Firstly, on behalf of all the staff here at Just Lawnmowers we would like to wish our customers new and old a Very Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Here’s to 2017!
So it might be January and your garden may look windswept and dried up, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any jobs to do in the garden. Sorry about that! We suppose you could put them off for a bit to do something a bit more fun, and what could be more fun than investing in a powerful chainsaw this festive period?
Of course if you are planning on chainsawing some wood this Winter then it would be wise to invest in a saw horse. Here at Just Lawnmowers we have several to suit your pocket. Choose from a budget one such as the “The Handy Budget Saw Horse” priced at just £19.99 inc VAT or the “Stihl Metal Sawhorse” priced at just £80.00 inc VAT.
Nothing says Winter like a roaring fire, and a roaring fire needs feeding with wood. (We like to keep all the offcuts in a basket and when friends drop by we light the outside woodburner, the wife makes some mulled cider and we all stand around the fire and chat) But hey that’s life in the countryside! Maybe not to everyone’s taste perhaps.
You, however may only want your wood used up indoors, and that’s fine. And if you want to make sure you are able to use up any spare wood that comes your way in whatever form you will certainly require the services of a decent chain saw. However, remember to only burn seasoned wood on your fire. And if you’re not sure if the wood you already have is seasoned, it’s best to leave it until next year.
Anyway, the usual question posed by people who want to buy a chainsaw is, what works best – petrol, electric or battery? Of course from a safety point of view you would be forgiven for thinking that only a battery operated one would offer you the ultimate in safety.
However, most petrol and electric models now offer all sorts of safety features such as being ergonomically designed to be easy to use. This can involve features such as being lightweight and evenly balanced to give the user more control over the chainsaw. Read on for the lowdown so you can use our expertise to judge for yourself which is the best type for your needs.
Just Lawnmowers’ top 3 petrol chainsaws:
Petrol Chainsaws
*Used to be heavy, noisy, polluting items.
*Now designed to be lighter and easier to use
*Plenty of power
*Ideal for when you are away from a source of power
*Plenty of tough models for those bigger jobs
Number 1
Tanaka ECS 3351 14″ Chainsaw – Special Price £272.00 inc VAT & delivery – saving you £87.00 (RRP £359.00)!
The Tanaka 14″ ECS3351 petrol chainsaw has a standard handle and is powered by a 33cc 2-stroke engine. Equipped with a 14″ guide bar and 3/8″ semi-chisel chain, the unit is comfortable to hold and weighs only 3.5kg. Exceptionally strong cutting performance makes the Tanaka ECS 3351 a true all-purpose saw. When buying a Tanaka chainsaw ,you know that you are not only getting the best, but also protecting your investment in a machine that will provide many years of reliable service. Not only that but it also comes with an unrivalled 5 year domestic use warranty.
Number 2
Efco 132S 12″ Professional Chainsaw – Special Price £359.00 inc VAT & delivery – saving you £86.00!
We could be accused of being rather chain-saw mad here at Just Lawnmowers, and we have to confess to being slaves to the Petrol range! Just those petrol start ups and the smell of petrol as we work, there’s nothing quite like it! So present us with a Petrol Efco and we would drop everything to get to work! It doesn’t get much better than the Efco 132S 12″ Professional Chainsaw. Designed to work at ground level and at heights, this chainsaw is suitable for professional use and is best suited to pruning and medium sized branches. It features a special hook that allows the chainsaw to be hung from the body of the user allowing you to get to places that are usually out of reach to mechanical machinery. And it really looks the business as well!
Number 3
Hyundai HYC3816 16″ Chainsaw – Special Price £115.00 inc VAT & delivery – saving you £24.99!
This is one of our favourite low priced chainsaws. Low in weight and simple to use, Hyundai is a reliable brand. This HYC3816 16″ Chainsaw is easy to start and offers a highly-effective anti-vibration system, making the machine very comfortable to operate, and safer to use even over longer periods of time. Featuring automatic lubrication and recoil start this lightweight chainsaw will be easy and safe to use. Comes at a great price from a reliable and experienced brand.
Just Lawnmowers’ top 3 electric chainsaws:
Electric Chainsaws
*Quieter than their petrol counterparts, no fumes to contend with
*Lighter than petrol equivalents
*Excellent safety features to ensure you work in confidence
*Plenty of models to choose from, from basic models to professional models
*Cleaner to use
Number 1
Efco MT 2000E 16″ Chainsaw – Special Price £157.00 inc VAT & delivery – saving you £32.00!
We couldn’t compile a list of our favourite chainsaws without mentioning this Efco! This model offers excellent value for money and is lightweight and safe to use. Its great for DIY, or cutting up firewood. And being driven by a powerful 2000w engine you will easily get those jobs done in no time at all. This super fast chainsaw allows you to achieve a nice clean cut. This chainsaw is aimed at domestic users, but that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve a professional finish! Easy to use and a bargain at just £157.00 inc VAT if you buy from us!
Number 2
Cobra CS45E 18″ Chainsaw – Special Price £99.99 inc VAT & delivery – saving £10.00!
Cobra remains one of our favourite brands, not just for their chainsaws, but the whole range of garden machinery. They are known in the business for their intelligent and innovative designs, and this Cobra CS45E 18″ Chainsaw is certainly no exception. One of the best things we like about this chainsaw is that it offers a powerful 2400w motor and is cleverly fitted with a 45cm / 18″ Oregon bar and chain. You may not know this but Oregon is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of cutting chain and guide bars for chainsaws. So not only are you getting a great brand at a great price, but they have ensured that the parts are the very best as well. Lots of safety features make this chainsaw ideal for the domestic user, looking for that professional finish.
Number 3
Bosch AKE40 16″ Chainsaw – Special Price £99.95 inc VAT & delivery
We love this little budget priced chainsaw. Being from Bosch it does of course give great reliability and is super easy to use. Super cheap too, even though it features a Powerful 1600 W Motor! It still remains lightweight and we think its best features include its lightning-fast recoil brake and its optimised saw chain narrow chain profile and high chain speed (9 m/sec) for fast, precise cutting. This Bosch might be on the small and lightweight side but it is great for those smaller domestic jobs. Bosch products are reliable and always reasonably priced.
Just Lawnmowers’ top 3 battery cordless chainsaws:
Battery Chainsaws
*Modern batteries now last as long as tank of petrol
*Easy to use, no fumes and no wires to worry about
*Excellent ergonomics for complete comfort and control
*Better for the environment
*Lightweight and easily portable
Number 1
Bosch AKE 30 LI 12″ Cordless Chainsaw – Special Price £369.00 inc VAT & delivery – saving you £61!
Here at Just Lawnmowers we love the Bosch brand, (can’t you tell?!) as we know they are always updating their technology in their products. This Bosch AKE 30 LI 12” cordless chainsaw really offers the user the chance to work safely and efficiently, with features such as a 30-centimetre-long chain bar, and comfortable handling. Its Softgrip and ergonomic design give optimum balance in any work position that you may find yourself in. Great price too, and at the moment you can save £20. We might be rather old school when it comes to chainsawing, and who doesn’t love the buzz of starting up your petrol chainsaw, but we have to say that this Bosch is cleaner, greener and quieter to use and we actually love it!
Number 2
Hyundai HYC36Li 36v Cordless Battery Powered Cordless Chainsaw – Special Price £240.00 inc VAT & delivery – saving you £9.99!
Part of the new Hyundai 36v cordless range, this chainsaw offers impressive power along with ergonomically designed features to make using this chainsaw easier than ever. With no petrol to cause you fumes as you work and no annoying cables you will enjoy the freedom and control that cordless power gives you. One 36v battery will fit all the other machines in the range saving you money and space. A wise investment and a powerful machine, that offers environmentally friendly gardening.
Number 3
Efco MT 2200 Li-Ion 12″ Cordless Chainsaw – Special Price £137.00 inc VAT & delivery – saving you £28.00!
This lightweight cordless chainsaw is easy to use and we love how versatile it is. Handy for jobs around the home you can prune and cut without the need for a power source. Handy if you have an allotment or need to help out a neighbour! Ideal for cutting firewood it is safe and reliable to use. It features the latest generation brushless motor which is not only extremely efficient it also requires practically no servicing or maintenance making this chainsaw a very wise investment.
So there we have it, our top three of petrol, electric, and battery powered chainsaws. Not an exhaustive list of course but hopefully enough to give you some idea of the differences between the different types. You can of course browse all our chainsaws at www.justlawnmowers.co.uk/chainsaws.html or contact us on 01263 820202 for more information.
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Thanks for breaking down the differences between the three types. I think I’ll go with a battery-powered saw. I don’t like the smell of petrol and I often wander around while pruning in the garden.