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 (or thereabouts) gas powered chainsaw is the way to go, then here are a few to consider.
Husqvarna 460 Rancher
As a chainsaw brand, Husqvarna needs no introduction. This Swedish manufacturer has been making gas powered chainsaws since 1959, so they no a thing or two about what works.
The 460 Rancher is a BIG chainsaw with a 60,3 cc gas powered engine and a 24 inch bar!
Not many people will need something bigger than that!
Echo Gas Chainsaw
A no nonsense compact gas driven chainsaw that has proved to be a firm favorite with users. While not necessarily that well known, this model has been around long enough to prove itself.
The Coocheer
Not a well known brand of chainsaw. But still, if you don’t want to break the bank, it’s worth looking at this one.
The Coocheer chainsaw has a 20 inch bar and is powered by a genuine 62cc motor.
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
You can find more chainsaw options here
And if a 62cc chainsaw is too big, then click here for some of the best small gas powered chainsaws available.