Budget Electric Chainsaws for Smaller Gardens

Al-Ko KE2000/35 Electric Chainsaw (35cm Guide Bar)

German-based manufacturers Al-Ko have developed this simple but highly effective electric chainsaw for general-purpose use around the house and garden. It’s equipped with a powerful 2000w motor that will require little or no maintenance; and it features an exceptionally fast-acting chain-brake that brings the chain to a halt in around a tenth of a second for maximum operator-safety. The Al-Ko KE2000/35 also benefits from weight minimisation (it weighs only 4.5kg); superior ergonomics; and an optimised centre-of-gravity, so you’ll find it really easy to control and a pleasure to use. Other notable features include automatic chain-oiling, which helps to extend the longevity of both the chain and the guide-bar; and tool-less chain adjustment for hassle-free tensioning while in the field.

Motor: 230V
Power: 2000 watt
Bar length: 35cm
Chain pitch: 3/8”
Chain oiling: automatic
Weight: 4.5kg

Bosch AKE35 Electric Chainsaw

The Bosch AKE35 Electric Chainsaw is ideal for sawing firewood and larger branches, and is fitted with a powerful electric motor which produces a chain speed of 9m/s for optimum cutting performance. Safety is maximised thanks to it Quick-stop chain brake, while its ergonomically designed handle makes it easy to control and comfortable to use for extended periods. Other features include automatic oil lubrication, a large oil reservoir with a level indicator, and a run-down brake.

Rated power input: 1.600 W
Weight: 4.00 kg
Cutter, length: 350 mm
Chain speed: 9.00 m/s

Bosch AKE40 Electric Chainsaw

The Bosch AKE40 Electric Chainsaw is fitted with a powerful electric motor which produces a chain speed of 9m/s for optimum cutting performance, making it ideal for sawing large branches and firewood. Its ergonomically designed handle makes it easy to control and comfortable to use for long periods, while safety is maximised thanks to its rapid reaction kick-back brake. Other features include a large oil reservoir with a level indicator, automatic oil lubrication and a run-down brake.

Rated power input: 1.600 W
Weight: 4.10 kg
Cutter, length: 400 mm
Chain speed: 9.00 m/s

Bosch AKE35-19S Electric Chainsaw

With its powerful motor and chain speed of 12m/s, the Bosch AKE35-19S Electric Chainsaw is ideal for more demanding sawing tasks. It features the Bosch SDS system for tool-free chain tensioning and replacement, and is very safe to use thanks to its rapid reaction kick-back brake. Its ergonomically designed handle allows for extended periods of sawing and felling. Other features include automatic oil lubrication, a large oil reservoir with a level indicator, and a run-down brake.

Rated power input: 1.900 W
Weight: 4.30 kg
Cutter, length: 350 mm
Chain speed: 12.00 m/s

Bosch AKE40-19S Electric Chainsaw

Ideal for frequent and demanding sawing, the Bosch AKE40-19S Electric Chainsaw is fitted with a powerful motor and can achieve a chain speed of 12m/s, for optimum performance. It is very safe to use thanks to its Quick-stop chain-brake, while its ergonomically designed handle allows for extended periods of operation. It also features the Bosch SDS system for tool-free chain-replacement and tensioning, automatic oil lubrication and a large oil reservoir with a level indicator.

Rated power input: 1.900 W
Weight: 4.40 kg
Cutter, length: 400 mm
Chain speed: 12.00 m/s

Bosch AKE40-19 'Pro' Electric Chainsaw

The Bosch AKE-19 'Pro' Electric Chainsaw has a powerful electric motor which produces an extremely rapid chain speed of 13m/s, making it ideal for the professional user. Its three-fold chromium-coated chain ensures a long service life and it can be replaced or tensioned without tools, thanks to Bosch's SDS system. Its ergonomic handle design allows for longer periods of operation, while its rapid-reaction kick-back brake maximises safety. Other features include a large oil reservoir with level indicator, automatic oil lubrication and a run-down brake. A carrying case is supplied as standard.

Rated power input: 1.900 W
Weight: 4.80 kg
Cutter, length: 400 mm
Chain speed: 13.00 m/s

Einhell RBK-4645 Petrol Chainsaw (45cm Guide Bar)

With its generously-proportioned guide-bar, powerful 46cc (2.7hp) engine and rapid chain-speed (16m/2), the Einhell RBK-4645 Petrol Chainsaw will make light work of larger logs. The engine is equipped an electronic-ignition for hassle-free start-ups and has a full crank for a very lengthy service-life. Features such as a hand-guard, an automatic chain-brake and a chain-catch all serve to maximise operator safety. Additional benefits include highly-effective vibration-system, which significantly reduces the strain placed on the user’s and hands; and automatic chain-oiling, which helps to minimise wear on both the bar and chain.

Engine displacement: 46 cc

Power: 2 kW / 2.7hp

Guide-bar length: 45cm (18”)

Cutting speed: 16m/s

Fuel capacity: 550ml

Chain-oil capacity: 260ml

Handy TH-ECS16 Electric Chainsaw (41cm Guide Bar)

Thanks to its hugely powerful 2000w motor, the Handy TH-ECS16 Electric Chainsaw offers performance levels comparable to those of many petrol-driven saws, but with none of the associated starting or maintenance headaches. Suitable for lopping, chopping firewood and small-scale felling, this new model from Handy comes with a high-quality 41cm (16”) guide-bar from leading American manufacturers Oregon (a guide-bar cover is included). It’s equipped with an automatic oil-pump, so both the bar and chain are kept constantly lubricated; and it features a quick-stop chain brake that brings the chain to a rapid halt should the saw ‘kick-back’. A three-metre mains cable provides plenty of freedom.

Motor power: 2000w
Bar length: 41cm (16”)
Mains cable: 3m, moulded plug
Automatic oil-pump: yes
Chain-brake: yes

Husqvarna 317 Electric Chainsaw

Built to the same high specifications as Husqvarna's petrol saws, the Husqvarna 317 Electric Chainsaw is a slim, easy to handle machine with a powerful, low-vibration, low-noise motor and is ideal for both outdoor and indoor use. A chain stop time of less than one second helps to maximise safety, while oil levels are easy to check thanks to a transparent viewing window.

Engine: 240v Electric Motor
Power: 1700 Watt
Bar Lengths: 35cm
Chain Pitch (inches): 3/8
Weight : 4.4kg

Husqvarna 321 Electric Chainsaw

The Husqvarna 321 Electric Chainsaw is Husqvarna's most powerful electric saw and is lightweight and easy to handle thanks to its slim, ergonomic design. It features mechanical and electrical overload protection to spare the motor in the event of a stuck chain, while safety is maximised thanks to a chain-stop time of less than one second. Oil levels are easy to check thanks to a transparent viewing window.

Engine: 240v Electric Motor
Power: 2000 Watt
Bar Lengths: 40cm
Chain Pitch (inches): 3/8
Weight : 4.4kg

Makita UC3520A Electric Chainsaw

Safe, reliable and very easy to handle, the Makita UC3520A Electric Chainsaw is driven by a high-performance electric motor and is ideal for lighter-duty lopping, felling and log-cutting. Its optimised centre-of-gravity, rubberised rear-grip and ergonomic front handle help to maximise comfort and control; while its 'SafetyMatic' chain-brake ensures safe-operation by ensuring that the chain stops in a fraction of a second, should kick-back occur. A run-out brake also stops the chain if the power is cut. Other features include automatic chain-lubrication, for consistent performance with different types of wood; and quick and convenient tool-less blade-changing.

Included: bar and chain, chain protection cover

Bar Length: 35mm
Chain pitch/gauge: 3/8
Chain type/pitch: 092
Chain pitch/gauge: 0.05
Input wattage: 1,800w
Net weight: 3.7kg

McCulloch Electric Pro Mac 2200E Chainsaw

Equipped with a powerful and long-lasting 2200w motor, the McCulloch Pro-Mac 2200E Electric Chainsaw is a great general-purpose tool for use around the yard and garden. Incredibly lightweight and very easy to handle, it has automatic chain-lubrication for reduced wear and enhanced performance. Tool-less chain-tensioning makes it quick and easy to make the necessary adjustments; and a generous 12m power-cable ensures you’ve got plenty of freedom.

Voltage: 230v
Power rating: 2200w
Oil tank volume: 0,38l
Cable length: 0.3m
Chain pitch: 3/8"
Chain speed at max power: 15 m/s
Chain gauge: 0.05"
Chain tensioning: tool-less
Weight: 4.98kg