If the idea that a battery-powered saw can compete with a conventional gas model sounds ridiculous, you probably haven’t used an electric chainsaw recently. Stihl MS 180 C-BE: This 11-pound ...

In the 1920s, soon after Andreas Stihl developed the first electric chainsaw, Emil Lerp introduced a more powerful and robust gas-powered alternative. Ever since, if you own or manage a wooded ...

PM's home expert is an old-fashioned, torque-loving gas engine guy. But when he got his hands on Stihl's new line of 36V outdoor equipment, including a chainsaw, trimmer and blower, he got a big ...

WASHINGTON (WHTM) – Stihl is recalling about 100,000 gas-powered chain saws for a fuel line that could leak, posing fire and burn hazards. The company has received 117 reports of pinched or leaking ...

German manufacturer STIHL (pronounced "steel") has been making chainsaws for nearly a century. Founded by Andreas Stihl in an effort to push forestry tools beyond basic axes, the first chainsaw (an ...

Stihl is often recognized as an innovator, especially when it comes to chainsaws. The company's first gasoline-powered chainsaw, the "Tree-Felling Machine Type A," was released in 1929. It had a ...

We tested both electric and gas consumer models from major brands in the 14- to 20-inch-bar range. Their prices started at around $40 for the electrics and rose to about $300 for the gas versions. As ...

When he bought Speed’s Power Equipment in 1991, Sam Wilson felt the thrill of owning a small business wear off quickly. Amid a recession, his 15 employees struggled to sell pretty much any available ...

In a world where gas-powered chainsaws occupies the throne, a quiet revolution is taking place-literally. Battery-powered chainsaws have gone from weekend-warrior tools to serious contenders, capable ...

This little Stihl saw has been impressing our testers for years, going all the way back to its introduction in 2013. Full disclosure: I was initially doubtful of its capability, so I pitted it against ...