Editor’s Note, April 2026: We recently tested two new saws for bigger trees, the Stihl MS 391 and the Husqvarna 460 Rancher. And they performed well enough that we now recommend them as the most ...
Chainsaws are great for cutting trees, but you can't take just any chainsaw to any tree and expect to have a good time. There's one crucial spec to consider.
A person cutting a log with a chainsaw. - Bukhta Yurii/Shutterstock Chainsaws are great for cutting down trees, but you can't just take any chainsaw to any size tree and expect it to work flawlessly.