DeWalt’s bright yellow tools are a staple in many homes for good reason. Its 20V MAX battery system allows homeowners and professionals to only need one type of power source.
DeWalt offers a full range of chainsaws, cordless pruners, and pole saws, but the 20V MAX XR compact 12” cordless chainsaw is perfect for most homeowners.
A small company that started in Northbrook, Illinois, ECHO is a landscaping innovator, having invented the world’s first backpack blower and handheld leaf blower.
Among its landscaping tools is the ECHO CS 590 Timber Wolf chainsaw. While it has only a few extra features, it has good weight, balance, and power for less than $500.
Selling for under $350 with a battery on Amazon, the Greenworks Pro 80V chainsaw is outfitted with steel felling spikes, an 18” bar, and several safety features.