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 ...

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 — with both offering enough ...

The testers at Consumer Reports pick the best chainsaws, including gas-powered, battery-powered, and corded-electric models.

Battery-powered chainsaws make quick work of chopping up firewood and handling a variety of yard maintenance tasks. Here's why I switched over from using gas-powered models. Chris Wedel is a fan of ...

Some chainsaws are packed with high-spec features, but don't start easily and struggle to slice through hard wood. Others are basic, but start immediately and cut through even the thickest logs easily ...

The latest addition to Stihl’s popular petrol chainsaw range is set to go on sale next month. The pro-spec MS 400.1 C-M is 300g lighter and, at 5.2hp, almost as powerful as the MS 400 it replaces, ...