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Best Chainsaw? Let's Settle This! Stihl, Husqvarna, ECHO, Poulan Pro, Craftsman, Ryobi, Salem Master

Jan 2023/21 min/5 products tested

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The verdict

  1. 3

    Husqvarna

    avg finish 3rd-place average finish

    “Husqvarna averaged a third-place finish.”
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  2. Salem Master

    avg finish 2.75

    “The very affordable Salem Master had an average finish of 2.75”
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Other picks

  • Budget pick

    Salem Master

    “if you can only afford a budget saw, I'm really impressed with the short-term performance of the Salem Master”
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  • Also noted

    Husqvarna

    “I really like the Husqvarna. It seems like a very good saw, and it's a little bit lighter than the Stihl, as well as the Salem Master.”
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  • Also noted

    Poulan Pro

    “Once again, the Poulan Pro really struggled on the testing.”
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Everything tested 5

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