Skip to content
Financing available on all in-store purchases through FinanceIT - APPLY HERE
Financing available on ALL in-store purchases over $500. APPLY HERE!
Atlantic Outdoor Atlantic Outdoor
Account
Search
Loading...
Cart
Financing available on ALL in-store purchases over $500. APPLY HERE!
  • Home
    • About Us
    • Blog
    • Catalogues and Flyers
  • Parts & Service
    • Our Service Department
    • Book Your Service Appointment
    • Part Lookup Form
    • Common Parts
    • Lubricants, Oils, Fuels & Filters
  • Construction
    • Milwaukee
    • Dewalt
    • Bosch
    • Makita
    • King Canada
    • Hand Tools & Demo
    • Construction Safety
  • Power Equipment
    • Mowers
    • Chainsaws
      • Professional
      • Consumer
      • Forestry Accessories
    • Handheld Power Equipment
      • Handheld Accessories
      • Trimmers
      • Brushcutters
      • Clearing Saws
      • Battery Series
      • Hedge Trimmers
      • Leaf Blowers
      • Pole Saws
    • Battery Products
      • Milwaukee Outdoor Power
      • Makita Outdoor Power
      • Dewalt Outdoor Power
      • Husqvarna Battery Products
      • Stihl Battery Products
    • Tillers
    • Snow Removal
      • Track Snowblowers
      • Wheeled Snowblowers
      • Snow Accessories
      • Single Stage Snowblowers
    • Generators and Inverters
    • Other Equipment
      • Construction
      • Chippers and Log Splitters
      • Pressure Washers
  • Outdoor Living
    • Outdoor Furniture and Decor
    • Grilling
    • Fire Pits & Patio Heaters
    • Grilling Accessories
    • Chilly Moose
    • Ooni Pizza Ovens
  • Yard & Garden
    • Garden Supplies
    • Lawn Supplies
      • Grass Seed
    • Wild Bird
    • Seed
      • Vegetable Seed
      • Grass Seed
    • Pest Control
  • Farm
    • Livestock Care Supplies
      • Poultry Products
    • Pet Supplies
    • Winter Supplies
    • Electric Fencing
    • First Aid Supplies
    • Human
    • Pest Control
    • Grooming Supplies
  • For Your Home
  • Foodservice Products
  • Safety Gear
    • Headwear
    • Tops
    • Hands
    • Bottoms
    • Footwear
  • Garage Supplies
  • Axes
  • Toys
  • Account
  • Home
  • / Atlantic Outdoor News
  • / Picking the Right Chainsaw

Picking the Right Chainsaw

Missy McCabe·January 23, 2022
Picking the Right Chainsaw

For many people buying a chainsaw is a big step and a milestone in their lives. For many people buying a chainsaw means they've made it- either bought the land they've always wanted, started a side business they've dreamed of or at the very least are about to clean up that area that's been bugging them for years! Either way we are here for you when you need us and we hope these tips help you pick the best saw for you!

SHOP ALL CHAINSAWS HERE

Size Matters

There's no escaping it, larger saws will do more work than smaller saws and there's not much you can do as a user to compensate for that. We always recommend you find a saw that will do the job you need done then buy 1-2 models above that to ensure you're not disappointed. There's nothing worse than when you just have that one bigger tree left and can't quite get through it. Not only is running smaller saws above their paygrade hard on the saw, it can also be expensive if you get it stuck, ruin a bar or blow the engine.

SHOP CONSUMER CHAINSAWS HERE

SHOP PROFESSIONAL CHAINSAWS HERE

CCs aren't everything

When looking at saws many people tend to lean heavily on CC's which stands for cubic centimeters. On the one hand this is an easy metric to weigh as its the physical size of the engine. Unfortunately with the ever-changing technology and research & development in the two-stroke industry, the number of cc's doesn't paint a complete picture like it used to. Other metrics worth looking at is the horsepower and overall weight-to-power ratios. Many professional, higher-end saws are lighter but pack a power punch so going 'bigger' may be a better option - Maybe not on your wallet but definitely on your back and joints!

Battery vs Gas

In this day and age, the gap between battery and gas powered machines is closing every year! Brands that have been in the battery industry for years like Milwaukee and Dewalt are pushing their way into the Outdoor Power ring and industry powerheads like Husqvarna and Stihl are fighting to keep up! While you can't compare apples to apples on battery vs gas powered there are some real advantages to battery saws:

  • Gas is a real pain for 2 stroke engines. Constantly mixing fuel with oil and ensuring your gas doesn't go stale is a lot of work
  • Two stroke engines are particularly finicky and carburetors get gummed up and need adjusting or cleaning if you so much as look at them wrong.
  • Starting a gas-powered chainsaw gets harder with age and can get to be too much for some people. Battery saws don't require that force and are ready to go.
  • Battery chainsaws are (for the most part) lighter than gas powered saws
  • There are no emissions created by battery chainsaws

SHOP BATTERY CHAINSAWS HERE

Frequency of Use

How frequently you use your saw should play into your purchasing decision. For all the reasons mentioned above, a battery saw would be best if you plan to use your machine for small, every-so-often jobs. This removes the need for you to keep fresh gas around and worry about it starting after a long time. Battery products are ready when you are!

When in doubt, we're here for you! 

Your local chainsaw shop will have no problem leading you in the right direction! We want to make sure you're happy with your purchase and that you're comfortable with any unit you choose! At Atlantic Outdoor we PDI (pre-delivery inspect) all the units and start them up before you leave to be sure they're running as required. We register your warranty and provide any after-sale service you need including regular maintenance (Yes, you have to do regular maintenance on chainsaws!), diagnostics and more complex repairs. We have several technicians on staff that are here to help anytime!

CONTACT US ABOUT SERVICE HERE

Share
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Pin it

Previous

Winter Grilling Guide - Your Grill is More Than a Fair-Weather Friend!
January 19, 2022

Winter Grilling Guide - Your Grill is More Than a Fair-Weather Friend!

Next

CR Plastic Products - The Last Patio Furniture Set You'll Ever Own!
February 06, 2022

CR Plastic Products - The Last Patio Furniture Set You'll Ever Own!

Get updates

Quick links

  • About Us
  • Search
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Return, Shipping and Shopping Policies
Copyright © 2023 Atlantic Outdoor. Powered by Shopify
American Express Apple Pay Diners Club Discover Google Pay Mastercard PayPal Shop Pay Visa