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Giantz CSAW-58CC-RDWH
Latest review: Hi first time I was going to cut timber,brand new straight out of the box, filled with fuel and bar oil ,first pull handle snapped in my hand and recoiled back smashing through the cover,not happy,
Price (RRP) $169.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.1 (8)
- Value for Money1.9 (8)
- Ease of Use2.1 (8)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.0 (7)
- Safety2.8 (6)
- Bar Length51 cm
- FeaturesQuick / Easy Start
- Uses Pruning
- Engine Displacement58 cc
Husqvarna 455 Rancher
Latest review: Had my Husqvarna 455 Rancher for almost 10 years. Mainly used around winter for fire wood but has done the odd tree clearing as well. Not to big and not too small. Never had an issue starting even
Price (RRP) $1,229.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Safety4.0 (1)
- Bar Length51 cm
- FeaturesTool-free Chain Tensioning
- Uses Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting
- Engine Displacement55.5 cc
Shindaiwa 452s
Latest review: 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 powerfull and reliable seems the more i use it the
Price (RRP) $849.00
- Specifications
- Bar Length41 cm
- Engine Displacement45.2 cc
Husqvarna 572 XP
Latest review: I bought this Husky as a replacement for my previous ‘big’ saw (a Shindaiwa 757) which had an untimely mechanical issue. My first Husky and I am now a hopeless fanboy - it is the best. Same cc as th
Price (RRP) $1,989.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (2)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Safety5.0 (1)
- Bar Length51 cm
- FeaturesTool-free Chain Tensioning
- Uses Pruning
- Engine Displacement70.6 cc
Baumr-AG SX52
Latest review: I’ve had the Bummer20 inch SX52 for a few years, using it for occasional fire wood and garden duties but mainly for cutting and clearing the (sometimes large) pine trees that fall across my local m
Price (RRP) $349.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (2)
- Value for Money5.0 (2)
- Ease of Use4.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (2)
- Safety4.5 (2)
- Bar Length51 cm
- FeaturesAnti-Vibration System, Automatic Chain Oiling / Lubrication, Chain Brake and Tool-free Chain Tensioning
- Power (HP)4 HP
- Uses Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting
- Engine Displacement52 cc
Giantz 62cc 22" Chainsaw
Latest review: After using an extremely reliable second hand 33CC Husqvarna 14" chainsaw for nearly 10 years cutting up firewood each winter, I ran into a problem. I had had a back operation and bending over to cut
- Review Summary
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Safety5.0 (1)
Echo CS-352ES
Latest review: I purchased this Echo chainsaw approximately two and a half years ago, to replace a similar sized Stihl chainsaw which I was always having trouble starting, even after the unit had been serviced on a
Price (RRP) $549.00
- Specifications
- Bar Length35 cm
- FeaturesChain Brake, Quick / Easy Start and Tool-free Chain Tensioning
- Power (kW)1.31 kW
- Uses Pruning
- Engine Displacement34 cc
Stihl MS 500i
Latest review: This saw has great grunt, power and weighs with its 28" lite weight Stihl bar as much as my trusty Husqvarna 562xp with their standard 20" bar. To me reduced weight and easy starter is a no brainer,
Efco 162
Latest review: After a bad experience with a cheap chainsaw from Mitre 10 I intended to buy a Stihl, but was persuaded to this Efco that one of our local suppliers stocked. It has been an extremely good buy. It
- Specifications
- Bar Length45 cm
- FeaturesTool-free Chain Tensioning
- Power (kW)3.5 kW
- Power (HP)4.7 HP
- Uses Pruning and Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting
- Engine Displacement61.5 cc
Shindaiwa 390sx
Latest review: If you're in the market for a small but reliable saw, forget Stihl and Husqvarna, especially their crap homeowner saws...but even their pro saws below 50cc. The 390sx is a pro saw from Shindaiwa,
Price (RRP) $749.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Safety5.0 (1)
- Bar Length38 cm
- FeaturesChain Brake, Quick / Easy Start and Tool-free Chain Tensioning
- Noise Level 113 dB
- Power (kW)1.9 kW
- Uses Pruning and Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting
- Engine Displacement38.4 cc
Husqvarna T435
Latest review: If you can afford it this saw it is a real gem. I use it for camping and caravanning for fire wood and it performs on dry aussie hardwords. Starts first time every time and it's light weight means
Price (RRP) $829.00
- Specifications
- Bar Length30 cm
- Engine Displacement35.2 cc
Homelite HBCS3530
Latest review: I use this chainsaw as a backup when my circular saws are inadequate, such as when I need to cut pine posts or logs. Have never regretted buying it. Main support saw for carpentry work and main saw
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.8 (5)
- Value for Money5.0 (5)
- Ease of Use5.0 (5)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.8 (5)
- Safety5.0 (4)
- Bar Length30 cm
- FeaturesTool-free Chain Tensioning
- Power (kW)1.5 kW
- Uses Pruning
- Engine Displacement35 cc
Husqvarna 565 AutoTune
Latest review: Have had this for 3 months, lots of power, fast cutting. Easy to start. I use it for cutting firewood. Only issue is the air filter gets dirty very quickly but is easy to get to and clean I got a
Price (RRP) $1,529.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.8 (4)
- Value for Money5.0 (4)
- Ease of Use5.0 (4)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.3 (4)
- Safety5.0 (3)
- Bar Length51 cm
- FeaturesAnti-Vibration System
- Noise Level 119 dB
- Power (kW)3.7 kW
- Uses Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting
- Engine Displacement70.6 cc
Makita DCS231T
Latest review: These have been discontinued unfortunately, but if you can grab one - do it! This tiny top-handled saw has lots of power, starts and runs perfectly, with a tank lasting a very long time. Can’t fault i
Price (RRP) $249.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (2)
- Value for Money5.0 (2)
- Ease of Use5.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (2)
- Safety5.0 (2)
- Bar Length25 cm
- Engine Displacement22.2 cc
Stihl MS 231 Wood Boss · includes 2 listings
Latest review: This is my first saw and it took a while for me to really get the hang of its use. It also was subjected to my novice mistakes. It has been a good saw through all of this. I mainly cut wet pine in a
Price (RRP) $749.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.5 (2)
- Value for Money3.5 (2)
- Ease of Use4.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (2)
- Safety4.0 (2)
- Bar Length40 cm
- FeaturesAnti-Vibration System and Tool-free Chain Tensioning
- Power (kW)2 kW
- Power (HP)2.7 HP
- Uses Pruning
- Engine Displacement42.6 cc
Husqvarna 435 E-Series II
Latest review: Great saw for any type of basic tree cutting and can handle bigger logs no problem. Good quality saw and never has any mechanical or running issues except for only one thing, leaks bar oil every time
Price (RRP) $699.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.5 (2)
- Value for Money4.5 (2)
- Ease of Use4.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (2)
- Safety5.0 (2)
- Bar Length41 cm
- FeaturesQuick / Easy Start and Tool-free Chain Tensioning
- Noise Level 114 dB
- Power (kW)1.6 kW
- Uses Pruning
- Engine Displacement40.9 cc
Shindaiwa 488 / 488P · includes 2 listings
Latest review: 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 saw that was ever made in my humble opinion. I live
Price (RRP) $999.00
- Specifications
- Bar Length46 cm
- Power (kW)2.2 kW
- Uses Pruning and Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting
- Engine Displacement48 cc
Stihl MS 880 Magnum
Latest review: 2020 winter was my first year with the 880 , Cutting Dry / Seasoned Gum for firewood. No problems at all , Starts easily and runs nice on 30/1 mix Definitely use an 880 on big trees , But
Price (RRP) $2,799.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Safety5.0 (1)
- Bar Length63 cm
- FeaturesAnti-Vibration System, Automatic Chain Oiling / Lubrication, Chain Brake and Engine Air Pre-Cleaner
- Power (kW)6.4 kW
- Power (HP)8.7 HP
- Uses Pruning, Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting and Tree felling, sawlog prep, and milling
- Engine Displacement121.6 cc
Husqvarna 450 · includes 2 listings
Latest review: Defective oiler on saw chain is not getting proper lubrication. Brand new saw only 5 days old. I been using Husqvarna gas and bar oil but the saw is just not putting out proper
Price (RRP) $1,079.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.5 (2)
- Value for Money3.0 (2)
- Ease of Use3.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.5 (2)
- Safety4.5 (2)
- Bar Length51 cm
- FeaturesChain Brake, Quick / Easy Start and Engine Air Pre-Cleaner
- Power (kW)2.4 kW
- Uses Pruning and Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting
- Engine Displacement50.2 cc
Stihl MS 261 / MS 261 C-Q / MS 261 C-M / MS 261 C-MQ · includes 4 listings
Latest review: I couldn't re-start saw after shutting off. Dealer gave me a new one because they couldn't fix. Hopefully this was just a lemon and my new one will do
Price (RRP) $1,499.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (3)
- Value for Money4.3 (3)
- Ease of Use5.0 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.3 (3)
- Safety5.0 (3)
- Bar Length40 cm
- FeaturesAnti-Vibration System, Chain Brake, Quick / Easy Start, Tool-free Chain Tensioning and Engine Air Pre-Cleaner
- Power (kW)2.9 kW
- Power (HP)4.1 HP
- Uses Pruning and Small tree felling, trimming, and cross-cutting
- Engine Displacement50.2 cc