Best chainsaw on Reddit

277 reviews from r/Chainsaw, r/Tools, r/arborists and 8 more subreddits

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#1

Stihl

4.5
(85)
"Stihl MS 271 is right at that price point."
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"I have a Stihl ms461 that I paid $500 for."
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"I bought a Stihl 291 for $570 for this exact purpose and it has been great."
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"I got a lightly used ms230 for $180. Works awesome for light-medium jobs."
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"A Stihl chainsaw is recommended for harvesting fallen timber."
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"Stihl chainsaws are known for their quality and durability."
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"Zero disappointment. Over 50 charges to date."
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"Stihl was my go-to brand in the logging industry."
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"Stihl or Husqvarna 2 stroke for anything more than some weekend backyard pruning/limbing."
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"This gas is absolutely worth every penny."
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#2

Husqvarna

4.5
(60)
"I bought my Husqvarna 450 rancher for under 500 new."
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"The best one would be the Husqvarna 455 Rancher."
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"Great for cutting large logs and live edge projects."
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"Powerful saw for big cuts, perfect for 72" bars."
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"As good or better than Stihl at 1/3 of the price. My volunteer sawyer group has tried most all and we now run the Husky almost exclusively."
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"Husqvarna was also a reliable choice for logging."
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"It will prolong the life of your equipment."
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"The 550 XP offers more power and is often available at a lower price."
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"If you’re using a saw all day every day Stihl or Husqvarna are the only way to go."
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"Husqvarna chainsaws have tons of nice little features you’ll really appreciate when you use one."
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#3

Echo

4.4
(54)
"I would check out the CS-4010. It replaced the CS-400 and comes in at $329 with an 18in bar."
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"I picked up an Echo CS4510 and of course it cranks right up and cuts fallen trees like butter."
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"My echo cs 310 has served me well for 15 years."
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"Echo CS590 is a beast and a workhorse."
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"Echo! Stihl and Husky make great pro saws but all are above 600."
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"I'd go for the Echo cs-400"
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"Echo CS 590 would be my pick in that price range."
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"If you already have an echo why not a cs310?"
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"I would see if you could score a used cs800p from echo. It’s a big saw, cheaper, low end torque, and also has a manual oiler so you can pump extra bar oil in."
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"Just upgraded from a Stihl MS170 to an Echo 501p after many hours of research."
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#4

Milwaukee

4.1
(9)
"More versatility and longevity in battery-powered tools."
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"Our Milwaukee 16” M18 gets the most action."
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"Look for one with a good battery life and solid torque—Milwaukee and DeWalt have some solid options!"
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"The 12ah batteries are recommended for the chainsaw and provide great performance."
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"I went in very skeptical and was pleasantly surprised."
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"They are coming out with a dual battery in 20”. Looks to be promising."
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"If you are already into a power tool platform and have batteries, buy a saw from that manufacturer."
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"Milwaukee saws are good btw."
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"The 8ah battery works but doesn't last as long as the 12ah."
#5

MS

4.6
(7)
"I use an MS440 with a ripping chain. Cut heavy timbers out of Doug fir for a full cabin, plus many other projects on a logosol mill."
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"A pro-saw that’ll last forever and rips."
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"Gets through a 36” diameter tree. That's all a homeowner needs."
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"This is your best choice. It will last a loooooong time."
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"The MS261 is a great choice for its price and performance."
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"Excellent performance for bucking, slightly heavier for limbing."
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"Great for bucking, though a bit heavier when limbing."
#6

DeWalt

5.0
(6)
"If this is just casual light tree and branch work, I'd bet that dewalt saw will serve him just fine."
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"With all the battery powered options available I wouldn’t even consider a gas saw unless you’re regularly cutting brush and firewood."
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"Dewalt and Milwaukee both make some solid ones."
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"The DeWalt 60 Volt is great for intermittent use like trimming trees and storm cleanup."
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"The Chief went out and finally bought a saw to try….Dewalt 20v Litihium with a 12” bar."
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"The dewalt 20" or the stihl msa300."
#7

Makita

4.0
(5)
"This is a great saw for around the yard."
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"Makita chainsaws are lightweight and easy to handle."
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"Just bought the Makita XGT 40v because I’m going all electric."
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"Get one you already have powertool batteries for."
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"I personally have a 10” makita that hamburgered my finger because I was stupid."
#8

Ryobi

6.0
(3)
"I'm grabbing my ryobi, simply for the convenience and how light it is."
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"Great chainsaw for beginners with excellent features like a kickback brake and metal bucking teeth."
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"I really like my 14in Ryobi for the light weight, low noise, and convenience."
#9

EGO

4.5
(4)
"Traded in my gas chainsaw for an EGO Electric saw and could not be happier."
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"Best bang for your buck for a 20" saw."
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"The EGO 20" battery saw is probably the best battery option available, suitable for PNW softwoods."
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"EGO products have always treated me well."
#10

Dewalt

4.7
(3)
"That thing has been rock solid with excellent battery life."
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"I got the Dewalt chainsaw… love it!"
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"They handle trees and the like just fine. I had my hesitation at first but they do get the job done."
#11

HUSQVARNA

5.0
(2)
"Good displacement engine at 2.8hp. I have used for almost 1000 trees and still running strong."
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"Love my Husqvarna 445."
#12

Granberg

4.5
(2)
"The ripping chain works effectively with the Holzforma."
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"The best change I made was switching to the granberg ripping chain with the thinner first two cutters."
#13

Alaskan

4.5
(2)
"I use a 390xp with my Alaskan mill."
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"This has been valuable info, as I recently got the same little Alaskan device. I like the use of galvanized pipe as the initial guide."
#14

Greenworks

4.0
(2)
"The Greenworks chainsaw and mower do the job well."
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"I have a greenworks 80v and its pretty good."
#15

Holzfforma

4.0
(2)
"Good value for the price, especially if you're okay with some tinkering."
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"They're not terrible saws for the money."
#16

Poulan

3.0
(2)
"I had the same issue a couple of months ago, so I just chose to buy a Poulan 245A."
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"Avoid buying Poulan 306A or 245A unless you find them cheap; eBay can be a scam."
#17

Cutter’s Edge

5.0
(1)
"Cutter’s Edge hands down."
#18

Chainsaw Course

5.0
(1)
"A chainsaw course is a cheap and effective safety measure."
#19

Pferd

5.0
(1)
"I strongly recommend the Stihl sharpener by Pferd— the 2-in-1 filing guide."
#20

Chainsaw Safety Gear

5.0
(1)
"Protective gear is essential and should be prioritized over the saw."
#21

Holtzfforma

5.0
(1)
"Most people serious about chainsaw milking get a Holtzfforma G660 92 cc clone saw for its affordability and performance."
#22

Holzforma

5.0
(1)
"Milling on a downslope helps a ton with the wear and tear."
#23

Husky

5.0
(1)
"Has enough power for firewood cutting."
#24

Oleo Mac

5.0
(1)
"Oleo Mac gets you more saw for the money in my opinion. Italian made. Cheaper to service too."
#25

TruFuel

5.0
(1)
"You can leave it in the tank for 2 years and it will still fire up in a couple pulls."
#26

Ditch Witch

4.0
(1)
"Ditch witch ht275 is great for rooftop ops."
#27

G395XP

4.0
(1)
"G395xp, 24” and 36” bar, full chisel chain."
#28

Holtzforma

4.0
(1)
"Best bet in your price range is to look at the used market or if your not doing it a ton look into one of the Chinese clone saws like the holtzforma g372 or g660"
#29

395

4.0
(1)
"You should be able to find a decent used 395 in that budget if you're patient."
#30

Smelter City Saws

4.0
(1)
"If you canot cannot a Stihl or HUsky then go to Smelter City Saws and look into the clone saws."
#31

Battery-powered

4.0
(1)
"I’ve had my eye on battery-powered chainsaws."
#32

Woodland Mills

4.0
(1)
"The Woodland Mills hm126 with a 14hp engine is so much better for milling logs."
#33

TOTS

4.0
(1)
"Right now on Amazon they have the TOTS chainsaw prop 17% off"
#34

Holzfforma/Farmtec

4.0
(1)
"On a budget, the Holzfforma/Farmtec G660 is highly recommended."
#35

Trick or Treat Studios

4.0
(1)
"The Trick or Treat Studios version looks and sounds just like a 245 from the movie."
#36

Worx

4.0
(1)
"It works pretty good, it may not be fast but it cuts fine."
#37

Remington

4.0
(1)
"The corded saws worked pretty good and lasted for decades."
#38

John Deere

4.0
(1)
"I used to run the John Deere gas saws when I was a teenager."
#39

Shindaiwa

4.0
(1)
"My favorite was a Shindaiwa but parts were hard to find."
#40

cs310

4.0
(1)
"I have a cs310 and it’s great."
#41

Grandberg

4.0
(1)
"Grandberg has a long history in milling and offers valuable insights."
#42

Procut

4.0
(1)
"Procut provides informative resources for chainsaw milling."
#43

Electric Chainsaw

2.0
(1)
"Electric saws may lack battery capacity for extended use."
#44

Oregon

2.0
(1)
"Not good for remote work. Around the home, it is a lot of saw."
#45

Holzfforma/Farmtech

2.0
(1)
"Concerns about the ethical implications of using Chinese knockoff saws."

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