Electric Chain Saws and Chain Saw Accessories

This webiste is your source for buying the latest in electric chainsaws from top makers like Makita Ryobi, Mcculloch and Black and Decker.

Whether you  are cleaning up the yard, cutting fire wood for the winter to come or sculpting ice, electric chainsaws or in most cases more than adequate to get even medium duty jobs done. The days when electric powered saws were quite underpowered are long gone.

Often people believe they need the power and versability of a gas powered saw. A thing or two to remember is that if you live in a residential area often the noise they generate will draw complaints from neighbors. Another thing to keep in mind is that they are heavy and considerably more expensive than their electric counterparts. (If you've used one all day you'll know what we mean.)

Another issue to consider is maintenace. Electric powered saws require less maintenance than gas and are safer to use. Plus you don't have to spend so much time mixing gas and oil, storing it and buying it.

With electric powered chain saws you just plug them in and you're good to go. Although you are tethered to the length of the drop cord you buy, if you spend a little on a power cord with a reel you can easily get several hundred feet and thus the flexibility to get most chores taken care of. Although many site a cord as a safety issue, worries about cutting it with the saw shouldn't deter you. The many benefits that an electric saw offers more than makes up for this slight inconveninece.

Prices will vary on makers. You can get some chainsaws for as cheap as $50 and some as expensive as $250.

Affordable Chainsaws

Craftsman 34118 - Very affordable at around $100. One of the lightest in its class. It has buck spikes for cutting thicker wood. Has an 18 inch bar and tool free chain tightening. Although reviews on this are mixed most considered it adequate for light cutting. Many sited that the saw was a bit noisier than other saws.

Poulan Pro 400E- A bit less money than  Craftsman saws ($80 or so) but many say it has more cutting power. It also features an 18 inch cutting blade. Unlike the Craftsman, it doesn't feature tool free chain tensioning. Safety features include a tapered tip to limit kickbacks and a double acting chain break.

Bosche AKE 40- Users like how quiet and light this saw only 4.1 kg. It features a rapid reaction kick-back brake and a 1700 watt motor. Blade length is 40 cm. Many reported it to be a bit underpowered for anything but light pruning.

Stihl MSE 220 - One of the fastest cutting chainsaws out there. It's 15 amp motor is the reason for the speed. It also features quick chain tensioning. Consumers consider it a good performer for medium-duty cutting.