The most powerful chainsaws include professional-grade hand tools, which are equipped with an engine that runs on a mixture of gasoline and special oil. The main purpose is sawing wood and felling trees. The main structural elements are a motor, a tire with a chain, a tank for fuel and oil, a handle. Consider the best representatives of household, semi-professional and professional purposes.
Chainsaw rating by quality and reliability
Below is the rating of the specified instrument, taking into account power indicators, characteristics and cost. Among household versions, the places were distributed as follows:
- "Caliber BP-1800."
- Carver Promo.
- "Patriot-4518".
- Hyundai X-360.
- Partner P-350S.
Semi-professional models have taken the following positions:
- 1st place - “Union of TCP”.
- 2nd place - Patriot PT-5220.
- 3rd place - “Bison PBC-560”.
- 4th place - Makita EA3203S-40B.
The most powerful professional chainsaws are marked by experts in the following sequence:
- Husvarna 395XR.
- Stihl MS-880.
- Makita EA4301F38C
- Ural.
- "Friendship 4M."
Caliber BP-1800
Among the most powerful household chainsaws, the modification “Caliber BP-1800-16U” is noted. It belongs to the budget segment, is designed for processing small trees and branches, suitable for harvesting firewood for the winter. The tool cuts the boards along and across the fibers, is equipped with an electronic start system.
Among the advantages are an affordable price, vibration protection, good equipment. Disadvantages - high noise level, unreliable standard circuit and bus. The saw is limited in continuous working time (30-40 minutes), but has a compact size and light weight.
Carver Promo PSG
This model is optimally suited for gardening. Motor power is enough to handle small logs, bars and boards. The engine is two-stroke, an automatic lubrication system for the cutting part is provided.
The tool starts well at any time of the year, there is an emergency brake in case of violation of normal operation. Advantages - simplicity and convenience of design, decent power, reasonable price. Cons - an abundance of plastic in the equipment, which leads to quick wear of parts, and a lot of weight for working at heights.
Patriot PT-4518
One of the most powerful household saws, a great helper in the household. The length of the tire makes it possible to make deep cuts in thick logs. Comfort and simplicity of work provides excellent balance of the device. The equipment includes an emergency brake and an ergonomic arcuate handle.
Advantages - confident operation for 30 minutes, multifunctionality, quick start, independent of weather conditions. Disadvantages - it is necessary to adjust the oil supply before each working process, fuel smudges may occur.
Hyundai X 360
Lightweight and reliable modification is perfect for public works, including thinning of green spaces, cutting of dry or fallen trees. The tool is launched quickly in any weather, including during severe frosts. Ease of use is guaranteed thanks to an ergonomic wide grip and vibration protection.
The advantages include the optimal combination of weight and power parameter, easy start-up, high build quality and reliability. Disadvantages - restructuring from winter to summer mode requires disassembling the case, the power button is not placed in the most successful way, which provokes accidental deactivation of the unit.
Partner P350S
The tool is equipped with a winning chain for a chainsaw and a professional tire, which ensures reliable processing of medium-thick materials. Decent build quality and a powerful motor are the guarantee of uninterrupted operation for 20-30 minutes. Light weight contributes to ease of operation at height.
Pluses - the saw is focused on economic activities, compact, lightweight, runs without problems in any weather. Cons - plastic of dubious quality, poor equipment.
Soyuz PTS
With the help of one of the most powerful semi-professional chainsaws, a different range of work can be carried out. The model is equipped with a two-stroke engine, focused on economic and construction activities. The length of the tire and the power parameter provide confident felling of medium-sized trees; it can serve as a delimbing knife on a professional level.
Advantages - affordable price for its class, start-up in any weather. Disadvantages - dubious build quality and plastic.
Patriot PT 5220 Imperial
Reliability and strength of the tool is ensured due to the maximum possible use of parts and components made of metal. The size of the tire makes it possible to fell trees of large diameter. The design includes a lateral chain tensioner and a fuel mixture. Semi-automatic carburetor is responsible for long continuous operation.
Advantages - a powerful motor, a long tire for a chainsaw, decent equipment. Cons - decent weight, low quality standard chain.
"Bison PBC-560 45DP"
The specified model of Russian production is well suited for construction work in the construction of agricultural buildings for various purposes. The fuel supply and engine power allow the tool to work up to five hours at one gas station.
Comfort and reliability of operation is guaranteed by a Japanese carburetor, excellent balance and chain features. Advantages - reliability, excellent ergonomics and weight distribution, minimal vibration on the handles. Disadvantages - high noise level, high weight for high-altitude work.
Makita EA3203S40B
Chainsaw of this brand is characterized by high build quality, low weight, reliable engine. The tool is ideal for private carpentry and carpentry workshops. Using the unit, rough sawing and partially artistic manipulations are carried out when creating sculptures and crafts made of wood.
Fast and stable chain tension does not require additional equipment. Advantages - high-performance motor, low weight, easy start. Cons - lack of power for certain jobs, hard-to-reach and expensive spare parts.
Husqvarna 395XP
The tool with an internal combustion engine belongs to the class of professional, has practicality and reliability. The saw is suitable for use in forestry for felling and sawing large logs. The maximum length of the chain and tire is 0.9 meters, a powerful motor gives out power of seven horsepower (5.2 kW).
Features:
- unique technology for cleaning the incoming air stream;
- economical fuel and oil consumption;
- quick-detachable filter element;
- case from an alloy of aluminum and magnesium;
- vibration protection.
Stihl MS 880
The unit is designed for significant construction work. The side chain tension configuration prevents contact with the sharp part, ensuring added safety. The design provides a quick start option with a gradual increase in power, which extends the working life and protects against vibration. This figure is 8.7 horsepower or 6.4 kW.
Advantages of the "Calm MS-880 & raquo; - automatic adjustment of the oil supply, quick operation of the chain brake, ergonomic handles. Disadvantages - high weight, requiring significant physical effort while holding in position.
Makita EA4301F38C
The tool is quite lightweight, has universal use, and provides a clean and even cut. It is successfully used in the construction of structures from a wooden log house. The saw is safe due to the emergency locking brake.
Advantages - the optimal combination of cost and technical parameters, winter and summer modes of operation, confident engine start. Cons - the equipment leaves much to be desired, for home use at a price the product is a little expensive.
Ural
Professional domestic chainsaw is developed on the basis of "Friendship", equipped with a powerful motor, focused on industrial workpieces. The design provides convenient handles extended forward, as well as a mechanism for turning the working blade at a right angle.
Advantages - reasonable price in comparison with foreign analogues, reliable and powerful motor, ease of control. Cons - high noise, smoke during prolonged use.
“Friendship 4M”
The specified modification refers to the old-timers of the Russian market who migrated to the present since the Soviet era. The equipment is equipped with a two-stroke engine with one cylinder, is aimed at performing basic work on sawing and felling trees, harvesting firewood and processing boards. The model is successfully operated on construction sites and in private farms.
The advantages of the unit include simplicity of design, unpretentious operation, high maintainability and the availability of spare parts. Among the shortcomings are high weight, high noise, outdated configuration of the working and motor parts.