There’s been a storm and you want to get rid of the fallen trees. You want a chainsaw to solve this problem.
BUT Not just any chainsaw…
A chainsaw that lasts a long time and is powerful enough to rip through lots of wood.
You’ve come to the right place because I’ll be revealing the best chainsaw for a storm clean up.
Let’s get straight into this!
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Best Overall |
Husqvarna 460 Rancher |
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Coocheer |
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Best Electric |
Greenworks Pro |
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Husqvarna 130 |
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Husqvarna 460 Rancher
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- 24-inch bar
- Gas-powered
- 21.0lbs
Bar Length
The Husqvarna 460 Rancher with a 24-inch bar is my personal favorite choice and the best overall chainsaw for the task of storm cleanups.
Due to such a long length of the bar, you can easily cut through trees as wide as 22 inches thick. This can also be utilized well for splitting through any stumps left behind.
Powerful
With a chainsaw that boats a 60.3cc engine, you will have no issues tearing through even the hardest woods.
The chain rotates exceptionally fast at 9,000 rpm aka 9,000 turns per minute. This will allow for quicker work in your cleanup process.
Low Maintenance
This beauty is equipped with an automatic chain oiler. What does this mean for you? The system delivers a steady flow of both bar and chain oil to your device ensuring that you won’t need to do so manually.
The side-mounted chain tensioning system allows for fast and easy adjustments while on the job. There is also a centrifugal air cleaning system installed on this model.
The purpose of this is to filter out any of the larger dust particles and other debris before they get trapped in the air filter. Overall, this will extend the lifeline of the engine with no extra effort on your part.
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Coocheer
- 20-inch bar
- Gas powered
- 15.4lbs
Bar Length
This machine is great for trimming limbs and branches as well as cutting through wood. These are all handy features when storm cleanup is involved.
It comes equipped with a 20-inch bar which is still great for cutting through trees as wide as 18 inches.
Steady Flow of Power
The Coocheer engine utilizes a 3KW power motor. This allows for consistent engine speed and reduced fuel consumption of up to 20%. The 62CC engine produces 3.5HP.
With a speed of 8500rpm or 8500 turns of the chain per minute, you’ll be hauling away those fallen trees in no time at all.
Lightweight
Weighing only 15.4 pounds makes this tool much easier to hold up for an extended period. This also gives it the benefit of being easier to maneuver around branches or other various nooks and crannies.
After all, trees never seem to fall in conveniently located places.
Greenworks Pro (Electric)
- 18-inch bar
- Battery-powered
- 10.8lbs
Bar Length
The Greenworks Pro is the best electric chainsaw for storm cleanup. With an 18-inch bar, you can easily cut through trees or any other wood as thick as 16-inches. It has one of the highest voltages of electric chainsaws.
Long Battery Life
This electric chainsaw has a fast-charging battery which takes no more than 30 minutes to achieve full power for a standard 80V.
Not only this, but it also has a long-life span. You are offered up to 150 cuts per single charge on any 2Ah battery.
Lightweight
Due to the mere 10.8 pounds of this tool, you can trim branches, brushes, and around any more delicate areas with ease.
There’ll be no need to fear losing control of this device and causing any damage to property during any cleanup process.
No Fumes!
Due to the nature of this chainsaw (being electric), it’s fume-free! Not only is this a more environmentally friendly option but you won’t have to deal with the smell either.
Husqvarna 130
- 16-inch bar
- Gas-powered
- 10.3lbs
Bar Length
This chainsaw has a smaller bar than any of the others we have looked at so far. However, don’t let the 16-inch bar fool you.
The Husqvarna 130 is perfect for limbing fallen trees. It can also still cut through any wood as thick as 14-inches. The smaller bar makes it easier to maneuver.
Lightweight
This is also the lightest chainsaw we have looked at today. With a weight of only 10.3 pounds, you’ll have no trouble using this for hours on end. Storm cleanup can be quite time-consuming. Don’t let sore muscles from carrying your chainsaw all day put a hold on the process.
Powerful
This chainsaw runs at 9000 rpm also known as 9000 turns per minute. With an engine size of 38cc utilizing 2.0HP, you can be assured of a speedy cleanup process.
Conclusion
The best chainsaw for storm cleanup is the Husqvarna 460 Rancher. It has a 24 inch bar, 60.3cc gas engine and weighs 21.0lbs/9.5kg. It’s able to easily cut into wood 22 inches thick with ease and it’s easy to maintain this saw.
Cleaning up after a storm is never a quick or easy process. Try to think about the length of time that you’ll be using the saw as well as your strength limitations.
If you need to be holding this up for a long time, you may want to look at the lighter weight options. However, if you’ve got thick fallen trees laying around, the longer bar lengths could be a better suit.
Any of these chainsaws will greatly help you out along the way but it is up to you to decide which will be your best option.
Hope you found what you were looking for in this guide.
Happy sawing!
– Adam