German manufacturer STIHL (pronounced "steel") has been making chainsaws for nearly a century. Founded by Andreas Stihl in an effort to push forestry tools beyond basic axes, the first chainsaw (an ...

Whether you need it for tree cutting and limbing, brush clearing, firewood preparation, or other applications, an electric chainsaw is a useful and relatively inexpensive tool to have in your ...

Editor's Note 9/30/2025: We evaluated this article to make sure our selections are still in stock. We are also evaluating some new saws, including a full-size DeWalt model, and will add detailed ...

If the idea that a battery-powered saw can compete with a conventional gas model sounds ridiculous, you probably haven’t used an electric chainsaw recently. Stihl MS 180 C-BE: This 11-pound ...

Some chainsaws are packed with high-spec features, but don't start easily and struggle to slice through hard wood. Others are basic, but start immediately and cut through even the thickest logs easily ...

Are you getting ready to overhaul the yard for summer? Well, if you have palm trees (or any other trees) around the yard that need some trimming this year, then a chainsaw is the perfect tool for the ...