Best Shindaiwa Chainsaws
Shindaiwa 488 / 488P
Excellent saw – I own 2 shindaiwa 488s. I love them. Been cutting for 20 years with them. Keep fresh gas in them and they will run forever. Best overall chain… Read more
saw that was ever made in my humble opinion. I live in Northern NY and heat primary with wood. They are light, powerful and will last.
Shindaiwa 452s
Well built powerful saw! – Bought this saw new just over 12 months ago and have cut approx 3 tonne of fire wood and limbed trees etc and have found this saw to be surprisingly… Read more
powerfull and reliable seems the more i use it the more i like it ! Own other big name saws and the qaulity is on par with and some parts better than them and so is warranty 5yrs instead of 3 .so all in all very happy .
Shindaiwa 501sx
Good Mid-Range Commercial Saw – I decided to upgrade the chainsaw for my gardening business in July 2023, as I didn't expect the cheap saw I had previously would be up to the task… Read more
of commercial use. As I'm a Horticulturalist (not an arborist or Forestry tradesman), I opted for the Shindaiwa 501SX because it was good value for money for my needs. I'm not using it every day (in fact its only just had between 5-10 hours use so far), and so far it meets my requirements. I've cut a variety of things with it, including dry spotted gum and bottlebrush. Its got a semi-chisel chain for balance between cutting and sharpness retention. Its got a little weight to it, but that's to be expected with a commercial saw (and some people say it helps when doing cross cuts, as you can get the same result with less effort). Its made in Japan, and they're known for quality engineering and manufacturing.
Attached are a few examples of my use of this chainsaw.