Top Chainsaw

Based on community reviews & Amazon ratings

1

Echo CS-590 Timberwolf

95%

0%

best bang for your buck; heavy but powerful; reliable 60cc workhorse; great 5-year warranty

Check Price~A$682

2

Stihl MS 261

92%

3%

pro-grade 50cc; incredible power-to-weight ratio; nimble and durable; expensive but worth it

3

Stihl MS 250

90%

5%

legendary homeowner saw; reliable and parts are everywhere; high power-to-weight; older tech but proven

4

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Chainsaw

88%

7%

excellent for intermittant use; huge torque; leaks bar oil; eats batteries on big logs

Check Price~A$442

5

Husqvarna 455 Rancher

86%

9%

reliable farm saw; heavy but durable; good all-rounder; easy to start

Check Price~A$899

6

Stihl MS 170

86%

9%

budget king; lightweight; great for small jobs/limbing; non-adjustable carb

Check Price~A$944

7

Husqvarna 550 XP

85%

10%

high-revving pro saw; smooth and fast; autotune carb; lightweight for power

Check Price~A$1006

8

EGO 56V Chainsaw

82%

13%

convenient battery saw; great for homeowners; bar oil leaks; stock chain stretches

Check Price~A$386

9

Stihl MS 500i

81%

14%

fuel injected beast; incredible power-to-weight; instant throttle response; very expensive

10

Husqvarna 372 XP

80%

15%

legendary pro saw; reliable torque monster; no autotune (older models); heavy but durable