Are you looking for the best chainsaw for cutting small trees?
Well, you’ve come to the right place, because I’ll be revealing my favorites for these types of tasks in this post.
Quick summary:
The best chainsaw for cutting small trees is the Oregon CS1500. It has an 18 inch bar, electric power motor for easy starting, and an automatic chain oiling system. There’s a built in chain sharpener for easy and instant sharpening of the blades.
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Top Pick |
Oregon CS1500 |
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Cheap Price |
WEN 4017 |
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BLACK+DECKER LCS1020B |
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Dewalt |
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Oregon CS1500 (Best Overall)
- 18 guide bar
- Corded electric power source
- 12.6 pounds
If you’re looking to get your hands on a chainsaw for tasks such as bucking, cutting small trees, and limbing then look no further because this 18 electric chainsaw is the best overall for handling such tasks.
The Oregon CS 1500 has multiple features that I found interesting, so let’s look at them one by one.
First the chainsaw like most electric chainsaws comes with a built in self-oiling system. It keeps the chain well lubricated and reduces chain friction, all you have to do is refill the oil when it gets low.
Next we have the second-best feature in my opinion (we will get to the best feature soon enough), the instant start capability, yes you heard me right, no cord pulling required.
Just a couple of switches and turns and you are ready to go.
Another feature is the tensioning knob that is found on the side, no extra tools needed just turn the knob when the chain gets loose and you’re good to go.
Now we have gotten to the best feature of the Oregon CS 1500. Are you ready to hear it?
Brace yourself…
You’re splitting logs and you’ve been doing so for a while and the blades are getting dull, you want to sharpen your chainsaw but you don’t want to sharpen each blade one by one, it’s so tiring, right?
Well, you don’t have to, that’s right, the Oregon CS 1500 comes with a PowerSharp integrated sharpening system.
Just pop on the small tool and run the chainsaw for 3-5 seconds and that’s it good as new!!! Told you it had amazing features.
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WEN 4017 (Cheap)
- 16 guide bar
- Corded Electric power source
- 10 pounds
If you’re looking for the best electric chainsaw for a very good price, then I am 100% sure you will love the WEN 4017.
It comes equipped with great features, so let’s get into it and I will tell you why this is the best low budget chainsaw.
The WEN 4017 is very affordable but it doesn’t mean it’s lacking in performance. It has a built-in self-oiling mechanism that keeps the blades and motor running in tip top shape.
This lightweight electric chainsaw has a tool free chain changing system, yep, no tools needed. It also has a tensioning knob on the side so no tools for that either.
And let’s not forget it’s a lot quieter than gas chainsaws that are loud enough to wake the forest.
The 12A motor is powerful enough for cutting down small trees and performing household tasks that require a chainsaw like pruning and limbing.
BLACK+DECKER LCS1020B
- 10 bar
- No cord, battery powered
- Portable
Known to be one of the smallest chainsaws available, the BLACK + DECKER is a nimble and durable chainsaw.
It’s definitely not for big jobs but when it comes to smaller tasks such as cleaning up the garden, trimming hedges, pruning, and limbing trees then trust me when I say it gets the job done, no questions asked.
The BLACK + DECKER LCS1020B is equipped with a tool free blade tensioning system so not only is it compact and highly portable, it doesn’t need a lot of tools to be maintained.
Equipped with an automatic oiling system the chain runs smoothly with reduced friction. It’s also not very loud, as a matter of fact, it’s just about as loud as a vacuum cleaner and we all know for a chainsaw, that’s very quiet.
The LCS1020B from BLACK + DECKER is completely cordless. It comes equipped with a rechargeable 20V lithium-ion battery as the power source, which you can charge and store until it’s needed for use.
And starting the electric chainsaw takes as much effort as it takes you to give a thumbs up, just slide the safety lock and press the start button.
If you’re not the type to go out and cut trees for lumber and you’re just looking to add a chainsaw to your collection of garden tools.
So it’s easier to handle some hedges and branches, then you won’t regret buying the BLACK + DECKER 10 battery powered electric chainsaw.
Dewalt
- 12 bar
- Easy maintenance
- Portable
- Battery powered
The DEWALT DCCS620P1 12 chainsaw is definitely one to keep in mind when shopping for chainsaws. Weighing just 8.8 pounds it is one of the most lightweight saws on the market right now.
The portability is the biggest selling point because besides the weight it’s also cordless and comes with a 20V battery.
The motor is a high efficiency brushless motor which maximizes runtime and increases motor life.
Like most modern electric chainsaws the Dewalt comes standard with an automatic oiling system and an easy tool free tensioning system for easy, no fuss maintenance.
It’s lightweight, easy to maintain, and has no cord to drag around when working and that makes it a great tool to have around the house for some garden tending and simple tree cutting tasks around the backyard.
Conclusion
So those were the best chainsaws for cutting down small trees.
It’s doesn’t matter if you’re felling or splitting wood, these will do the trick.
Hope you found exactly what you were looking for.
Happy sawing!
– Adam
