Electric Chainsaws

There are many uses for a small yet powerful chainsaw and that is what you can get with a good electric chainsaw these days. There are many brands on the market, however a few stand apart from the rest.

With their durability, power while cutting and ease of use, the electric chainsaw is a must have for any homeowner. When the spring yard cleaning begins, clearing those dead branches or removing dead bushes, and electric chainsaw is a great tool to have.

This hub will deal with some of the more popular models of electric chainsaws based on reader feedback and ratings.  The ratings come from actual user reviews and other sources of data provided by various forums and news agencies.

The Makita Commercial-Grade 16-Inch, 15 amp Electric Chain Saw with Tool-Less Blade And Chain Adjustments is one of the most highly rated electric chainsaws on the market today. With plenty of power and quick on the fly adjustments to the blade, you can't go wrong with this saw. One review stated in part:

This saw cuts through wood like a knife through hot butter. It was effortless how easily this saw cut through a 8 inch diameter tree branch, this is one mean saw. I am used to using my dads Stihl 20inch FarmBoss and this saw didn't make me wish I was using that monster at all.

Here are some of the features of this popular saw:

• One-touch tool-less blade and chain adjustments for easy operation and maintenance
• Rubberized grip handles are ergonomically designed for comfort and east handling
• Large trigger switch with soft start for smooth start-ups
• Built-in current limiter helps protect motor from burn-out by reducing power to motor when saw is overloaded
• Large oil reservoir with view window allows operator to check bar oil level

One recommendation I would make is to be sure to purchase extra chainsaw bar oil when you buy this saw. The oil that comes with it isn't enough and you will find that it doesn't last long. However, other than that there isn't much more to say other than if you are looking for a workhorse of a chainsaw in the electric models, this one is well worth considering.

The Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4 Horsepower Electric Chain Saw is a great saw for the price.  If you are looking to get into a lower priced saw rather easily, then this might be the saw for you.  With plenty of power for yard work, this saw can make some serious dust out of limbs and branches.  With over 196 positive 5 star reviews, this saw has seen some action.  That doesn't mean that all of the reviews were positive, however most of them are.

Here are some of the benefits of this saw:

• Poulan Pro electric chain saw with 4-horsepower engine gives you the flexibility to cut at various angles without the mess or hassle of gas
• 18-inch steel guide bar for precision and control
• Poulan Pro electric chain saw comes fully assembled
• Features an inertia blade brake, anti-kickback bar tip, and wrap-around handle for safety
• 1-year warranty

The Husqvarna Electric Chainsaw with a 16 inch blade is a another great product for lighter weight cutting of wood.  Handling trees up to 8 inches is rather easy for this saw.  There isn't a lot of information about it, however with the Husqvarna name on it, you can bet on it being reliable and hard working.