Which are The Best Mini Chainsaws?
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The Milwaukee must be a top contender for Best Mini Chainsaw
Its always difficult to nominate a “best” mini chainsaw, or anything else for that matter because it is so subjective! (If you are in a rush to see what’s on offer, go here)
A Mini electric chainsaw represents the smallest type of electric chainsaw you will find in the market place today.
And they are all light enough to operate with one hand!
Being light and small, they are ideal for small pruning jobs around a garden or any other chainsaw job that does not require a burst of gut wrenching power! 🙂
Add to that, being battery powered means no cord to drag around behind you.
So its easy to move around a garden or take camping with you. In other words, impressively versatile!!
The Milwaukee, Imoum and Omola mini saws here are all top notch while there are a multitude of mini chainsaws that are all there or there abouts and will get the job done for you.
NB! These mini chainsaws are NOT TOYS! They will do you some serious damage if you do not treat them like normal chainsaws
Be Aware of their Limitations
The Upgraded Imoum is also highly rated!
On the other hand, they are small and light. So they are not the most robust items of machinery in the toolbox!
Their limitations need to be understood. But once you have got that aspect sorted out, a small electric chainsaw can be a wonderful asset to gardeners and campers alike.
There are literally hundreds of different models on the market, many of which don’t differ much from each other. So here are just two of the best mini chainsaws for your consideration.
These have been selected based on their reviews by certified buyers. This is an attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff for you. Its worth remembering that some bright person has estimated that one in every 10 to 100 buyers take the time to write a review. So if there are say 89 reviews, you can assume somewhere between 890 and 8900 people have actually bought the item!
Also, in order to bother to write a review they will generally either be super impressed or super irritated! So keep that in mind when reviewing the mini chainsaw that catches your eye.
OMOLA 4-Inch Cordless Mini Chainsaw
This cordless mini chainsaw features a brushless motor which is always a better bet than a non brushless motor.
At only 16.7 inches (42.5cm) long and weighing 1.9 kg (including the battery), it is the quintessential mini chainsaw. Light and easy to manipulate!!
Added to the brushless motor aspect, it also boasts a mechanism to oil the bar and chain which helps to improve the longevity and efficiency of the chain.
Another plus for this version of a mini electrical chainsaw is that it comes with a storage/carry case.
One potential negative is that a few reviewers have indicated that they thought that the trigger safety button (the button you have to depress in order to get the trigger to fire) is badly positioned. That might be influenced by whether you are naturally right or left handed.
But perhaps the most impressive aspect of this tool is that many users have commented on how well constructed it is.
To find out more about this magical little saw, go here!
Different types of Mini Chainsaws
Mini Chainsaws come in all sorts of configurations and package offerings. Here are a few for your consideration:
36V Mini Chainsaws
Mini Chainsaws with a LED Light
Best Cheap Mini Chainsaws
Mini chainsaws with A Carry Case
Mini saws with Automatic Oiler
Conclusion
Mini saws are not really a major market segment for the major chainsaw brands (but there are a few!). So you can’t really count on brand recognition or expected brand quality in your decision making process.
But they are awesome, useful, little tools!!
PS. If your choice of mini chainsaw doesn’t come with a carry case, you can find one here
PPS read more about 4,6,and 8 inch Mini Saws:
4 inch mini chainsaws
6 inch mini chainsaws
Another PS
You might also be interested in considering electric pruning shears as an alternative to a mini chainsaw