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Best Electric Chainsaw

Published Jun 21st, 2019 5:22PM EDT

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Have you opened your bedroom blinds day after day and noticed the branch from your tree is creeping farther and farther into your line of sight? Take care of that unsightly overgrowth with one of these electric chainsaws. Have a wood-burning stove or fireplace and need logs to keep your house warm? Owning an electric chainsaw can give you kindling within minutes and won’t have you running to the gas station to fill it up. Take a look at these handpicked electric chainsaws and tackle any tough cutting task.

Best Electric Chainsaw for Smaller Branches

With its six-pound lightweight design, the Remington RM1425 Limb N Trim electric chainsaw is simple to use and carry. Just squeeze the trigger to rev the 8-amp electric motor and easily cut through thinner branches or sapling. It has a built-in push button oiler that allows you to dispense the right amount of oil to lubricate the 14-inch mechanism. Equipped with a safety-conscious low-kickback bar, it has a hand guard on the handle which protects your hand and body from debris as you cut into it. There’s no assembly required so you can unpack the box and use it within minutes. Plus, it’s backed by a two-year warranty.

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Best Premium Electric Chainsaw

Primed with an extra chain and a 4.0Ah battery, Greenworks 16-Inch 40V Electric Chainsaw will hold up under the toughest circumstances. The Greenworks motor provides longer use time as well as more torque and more power. The battery is compatible with Greenworks G-Max 40V Li-Ion system so multiple different tools will work with it. The brushless motor has a translucent oil tank so you can see exactly how much you have in the machine. Plus, the motor causes 70% less vibration than leading electric chainsaws, making for a smoother cut. It has a chain brake and a low kickback setting for additional safety precautions.

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Best Electric Chainsaw for Wide Trees

The WORX WG304.1 18-Inch Electric Chainsaw has a reach of a foot and a half, allowing you to cut through the broadest of tree trunks. The 15.0-amp motor delivers a lot of power to take down the largest of trees. It has a patented auto-tension chain system which prevents over-tightening and keeps the chainsaw working in optimum condition throughout many uses. The oil tank capacity holds up to 200 ml of oil, making you fill it up less frequently. Weighing just over 11 lbs., it can easily be held by the ergonomic handle and carried by almost anyone.

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