STIHL Chainsaw Buyer's Guide
Whether you need a chainsaw for occasional use or professional use, STIHL chainsaws are legendary for the quality and performance they provide to their owners year after year. STIHL makes the #1 selling brand of gasoline-powered chainsaws worldwide, known for their dependability and durability and packed full of features that deliver optimal performance and increased comfort.
Achieve more with the right saw for the job. Whether you need to cut firewood, do precision pruning, or fell trees, there is a STIHL chainsaw for you. Consider the scope of work you intend to perform before you select a chainsaw. What power source you’ll use—gas, battery, or electric—should also be a factor in your selection. Choose your saw based on your requirements for mobility, ease of starting, and weight, as well as initial and ongoing costs.
Types of Chainsaws
Better understand which STIHL chainsaws have the power and features you need for your task by exploring each category.
Homeowner Chainsaws
Chainsaws for homeowners combine reliable performance with great value. Like all STIHL chainsaws, they feature German engineering and advanced technology. The STIHL Quickstop® chain brake system is designed to stop the chain in a fraction of a second and can be activated by inertia in the event of kickback. STIHL chainsaws have many more features, including anti-vibration technology for enhanced comfort.
Farm & Ranch Chainsaws
Chainsaws that work for a living are Farm & Ranch saws. These high-performance chainsaws are engineered for service, day in and day out. The chainsaws in this category are ideal for a variety of uses, including firewood cutting and storm cleanup.
Professional Chainsaws
When it comes to logging, farming, land clearing, tree service, and big firewood cutting jobs, professionals trust STIHL. Our pro chainsaws have the reliability, power, and features needed to tackle the toughest jobs. The choice of professional arborists and forestry workers—from world-renowned tree-care experts and loggers across the globe to worldwide competitors in the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Series, the STIHL name is synonymous with professional power.
Battery Chainsaws
Our battery-powered chainsaws bring the power you expect from STIHL but in an easily portable, instant-starting package. Quiet, reliable performance that allows the user to work almost anywhere, anytime are a hallmark of these innovative saws. Available in the AK and AP Systems.
Electric Chainsaws
Plug into power and efficiency with STIHL electric chainsaws. They're lightweight, start instantly, and have an infinite run time. If you've got an outlet, you've got STIHL power.
Benefits of STIHL
Our legendary saws are backed by more than just a trusted name. We are always ready to provide sound advice on product selection, proper equipment use, and recommended protective apparel.
If you have specific questions about a chainsaw, such as which size guide bar to buy or how to find a direct comparison of performance between two or more models of chainsaws, visit your local STIHL Dealer for more information.
Additionally, there's a dependable warranty available, giving you peace of mind with your purchase. You may also be eligible to double your warranty on your next chainsaw purchase.