Power Force Petrol Chainsaw 35CC

Advantages: Compact, powerful, maneuverable, top-handle
Disadvantages: need a certificate of competence to buy

...For some years, I have been the proud owner of a Stihl 039 'Farmboss' chainsaw, and am mightily impressed with its capacity for hard work. However: it's not the friendliest beast to wield when 40 feet up a tree, as it has a 20" bar fitted, it weighs in at over 6 kg, and it needs two hands to operate. Enter the Stihl MS 200 T All the letters and numbers mean something, but the most important one here is the 'T' for top-handled. This means that all the controls can be operated with just your right hand if needed, and when you couple that to the low weight of around 4 kg, including a 12" bar, you end up with a supremely versatile tool for all your elevated tree work. Although compact, so it is less likely to get snagged, it packs a 35 cc engine which produces 2.3 HP - plenty to drive the chain at a very high speed, which results... Read review

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Advantages: LIGHT POWERFUL
Disadvantages: EXPENSIVE

...A fantastic piece of kit for the tree surgeon. A powerful chainsaw and really the only one you need. Easy to maintain and keep clean, the fuel which is 2 stroke and the chain oil are accessable by quick release caps, you have a combination tool which will undo the one nut to take the side cover off to clean the machine. The power comes from the 35cc engine that fires up real easy and turns the chain at very high speed to get a clean cut. It weighs about 6 kg which is handy when you are up a tree, not too bad on the arms, it has a 12" bar which gives you manouverabilty in tight spots. It is expensive, but well worth the money. Will will need to pass the relevent courses to obtain a license... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent all round saw
Disadvantages: You do need additional safety equipment

...) with the 2-stroke oil to the manufacturers mixture recommendation. Most 2-stroke oil has a small gauge on the side of the container that gives you an idea of the mix amount needed for certain ratio's. I would really recommend you also buy a cheap plastic funnel to allow you to pour the fuel mixture into the fuel tank. This is a powerful, all-round chainsaw aimed at the home user who might also just do a little more than just gardening maintenance - although it does that job very well indeed. This saw is powered by a reliable, easy-to-start 2-stroke petrol engine, with the typical fuel feed button that allows you to prime the carburettor for easier starting. Their vertical cylinder design provides good balance, which is further enhanced with an anti-vibration system and automatic chain oiling. You also have a Safety Trigger - basically... Read review

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