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 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… Read more

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.