13 Best Gas Chainsaws (Review) In 2020

Our best choice is a Remington 2-Cycle 14 Inch Gas Chainsaw, which can quickly fulfill the needs of most home gardeners. This is ideal for felling smaller trees and cutting small to medium branches. With quick start technology, anti-vibration features, and a lightweight build this is an easy to use model, even if you have not used a gas chainsaw before.

The durable poly chassis ensures durability and power but in an easy to handle model, and it has a high resistance to any kickback, so isn’t difficult to control.

The Craftsman 16-inch Chainsaw comes with much the same features as our best choice, making it an easy to maintain, safe design. It has anti-vibration functions, an automatic shut off if any kickback occurs, and includes bucking spikes to attach to your tree for added stability when operating.

The Craftsman also has the automatic oiling mechanism and chain tension adjustments to help keep it operating optimally and is very easy to start. As with the Remington, it has tool-less access meaning you can change spark plugs or air filters very easily.

Our budget pick of the Salem Master 16 Inch Chainsaw is ideal for people who want an inexpensive saw for occasional use. It is excellent value for money. For its price point, this chainsaw performs well, with respectable engine speed and a sturdy chain. It can handle most home users’ chainsaw needs and has reassuring safety features.

The ergonomic design of the Salem Master means it has a shock-absorbing, non-slip handle and is lightweight. As a result, it is easy to maneuver, even on taller shrubs and comfortable to hold for a considerable period.

Husqvarna 120 Mark II Gas Chainsaw is one of the lighter, easy to maneuver gas chainsaws that can comfortably cut through thin branches and is perfect for pruning. When it is fully assembled and full of gas, it weighs about 17lbs. Although the 38cc motor is a little less powerful than some other 16-inch blades, it still performs adequately. As with many similar brands, it has the automatic oiling and tension adjustment function, so maintenance is pretty low key.

Most Husqvarna models come fitted with an X-Torq feature, which means that fuel consumption and gas emissions are reduced, making it a more energy-efficient chainsaw. They also have good anti-vibration systems, which helps with the comfort level.

450 Rancher is a more powerful gas chainsaw from Husqvarna. It still comes with the X-Torq engine to help reduce gas emissions and make it up to 20% more energy-efficient, but this has a much more powerful motor and high rpm.

With a 20-inch blade and a 50cc motor, there isn’t much that this saw doesn’t cut through. This Husqvarna model also has an air injection feature that removes any large dust particles or debris before they hit the filter. As a result, you don’t have to clean the filter so often, and the engine life is preserved for longer. The ergonomic design of the 450 Ranger makes it easy to handle when using for long periods of time.

The Poulan Pro PR4016 comes with a 16-inch blade and a 16inch bar and chain, making it best suited for small trees and trimming.

Gas chainsaws from Poulan come with a few unique features. For example, the EPS is their Effortless Pull Starting mechanism, which is a spring-assisted cord and purge bulb to make it easier to start. Their chainsaws are also powered with OxyPower, which is their patented technology to deliver greater fuel efficiency. This is predicted to give you 20% lower consumption and 70% fewer gas emissions.

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Garwinner 52cc Gas Power Chainsaw is a powerful machine with a lot of the standard features of an 18-inch chainsaw. It has safety features, an air filtering system to preserve the engine and filters, and an automatic oi lubricating system to ensure smooth running.

At just over 16lbs it is a reasonable weight for a gas chainsaw, and the comfortable, padded handles make it quite easy to move around.

The Orcish 52cc Chainsaw comes with a powerful 52cc engine and an 18-inch blade and chain, so is best used for medium-duty cutting, and not professional use. This is another relatively new product that comes with limited online reviews if you wish to do further research.

As you would expect from a budget choice, it doesn’t have all the frills of some of the more advanced gas chainsaws, but it is still an effective machine. Its safety features include a guide plate, a well-positioned u-shaped handle, and a safety switch to ensure there are no accidental starts.

Here we have another gas chainsaw option from Poulan Pro. 42cc 2-Cycle Gas Chainsaw is quite similar to the PR4016 version, except it has a more powerful motor and a slightly longer blade of 18 inches. It is also one of the best gas-powered chainsaws in terms of safety features.

It comes with the OxyPower technology to reduce emissions and fuel consumption and is relatively compact for an 18-inch blade, meaning it is easy to move around. They have also included a reduced kickback guide bar for safer, smoother cutting. If there is a significant kickback, the chain brake will operate automatically.

If you want a powerful machine that starts quickly and easily, SALEM MASTER 2-Cycle Gas Powered Chainsaw is one of the best chainsaws available. It comes with a reasonably sized 18-inch blade and has a low kickback chain which will minimize jams when using.

As part of the ergonomic design, the handle is both non-slip and shock-absorbing, making it easy to use for long periods. This is highly efficient, smooth-running saw with adequate safety functions.

Compared to the 58cc Salem Master model, 62cc 2-Cycle 20″ Gas Powered Chainsaw is an upgrade in terms of power and blade size.

With a 62cc motor and 3.4 horsepower, there is very little that this chainsaw can’t cut through. The Salem Master is used by both professionals as well as homeowners and can handle felling trees and cutting large limbs very easily. If you are not used to gas saws, a smaller, lighter version may be easier for you.

460 Rancher Gas Chainsaw is a beast of a machine, designed for professional-grade use. It is pretty heavy but capable of cutting through 24-inch trees with no trouble. It is not best suited for pruning or delicate work.

The Husqvarna 460 Rancher has a large motor, so you have to be comfortable in controlling in this, but it comes with the XTorq engine which gives you energy-efficient use and reduced fuel emissions. This also means you will have to refill it less frequently.

The RM 2418 is one of the best gas chainsaws from Remington in terms of versatility. It is delicate enough to use for gentle trimming and pruning, but also tough enough to handle chopping wood.

Remington is a reliable brand, and this saw comes with all the safety functions you could need, including an anti-vibration system and low kickback. It is ergonomically designed to reduce fatigue and increase comfort for the user. The RM2418 is also one of the few machines that comes complete with a carry case and bar oil.