The Brute Power of 62cc Gas Powered Chainsaws
Big chainsaws for big jobs!
When it comes to chainsaws, gas powered chainsaws pack a serious punch, and 62cc worth of gas powered chainsaw packs a big, mean punch!
So the obvious question for those of you interested in acquiring a chainsaw with so much power is – why?
Of course this is not to imply that you shouldn’t buy one. But these gas powered chainsaws usually have long bar chains (20 inches) and often weigh over 14 pounds (6kg).This is NOT a mini gas powered chainsaw!
In other words, they are not small and require a fair amount of strength to operate for any length of time. They are designed for some seriously tough work.
They can also, unfortunately, display all the foibles of a 2 stroke gas powered chainsaw. Read temperamental starters, leak oil, noisy and smelly when they run.
But boy, they get the job done!
The gas powered chainsaws market is not small. So if you think that a 62cc gas powered chainsaw is the way to go, then here are a few to consider.
The first one to consider is the awesome Makita EA6100PRGG 20″ chainsaw. I
Makita
Actually this Makita has a 61cc two-stroke motor but it’s close enough to 62cc as to make no difference.
And it’s a Makita, so all is forgiven! 🙂
As one reviewer put it – “
- Spring assisted starter
So you will need to be fairly fit to work for an extended period of time!
Being a big two stroke motor, it also gets fairly loud when it winds up to 13800 rpm. So make sure you have all the necessary safety gear to protect your ears and eyes.
While this saw is aimed at the home market, it’s performance is so impressive that several reviewers have remarked that it wouldn’t be out of place in a commercial setting. In other words it has the performance and durability to work day in and day out if necessary.
The Makita Brand
As a brand Makita has a great reputation in the market. This particular chainsaw is made in Germany and upholds all the assumptions about German precision engineering.
So, without question, this is the pick of the 62cc gas powered chainsaws!
However, it is still a 2 stroke motor and so it might well take a bit of effort to get it started from time to time. The secret here is to find what works for you and stick to that. This will probably involve fiddling with the primer and choke a bit but once you have that figured out, you will have a powerhouse chainsaw at your disposal!
Also keep in mind that many of your local chainsaw shops will be able to service and source parts for a Makita chainsaw. That might not be true of the others mentioned below.
Finally, this is not a cheap chainsaw! But, generally, you get what you pay for and so if you want a big gas powered chainsaw for the long haul then you really can’t go wrong with this Makita!
Coocheer
The Coocheer chainsaw has a 20 inch bar and is powered by a genuine 62cc motor.
However, it can’t match the Makita in either the power (3.5 HP vs 4.6 HP and 2.5kW vs 3.4kW) or max RPM (8500 vs 13800) stakes.
The fuel tank is also smaller at 550ml or 18.5 fluid ounces.
So it is a significant step down from the Makita in most aspects –Â except price!
It is significantly cheaper than the Makita so you will need to consider that aspect of your cost/benefit equation.
On the positive side, and unlike with the Makita, you also get:
- two chains
- 2 spark plugs
- a bar cover (scabbard)
- fuel mixing bottle
- tool kit in its own bag
- chainsaw bag
Cost vs Benefit
Reviews of the performance of this Coocheer 62cc Gas powered chainsaw are mixed with the majority happy with it’s performance but some grumbles about quality and longevity.
The bottom line is that if something goes wrong, you may or may not be able to get it fixed. But at the list price, you may well feel that the risk is justified. Even more so if it’s just for infrequent odd jobs here and there. In that case it might not warrant spending any more money.
Lastly, since Covid, the availability of this chainsaw for purchase has been patchy.
Futchoy Gas Powered Chainsaw
This one is listed here more because it is (sometimes) available.
Information on it is sketchy and sometimes contradictory and even people who have bought it have widely differing opinions about it.
Availability would also seem to be patchy.
Perhaps best to give it a skip or at least be prepared – you can read more about it here
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And if a 62cc chainsaw is too big, then click here for some of the best small gas powered chainsaws available.