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Finding the right chainsaw for you is very important, considering they're one of the most high-powered and dangerous gardening tools you can own! Typical electrical chainsaws have strengths and weaknesses regarding maintenance, operating area, and power.
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Being connected to the mains power limits the portability of an electric chainsaw, so make sure you have a big extension cord if you want to get down the back of your garden. Despite this, they are lighter than petrol and battery-powered models, making them easier to handle.
They also require limited maintenance and set-up, are much quieter than petrol-powered machines, and depending on the specific saw can still be high-performing. Portability is the main drawback of electrically powered chainsaws, meaning they're best used for smaller, lighter pruning jobs around the garden. For these jobs, a guide bar of up to 40cm (16") would be appropriate.
Safety is an important consideration for all chainsaws, but especially this one, given the added hazard of a connected power cable. Make sure you're properly equipped with head, eye and ear protection, and have a pair of gloves to operate your saw.
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Rockwell RG8301
Latest review: I had two 50ft trees to chop down and was prepared to do it myself. (A Peppercorn and a Gum Tree) My basis for Value for Money was that if the chainsaw lasted the time it took to fell the trees and
Black & Decker Alligator Lopper · includes 2 listings
Latest review: I was looking for some kind of tool which would make it possible to cut down decades worth of growth of some huge severely tangled old ivy(?) vines behind the house I bought. I'm very glad that I
- Specifications
- Uses Pruning
- Bar Length10 cm
- FeaturesAutomatic Chain Oiling / Lubrication and Chain Brake
- Power (kW)0.55 kW
Ozito Power X Change 18V Chainsaw
Latest review: I purchased this chainsaw primarily as a "cheap and nasty" utility saw for small jobs. I liked the fact that it was battery-powered and light. - much less hassle than using my electric chainsaw, and
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.5 (2)
- Value for Money5.0 (2)
- Ease of Use4.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (2)
- Safety4.5 (2)
- Uses Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting
- Bar Length20.3 cm
- FeaturesAutomatic Chain Oiling / Lubrication, Chain Brake and Tool-free Chain Tensioning
- Weight3 kg
- Noise Level 98 dB
Ryobi Electric RCS1940
Latest review: I've had 2 electric chainsaws before this one and the Ryobi is fantastic. The common issue with the older ones was the chain tension mechanism. The chain was constantly slipping off the older ones
Price (RRP) A$139.00
Ozito ECS-355
Latest review: I got this one from Bunnings. It is good to use first time, a few time chain fell off. Two years later, it doesn't work functionally, even with a new replaced
- Review Summary
- Build Quality3.0 (2)
- Value for Money3.5 (2)
- Ease of Use4.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.0 (2)
- Safety4.0 (2)
Ozito ECS-406A
Latest review: This chainsaw is a great buy at approx. $100. Have used it to cut through tree trunks up to 200mm in diam. including gum and acacia without issue but let the saw do the work without using too much
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Safety5.0 (1)
- Uses Pruning
- Bar Length40.6 cm
- FeaturesAutomatic Chain Oiling / Lubrication, Chain Brake and Tool-free Chain Tensioning
- Weight5.6 kg
- Power (kW)2.2 kW
- Power2,200 W
Ryobi RCS2340
Latest review: Mechanically it is a great unit, maybe not suited to a camphor laurel stump. But very powerful unit. Easy to clean. I prefer this to the cordless which I used before as it seems more
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.7 (3)
- Value for Money3.0 (3)
- Ease of Use5.0 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (3)
- Safety3.7 (3)