For comparison, only 4 of the 21 gas saws in our ratings can match that claim. And unlike their gas counterparts, electric chainsaws start instantly, run quietly, and never require a drop of gasoline.

If you’re a homeowner who handles your own yard work, including managing and maintaining trees on your property, then a cordless electric chainsaw is an essential tool. Choosing to go electric ...

The Oregon CS1500 18-inch Corded Electric Chainsaw is available to purchase for $107 from Home Depot and $103 from Amazon, with a 4.5 out of five user score based on over 8,200 customer ratings ...

Electric chainsaws. Electric chainsaws have surged in popularity in recent years due to their ease of use and clean operation. These saws come in two varieties — plug-in and battery-powered ...

I bought an Ego electric chainsaw for my father and took the opportunity to write up a review about how it works. It turns out, the 18-inch saw is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Top electric, battery, and gas models from Consumer Reports' tests—all highly rated, and all for $300 or lessBy Paul HopeThe priciest chainsaw in CR’s ratings costs 10 times more than the ...

In addition to the eight electric models, we have 14 gas and two battery-powered models in our chain saw Ratings. Before you start chopping, check our buying guide .

We put nearly 50 corded electric and battery-powered chainsaws through rigorous speed, handling, and safety tests. Here's what came out on top.An electric chainsaw being tested on an oak beam at ...

Chainsaw Grudge Match: Gas vs. Electric We pit a gas engine chainsaw against a saw with a battery and motor in a test of all-around effectiveness. By Roy Berendsohn Published: Nov 25, 2013 12:00 ...

Consumer Reports' latest ratings find that some chain saws are much better than others. ... For corded electric saws, you'll need a heavy extension cord that’s 12-gauge.