Chainsaws are powerful tools. And handled with the proper safety know-how, a chainsaw can be an indispensable labor-saver, one that can clear through brush too thick for electric loppers, fell a tree ...

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 ...

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In a world where gas-powered chainsaws occupies the throne, a quiet revolution is taking place-literally. Battery-powered chainsaws have gone from weekend-warrior tools to serious contenders, capable ...