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# Electric Vs. Petrol - Which Chainsaw Comparison

 While electrical devices convince with low costs, chain saws with petrol engines offer a high degree of freedom of movement.
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A chainsaw is ideal for felling or limbing trees. The chainsaw is also a good choice if you need to saw firewood. This device is characterized by excellent cutting performance, allowing you to get the job done quickly.

### Table of Contents

* The pros and cons of the different types of chainsaws
* Independence from the power grid
* freedom of movement
* performance
* environmental friendliness
* Costs
* Noise
* maintenance
* operating cost
* The cordless chainsaw as another alternative
* Conclusion: The choice of chainsaw depends on the desired applications
### The pros and cons of the different types of chainsaws

When you decide to buy a chainsaw, there are many different models to choose from. One of the most important selection criteria is which drive system the saw has. This can have a major impact on the possible uses. Therefore, in this article, we present the differences between the models with electric and petrol engines. Longer Chainsaws is providing the best **[Chainsaw Bar and Chains](https://www.longerchainsaws.com.au/collections/bars-and-chains)** in Australia.

### Independence from the power grid

One aspect that has a significant impact on the possible applications is the dependency on the power supply that characterizes electric chainsaws. If you use the chainsaw in your garden near your house, this is certainly not a big problem. However, if you want to cut trees on a property without electricity or if you do forest work, the electric chainsaw is certainly not the right choice. Longer Chainsaws is selling the best **[Chainsaw Bar for Stihl](https://www.longerchainsaws.com.au/collections/bars-and-chains)** in Australia.

### Freedom of movement

Freedom of movement is also of great importance. For example, if you want to limb a tree at a great height, it is very annoying if you have to rely on an extension cord. Even if you want to use the saw in dense undergrowth, the greater freedom of movement of the petrol chainsaw is very beneficial.

### Husqvarna chainsaw

Whether on the ground or in a tree, the type of power supply to your chainsaw not only influences where it is used.

### Performance

In order to get your work done with high productivity, it is important that the work tool delivers strong performance. Electric chainsaws usually use a powerful motor. Some models such as the Husqvarna 420 EL work with up to 2 kW. This performance is ideal for delimbing trees and felling smaller trunks.

With petrol chainsaws, on the other hand, the spectrum is larger. Some models such as the Husqvarna 120 Mark II also work with up to 2 kW and are therefore mainly suitable for smaller jobs. Other devices - such as the Husqvarna 445 Mark II with up to 3 kW - are significantly more powerful and are therefore also ideal for professional use in forestry.

### Environmental friendliness

Gasoline chainsaws are powerful and independent. However, they have a significant environmental impact. When burned, petrol releases many pollutants and contributes to climate change. Electric chainsaws, on the other hand, do not generate any emissions at the place of use. There is also the option of using green electricity and thus operating the saw in a particularly environmentally friendly manner.

### Costs

If you value a cheap device, the electric chainsaw is the clear winner in the comparison. These models are significantly cheaper than devices with combustion engines.

### Chainsaw protection

Whether electric or petrol - when sawing, you should first and foremost pay attention to your own protection.

### Noise

Electric chainsaws work much more quietly than devices with petrol engines. This contributes to a significantly higher working comfort.

### Maintenance

Petrol chainsaws require regular maintenance. Electric chainsaws, on the other hand, are almost maintenance-free – apart from grinding the chain. Especially if you only use the chainsaw occasionally, this makes your work much easier.

### Operating cost

In terms of operating costs, too, the electric chain saw performs significantly better than devices with a petrol engine. Electricity is a much cheaper energy source than petrol.

### The cordless chainsaw as another alternative

In addition to devices with a mains connection and with a combustion engine, there is another alternative: cordless chainsaws. These are independent of the power grid and offer a high degree of freedom of movement. However, they are still environmentally friendly, quiet, low-maintenance and inexpensive to run. An affordable **[12 Inch Chainsaw Chain](https://www.longerchainsaws.com.au/collections/bars-and-chains)** is available at Longer Chainsaws.

Thanks to modern battery technology, these devices now also offer a high level of performance. Therefore, they represent a good alternative in many cases.

The small and handy cordless chainsaw from Makita is ideal for your home use. You can easily saw branches with it.

### Conclusion: The choice of chainsaw depends on the desired applications

The decision as to whether a chainsaw with a petrol engine or an electric motor is the right choice for you depends primarily on the type of work you want to use it for. For smaller tasks around your home, the electric chainsaw is usually the better choice. However, if you want to fell trees or limbs where there is no electricity nearby, it is advisable to use a petrol chainsaw.