These days, almost all chainsaws are either cordless electric (powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery) or gas-powered. The ECHO cordless electric range is relatively limited, with only four ...

Echo’s chainsaws have a long track record ... torque necessary to cut down moderately tall trees. You’ll want a gas chainsaw that brings the extra power to bring down an older, larger tree ...

(The same can now be said for the very best battery-powered chainsaws; see below.) Got hours of work ahead of you? With a gas-powered chainsaw you simply need to top off the tank to keep it running.