We've put more than 70 gas and electric models through our extensive tests. Here are the top performers that balance speed with easy handling and safety. Ten of the newest chainsaws tested by our ...

For years, battery-powered chainsaws couldn’t hold their own against gas models. But that has changed. Our testing proves that some battery-powered models can make more than 100 cuts through a 10-inch ...

More than 50 gas and electric models appear in our current ratings. Here are the top performers, which balance speed with easy handling and safety. In one part of Consumer Reports' chainsaw testing, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even if you don't work as a lumberjack, there are plenty of reasons you might want to keep a chainsaw in your toolshed. Chainsaws can make ...

Whether you need it for tree cutting and limbing, brush clearing, firewood preparation, or other applications, an electric chainsaw is a useful and relatively inexpensive tool to have in your ...

We rate nearly 40 battery-powered and corded chainsaws for cutting speed, handling, and safety. These seven come out on top. We test all chainsaw models—gas and electric—on a 10-by-10-inch oak beam at ...

If you live in a rural or heavily wooded area, a chainsaw can be a must-have item. That’s especially true in areas frequently affecte d by severe storms. These tools are mechanically ...