In general: Gas chainsaws are the most powerful and ideally suited for large tasks. They require both gasoline and oil changes. Electric chainsaws are lightweight and have a power cord that requires an outside outlet or generator.

Typically a chainsaw with a shorter bar around 14” and smaller is enough for property maintenance, trimming, pruning, and cutting down broken tree limbs. On the other hand, cutting down small trees, thick branches, and cleaning up storm damage will need a longer bar around 16”-20” to make the job easier and safer.