How to Measure Chainsaw Bar Length and Chain Size
Learn how to measure chainsaw bar length with a tape measure, count chain drive links, and read the bar stamp so you order the right chain every time.
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Learn how to measure chainsaw bar length with a tape measure, count chain drive links, and read the bar stamp so you order the right chain every time.
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 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.
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 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.
STIHL chainsaw buyers guide for 2026: decode MS vs MSA model numbers, compare price tiers from the MS 170 up to the Farm Boss and avoid first-saw mistakes.
STIHL 250 vs 291 head-to-head for 2026: 45.4cc vs 55.5cc torque, weight, firewood speed, the old MS 290 connection, and which Farm Boss saw to buy now.
STIHL 170 vs 180 compared for 2026: torque, weight, Ematic oiling, chain fitment and price — the plain-English verdict on which homeowner saw to buy.
The best Husqvarna chainsaw for the money in 2026: the 120 Mark II, 130, 135 Mark II, 435 and 450 Rancher ranked by price, power and what each saw can handle.
Every SAWOFF chainsaw review in one index: STIHL, Husqvarna, ECHO, battery and budget gas saws tested for power, vibration and value. Find the right saw fast.
Used chainsaw shopping? This 12-point inspection checklist covers compression, plugs, bars, sprockets and the oiler, with red flags and fair prices.
The most reliable chainsaw brands for 2026, ranked: ECHO, STIHL, Husqvarna and more compared on engine design, filtration, warranty and dealer support.
How much does a chainsaw cost in 2026? Pricing from $100 battery saws to $2,000 pro gas saws, true running costs, STIHL dealer tiers and used pricing.
Chainsaw safety for 2026: PPE checklist, kickback prevention, safe starting and felling rules, limbing technique and the 10 rules professionals never break.
The best gas chainsaw for the money in 2026, ranked by value: 7 picks from Husqvarna, ECHO, STIHL and Poulan with dollar-per-performance math and price bands.
ECHO chainsaws reviewed and ranked for 2026, CS-310 to CS-7310P: specs, weight, bar sizes, the 5-year warranty and which Echo gas saw deserves your money.
Chainsaw prices 2026 compared: Stihl, Husqvarna & Echo gas, battery & electric costs ($90–$1,899) with specs & value verdicts. What should you pay?
Husqvarna professional chainsaws ranked: 395XP, 562XP, 572XP and 3120XP compared on specs, power-to-weight and price for falling, limbing or milling work.
The Husqvarna chainsaw chain guide: pitch, gauge and drive links charted by model, Rancher chain sizes explained, and when to sharpen or replace your chain.
Husqvarna 460 Rancher review for 2026: 60.8cc big-wood torque, an adjustable oil pump, real 3/8 LP chain fitment, and honest limits versus the STIHL MS 362.
2026 STIHL chainsaw price list, MS 170 to MS 881: new street prices, used-market values, battery kit costs and your true out-the-door budget.
STIHL pro saws 2026: top-handle 201 T, rear-handle 261/362/462, fuel-injected 500i, plus the 661 and 881 — cc, hp, weight and bar specs compared.
STIHL MSA 220 C review from 4 weeks of cutting: bare-tool and kit price, AP 300 runtime, hardwood performance and how it compares with an MS 250 gas saw.
Compare STIHL battery chainsaws line by line: MSA 140 vs 220 C vs 220 C-B vs 300 spec tables, runtime per battery, 2026 prices and our pick by job.