No petrol needed: Best electric chainsaws
Petrol powered chainsaws aren't great for the environment or your pocketbook. Most often, an electric chainsaw will do the trick. These models can prune back hedges, cut firewood, and trim trees and are the tried and true best of the best.
Powerful and versatile
Einhell GH-EC 2040
Staff Favorite
The Einhell electric chainsaw is effortless to maintain and easy on the wallet. With an Oregon rail and chain, this versatile electric motor saw slices through firewood, branches, and small trees. The features we love most include tool-less chain tensioning, automatic chain lubrication, a robust metal gearbox, and kickback protection. The Einhell is a top quality kit that won't put much of a dent in your finances.
Perfect first chainsaw
Bosch AKE 40
If you've never owned a chainsaw, the Bosch AKE 40 is the one to set your sights on. This model assembles in less than 5 minutes with no tools required. The chain adjusts with a manual twist of an onboard ring and is super simple to do. The Bosch is light in the hands but cuts cleanly and methodically through logs and branches, plus has a bevvy of safety features to keep you protected.
Most comfortable to handle
Oregon CS 1400
Oregon spent time developing this chainsaw, and it shows. From its ergonomic, lightweight design to its low vibration motor, this is the most comfortable chainsaw we've ever used. A front handguard protects your hands and arms from flying debris, and there's an integrated chain brake for safety, too. Toss in an oil level window and a super comfortable balanced feel, and we have no trouble recommending the Oregon CS1400.
Reach anything
eSkde Electric Long Reach Chainsaw
Standing on a ladder with a running chainsaw is always a bad idea, and that's how the eSkde's telescopic pole chainsaw came into being. This model comes with two cutting heads, including a basic chainsaw head and a pruner, plus a lengthy 10-metre cable. Each cutting head is adjustable so that you can take a bite out of branches from any angle. Brilliant!
Oils itself
Black+Decker CS2245-GB
The Black+Decker corded chainsaw has a long blade that slides through logs, railway ties, branches and more with ease. The included SDS tool is a blade tensioner that lets you perform adjustments to the chain as needed, so you always get the best cut. Bonus: there's a built-in window to gauge the oil level. Plus, this model auto oils the system, keeping the chain and bar lubricated during use.
If you want our recommendation
We love our power tools, and the Einhell GH-EC 2040 impressed us! With its 40 cm Oregon bar and chain, powerful engine, tool-free chain tensioning, and kickback protection, we think the Einhell is one of the best electric chainsaws ever made. And it's super affordable!
If you spend long hours cutting firewood or dealing with overhanging branches, reach for the Oregon CS1400. The ergonomic design is comfortable and balanced, helping you power through lots of work in little time.
And if you need to reach high or low branches, get the eSkde. The telescopic pole and two cutting heads are ideal for dealing with branches in hard to reach places.
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