When purchasing a chainsaw it can feel over-whelming with the huge range options to choose from, brands such as STIHL, Husqvarna and others and a variety of power and size choices. We stock different brands including STIHL and Husqvarna so if you're thinking of purchasing a STIHL chainsaw check out our useful guide.
Factors to Consider when buying a Husqvarna Chainsaw
You must consider a range of things when buying a chainsaw - are you purchasing it for personal or professional use? Do you intend on cutting logs for firewood in your own home or use it as a piece of professional arborist equipment? What's your chainsaw budget? For the main factors, we've put together a table of which chainsaw is best suited for you.
Chainsaw Suitability
| Chainsaw | Fuel Type | Weight | Price | Best Suited for... |
| Husqvarna 135 II 14″ Petrol Chainsaw | Petrol | 4.7Kg | £259 | This is best suited for cutting firewood and small trees and is good for homeowners |
| Husqvarna 435 II 15″ Petrol Chainsaw | Petrol | 4.2Kg | £369 | This is most suitable for professionals or general homeowners with small plots of land |
| Husqvarna 420EL 16″ Electric Chainsaw | Electric | 4.7Kg | £184.99 | This is most suitable for domestic use / non-gardening professionals such as carpenters |
| Husqvarna T540 XP 12″ Top Handle Chainsaw | Petrol | 3.9Kg | £629 | With the high power of this chainsaw, it's best suited for professional use only |
| Husqvarna 120 Mark II 14″ Petrol Chainsaw | Petrol | 4.85Kg | £164 | Perfect for light felling and fire wood chopping; this chainsaw is best suited for domestic use |
More detail on each Chainsaw
Husqvarna 135 II 14″ Petrol Chainsaw
The 135 II 14" Petrol Chainsaw has a 1.6kW power output and comes with a 2 year domestic warranty included. It also features many handy safety features including LowVib (vibration reduction technology), SmartStart (for easy starting) and an inertia chain break.
Husqvarna 435 II 15″ Petrol Chainsaw
The 435 is a petrol chainsaw and like the 135 counterpart, it comes with a 1.6kW power output. The 435 also has an anti-vibration system and 75% emission reduction compared to the previous 435 model.
Husqvarna 420EL 16″ Electric Chainsaw
The 420EL 16" Chainsaw is an electric model meaning it doesn't require the use of fuel, which can add additional long-term cost. With a wattage of 2Kw and a low noise level, this is perfect for non-commercial users.
Husqvarna T540 XP 12″ Top Handle Chainsaw
This model is best suited for professional use only due to the high power output of 1.8Kw. It is easy to use on larger pieces of wood/trees.
Husqvarna 120 Mark II 14″ Petrol Chainsaw
The Husqvarna 120 Mark II, easy to use, all-round tree cutting tool for homeowners. Thanks to sufficient cutting performance the saw makes light work of cutting firewood, light felling or limbing.
Safety First
When selecting a chainsaw, make sure that you can easily lift the weight of it and that you understand how to safely operate it. Please always read the instructions before use.
