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38cc Entry Gas 38.2cc · 14" Bar · 10.7 lbs
Husqvarna 120 Review
38.2cc entry-level gas saw with X-Torq engine and centrifugal Air Injection.
Read Full Review → 20V Compact Cordless 20V Max · 12" Bar · 8.8 lbs
DeWalt 20V XR Chainsaw Review
Brushless 20V saw with 12-inch bar for limb cleanup and pruning.
Read Full Review → 59.8cc Pro Gas 59.8cc · 20"-24" Bar · 13.7 lbs
Echo CS-620P Review
59.8cc pro-grade powerhead with 20-24 inch bar options for hardwood bucking.
Read Full Review → M18 Top-Handle Cordless M18 Fuel · 12"-14" Bar · 8.4 lbs
Milwaukee Top Handle Saw Review
Brushless top-handle saw with 12-14 inch bar options for arborist work.
Read Full Review → 50cc Farm & Ranch 50.2cc · 18"-20" Bar · 12.3 lbs
Stihl MS 271 Review
50.2cc 2-MIX engine with pre-separation air filtration, built for firewood processing.
Read Full Review → 118cc Felling / Milling 118.8cc · Up to 72" Bar · 22.9 lbs
Husqvarna 3120XP Review
118.8cc powerhead with up to 72-inch bar options for large-timber felling and milling.
Read Full Review → 60V Cordless 60V Lithium · 18" Bar · Brushless
Greenworks 60V Chainsaw Review
Brushless 60V cordless saw with 18-inch bar for yard cleanup and bucking.
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Learn the parts of a chainsaw with a labeled diagram: powerhead, guide bar, chain, clutch, chain brake, oiler, controls, and the wear parts that fail first.
STIHL 038 Specs (AV, Super, Magnum): Power, Weight, Bars
STIHL 038 specs for every version: 038 AV 61.5cc, 038 Super 66.6cc, and 038 Magnum 72.2cc, plus weight, bar and chain sizes, fuel mix, and modern equivalents.
STIHL Chainsaw Models & Prices 2026: Full Lineup Chart
Every 2026 STIHL chainsaw model and price in one chart: MS 170 to MS 881, MSA battery saws, specs, weights, bar lengths and which one to buy.
Are VEVOR Chainsaws Any Good? 62cc Review and Verdict
Are VEVOR chain saws any good? We break down the 62cc 20-inch gas saw's specs, owner ratings, parts support, and who should (and should not) buy one.
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Download our free printable checklist to inspect, sharpen, maintain, and troubleshoot your saw like a pro.
- Safety & Pre-Cut Inspection: Chain brake test, bar oiler flow check, and PPE essentials.
- Routine Maintenance Schedule: Daily 5-minute cleanup, 10-hour deep inspection & seasonal winterizing.
- Field Troubleshooting Guide: Fix flooded engines, dull chains, smoking bars, and stalling under load.
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