s and all love them."
"You should start with them. Great folks to work with."
"I much prefer them over the Pfanner offerings."
#8
HUSQVARNA
4.5
(4)
"Good displacement engine at 2.8hp. I have used for almost 1000 trees and still running strong."
"Love my Husqvarna 445."
"I’ve had my Husky 445 for over 10 years now and it always works."
"Realistically, a Husqvarna 445 or a Stihl ms251 is *plenty* sufficient for your usage."
#9
Makita
4.0
(4)
"I’d consider a Makita 36v."
"I found my Makita 36 volt on marketplace for 200."
"Makita chainsaws are lightweight and easy to handle."
"Get one you already have powertool batteries for."
#10
Greenworks
3.8
(4)
"I like my greenworks. but i'm a big electric guy."
"I like my greenworks. but i'm a big electric guy."
"I have a greenworks 80v and its pretty good."
"Greenworks has an 80v"
#11
Husky
3.8
(4)
"Husky 350i Power Axe, hands down. Excellent performer at a reasonable price."
"Something like a 261 or a 550 husky are great options depending on what is supported in your area"
"I have a 350i and it's handled everything I've needed of it so far."
"Husky saws seem to have a problem throwing sparkplugs due to a design flaw resulting in plug bore strips."
#12
DeWalt
4.7
(3)
"My 72 year old Dad uses his DeWalt battery saw nearly every day."
"With all the battery powered options available I wouldn’t even consider a gas saw unless you’re regularly cutting brush and firewood."
"Dewalt and Milwaukee both make some solid ones."
#13
Granberg
4.5
(2)
"The ripping chain works effectively with the Holzforma."
"The best change I made was switching to the granberg ripping chain with the thinner first two cutters."
#14
MS
4.5
(2)
"A pro-saw that’ll last forever and rips."
"The MS261 is a great choice for its price and performance."
#15
Stihl or Husqvarna
4.5
(2)
"Buy Stihl or Husqvarna, if you do the maintenance, they will last a lifetime for a hobbyist."
"I'd get a stihl or husqavarna. You can't really charge good money and use homeowner level saws."
#16
Silky
4.0
(2)
"I second the Silky. If you're on a budget a Corona is great too."
"A good handsaw such as a Silky is a great investment."
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