Chainsaws For Sale in Halifax, MA, near Brockton

Cutting and cleaning brush is made easy with a quality chainsaw, but finding the right chainsaw for each job takes a bit of thinking. Of course power matters, but so does the type of power, size, and overall quality of the equipment. It can even come down to your own level of fitness! With all that to consider, it would be helpful to have some help. There’s where Morgan Power Equipment can be of service. With this short guide, we’ve prepared to help you choose the right chainsaw, you should be able to narrow down your choices and get a piece of equipment that’s right for your needs. Read on for more information or head into our showroom in Halifax, Massachusetts.
 

The two main choices for engine power types are gas and electric chainsaws. Gas will provide the most power and is ideal for larger jobs, but that means having gas and oil on hand as well as the increased noise pollution and equipment weight. Electric models are lighter and don’t need fuel, but they’re limited either by battery life or an extension cord. This makes them great for lighter work or tasks that just won’t take as long. Overall, gas chainsaws give more power, faster speeds, but are louder, heavier, most costly, and harder to maintain. Electric chainsaws are easy to operate, quiet, easy to maintain, economical, but are limited by their power and size.

 

While gas-powered chainsaws will be able to handle just about any cutting task, electric chainsaws aren’t so far behind as to be a throwaway. Unless you’re doing some heavy-duty cutting or bucking, then an electric model should suit your needs. You’ll have increased utility, ease of use, and enough power to handle a variety of tasks. If you have gas around and don’t mind a bit of extra maintenance, then gas is a great option as well. 
 

 

Guide bar length is the measurement from the tip of the chain to where it enters the equipment housing. Likewise, bar length is the active cutting area and is the largest length of wood the chainsaw can deal in a single motion. Larger pieces of wood can be cut with smaller chainsaws, but it requires multiple passes. For safe cutting, you want the bar length 2 inches longer than the wood you plan to cut. If you regularly find yourself performing multiple passes on a single piece of wood, you should consider a model with a greater bar length.

 

However, don’t go for the increased bar length without a need, since these longer chainsaws are more difficult to handle safely. For a rule of thumb, minor work like trimming and limbing doesn’t need anything over 14 inches, while felling and firewood cutting can utilize upwards of 18 inches of bar length. Bucking is the only operation that you’ll need a longer bar length than 18 inches. 
 

Chainsaws can be powerful pieces of equipment that when handled incorrectly may lead to serious injury. Your ability to handle, hold, and maintain control over a chainsaw will be dependant on its level of power and your level of physical fitness. Newer models have better ergonomics, making them easier to control, but at the end of the day, if you can’t comfortably lift and maintain control, you should be looking at a different chainsaw. This might mean going for a lightweight electric model, a smaller gas model, or else hitting the free weights to get your physical capabilities up to snuff!

 

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While there can be a lot of aspects to consider when choosing the right chainsaw, just remember to take into account your needs and not just the biggest, most powerful piece of equipment on the market. Hopefully, our guide has helped you narrow down your options, but if you’re still struggling to figure it out, or you’re just ready to take a look at some great new and used chainsaws, head into Morgan Power Equipment in Halifax, Massachusetts, where we proudly serve Taunton, Brockton, Plymouth, and Middleborough. Stop by today and talk with our dedicated team of chainsaw experts who are ready to help you find the perfect fit for your next job!