Best Electric Chainsaws iMore 2020
If you have some bush to clear, a chainsaw can seriously cut down on the hours spent felling and bucking out in the field. Don't want to get involved with a gas-operated unit? There are a bunch of great electric chainsaws that we've rounded up right here.
- Great for most people: Worx WG303.1
- Budget cutting: Remington RM1425
- Also great: Makita UC4051A
- Oregon bar and chain: Earthwise CS33016
- 40V battery: Black+Decker MAX LCS1240
- For big jobs: Greenworks 20332
Great for most people: Worx WG303.1
Editor's choiceThis corded electric chainsaw has a 14.5-amp motor for outstanding performance and a 16-inch bar and chain to handle relatively big jobs.
Budget cutting: Remington RM1425
This corded saw has a 14-inch bar and chain and an 8-amp electric motor, making it ideal for smaller jobs. It's also available at a great price.
Also great: Makita UC4051A
This 16-inch saw has a fair share of features, like a current limiter to preserve the hefty 14.5-amp motor, tool-free tension adjuster, and oil reservoir.
Oregon bar and chain: Earthwise CS33016
Oregon makes a quality bar and chain, which is why Earthwise went out for this 16-inch corded chainsaw. A 12-amp motor delivers decent power for most jobs.
40V battery: Black+Decker MAX LCS1240
Cut the cord with this 12-inch saw from Black+Decker, with a 40V battery that'll get you plenty of cuts before needing a recharge.
For big jobs: Greenworks 20332
This Greenworks corded chainsaw has an 18-inch bar and chain and a 14.5-amp motor. It weighs in at 12 pounds, but it's what you want for serious work.
If we're making a suggestion
If you're looking to clear a bit of space by felling some trees, these electric chainsaws should fit what you're looking for. Your best bet for performance to money spent is the Worx WG303.1, with beefy 14.5-amp motor, 16-inch bar and chain, and a three-year warranty.
It is not cordless, but you're not paying extra for a battery that can keep up to the workload. The chain has an automatic tensioner that keeps it from getting too tight, and there's a chain brake that keeps you safe in case of a failure. To keep the saw in working order, an oil reservoir built into the body keeps the chain lubed. Despite the modest price, the Worx WG303.1 comes with a three-year warranty.
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