Scheppach CSH56 Chainsaw

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Its high performance capabilities are likely down to its exceptional power. It has a 62cc, 3.5HP 2-stroke petrol engine. Again, this puts it right up there with many of the higher-end and pricier models, such as the Hyundai that I also tested. The first step is to ensure you’re wearing the right clothing. Protective clothing such as appropriate trousers, ear defenders and a helmet are essential. Petrol powered models are very loud and can damage your hearing if used for too long. All in all, I was absolutely delighted with this tool and recommend it as the best petrol chainsaw overall. It would be a great buy for anyone who needs a versatile tool – one that they can turn to for small tasks as well as bulk work. Machine Mart offer a range of petrol chainsaws, ideal for felling small trees, cutting logs for the fire, or for pruning jobs. We have more heavy duty models suitable for heavy duty domestic and light trade work. We also offer an electric chainsaws, that are lightweight and comfortable yet still able to cope with demanding jobs and a wide range of chainsaw chains and other accessories. For cutting smaller trunks and logs below 64 cm (25”) , choose a chainsaw with a bar around 36 cm (14”) . Combined with a 40 cc motor, a chainsaw of this size will be suitable for the majority of average home users. A 50 cc motor is better suited to medium-intensity tasks as it will cut logs up to approximately 80 cm (32”).

The working environment can also have a big impact on your safety. Ensure you have a clear working space, and if you’re chopping logs they should be held in place. The length of the bar will determine the size of the log or branch which can be cut in any one movement. Chainsaws with a shorter bar can be used to cut large pieces of wood, but it’ll take more than one pass to get through it. This chainsaw comes in at a pretty low price, especially when you compare it to some of the other options out there. However, Einhell is known for producing quality tools at affordable prices, so a budget-friendly cost is expected from the brand. The fact that this chainsaw is more than capable of carrying out the majority of tasks needed by the average home user, coupled with its high-quality Oregon bar and chain, makes it great value for money. The chain tensioning is also important. Some models will come with a tensioning tool included, while others have a dial on the side that allows you to adjust the tension without the worry of losing a tool. Weight Directly Impacts Ease of Use Hyundai is a brand that so many know and love, therefore I was excited to give their 62cc 20” Petrol Chainsaw a try – I had several fallen trees that were waiting to be sliced up, so was hopeful that this machine would be up to the task.I found this chainsaw to be comfortable and easy to use. At 7kg, it is noticeably heavier than some of the others that I reviewed, but this is down to its large engine and long bar. If you’d prefer something lighter and easier on the arms, you’d need to sacrifice one of these. Assembling this chainsaw was very simple. Einhell provides all of the tools that you’ll need for assembly, meaning that the process only took about ten minutes, plus an extra few minutes to fill the machine with oil and petrol. Scheppach is Europe’s most innovative producer of woodworking machines, having introduced around eighty new models since 1997. For more than 80 years our designers, technicians and engineers have thought about “tomorrow” so that scheppach is always that one step ahead of our competitors. That is what makes the difference when you buy scheppach. We call it progressive forethought. Following the introduction of our Einhell is a brand that I know and love – I’ve used several of their power and garden tools before, including their electric scarifier, cordless leaf blower, and cordless chainsaw. However, no matter how good their cordless chainsaw was, I needed something a little more powerful to cope with the large trees that Storm Arwen had toppled around my farm, which is where the Einhell GC-PC 2040 came in. According to the brand, this chainsaw was made for hobby gardeners. The work that I had set out for it was a little more than “hobby”– it was a job that I would usually turn to one of my professional chainsaws for, but I had high hopes that this Einhell would be up to the task.

In terms of performance, this Einhell chainsaw shines. It starts easily and was able to slice through everything that I asked it to. Due to the length of the bar, the maximum trunk diameter that I used this chainsaw on was around 80 cm (32”), and it cut through those without any problems. If you have larger trees that need to be cut, then you’ll need a larger chainsaw, but, for the average home user, this one should be able to handle everything that you need it to. However, petrol powered chainsaws are extremely powerful machines, and those with little experience may find a chainsaw with a long bar harder to control. Petrol bars do tend to have longer bars than corded or cordless types, with the length up to 40cm. Chain Speed

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It’s essential that you’re as comfortable as possible when using your chainsaw, to prevent accidents caused by fatigue. To find the best petrol chainsaws, I did a comprehensive assessment of a range of chainsaws. My evaluation covered the main dimensions, from assembly ease to power and performance to design, allowing me to provide a well-rounded analysis of each chainsaw’s merits and flaws. Here’s how I tested: Petrol chainsaw engines vary quite significantly, with this one sitting somewhere in the middle of the scale. Again, this is pretty much ideal for the average user – 50cc gives it all of the power it needs to work for several hours straight without any issues.

The weight of your chainsaw will be measured in kilograms, and this will directly impact the ease of use. Once assembled, I could clearly see that this was an Einhell product, simply because there aren’t many other brands that use such a distinctive red colour for their products. The design of this chainsaw is well thought-out – from the Oregon bar and chain, which is a sign of top quality, to the size of the bar, which is 41 cm (16”) long but slightly narrower than the other chainsaws that I reviewed. The only potential flaw that I could see was the old-fashioned metal on/off switch – all of the other chainsaws that I tested had an on/off button instead. This ParkerBrand chainsaw was the least expensive of the five that I tested, yet its power and performance matched, if not exceeded, that of costlier models. This makes it fantastic value for money. It genuinely surprises me that it’s possible to even get a chainsaw this good for such a low price. I was expecting to find several flaws during the testing process, but there were near to none. Even better, ParkerBrand has added extra value to this product by including a spare chain, a full maintenance tool kit, a measuring bottle, a protective cover, a carry bag, and a one-year warranty. You’d struggle to find all of this at such a reasonable price from any other company!Before I could get started, I had to assemble the chainsaw. Fortunately, this didn’t take long – I had it all put together in less than ten minutes. All you need to do is insert the bar and chain, which was made easier by the fact that this chain didn’t need to be unravelled. All the tools that you’ll need for assembly are also supplied with the chainsaw. Again, in terms of both performance and power, there wasn’t really a significant difference between the P1PE and the Hyundai. The P1PE was able to neatly slice through trunks that were roughly 102 cm (40”) in diameter, yet it handled smaller branches just as well too. It surprised me to see how similar this chainsaw was to the Hyundai machine that I also reviewed, especially when you take the big price difference into account. This one costs quite a bit less, with the only real difference being that it doesn’t have a decompression button, which the Hyundai does. Is a decompression button worth paying the extra money for? In my opinion, no, which is why this machine really does offer amazing value for money. The fact that it comes with two chains, a carry bag, maintenance tools, and a two year manufacturer’s warranty adds to its value even more.