So, it's time to get a chainsaw to tackle some of the debris lying around your yard, and it would also be nice to get that great honking tree at the bottom of the garden pruned up. Where do you start looking for a chainsaw that will do a little bit of everything, not be too expensive, too heavy, too fussy and easy to use? Well, actually, that isn't really asking a lot to have a chainsaw meet all those requirements, and there are a wide variety of them that will suit your needs. Take a look at our chainsaw comparisons.
Really the two main things you need to know before you go shopping (ok there are three, but you need to know these two things first) is what do you want to spend and do you want an electric chainsaw or a gas chainsaw? Electric chainsaws are lighter, quieter, easy to use, come in a variety of sizes and styles and are the bee's knees when it comes to the environment.
Gas chain saws have a reputation for tackling the heavy-duty jobs, but honestly, so can the electric models. They are heavier, harder to start in most cases and don't score many points in protecting the environment, although there is one brand name that prides itself on having low emissions. They also come in a wide variety of sizes and styles. So as you see, the choices are endless, the prices are variable and really, the only thing that will make up your mind one way or another is what your personal preferences happen to be.
Next you do some online searching by name brands and then take a trip to your local hardware store. There is something to be said for brand name shopping, but remember you do pay a slightly higher price for brand names.
Paying a higher price for a good quality chainsaw only makes sense, because it is one piece of equipment where you don't want to go cheap and cut corners. It's too important to make sure you have a chainsaw with all the safety features and one that performs when you need it to work for you. Having said that, the brand name chainsaws often have some really reasonable prices going on, and with luck, you may be able to find a bargain.
It wouldn't hurt if you also took the time to check out online opinions about chainsaws that interest you. In some cases, you are able to read actual consumer reviews of people's experiences and from that it may give you an idea of how a particular chainsaw performs.
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