Most Popular Chainsaw Brands of 2018

I am frequently asked what the most popular chainsaw brands are.

There is a group called OPEI (Outdoor Power Equipment Institute) that periodically reports industry data like this.

Instead of teasing you and making you wait, how about if I present the data in tabular form, and then we can discuss the details? Here we go:

2018 Chainsaw Market Share by Brand

BrandMarket Share
Stihl18.0
Poulan Pro10.0
Husqvarna8.4
Craftsman7.7
Black & Decker7.1
Ryobi6.5
Echo3.8
Worx3.4
Remington3.1
Homelite2.2
Portland2.0
Dewalt1.8
Greenworks1.4
Snapper0.2
Other/ Don't Know24.0

Before we go through each of the data points, let’s talk about where the data came from. Continue reading “Most Popular Chainsaw Brands of 2018”

Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf Chainsaw Review | 20″ Gas Chainsaw

Echo CS-590 image
A beast of a saw that can cut firewood all day! Check Amazon prices

The ECHO CS-590 started production in 2013, while the ECHO CS-590 Timber Wolf started in 2014. The Timber Wolf won the won the Dealers Choice Award from Power Equipment Trade magazine. That’s fairly prestigious considering over 1,000 lawn and garden power equipment dealers participated in the survey. At the very least, we have to recognize that this is an impressive chainsaw that customers love.

Over the last couple of years, the ECHO CS-590 Timber Wolf has proven itself to be dependable, well-made, and a strong value considering its price point. In this article I will review it alongside a couple of the gas chainsaws it competes with to see how it compares. Continue reading “Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf Chainsaw Review | 20″ Gas Chainsaw”

Earthwise LCS35814 Chainsaw Review | 58-Volt Battery Performance

Earthwise LCS35814 chainsaw
58V power with a solid 5 year warranty [Check it out on Amazon]
Welcome to my in-depth review of the Earthwise LCS35814.

If you’re like me, you’ve never heard of Earthwise chainsaws. Most folks say the same thing, since the Earthwise brand hasn’t been around very long.  I think they launched around 2006. I’ll try to give you a bit of the history for Earthwise, and talk a bit about their background in addition to covering the saw itself.  I think you’ll find the company has been around awhile.

The point of this review is to focus on the Earthwise LCS35814 14” cordless chainsaw. I’ll be providing an in-depth review of how the product feels, performs, and its features. While I’m at it, I’ll also review the WEN 40417 16″ cordless chainsaw, since it’s a comparable alternative to the Earthwise.  As you’ll see, the WEN is more of a bargain, but has slightly different features and characteristics. Continue reading “Earthwise LCS35814 Chainsaw Review | 58-Volt Battery Performance”