More and more people are buying and using chainsaws as these handy little machines save hours of time cutting logs and sawing down small trees and lopping branches.
There will be many of you who have laboured away with a bow saw trimming branches from old fruit trees and sawing branches into firewood; and many of you will have thought there must be an easier way!
So here we present our ten top chainsaws from the simple electrically-powered model to sturdier tools used by professional tree surgeons and foresters.
Einhell electric chain saw
Ideal for anyone who has not used one before, this model has an 1800 watt motor, is relatively quiet and has an easy to use chain tensioner – it is important to keep the chain properly tensioned both for safety reasons and efficiency.
Easy and safe to use it has a gauge to monitor chain oil levels and is perfect for light tasks in the garden like pruning low branches.
Chains need a constant flow of oil to keep them cool and cutting properly.
The Sanli CE2200 Electric Chainsaw is a real value for money machine from a top manufacturer. This one has a longer chain bar and a 2200 Watt motor and an auto tension dial to make sure it is operating at its best.
It is a genuine bargain at £89, £20 less than the recommended price and ideal for urban use where the noise of a petrol machine could be an issue.
It also has an extra long cable.
Also, check out the special offers which are available when you buy this machine, like helmet and muffs for just £19.95 or special chainsaw gloves for the same price.
Oleo-Mac electric chainsaw
Equipped with a powerful 1900 Watt motor and with a 16 in guide bar it has an automatic chain oiler and a device to cut the motor should it get too hot.
It has unique safety features and a safety switch and is strong and powerful. And this model has a three year guarantee.
But many will need a petrol powered chainsaw simply because it makes moving around the garden easier without a trailing cable.
One which currently represents excellent value for money is the Talon 4016 Petrol Chain Saw with a 16 in guide bar, currently on special offer at £119.95, a massive £80 off the manufacturer’s recommended price.
It has a 40 cc two-stroke engine.
Chain tensioning is made easy by a dial on the side of the machine and there are a host of safety features built in and an anti-vibration system means it is less tiring to use.
There is a free chainsaw helmet complete with a visor and muffs worth £29.95 with this chainsaw and host of special offers including a basic saw horse for £29.95.
Einhell chainsaw
With a powerful 2.7 hp engine and the extra long 18 in cutting bar this machine is the best in its class and is designed to start easily and quickly.
It comes with free safety helmet worth £29.95 and a free two-stroke mixing bottle two-stroke oil and a chain file all together worth £10.
Additionally there are a number of extras you can buy at special prices including the saw horse.
A more powerful machine again is the Efco MT3500 Petrol Chainsaw with a 14 in guide bar. And this too comes with free chainsaw helmet, visor and muffs, free gloves, two stroke oil and chain oil as well as other extras at special prices.
Easy to start and with a sound damper and catalytic converter this machine has been well engineered for a long life and easy starting.
As the engine is isolated from the body of the machine it is less stressful to use with less vibration.
The cost at £199.95 is £85 less than the manufacturer’s price. And don’t forget the free extras.
Now we’re getting into a much more powerful style of chainsaw ideal for use by the keen amateur on small estates or by the professional gardener.
Husqvarna chain saw
It has a powerful 38 cc engine which is reliable and the machine is light in weight and well balanced when in use. Its design also means debris and dust are removed before they reach the carburettor meaning less time spent cleaning the filter.
Priced at £235, it is £30 less than the manufacturer’s recommended price.
Another sturdy machine is the Mitox 6220 Petrol Chainsaw with a 50cm guide bar ideal for tackling bigger logs and branches.
It has a simple method of adjusting the chain oil flow rate depending on the density of wood being cut and is powered by a powerful two-stroke engine; it also has an extra large fuel tank to minimise the need for stopping and re-fuelling.
The Mitox is light, well balanced and easy to use and is suitable for both the amateur and professional. Cost: £269.
Stihl chainsaw
This model is £459.95, as opposed to the recommended price of £495.95, but should you need a longer guide bar these can be obtained.
A truly powerful machine and one favoured by the professional this is often preferred by those working in forests and woodland as it is really robust with a 45.4 cc engine and a very efficient chain.
It is also easy to start and with a simple method of adjusting the chain tension.
But we know that there are some people who don’t like to use chain saws and yet still have a big pile of logs to saw up.
German manufacturer Einhell have come up with the answer, a log cutting saw / bench saw.
Cleverly designed to conceal the cutting saw it is a really neat machine enabling the fast cutting of logs to what every size you want quickly and efficiently.
Electrically powered, it has a fast revolving blade and has an in-built log stop to ensure the correct size of log.
There is nothing more frustrating in having logs just too long for the wood burner!
This machine is on special offer and costs £249.95, £150 off the manufacturer’s recommended price.
Have a look at our site to see the huge range of chainsaws available and don’t hesitate to call our team on 020 3026 8712 if you need any more help or information.
