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 ...

If you live in a rural or heavily wooded area, a chainsaw can be a must-have item. That’s especially true in areas frequently affecte d by severe storms. These tools are mechanically ...

More than 50 gas and electric models appear in our current ratings. Here are the top performers, which balance speed with easy handling and safety. In one part of Consumer Reports' chainsaw testing, ...

Chainsaws are incredibly powerful tools, and an home care essential if you have trees on your property. Their wood-ripping chains allow you to turn logs into firewood, and drop trees damaged by storms ...

Whether you’re looking to chop up smaller trees for firewood or cut away brush, the best battery chainsaws make short work of outdoor chores without giving off exhaust. (You also don’t have to worry ...

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 ...

"Tough mini chainsaw!" ...

I love primitive and colonial tools like stone axe heads, bucksaws, and such—but I also love a modern chainsaw just as much. For many years, I have used chainsaws for farmwork, firewood cutting, trail ...