If the idea that a battery-powered saw can compete with a conventional gas model sounds ridiculous, you probably haven’t used an electric chainsaw recently. Stihl MS 180 C-BE: This 11-pound ...

It's hard to imagine how difficult it was for lumberjacks to chop down big trees using axes and other hand tools (powered only by serious upper body strength) before the invention of chainsaws. When ...

This little Stihl saw has been impressing our testers for years, going all the way back to its introduction in 2013. Full disclosure: I was initially doubtful of its capability, so I pitted it against ...

The Takeaway: A great saw for pruning and light firewood cutting, the stealthy Stihl MSA 200 C-B leaves a pile of timber in its wake. Super sharp, thin-kerf chain cuts cleanly Makes more cuts per ...

Editor's Note 9/30/2025: We evaluated this article to make sure our selections are still in stock. We are also evaluating some new saws, including a full-size DeWalt model, and will add detailed ...

German manufacturer STIHL (pronounced "steel") has been making chainsaws for nearly a century. Founded by Andreas Stihl in an effort to push forestry tools beyond basic axes, the first chainsaw (an ...

My dad has been looking at electric chainsaws for a while but hadn’t pulled the trigger on one, and so being the good son I am (especially since he lets me send weird Chinese electric vehicles to his ...

It’s nearly time for that dreaded spring yard cleanup, but this year it doesn’t have to be a chore, if you grab the deal on this Stihl GTA 26 Mini Chainsaw on Amazon. The Stihl GTA 26 Mini Chainsaw is ...