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Top 5 Cordless Chainsaws
 | WORX WG322 20V Cordless Chainsaw | |
 | Zombi ZCS5817 Electric Chainsaw | |
 | Greenworks 14 Inch Cordless Chain Saw | |
 | WORX WG320 JawSaw | |
 | Black and Decker LPP120 Cordless Pole Saw |
1. WORX WG322 20V Cordless Chainsaw
This is the chainsaw for you if you’re looking for fast and clean cuts.
It’s equipped with an auto-tension system as well as an auto-oiling feature, which ensures a high degree of ease of use.
This ease of use is also due to its ergonomic grip, which is specifically designed to reduce fatigue and its comparatively low weight.
What makes this an even more attractive option is the fact that its part of Worx’s 20V Power Share platform.
What this means is that the battery in this chainsaw can be used with other Worx products that are part of this platform as well.
Last but not least, there’s also an option to purchase an additional pole to increase the reach of this chainsaw.
Features
- The automatic tool-free chain tension system is a patented technology. It ensures that the chain doesn’t tighten beyond a limit, which helps in maintaining optimal chain tension and results in smoother cuts.
- The auto-oiling or auto-lubrication is another highlight. An oil-level indicator is provided as well.
- The chainsaw weighs 6.19 lbs and has a compact design with ergonomic grip.
- Its 20V battery can be used in other Worx tools as well, as long as those are part of the power share platform.
- Has a battery indicator to keep a tab on battery life.
- Dimensions: 25 x 7.5 x 9.5 inches.
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2. Zombi ZCS5817 Electric Chainsaw
This is a beast of a chainsaw. The bar and chain from Oregon that’s included with this product is one of the best in the business and slices tree trunks and logs with minimum fuss.
The 4Ah lithium battery provides ample power and it has a high-performance level.
Features
- A high-performance brushless motor that’s both efficient and durable.
- Features Oregon bar and chain.
- Bar Length: 16 inches.
- Dimensions: 35 x 10 x 11 inches.
- Weight: 16 lbs.
- 4Ah lithium battery.
- Voltage: 58 volts.
- Has an LED display.
- Comes with a 5-year warranty for the chainsaw and a separate 2-year warranty for the battery and charger.
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3. Greenworks 14 Inch Cordless Chain Saw
This is for the person who wants ease of use but at the same time doesn’t want to compromise on power.
It features a fairly long bar at 14 inches, which delivers great cutting ability, and the brushless motor doesn’t let the power drop.
All this packed in a compact, lightweight body.
As far as the battery is concerned, the 4Ah variant takes just a couple of hours to recharge fully and is ready for action.
Features
- Efficient, powerful brushless motor.
- Auto-oiler and oil indicator.
- Chain tension access on the side of the chainsaw.
- Long lasting charge.
- Light body in this category.
- Excellent 4Ah battery.
- Wrap around handle for better grip and stability while operating the chainsaw.
- Dimensions: 29 x 9 x 8.8 inches.
- Weight:8 lbs.
- Bar Length: 14 inches.
Pros
Cons
4. WORX WG320 JawSaw
The JawSaw is safer than traditional chainsaws, because of its unique design.
It features an enclosed blade, which not only makes cutting and pruning so much easier, but it also makes it safer.
This is especially so in cases where you need to hike the chainsaw above your line of sight such as while dealing with branches higher up a tree.
The jaw features teeth made of steel that grab the object while being cut, thereby providing better stability.
Similar to the previous Worx chainsaw on this list, the JawSaw also features auto-tensioning, auto-oiling and belongs to the 20V power share platform.
The JawSaw is portable and safe and ideal for use around the house, in the garden and while camping.
Features
- Chain enclosed inside a guard cover for better safety.
- The steel teeth on the jaw grab onto objects being cut and provide improved stability. Cuts in a scissor-like action and can deal with objects with a diameter of up to four inches.
- Auto-tension and auto-oiling (with oil-level indicator) increase the lifespan of the bar as well as the chain of the saw.
- The 5-ampere motor delivers good power.
- Dimensions: 6 x 14.6 x 8.1 inches.
- Weight: 68 lbs.
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5. Black and Decker LPP120 Cordless Pole Saw
If those high branches on trees have proven to be hard to reach, then this pole saw is the perfect tool for you.
It can reach up to 14 feet high and help you prune and trim the branches.
On top of that this particular model is equipped with a 20V lithium-ion battery, which functions for five times longer on a full charge than NiCd batteries.
Also, the lifespan of the battery is much longer as well.
Features
- The cutting bar is 8 inches long and allows you to cut objects with a diameter of up to 6 inches.
- The pole extends between 6.5 feet and 10 feet and allows a reach of up to 14 feet.
- The in-line power head on this pole saw makes it very easy to slip through an acute angle to reach the branches.
- It’s possible to disassemble the saw for transportation.
- Dimensions: 2 x 8.1 x 44.5 inches.
- Weight: 35 lbs.
- This pole saw comes with a warranty of 2 years.
Pros
Cons
Cordless vs Corded Electric Chainsaws
In this day and age, one thing is clear that electric chainsaws are a better bet than gas-powered ones for most homeowners.
So, the decision comes down to whether to pick up a corded electric chainsaw or one that’s cordless.
The Good and Bad of Corded Saws
Corded electric saws are easy to use and on the lighter end of the spectrum. You can simply plug them into a socket and start using them.
They also require comparatively low maintenance and hence the costs incurred in maintaining them is low as well.
While in terms of sheer cutting power, the top-of-the-line corded chainsaws match the cutting power of medium gas-powered saws.
However, the presence of the cord also means that certain restrictions come into the picture.
Firstly, the movement is hampered. There’s only a certain radius, around the socket, within which you have to operate the chainsaw.
And while it’s quieter than its gas-powered cousins, the same doesn’t hold true in comparison to the cordless ones.
The Good and Bad of Cordedless Chain Saws
In terms of ease of use, cordless chainsaws are ahead of the corded versions.
The lack of the cord is in itself a major positive, as it frees up the chainsaw and enables it to be taken any and everywhere.
This in conjunction with its portable nature ensures that it can be carried along on camping trips. Cordless saws operate silently and are environment-friendly as well.
On the other hand, the presence of the battery means that these are comparatively heavier than corded saws and tend to be more expensive.
In terms of the power produced as well, cordless saws are behind their corded cousins.
Plus you will have a fixed runtime on a full charge after which you'll have to recharge the battery. Alternatively, you can keep multiple batteries handy, which in turn will cost more.
Different Types of Chainsaws
Now that you know more about the advantages and disadvantages of corded and cordless chainsaws we wanted to point out the various chainsaw designs so you can make sure you get the right type...
Standard
This is the design that you first picture in mind when you think of chainsaws.
These more suited for heavy work, though they can also be used for lighter work around the house and garden.
Pole Saws
In this design, a small saw is attached to metal or fiber pole.
This considerably increases the reach making pole saws ideal for use in the garden and around the house to prune, trim and get rid of wood debris.
These are available in both corded and cordless varieties, so that’s not an issue. Some of the models even provide the option of adding additional extensions to the pole.
Jaw Saws
These chainsaws contain a set of steel teeth that form a jaw, which does the cutting. The jaw first grips the object and then cuts it. This provides extra stability and safety.
The jaw is usually covered by a guard as a means of protection.
This design is particularly good for light work such as the garden.
Final Words...
Unless you need to cut massive trees, a gas-powered chainsaw doesn’t make sense anymore.
And while corded electric chainsaws are slightly lighter than the cordless versions, the portability, ease of use and flexibility make the latter the ideal option.
Depending on the exact nature of the tasks you need to accomplish, you can select one of the chainsaws from above.
The pole saw is ideal if reach is important to you.
On the other hand, if you want to combine a certain degree of reach with stability while cutting then the Worx’s JawSaw will be your electric chainsaw of choice.
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