I will not even explain why a good chainsaw is useful. Any home craftsman or summer resident knows this very well. Anyone who has ever faced the need to buy a chainsaw wondered which manufacturer is better. It is advisable to opt for manufacturers specializing in the production of construction tools such as STIHL, Makita, BISON, Huter, PATRIOT and Husqvarna.
Alexander Protasov, a consultant to a power tool store, helped to prepare a rating of the best chainsaws of 2020.
What to look for when choosing a chainsaw for your home
- Power. This indicator is responsible for the efficiency of cutting wood. For infrequent home use, a device with average performance is suitable. More powerful devices are suitable for more serious work.
- Tire. Here you need to pay attention to its length. An incorrectly selected tire will increase fuel consumption and reduce cutting speed.
- Chain step. For infrequent use, a chain with a small pitch is suitable. For serious work, it is better to take a step more, otherwise the chain will quickly become dull.
- Vibration. The higher the vibration level, the faster your hands get tired.
- Protected kickback. Safety of the tool in case of accidental bounce towards a person.
- Weight. The heavier the saw, the faster the user will get tired.
- Quick start function. Provides easy starting of the tool.
The best chainsaws for home and garden
Household models of chainsaws differ from professional ones in lower technical indicators. In addition, they have a shorter service life. For home use, a tool with a power of less than 2.5 kW and a tire of 35 cm is suitable. This is quite enough for high-quality sawing of logs up to 20 cm in diameter.
10 Best Professional Chainsaws
This group includes professional and semi-professional tools. These chainsaws have a long resource with intensive use in carpentry and construction. The power indicator for such models is in the range of 3 - 6 kW. This guarantees high productivity when working with large logs and building materials.
