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Best Corded Chainsaws in 2019 – Reviews

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October 2, 2019

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So you’re on the market for a corded chainsaw?

There are so many choices of corded chainsaws in the market that you might be a little confused, especially if you’re a novice in the world of electric chainsaws. In this article I’ll try and narrow down your choices a little with a review of 5 of the best corded chainsaws in the market — Makita UC4051A, Oregon CS1500, Black+Decker CS1518, GreenWorks 20222, and Remington RM1645.

These corded chainsaws are made by five of the best electric chainsaw brands in the market, and they all come with different specifications, making them ideal for different purposes. Finally, the best corded chainsaw for you will be the one that addresses all your needs.

Corded Chainsaws Review

After you read the reviews for all of the corded chainsaws, you can refer to this comparative table to help you gauge which one you like best.

1. Makita UC4051A

Makita UC4051A is the ideal chainsaw for every day cutting and yard maintenance work. It comes with a 16” guide bar, ideal for medium-sized pieces of lumber, and a cord that’s 100 feet in length. As such you do get a relatively wide area of mobility. Its power is equal to a 2HP gas chainsaw, and as such it can even be used to cut down small trees, though that’s not an ideal usage for it.

It’s designed in a manner such that it’s easy to handle for beginners and novices. It’s an extremely light weight model so it can easily be carried around even by people who are not exceptionally strong. The soft start motor ensures that the chainsaw starts and works smoothly without any sudden jerks. Furthermore, it doesn’t vibrate a lot, and maintains an even pace. When the trigger is released the chainsaw stops immediately, which is a great safety features.

Ideal for: Light yard maintenance work such as clearing tree branches, breaking firewood, etc. Ideal for novices.

• Delivers smooth and quick cuts
• Light weight and easy to handle
• Smoothest start possible, with a low even vibration
• The 15-amp motor makes it quite powerful for light tasks.

• Not meant for heavy duty work.

 2.Oregon CS1500

The Oregon CS1500 is a truly self-sharpening electric chainsaw that comes with an 18” bar powered by a 15 Amp high power motor. The motor has been designed in a manner so as to reduce kickbacks, and the 18” bar is ideal for even cutting small trees, though it would take a considerable length of time to do so. The auto-sharpening feature helps you sharpen the saw with the push of a button within a few seconds.

The chainsaw is designed in an ergonomic manner, keeping the requirements of novices in mind. It’s light-weight, well balanced, has a low uniform frequency, and an over-mold handle bar that is shock-resistant. As far as safety is concerned, it comes with a chain brake that makes the chainsaw stop the moment your finger leaves the trigger. It’s also very easy to tension the chain, simply by turning the red knob at the side of the chainsaw.

• Chain break
• Very silent
• Light weight
• Ergonomic design
• Auto sharpening feature
• Powerful with a 15 amp motor and an 18” bar.

• Not meant for heavy duty tasks
• Lacks auto-tightening feature for the bar and chain.

3. Black+Decker CS1518

The Black+Decker CS1518 electric corded chainsaw is an extremely light weight and cheap chainsaw that has a guide bar of 18”, and it’s powered by a 15 amp motor. The guide bar is of Oregon make, which is the brand you go to if you want a chainsaw with low kickback.

It comes with some useful features. The tool-free chain tensioning knob means you can tension the chain by simply turning a knob. Furthermore, the auto-lubricating system ensures that the saw works smoothly. As far as safety is concerned, you need to depress the on/pff switch to start it off, so as to prevent sudden accidental starts. The chain break feature ensures that the chainsaw stops the moment your finger leaves the trigger and it’s not left lying around active.

It’s just 12 pounds in weight and as such it can be used by anyone. This ensures that even novices and beginners can use it without experiencing any arm fatigue. It also comes with an arm-guard to prevent flying debris from chipping your hand.

Ideal for: Branch trimming and household maintenance.

• Lightweight
• Auto-oiling
• Extremely cheap
• Ergonomic design
• 18” bar powered by a 15 amp motor.

• Limited mobility
• Not nearly as powerful as gas chainsaws.

 4.GreenWorks 20222

The GreenWorks 20222 electric chainsaw definitely stands out in this list of corded chainsaws as it’s the lightest and cheapest model, and meant for the most lightweight household tasks. Whenever GreenWorks is involved with a chainsaw you know it’s going to be premium quality, and it’s no different in this case.

The 20222 model comes with a 14” bar powered by just a 9-amp motor. This might seem very weak in comparison to the others, however that’s because it’s not meant for branch cutting purposes.

As far as design is concerned, it’s flawless. It comes with a wrap around handle that prevents your hand from getting hurt by the debris and wood shavings. Adjusting the chain is easy with the tool-free chain tensioning tool, and the auto-oiler feature generously imparts oil into the chain while in use, thus ensuring an even rpm.

At just 8 pounds, it’s perhaps the lightest chainsaw in the market, and as such can be wielded effectively by anyone.

Ideal for: Clearing debris and pruning bushes.

• Auto-oiler
• Extremely cheap
• Wrap around handle
• Extremely light weight
• Tool free chain tensioning.

• Doesn’t have a long reach
• The chain sometimes comes loose
• It releases a lot of oil while working, thus it’s not fuel-efficient
• If the chainsaw runs continuously for a long time it might power out and stop working.

5.Remington RM1645

The Remington RM1645 is a 12-amp chainsaw with a 16” bar, and it can effectively cut through wood about 6” in diameter. It comes with some great features. For example, the auto-oiler feature ensures that you don’t have to actually pump gas into the chain to keep it running smoothly. A little transparent window also allows you to see the oil levels. The wrap-around handle size also ensures safety and helps you cut through wood from different angles freely.

Finally, it’s designed in an extremely compact size and weighs just 9 pounds, and as such it’s ideal for people of any physical strength. It also works at a very low vibration rate and as such doesn’t cause arm or body fatigue.

Ideal for: Fast and uniform trimming of bushes.

• Cheap
• Great safety features
• Lightweight and ideal for novices
• Auto-oiler and tool-free tensioner.

• Construction isn’t high quality
• Motor sometimes gets jammed with debris and sawdust.

Why to Choose a Corded Chainsaw?

Before I hop into my review of the 5 best corded chainsaws, allow me to just give a brief introduction for the benefit of those of you who are new to this world.

A corded chainsaw is an electric chainsaw that has to be plugged in while working. It works on electricity, as opposed to either gas or battery. You might be wondering why you would by a corded chainsaw when you can also get a cordless one, but there are several advantages to them.

Advantages of Corded Chainsaws:

1. They are extremely quiet, as opposed to gas chainsaws.
2. It doesn’t need a lot of maintenance.
3. You can start it easily by just pushing a button. Some other chainsaws need to have a string pulled and they take a long time to start.
4. These are some of the cheapest chainsaws in the market. In addition to being directly cheap, you also save money on fuel and batteries.
5. If you need it for light house maintenance or wood sculpting work, then it’s perfect.

 In Conclusion…

So now you know about the top 5 electric corded chainsaws in the market. As you can see, they’re all pretty great and the differences between them are slight. However, you can choose the one you feel most closely addresses your needs. Depending on the level of work you need, you can go for a chainsaw of 14”, 16”, or 18” bar powered by a 9, 12, or even 15 amp motor.

Whatever you decide, please feel free to keep me updated by commenting down below!