Best Chainsaw For Firewood and Home Owner Use

The following are Barrett Small Engine's picks for best home owner use chainsaws. These chainsaw models are ideal for firewood cutting, tree trimming and small to medium size tree removal.

Best Overall Chainsaw:

Husqvarna 435

For quick and easy home maintenance, trust the Husqvarna 435. This robust gas saw features Smart Start® technology and air purge to deliver best-in-class starting performance. The proprietary X-TORQ® engine delivers superior performance, increased fuel efficiency and low emissions. And LowVib® technology makes this saw comfortable to use, even in demanding conditions.

40cc displacement

Standard 16" bar and chain

Suggested retail: $339.99

Best Quality Chainsaw:

ECHO CS 400 18

An ECHO Chainsaw is built to tackle the toughest jobs. Whether you're pruning limbs, cutting firewood or taking down a whole tree, each ECHO Chainsaw is designed to provide long, trouble-free life. You want a chainsaw that starts easy, runs smooth, and provides years of dependable performance.

40.2cc displacement

Standard 16" or 18" bar and chain

Suggested retail: $399.00

Best Budget Chainsaw:

Poulan Pro PR4218

The PR4218 is 42cc 2-cycle chainsaw is ideal for medium-duty storm clean-up, tree felling and firewood cutting. The OxyPower engine provides more power, lower emission levels and lower fuel consumption. Fully featured with Super Clean Air Filter System, Automatic Oiler and Reduced Vibration Handles.

42cc displacement

Standard 18" bar and chain

Suggested retail: $159.99

Best Electric Chainsaw:

Oregon CS1500

If you are looking for a high-power, low-noise electric chainsaw for trimming branches and limbs in your yard, the Oregon CS1500 corded chainsaw is the right choice. Save yourself time and hassle, since the CS1500 starts instantly and doesn’t require any gas-oil mixing. Tool-less tensioning allows you to tension the chain by just tightening the ring on the side cover – no special tools required. Made by the world's leading saw chain manufacturer, this chainsaw features an 18" chain that you can sharpen on the saw in 3 seconds with the pull of a lever. The automatic oiler distributes oil on the bar and chain while on the saw, keeping your chainsaw lubricated and preventing premature wear.

Standard 18" bar and chain

Suggested retail: $109.99