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Our editorial team selected the chainsaws on this list based on actual customer reviews on websites like productreview.com.au, Bunnings Warehouse, Total Tools and more. For each category, we identified key parameters based on our research and selected the chainsaws with the highest review score within those parameters.
Read more detail on our methodology below.
If you're searching for a versatile and affordable chainsaw for tackling common home woodcutting jobs around the home, there's a lot to like about the STIHL MS 170 Mini-Boss chainsaw. This entry-level chainsaw is light in weight and is designed for jobs like cutting firewood, trimming small trees and cleaning up after a storm.
It also boasts plenty of positive customer ratings, including an average of 4 out of 5 stars from over 40 reviews on productreview.com.au, plus a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from over 2,500 reviews on the STIHL USA website.
The MS 170 Mini-Boss won't be suitable for everyone, however. If you're looking for something to tackle larger jobs, you might want to consider the Husqvarna 455 Rancher, which has also garnered positive feedback, or the Husqvarna 395 XP, which features as the best heavy-duty chainsaw further down this page.
But if you're looking for something to tackle all those occasional jobs around the home, the STIHL MS 170 Mini-Boss is our pick as the best petrol-powered chainsaw. The MS 170 is the most compact saw STIHL offers, and it features a 30.1cc engine with 1.3kW of power.
Its 35cm bar and 4kg weight ensure that it's lightweight and portable, while STIHL's anti-vibration system helps improve user comfort. A single lever lets you access all essential controls — start, stop, throttle and choke — and STIHL's Ematic chain lubrication system keeps the chain and guide bar rails well oiled.
And with a price tag of around $250, the MS 170 Mini-Boss is an affordable addition to any shed.
Sick and tired of the hassle of petrol chainsaws and looking to switch to a battery-powered model? There are lots of good reasons to check out the EGO POWER+ 56V 35cm chainsaw.
This powerful chainsaw boasts a host of useful features to help make it easier to finish all your yard maintenance jobs and has also picked up plenty of positive customer reviews. With a 94% rating from over 20 Total Tools customer reviews, it's our top pick as the best battery-powered chainsaw.
The EGO POWER+ 56V CS1400E features a 35cm bar and chain as well as a brushless motor that delivers a speed of 6,800RPM. There's a chain kickback brake for safety, while the bar is reversible for added convenience.
If you buy the skin only, you can expect to pay somewhere around the $350 mark. But if you choose this chainsaw in kit form, which includes a 2.5Ah 56V lithium-ion battery with a charge time of around 50 minutes, the price rises to approximately $500. If you're after something a little bigger, models with 40cm and 45cm bars are also available.
The EGO POWER+ 56V CS1400E also boasts an automatic lubrication system to keep the chain in good working order, while there's also an oil inspection window for ease of use. This model comes with an IPX4 water resistance rating and warranties of five years for the tool and three years for the battery and charger.
The EGO range also includes mowers, line trimmers, leaf blowers and more, and all EGO batteries are compatible with other products in the EGO range. So if you're making the switch to battery power, the CS1400E is definitely worth a closer look.
Electric chainsaws are an affordable and convenient option for anyone who needs to tackle cutting jobs within easy reach of a power point, eliminating the hassle of running out of petrol or battery charge. And if you're searching for a corded chainsaw to keep your garden looking its best, we recommend checking out the Ozito ECS-1835 356mm electric chainsaw.
This Ozito model boasts a budget-friendly price tag, the power to tackle a wide range of DIY cutting jobs around the home and a host of convenient features to improve safety and ease of use.
The ECS-1835 boasts a 1,800W motor and is capable of felling trees up to 325mm in diameter. It's also handy for chopping logs into firewood and pruning trees, so it's a useful tool to have tucked away in any garden shed.
An automatic chain oiling system ensures that the chain is properly lubricated at all times, helping to ensure a longer lifespan for the tool. The ECS-1835 also features a safety chain brake to protect you if the chainsaw kicks back, while the ability to adjust the tension of the chain or even replace it without using any tools is also handy.
The Ozito is also backed by a three-year replacement warranty. So if you're searching for an affordable and practical electric chainsaw, add the Ozito ECS-1835 to your shortlist of options.
Searching for a mini chainsaw you can use to quickly and easily cut small logs and prune branches? There's a lot to like about the Bosch EasyCut 12.
This pint-sized chainsaw offers the convenience of one-hand operation, cordless use and the ability to tackle DIY jobs around the home and maintenance tasks in the garden. It also gets an average score of 4 out of 5 from over 60 Amazon customer reviews, so it's our pick as the best mini chainsaw.
This all-purpose saw is designed to offer precise and vibration-free cutting. It's designed for use on wood and plastics, with a maximum cutting width of 65mm. It supports freehand, straight and short cuts, allowing you to tackle woodworking projects as well as trim small branches around the garden.
With the saw turned on, achieving your desired power level is as simple as squeezing a switch. When you need to change the blade on the unit, Bosch's SDS accessories mounting system allows for speedy keyless saw blade changes.
The Bosch EasyCut 12 comes in its own plastic carry case along with a 2.5Ah battery and charger. And because it's cordless, it's easy to take it with you down to the back corner of your yard to prune that pesky branch that's hanging over the neighbour's fence.
Priced at $200, the Bosch isn't the cheapest mini chainsaw you're ever likely to come across. But because it's from a reputable brand and has a host of convenient features, it's well worth checking out if you're searching for a small but solid performer.
If you're on a tight budget and you're looking for an affordable little chainsaw to keep your yard and garden neat and tidy, there's a lot to like about the Ozito PXCCSS-018 cordless chainsaw. This battery-powered tool boasts a sub-$150 price tag, which is ideal for budget buyers and offers the ability to cut branches and trees up to 200mm in diameter.
It's also earned an average review score of 4.8 out of 5 from Bunnings Warehouse customers, so it's our top pick as the best budget chainsaw. The Ozito we chose as the best-corded chainsaw is also worth considering if you don't want to spend too much, coming in at a cheaper price point than the PXCCSS-018 cordless model.
Featuring a 250mm bar and chain, the Ozito PXCCSS-018 cordless chainsaw uses automatic chain oiling to lubricate the bar and chain to help increase their longevity. Capable of felling trees up to 200mm in diameter, it's also useful for preparing firewood and pruning branches around your yard.
Metal bucking spikes are designed to improve the cutting action, while at the same time reducing the risk of kickback. If kickback does occur, an automatic chain brake is included for added safety.
Of course, it's worth noting that the $129 price tag on this chainsaw is for the tool only. You'll also need a battery and charger to go with it – as a general guide, you could pick up an Ozito PXC 18V 4.0Ah lithium-ion battery and charger pack for $89 from Bunnings at the time of writing. So with a total price tag (if you don't already have any Ozito batteries or chargers) of around $220, it's still a wallet-friendly option that's well worth a closer look.
If you're looking for a chainsaw you can use to tackle the toughest jobs, there's a lot to like about the Husqvarna 395 XP. This professional machine is designed to handle the rough stuff but still be easy to start and maintain. It also boasts plenty of positive reviews on sites like productreview.com.au and eBay, so it's our top pick as the best heavy-duty chainsaw.
Designed for use in demanding forestry conditions, the Husky is a 94cc professional chainsaw with a power output of 4.9kW. It features air injection to help increase both engine life and the time between filter cleaning, while the quick-release air filter helps make cleaning or replacing the filter quick and easy.
Husqvarna's Smart Start feature is designed to make it as simple as possible to get your machine up and running, reducing resistance in the starter cord by up to a claimed 40%. There's also an adjustable oil pump so you can lubricate the chain to suit the cutting job in front of you, and the 395 XP features a 24-inch bar as standard.
Other key features of the 395 XP include an angled front handle for increased user comfort, coloured felling marks for more accurate cutting and a magnesium crankcase for extra durability.
Its $2,000-plus price tag may not be cheap, and the fact that it's a professional model means it won't be suitable for many buyers. But if you need a machine that can handle the tough stuff, there are plenty of good reasons to check out the Husqvarna 395 XP.
In the "best cheap chainsaw" category, we considered models priced at less than $250. In the "best heavy-duty chainsaw" category, we limited our search to petrol-powered models.
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Tim Falk is a writer for Finder, writing across a diverse range of topics. Over the course of his 15-year writing career, Tim has reported on everything from travel and personal finance to pets and TV soap operas. When he’s not staring at his computer, you can usually find him exploring the great outdoors.
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