Chainsaws come in many different shapes and sizes, and are very versatile and powerful tools that allow you to accomplish a lot of work in a short time.
Different chainsaws lend themselves to different applications, and below was a brief outline of the different types to help you make an educated decision on what you could buy.
The most popular type of chainsaw is the petrol chainsaw.
These saws are powered by a small two-stroke gasoline engine, and give you the best of all worlds.
Petrol chainsaws are powerful, portable, an ideal if you cut your own firewood or work in remote locations.
Petrol chainsaws are generally more expensive than electric ones, but the greater versatility means this extra money is well spent.
Electric chainsaws can be really good for use around the home.
Mains powered electric chainsaws are still fairly powerful, and they do have the distinct advantage of being a lot quieter than their petrol driven counterparts.
Additionally, electric chainsaws don't cause any emissions.
These factors combined mean electric chainsaws are a perfect choice for use in densely populated areas, such as using in your backyard for various jobs.
In the last few years, a third type of chainsaw has started to emerge.
This is the cordless chainsaw.
Although this is a type of electric saw, it uses a rechargeable battery rather than mains electricity.
These chainsaws are quite small, and are usually powered by similar batteries and chargers as popular cordless drills and other tools.
Although they have nowhere near the levels of power as petrol chainsaws or mains powered electric chainsaws, these cordless tools are gaining popularity amongst gardeners because they are excellent for cutting small branches and performing pruning work.