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What is the Best Chainsaw?
With years of expertise, we provide you with the best options for your money when shopping for best chainsaw. From left to right, these best chainsaw options are classified from premium to "good value" and should cover all features, uses and requirements a consumer looks for when buying best chainsaw.
Husqvarna
These are typically rated as among the best chainsaws. They have aggressive engines for rapid acceleration and highest possible productivity.
With 50 years of engineering, these Swedish chainsaws will offer years of performance.
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McCulloch
Another contender constantly rated among the best chainsaws on the market, these saws boast some of the more powerful engines, advanced technology, user-friendly ergonomic handles, robust materials, and a wide range of accessories.
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Poulan Pro
These chainsaws are some of the best when you compare their value to available premium features. We recommend these for homeowners who don't want to sacrifice too much in the way of quality and design, yet want a high performing saw.
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Poulan
For those looking for the best chainsaws at a fair price, look no further than a Poulan. Readily available at most national retailers, we like what this chainsaw brings for the price.
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Those who are looking for the very best chainsaws money can buy.
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Those looking for one of the best premium saws at a comfortable price.
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Who it's for:
Those will will use their chainsaws more often, but can't afford premium prices.
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Who it's for:
Shoppers who want one of the best chainsaws for the price.
Only occasional use.
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 Husqvarna |
Husqvarna 570 A high-performance, powerful saw for demanding professional users. High torque over a very wide rpm range, productivity boosting features and lower fuel costs make this saw an excellent choice. This saw's rugged characteristics make it a superb clearing or felling saw.
 Made in USA
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gas |
| CCs: |
67.9 |
| horse power: |
4.9 |
| bar length: |
16" |
| weight: |
14.9 lbs |
| key features: |
easy starting, vibration reduction, reduced emissions
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| target audience: |
landowner/farmer |
| ideal application: |
cutting firewood, sawing thick trees, tree care
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$659.95
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 Jonsered |
Jonsered CS 2186 W These our Jonsered's largest and most powerful chainsaws, developed for efficient use when felling, crosscutting and limbing thick and medium sized trees and hard types of wood. This means that they have a powerful engine with extremely good torque and rapid acceleration. Also versatile and comfortable to operate, all day long and throughout the year. Feature low vibration, comfortable handles and a streamlined and compact engine housing.
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gas |
| CCs: |
84.7 |
| horse power: |
6.1 |
| bar length: |
32" |
| weight: |
15.4 lbs |
| key features: |
easy starting, vibration reduction, reduced emissions
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| target audience: |
professional/logger |
| ideal application: |
logging, sawing thick trees
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$989.95
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 Husqvarna |
Husqvarna 576 XP® W AutoTune Husqvarna's most advanced saw for demanding professional use. It features a new X-Torq® engine that provides high torque over a very wide rpm range, combined with low fuel consumption and low exhaust emission levels. Full wrap handle bar provides in situations when you need to turn the saw over or cut from awkward angles. AutoTune always gives optimal engine setting, Smart Start® for easy starting and Air Injection makes the saw run stronger and longer.
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| CCs: |
73.5 |
| horse power: |
5.7 |
| bar length: |
28" |
| weight: |
14.99 lbs |
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engine optimization, easy starting, vibration reduction, reduced emissions
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professional/logger |
| ideal application: |
logging, sawing thick trees, tree care
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$909.95
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How to determine the right chainsaw for you...
When selecting from an assortment of the best chainsaw, first, determine what is more important to you among price, quality, features and value. Discriminating homeowners (those who value premium features and quality engineering) should pay more attention to the saws on the left side of the page. Those on a budget, who are also looking cost-conscious but don't want a "cheap" should lean more to the right side of the page. Which of these best chainsaw is right for you?
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