We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Starting issues, the engine cutting out during operation, and loosening chains are frequent topics among those who have had problems with some ...

Battery-powered chainsaws have come a long way over the last few years, boasting improved chain speed, cutting power, and ergonomics. Today, I’m taking a closer look at Ryobi’s most powerful model ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While chainsaws are mostly associated with the lumber industry (or horror films), they're a power tool that has a wide variety of uses for ...

Starting issues, the engine cutting out during operation, and loosening chains are frequent topics among those who have had problems with some Ryobi chainsaws. A longtime fixture among the shelves of ...

Ryobi RY40HPCW01K Chainsaw This 18-inch, 40V, battery-powered chainsaw from Ryobi weighs 15 lbs. It has a chain brake, and a 5 year warranty.

Editor's Note 9/30/2025: We evaluated this article to make sure our selections are still in stock. We are also evaluating some new saws, including a full-size DeWalt model, and will add detailed ...

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For years, battery-powered chainsaws couldn’t hold their own against gas models. But that has changed. Our testing proves that some battery-powered models can make more than 100 cuts through a 10-inch ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. If you find it hard to believe that an electric chainsaw can hold its own against a gas model, consider this: In our most ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. In the realm of do-it-yourself home improvement, cutting tile can be particularly challenging to accomplish safely. Since the dust it creates can be ...