Editor’s Note, April 2026: We recently tested two new saws for bigger trees, the Stihl MS 391 and the Husqvarna 460 Rancher. And they performed well enough that we now recommend them as the most ...

A person cutting a log with a chainsaw. - Bukhta Yurii/Shutterstock Chainsaws are great for cutting down trees, but you can't just take any chainsaw to any size tree and expect it to work flawlessly.

German manufacturer STIHL (pronounced "steel") has been making chainsaws for nearly a century. Founded by Andreas Stihl in an effort to push forestry tools beyond basic axes, the first chainsaw (an ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Stihl chainsaws are beloved by homeowners and professional users alike, but they're not always the best for the price. For one, the company's ...