Which Chainsaw is Right For You?

The end of summer is the perfect time to tidy up any trees in your garden, and the chainsaw is the perfect tool for this. You’ll also find it is ideal for those who enjoy the benefits of a traditional fire during the wintertime and prepping firewood is a regular task. However, if you’re new to chainsaws then you might wonder which one you should be buying.

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Read on to find out more about these incredibly useful tools as we look at what you need to focus on when choosing the best chainsaw for your needs:

Chainsaw engines are between 30cc to more than 100cc. You’ll also find a big difference in the size of the bar too which is the area where the chain is. Bars can be anywhere between 12” and 27” depending on whether they are domestic or professional models.

Which model you opt for will depend on how you will be using the chainsaw. Do you need to use it when climbing up trees or is it more for making firewood and doing some light maintenance work? If it does need to be lightweight, then you might want to look at a smaller chainsaw with a top handle. They are designed to be light and easy to carry. They also have a D ring that will clip onto belts for those who need to climb trees. If this is your first chainsaw, you might want to start out with a machine with a bar that is under 16”.

If you’ve got something more serious in mind when it comes to cutting, then you may want to purchase something with more power and a rear handle. This type of handle makes it easier and safer to operate a chainsaw. To get more done, opt for a longer bar and chain.

Heavy use with tree-felling and other work requires a professional chainsaw. It will need to have a longer bar and chain in addition to a higher cc engine and be equipped with a rear handle and a 60cc or more engine.

You’ll need to make the best decision for which chainsaw, if you have any questions, call us on 01452 616169 and we can help you.