Oleo-Mac GSH-560 Petrol Chainsaw (51cm Guide Bar)

It might be aimed at the domestic user, but this powerful, feature-laden petrol chainsaw from Italy’s top garden machinery brand nevertheless offers the sort of performance, build-quality and handling that would be familiar to commercial landscaping contractors!

Making the Oleo-Mac GSH-560 Petrol Chainsaw tick is a high-capacity, high-output 54.5cc/3.5hp two-stroke air-cooled motor, which combines a manual fuel primer with Oleo-Mac’s EasyStart technology to ensure getting going is a fast, low-effort process.

Other notable engine attributes include an oversized, 10cm-diameter flywheel for super-smooth operation and improved cooling; and a reinforced muffler, which limits noise and makes for a less stressful working environment.

The Oleo-Mac GSH-560 Petrol Chainsaw benefits from a lateral chain-tensioner and a no-tools air-filter/spark-plug cover; a combination that makes routine, in-the-field maintenance a breeze.

A series of spring dampers and rubber stops work to reduce vibration, which in turn lessens operator fatigue; an automatic oil pump – adjustable to suit the wood-type and chain condition – keeps friction and heat to a minimum, thereby extending the life of the premium Oregon-brand cutting gear.

This model’s sizeable 51cm guide bar means it will take larger cuts in its stride.