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Chainsaw price comparison 2026: Stihl, Husqvarna & Echo gas, battery & electric prices compared with specs, bar sizes & value verdicts.
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38cc Entry Gas 38.2cc · 14" Bar · 10.7 lbs
Husqvarna 120 Review
38.2cc entry-level gas saw with X-Torq engine and centrifugal Air Injection.
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DeWalt 20V XR Chainsaw Review
Brushless 20V saw with 12-inch bar for limb cleanup and pruning.
Read Full Review → 59.8cc Pro Gas 59.8cc · 20"-24" Bar · 13.7 lbs
Echo CS-620P Review
59.8cc pro-grade powerhead with 20-24 inch bar options for hardwood bucking.
Read Full Review → M18 Top-Handle Cordless M18 Fuel · 12"-14" Bar · 8.4 lbs
Milwaukee Top Handle Saw Review
Brushless top-handle saw with 12-14 inch bar options for arborist work.
Read Full Review → 50cc Farm & Ranch 50.2cc · 18"-20" Bar · 12.3 lbs
Stihl MS 271 Review
50.2cc 2-MIX engine with pre-separation air filtration, built for firewood processing.
Read Full Review → 118cc Felling / Milling 118.8cc · Up to 72" Bar · 22.9 lbs
Husqvarna 3120XP Review
118.8cc powerhead with up to 72-inch bar options for large-timber felling and milling.
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Greenworks 60V Chainsaw Review
Brushless 60V cordless saw with 18-inch bar for yard cleanup and bucking.
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