The brushless motor in the GD24CS30 ensures maximum efficiency and performance. Producing more power, longer runtimes and higher chain speeds than brushed motor chainsaws. Clean Cut Everytime

As you’d hope from any premium cordless model of chainsaw, the DCM565 is both lightweight and compact in design, making it suitable for one-handed operation. Even when operated with one hand, the ergonomic nature of this chainsaw allows for precise cuts and plenty of control, ensuring optimal levels of safety are maintained at all times. Einhell has a reputation for producing power tools and garden machinery at very affordable prices. However, as I found out when I tested their cordless strimmer, electric scarifier, cordless leaf blower, and petrol chainsaw, the brand doesn’t sacrifice on quality either. So, I was expecting their GE-LC 18 Li Cordless Chainsaw to be just as capable. I had a number of trees and branches lying around my farm (thanks to Storm Arwen) that needed to be cut up for firewood, so I was looking forward to putting this chainsaw to the test. Value for Money: I compared each model’s design, performance, power, safety and ease of assembly and use against its price point. Chainsaws that offered a lot of features, excellent performance, and easy usage while remaining affordable were deemed the best value for money. Increase chainsaw performance with a new chain. It’s the key component of your chainsaw. If you want your chainsaw to perform well and really cut through wood, you need to take care of it. When you buy a new saw chain the chains will be sharp and brand new. But eventually even the sharpest chainsaw chain will lose its edge, so it is important to maintain it and later on invest in a new one. Greenworks saw chains are extremely high quality made from the best quality steel. Saw chain tune-up tips The length of a chainsaw’s cutting bar will determine the size of wood that you can use the machine on. Although cordless chainsaws usually have a shorter bar than petrol chainsaws, there’s still a fair bit of variation to choose from, usually between 15-30cm.This bit of chainsaw spec is easy enough to get your head around. Guide bar length simply refers to the length of the bar that the chainsaw utilises in its cutting action. The longer the bar you’re working with, the larger the piece of wood you can hope to cut.

The Greenworks GD24CS30 chainsaw offers total convenience, with no petrol or electric cables to deal with. Instead, simply insert the advanced 24V battery and you are ready to cut. As part of the Greenworks 24V family, the battery can be used in a range of different Greenworks tools, from lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers and even power tools. Benefits While I may have found a few more flaws to this battery powered chainsaw when compared to the others that I tested, its price makes up for these. This is a very affordable machine – you’d struggle to find a good chainsaw for any cheaper, especially one that doesn’t skimp out on quality. Once assembled, it was clear to see that this chainsaw really lives up to its name in terms of being compact. Although it does have a sturdy 25cm bar , the unit itself looks smaller and feels less bulky than many of the other cordless chainsaws out there. On the downside, it seems a little flimsier too – even the bumper spikes at the front of the machine are made from plastic, rather than metal, which does give the chainsaw a slightly cheaper finish. However, there are some thoughtful design touches here as well, from the oil level window to the way in which the battery is positioned underneath the rear handle to save it from bumps and scratches. Power limitations also need to be considered. Unless you’re investing in a top-tier cordless model, you can expect a cordless chainsaw to be less powerful than a corded alternative. The first step was assembly, which took less than ten minutes . I didn’t need any tools for the enti re process – Makita has designed this chainsaw in a way that makes it extremely simple to put together. Even better, they provide a small bottle of oil with the machine, meaning that you can have it up and running soon after you’ve opened up the box.

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Ryobi’s power tools are usually very capable and reliable (I recently reviewed the brand’s cordless strimmer and leaf blower and thought exactly that), so I was excited to be testing out their ONE+ Cordless Brushless 30cm Chainsaw. Storm Arwen had toppled several large trees around my farm, so not only did I have their big trunks to slice up into logs, but I also had a huge blanket of branches that needed to be cut up for firewood. Incidentally, Ryobi states that this battery powered chainsaw has been designed for cutting logs and firewood, so this was the perfect chance to put this machine through its paces. This chainsaw’s fantastic performance is partly due to how powerful it is. As mentioned, its 36V motor makes use of two 18V batteries , giving it double the power of its 18V competitors. I went with 5aH batteries and enjoyed a continuous run time of about 30 minutes . I was using it at full speed for pretty much all of this time, meaning 20 m/s, which, again, is significantly faster than many of the other battery powered chainsaws out there. If you use the machine at a slower speed and on smaller pieces of wood, you’ll enjoy a longer runtime. That being said, you’ll want to pay special attention to the weight of a model you’re interested in. This will affect how long you’ll be able to comfortably handle it. If you’re looking for a model that needs to be used for long sessions, go for a lighter model. If you need to be more flexible with cutting angles, you’ll also want to consider an altogether more compact and lightweight model. Length of Bar In terms of how easy this chainsaw is to use, I would give it top marks. It’s pretty compact and, at 3.6 kg , lightweight enough to not leave you with sore arms. It also has an automatic oiling system that keeps the chain consistently greased up with oil, although I’ve yet to see a chainsaw that doesn’t offer this feature.

Thankfully, there’s not a great deal of difference when it comes to weight when deciding between mains operated chainsaws and those of the cordless variety. A good cordless chainsaw will rarely weigh more than 5 kilograms in total. Health benefits – in addition to saving yourself from the noise that a petrol chainsaw makes, a cordless chainsaw also won’t subject you to exhaust fumes First and foremost, even if you don’t plan on using your cordless chainsaw for heavy-duty tasks, you’ll still need to invest in protective clothing and accessories, including chainsaw trousers, boots, gloves, and a hat/helmet, as well as safety goggles and ear defenders (these usually come attached to the helmet). This is something required by law, so don’t take it lightly.

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Other key features of this cordless chainsaw include very low levels of vibration when working an overall lower operational volume. There’s also xTreme Protection Technology (XPT) as standard, keeping the essential components well protected against dust and water exposure. This makes it a solid choice for use in more intensive working conditions.