There are many models of chainsaws available to select from the marketplace. What might make your particular selection the right choice for you could be determined by your chain saws intended use. As with all tools and equipment products, some products are better than others. Some retail stores have various manufacturers construct their chain saws for them and then they will label the chainsaws with their own company name. Sears would be a prime example of such a store and they would use their Craftsman label. If you are interested in the more inexpensive chain saws, then you might try shopping at stores such as a Wal-Mart or other major chain stores. Wherever you decide to purchase your new chain saw, always keep in mind the question regarding warranty work on your chainsaw.
As far as what's the best brand of chainsaw to purchase, it really comes down to your own personal view and researching what the experts have to say about the different chain saws available. Relatively speaking, Homelite, McCulloch, and Poulan chain saws have been generally inexpensive chain saws over the past few years. Myself, personally, have used a Homelite chain saw many hours. The main use for my Homelite chainsaw was falling smaller diameter lodge pole pine and the Homelite performed in an excellent fashion always.
The personal recommendation from many experts is either the Stihl or Husqvarna chain saw. Both of these chainsaws are greatly respected throughout the industry and are known for their longevity of use. Of course, the primary piece of the puzzle is proper care and maintenance. Both of these chain saws are very well engineered equipment products for their weight to power-chain ratio. Overall, the Husqvarna chain saw is the easier of the two to work on and as a side note, the Stihl chain saw requires metric tools. I hope this little article helps you out a bit in your chain saw research. Wishing you the best in your sawing.
