Should you buy a gas or electric chainsaw for your yard work? Before making a purchase, it's a good idea to weigh the pros and cons of both types.

Battery-powered chainsaws make quick work of chopping up firewood and handling a variety of yard maintenance tasks. Here's why I switched over from using gas-powered models. Chris Wedel is a fan of ...

It's hard to imagine how difficult it was for lumberjacks to chop down big trees using axes and other hand tools (powered only by serious upper body strength) before the invention of chainsaws. When ...

Editor’s Note, April 2026: We recently tested two new saws for bigger trees, the Stihl MS 391 and the Husqvarna 460 Rancher. And they performed well enough that we now recommend them as the most ...

According to Roy Berendsohn, our senior home editor, an electric chainsaw is a fast, efficient way to clean up after a fierce storm. Berendsohn also says an electric chainsaw offers key advantages ...

Greenworks’ latest 60V cordless chainsaw delivers performance that rivals many gas models, but without the harmful emissions or annoying pull cord. Whether dropping saplings, pruning thick limbs, or ...

Milwaukee Tool’s new M18 FUEL dual-battery electric chainsaw makes up to 5.8 hp – that’s the equivalent of 70 cc of ICE power to deliver faster cutting, fewer stalls, and a more balanced weight ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Greenworks 60V Brushless Chainsaw is on sale for $148, which is $120 off its original $268 price tag. It boasts over 200 ...

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