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A detailed buying guide: how to choose a gasoline chainsaw.
This section covers petrol chainsaws for cutting firewood, felling and pruning trees, clearing land and cutting logs and timber on construction sites. The internal-combustion engine delivers high power and full autonomy with no cable or mains supply, which matters most in gardens, forests and remote sites. The category includes household, farm and professional models for homeowners, gardeners and tradespeople. For a general overview, see what motor tools and engine-powered equipment are and how to choose them.
Household saws are designed for occasional work on branches and thinner trunks, farm saws for regular firewood cutting, and professional saws for long daily use and felling large trees. Choose the class by workload and timber diameter.
Most petrol chainsaws use a two-stroke engine of 35–45 cm³ in the household class, 45–55 cm³ in the farm class and 55–70 cm³ or more in the professional class, rated at 1.5–3.5 kW (about 2–5 hp). A larger engine can drive a longer bar but adds weight and fuel consumption. See differences between two-stroke, four-stroke and diesel engines and engine displacement, power, torque and RPM: how to compare engine-powered equipment.
A 35–40 cm (14–16") bar is usually enough for home jobs, 40–45 cm for firewood and 45–60 cm for large trunks. Chain pitch (3/8", .325") and gauge (1.3–1.6 mm) must match the bar and the drive sprocket. Read how to choose a chainsaw bar and chain: length, pitch and gauge.
A manual recoil starter is standard, while an easy-start system, primer bulb and decompression valve reduce the pulling force needed. Also check that the choke and ignition switch are conveniently placed.
A two-stroke engine runs on a mix of petrol and special oil, usually at 1:40–1:50, while the chain is lubricated from a separate tank by an automatic oil pump. An adjustable oiler and see-through tanks make servicing easier. More details: fuel, engine oil and two-stroke mix: how to choose and use them correctly.
Petrol chainsaws usually weigh 4.5–7 kg without bar and chain. An anti-vibration system, rubberised handles and good balance reduce hand fatigue during long work. See what is an anti-vibration system and what is vibration level.
An inertia chain brake, front hand guard, chain catcher and throttle lockout are essential to reduce kickback risk. A petrol chainsaw reaches 100–115 dB, so always wear eye and hearing protection. Read how to use a chainsaw safely, how to choose safety glasses and how to choose hearing protection.
A petrol chainsaw needs air-filter cleaning, spark-plug checks, chain sharpening and tensioning, and draining fuel before long storage. These, together with noise and exhaust, are the trade-offs of petrol equipment. See how to maintain and store motor tools and engine-powered equipment and how to choose spare parts for gasoline and diesel engines.
At ToolsArmenia you can compare petrol chainsaws by engine displacement, power, bar length, chain pitch, weight and class and choose the right model for your jobs.
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