Chainsaw, classification and description: selection of brands and models

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A chainsaw is a tool primarily used for working with wood. The cutting element is a chain driven by a gasoline engine. A lot of work can be done in a short time.

Compared to the electric version, saws with gasoline engines are more convenient due to their complete autonomy. In addition, they are not afraid of high humidity. That is, if there is a need, you can work with it for a short period of time.

Classification of chainsaws and their price

The main question that interests a potential buyer is what types of chainsaws there are. Tools fall into three main categories:

• household;
• semi-professional;
• professional.

Household models

This type of chainsaw is intended for rare use. For example, you can saw off a branch or remove an entire tree in your summer cottage. Total work time should not exceed 20 hours per month. They are not capable of more.

Since household saws are in the budget segment, their power does not exceed 2 kW. At the same time, the tool is light in weight, which mainly affects the ease of use.

Although the household version is weak, the power will be enough to cut firewood, trim knots and use it in simple repairs.

The price of a chainsaw will be 4-10 thousand Russian rubles.

Semi-professional options

Successfully and easily cope with periodic loads.In other words, when processing a large amount of material, which occurs continuously for 3-4 hours, they can fail. However, a power of 2-3 kW will be quite enough for work on small construction sites.

This type of chainsaw is used for repair and construction work and cutting down trees in suburban areas. They are also widely used in gardening communities and forestry for trimming knots and branches.

Their cost is in the price range of 8-17 thousand Russian rubles.

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Professional

Of course, it is not prohibited to buy this type of tool for personal use, but it would be an illogical investment. The price they ask for a chainsaw is so high that the tool will never pay for itself at home. Therefore, professional chainsaws are used in special organizations that deal with cutting down forests.

They are characterized by high quality parts and high power (6-7 kW). It helps to cope with a large amount of work, which increases productivity.

Can work more than 8 hours a day without a break. And if you take short breaks from work, this time period increases to 16 hours.

The price tag for a professional instrument stopped at 20-60 thousand Russian rubles.

Who makes chainsaws

The best on the market are:

• Husqvarna;
• Stihl;
• Oleo-Mac;
• ECHO;
• Makita.

In addition to them, you should pay attention to Ryobi, Huter, DAEWOO and PATRIOT.

Domestic producers are also not backing down. Among them it is worth noting Kalibr, Soyuz and Energomash.

What you need to know when choosing a chainsaw

Choosing any good tool is difficult.Therefore, it is necessary to approach this process with full responsibility. Please note the following:

• Dimensions. To use a saw for felling, the width of the tape should be 75 cm. And for country or garden work, only 30-40 cm will be sufficient.
• Weight. Naturally, you want the tool to weigh as little as possible. However, this indicator is directly related to power. The larger it is, the heavier the instrument.
• Power. Main criterion. It must be tailored to perform specific tasks. For household work, 2-3 kW will be enough. If the tool is used in professional activities, the power must be at least 6 kW.
• Tire. Each saw is equipped with it at the production stage. However, there are some models that can accommodate tires of other sizes. A table with sizes is given in the instructions. Models from top brands are equipped with an additional chain.

Before you pay for the chosen tool, check that everything you need is included in the box.

Of course, knowing the basic criteria will help you make the right choice, but nothing compares to the real sensations. The tool should fit comfortably in the hand, because only a model that is easy to handle will allow you to get a positive feeling from the work.