Ryobi RCS5145B 51cc Petrol Chainsaw

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Petrol chainsaws are heavier and bulkier, but you have the freedom to move anywhere around the garden without worrying about the cord. Petrol chainsaws will need to have their engine maintained more regularly, and they are also noisier. cm (14”) bar isn’t capable of cutting through large trees, which limits this chainsaw’s versatility

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Not familiar with the P1PE brand? Neither was I, until I tried their impressive 62cc Petrol Chainsaw. Turns out, P1PE, which is short for Position One Power Equipment, is well-acquainted with producing power tools and garden machinery, with all of them being powered by Hyundai engines. So, having recently tested out Hyundai’s 62cc petrol chainsaw, I was curious to see how this lower-priced alternative would compare. It’s aimed at people who need to carry out both small clearance jobs as well as heavy-duty tree felling, making it seem like the ideal machine to help me tidy up all of the damage that Storm Arwen had caused around my farm. The minimal assembly required for this chainsaw left me impressed right from the start. It only took about ten minutes in total to fit the bar and chain on, and then another few minutes to pour in fuel and oil. The fact that ParkerBrand has included a comprehensive tool kit with this machine makes the assembly process much faster. Automatic chain lubrication adjusts oil flow depending on the task you’re doing, although you can adjust this manually too if you’d preferI was impressed with its charging time – it only took about an hour, which is on par with the Makita batteries that I also tested. All of the other cordless chainsaw batteries I used took much longer to charge. 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”). This cordless chainsaw falls in line with that. Yes, there are cheaper chainsaws out there, but they’re definitely not as good. Take into account this machine’s fast cutting speed and powerful motor and you’re getting a great deal . Granted, if you add on the cost of a battery and charger then this does push the price up significantly, but you’ll be able to save in this area if you already own other Ryobi ONE+ power tools. 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.

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Electric chainsaws will have enough power to prune trees, help remove hedges, and cut small branches. They are also much lighter and tend to be easier to manage. The main downside to a corded chainsaw is that it’s very easy to cut through the cable – which can be extremely dangerous not to mention costly! The first thing that stands out about the design of this chainsaw is the length of its bar. At 36 cm (14”), it’s significantly smaller than some of the others that I tested, but this could very well be all you need for the tasks that you have lined up for your chainsaw. Husqvarna also incorporated a number of clever design features into this chainsaw, such as the combined choke/stop control that enables you to easily start the machine from either cold or hot.That said, it does feel a little lighter than the Hyundai, which makes it that much easier to use. If you’re only using it for short periods of time, this won’t matter so much. However, for those of you who’ll be using the chainsaw for extended periods, you’ll appreciate its lightweight nature, along with its anti-vibration system. 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. 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.

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In terms of design, this chainsaw boasts everything that you’d expect from a high-end chainsaw. It has a 50 cm (20”) bar, making it suitable for professional use too, and its trigger, on/off button, primer bubble, and choke button are all positioned for convenient access. It even comes with its own carry bag – granted, this isn’t a huge deal, but for someone like myself who often carries chainsaws around, having a carry bag is definitely convenient. 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. Ryobi recommends using at least a 4.0aH battery with this 18V chainsaw. While it’ll work with smaller ONE+ batteries, your runtime wouldn’t be long enough to make it worth your while. So, since I had a fair bit of wood to get through, I went slightly larger with a 5.0aH battery. This chainsaw is very similar (almost identical) in design to the P1PE chainsaw that I also tested. It has a large trigger, an on/off button, a choke button, and a primer bubble. However, the Hyundai does also come with a decompression button. I loved that this chainsaw had a 50 cm (20”) bar, along with a chain that felt much sturdier than some of the others that I’ve used. This isn’t a chain that’s going to stretch easily.

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Assembling a cordless chainsaw isn’t too difficult, even if you’ve never used a chainsaw before. This Ryobi cordless chainsaw can be put together without any tools needed at all, which makes the process so simple. Compare this chainsaw to the others that I tested and you’ll see that it’s one of the most expensive. However, for what you’re paying, you’re getting a fantastic machine that’s not only suitable for light garden work, but can also be used for heavy-duty tasks. That said, as I mentioned earlier, this chainsaw is very similar to the P1PE that I tested. If you’re on a tight budget, then the P1PE, or even the ParkerBrand, is the one I’d recommend. However, if you’re willing to spend just a little bit more on a reliable and trustworthy brand, then the Hyundai is more than worth it. Long 50 cm (20”) cutting bar gives this chainsaw the ability to slice through wood that’s 102 cm (40”) in diameter The RYOBI 38cc 18”/45cm chainsaw is a great asset to home-owners who have mature trees in their yards, or need to prepare firewood for winter fires or camping. This petrol-powered model provides the torque and runtime needed to see off some of the biggest jobs. Maintaining your RYOBI 38cc... All garden furniture will be delivered kerbside unless otherwise stated. All other products will be delivered to your front door.