Although Makita does still offer some gas-powered chainsaws and pole saws, the majority of its saws utilize its innovative cordless technology. But which is the most appropriate for your work?

Best Gas Chainsaws Traditional gasoline chainsaws work best for people living in very wooded areas who tackle very heavy work, such as cutting large quantities of firewood for winter heating.

If you need to trim a few branches or remove the tree entirely, these Makita corded and cordless electric chainsaws can definitely get the job done.

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While gas-powered saws can scream louder than 110 decibels, the Makita generates just 89, but still produces cutting power of 1650 fpm, or surface feet per minute.

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Makita has launched a twin 18V brushless motor chainsaw it reckons will comfortably match the logging performance of similar-sized petrol-powered saws.