The best chainsaw for the home - Stihl, Husqvarna, Makita or Champion?

The power of a tool is measured in kilowatts or horsepower. The second indicator is relevant only for internal combustion engines, but despite the fact that the chainsaw uses it, both values ​​\u200b\u200bare found in the descriptions. No difference. Power can be transferred back and forth. We will consider two options:

As you can see, with the same kilowatts, horsepower may differ slightly. In fact, this is just a calculation error, and therefore the difference is insignificant. As for our participants, the most powerful are Champion, Caliber and Steer. They have 1800 watts. Models Shtil and Makita will give the second place. Both participants with the same values. And the weakest option is the Swedish Husqvarna with its 1.6 kilowatts.

One of the most important indicators of internal combustion engine is volume.Power directly depends on it, but these values ​​\u200b\u200bare not always proportional to each other. Simply put, with the same volume numbers, saws can have different power ratings. The best model here will be the one with the largest crankcase, since in the absence of various auxiliary modules, it will have a certain margin.

The largest engines are in models from Caliber and Steer - both 45 cubes each. We give them first place in the nomination. Husqvarna and Champion are slightly smaller, 40 cubes each. Second line. And the most compact engines are those of Shtil and Makita, 35 cubic centimeters each. As you can see, there is a correlation between engine size and tool power, but it is not obvious. For example, the Husqvarna, at its lowest relative power, has a smaller motor than the more powerful Makita.

The number of revolutions is an indicator indicating the speed of rotation of the chain. This is the most controversial point for any tool, since at some points it is important that it rotate faster, and at some slower, but at the same time with increased power. Our participants are all single-speed, so changing the speed will not work. Be that as it may, we are talking about a household tool, and if you have a house or a summer house where you just need to saw branches, then the faster the chain spins, the better.

It can be seen that the idle speed is almost the same for all models with a slight difference.That is why for comparison we took another indicator - the maximum speed, and here the differences are already visible to the naked eye.

The fastest and therefore most productive chainsaw is Stihl. The only model in our comparison with a rate of more than 12 thousand per minute. Definitely first place. On the second line we will send participants whose values ​​are above 10,000 revolutions. These are Steer, Champion and Makita. And Husqvarna and Caliber are tied for third at 9000 rpm.

A chainsaw is a rather noisy tool and it is better not to work with it early in the morning or late in the evening, so as not to incur the righteous wrath of the neighbors. It is impossible to make such an instrument completely silent, but some models are louder, while others, on the contrary, work quieter.

Among our competitors, the Husqvarna is the loudest at 116 decibels at full load. However, the other participants were not far behind. Their performance ranges from 110 to 114 decibels. It makes no sense to divide the steps of the pedestal between them. Let's just give everyone except Husqvarna the first line.

The main problem when working with a chainsaw is vibration. It goes on constantly and, out of habit, can lead to rapid fatigue, which then will take a very long time to pass. Modern manufacturers use a variety of ways to dampen this vibration, but it is completely impossible to remove it.

At the same time, each manufacturer uses a system of its own design, but in the domestic segment, it is simply important whether it exists or not. The presence of an anti-vibration function is present in three nominees: Makita, Husqvarna and Stihl. However, this is not surprising given the status of these brands and prices, which we will discuss below. The rest of the participants do not have vibration protection, so it will be more difficult to work with them, and therefore, the second line in the nomination.

A household chainsaw uses a two-stroke internal combustion engine, that is, a mixture of gasoline and special oil is required to refuel it. This tool also uses another type of oil, chain oil. A separate tank is provided for it, from where it is fed to the tire to reduce friction.

As for the consumption of the fuel mixture, you will not find these values ​​in any description. The parameters are conditional, since there is a difference, sawing knots near the house or in the country, or dissolving an oak log. However, there is a lot of information about fuel consumption in the reviews. For example, on the website All Instruments, where the score is set for each nomination:

The parameters of the volumes of the fuel and oil tank are given for convenience. They do not affect the final assessment, and simply help to better understand how long the chainsaw will work at one gas station. And in terms of fuel consumption, the best model is the Husqvarna. Users of the All Tools portal are absolutely convinced of this. Second place went to Makita, Shtil, Champion and Steer. But the Caliber, according to buyers, is the most voracious, and, accordingly, it has the lowest rating. Third place in the nomination.

To get the most adequate user rating, we will take data from the three most popular portals: Yandex Market, All Tools and 220 Volts. These stores carefully monitor the comments and weed out obvious orders.Also, All Instruments and 220 Volts have a distribution of points in different categories, so it will not only be possible to see the final rating, but to determine which parameters are most liked by real buyers:

The results are unlikely to surprise experienced users. Husqvarna is one of the leaders in the garden equipment market, so its chainsaw is the best according to buyers. It is of the highest quality and comfortable. It consumes fuel economically and has an anti-vibration system. Definitely first place. The second line is shared by Makita, Calm and Champion. The total score is also quite high, but there are complaints about some nuances. But Caliber and Steer lose in all positions.

The size of the saw is very important, as the convenience of work depends on it. This is especially true if you are going to cut branches at a height, and a private house or cottage most often provides for just such an application. So, the sizes of our participants look like this:

Our most compact are Makita, Champion and Steer. The best configuration for working at heights or in uncomfortable positions. Husqvarna and Stihl are slightly larger. Not critical, but still second place. And Caliber is the most bulky.

Another important parameter for convenience, along with dimensions. The best chainsaw is the one that weighs the least. We have this Makita with 4.4 kg. The lightest model, albeit with a lot of electronics on board. In second place we send Calm (4.6 kg), Husqvarna (4.6 kg) and Champion (4.7 kg). They are a couple of hundred grams heavier, but still within the normal range. It is more convenient to work with them, as with Makita, so we allocate places solely on the basis of dry numbers.

But Steer and Caliber are the heaviest, both about 6 kg. Not everyone can handle that kind of weight. In addition, you can forget about long work. If you just cut firewood on the ground, this weight is still acceptable, but try sawing off a branch at a height - and you will understand how important the weight parameter is for a gasoline tool.

Since the price parameter is conditional and can vary greatly depending on many factors, let's compare the participants by average price tags:

We have two winners: Caliber and Steer. Both cost less than 10 thousand. The best price on the market. We will give the second line to the Champion. It's a little over 10, but still optimal. But Husqvarna, Shtil and Makita are the most expensive, which is not surprising, given the fame of these brands and their quality.

The results of the comparison will certainly surprise many. Market leaders were not on the first lines. Actually, it's easy to explain. We considered models for the home, that is, household. If you have a dacha and you cut branches on trees from time to time, it simply does not make sense to take a unit from Husqvarna or Makita.

Yes, these models are also often classified as household, but they are as reliable and durable as possible. And besides, they are very expensive. The best chainsaw in terms of price-quality ratio, and this is exactly what is needed in everyday life, is Steer. Not the most budgetary, but in almost all nominations it takes second place.