Our Top 6 Chainsaws for 2026
At Ripon Ground Care, we supply high-quality chainsaws for homeowners, arborists, and professional grounds maintenance teams. Whether you're cutting firewood, pruning trees or tackling larger felling jobs, we'll help you find the right chainsaw for the task.
To help you find the perfect model, we've put together our Top 6 Chainsaws of 2026. We've carefully selected these models based on their performance, reliability, value for money and customer feedback, so you can buy with confidence.
Whether you're looking for a battery-powered, petrol or electric chainsaw, this guide highlights our top chainsaws of the year. Discover the features, cutting performance and benefits of each model to help you choose the right chainsaw for your gardening, forestry or professional requirements.
Read on to discover:
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Six of our favourite chainsaws for every type of cutting task
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The key features to consider before buying
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How to choose the right chainsaw for your needs
Six of our favourite Chainsaws for 2026
STIHL has built a reputation for producing high-quality, reliable chainsaws that deliver outstanding performance and durability. The STIHL MS 162 Chainsaw is an excellent choice for homeowners looking for a lightweight and dependable saw for cutting firewood, pruning trees and general garden maintenance. Combining a powerful STIHL 2-MIX petrol engine with ergonomic handling and reliable cutting performance, the MS 162 makes everyday cutting tasks simple and efficient. Built to STIHL's renowned standards of quality, it offers excellent value and dependable performance for years of home use.
Buy the STIHL MS162 Chainsaw today with FREE White Glove Delivery, or click here to explore our full range of STIHL Chainsaws.
The STIHL MS 182 Chainsaw is designed to make cutting firewood, pruning trees and general garden maintenance fast, easy and efficient. Its powerful STIHL 2-MIX petrol engine, lightweight design and excellent cutting performance make light work of everyday tasks, while STIHL's anti-vibration system and easy-start features provide greater comfort and reduced operator fatigue. Built to STIHL's renowned standards of quality and reliability, the MS 182 is an ideal choice for homeowners and landowners looking for dependable performance season after season.
Buy the STIHL MS162 Chainsaw today with FREE White Glove Delivery, or click here to explore our full range of STIHL Chainsaws.
Designed for demanding domestic users, farms and landowners, the STIHL MS251 Chainsaw offers the perfect combination of power, reliability and cutting performance. Powered by a high-performance STIHL 2-MIX petrol engine, it delivers the strength needed for cutting firewood, felling small trees and tackling a wide range of property maintenance tasks . Its ergonomic design, advanced anti-vibration system and dependable build quality make the MS251 comfortable to use and trusted choice for regular, demanding cutting jobs.
Buy the STIHL MS251 Chainsaw today with FREE White Glove Delivery, or click here to explore our full range of STIHL Chainsaws.
STIHL MS261C-M Petrol Chainsaw
The STIHL MS 261 C-M Petrol Chainsaw is designed to make demanding cutting tasks fast, efficient and reliable. Lightweight, powerful and built for professional use, it's ideal for felling, snedding, cross-cutting and processing timber with ease. Featuring a high-performance STIHL 2-MIX engine and STIHL M-Tronic electronic engine management, the MS 261 C-M automatically delivers optimum engine performance in changing conditions, ensuring exceptional cutting power, fuel efficiency and dependable operation for forestry professionals, arborists and demanding landowners.
Buy the STIHL MS261C-M Petrol Chainsaw today with FREE White Glove Delivery, or click here to explore our full range of STIHL Chainsaws.
STIHL MSA70C-B Cordless Chainsaw
The STIHL MSA 70 C-B Cordless Chainsaw is designed to make cutting firewood, pruning trees and general garden maintenance simple, quiet and efficient. Its lightweight construction, powerful cordless performance and precision cutting make it an excellent choice for homeowners looking to tackle everyday cutting tasks with minimal effort. As part of the STIHL AK battery system, it offers the flexibility to use the same interchangeable battery across a wide range of STIHL cordless garden tools, making it a practical long-term investment.
The STIHL MSA70C-B is also available as a complete set, supplied with compatible AK battery and charger, providing everything you need to get started straight out of the box.
Buy the STIHL MSA70C-B Cordless Chainsaw today with FREE White Glove Delivery, or click here to explore our full range of STIHL Chainsaws.
STIHL MSA80C-B Cordless Chainsaw
The STIHL MSA 80 C-B Cordless Chainsaw is designed to make cutting firewood, pruning trees and general property maintenance quick, easy and efficient. Lightweight, powerful and powered by the STIHL AK battery system, it's perfect for homeowners who want the convenience of cordless performance without compromising on cutting power. Featuring a high-performance cutting system and STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning, the MSA 80 C-B delivers quiet, low-maintenance operation and precise cutting, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of garden tasks.
The STIHL MSA80C-B is also available as a complete set, supplied with compatible AK battery and charger, providing everything you need to get started straight out of the box.
Buy the STIHL MSA80C-B Cordless Chainsaw today with FREE White Glove Delivery, or click here to explore our full range of STIHL Chainsaws.
Here's why it's important to choose the right chainsaw
Make cutting quicker and easier
Whether you're cutting firewood, pruning trees or carrying out general property maintenance, the right chainsaw can make every job faster, safer and less physically demanding. Choosing a chainsaw that's suited to your needs will help you complete tasks efficiently while delivering reliable cutting performance.
Tackle every job with confidence
From occasional garden maintenance to more demanding cutting tasks, using the correct chainsaw ensures cleaner cuts, improved control and greater comfort. Whether you're trimming branches or processing logs, the right machine will help you achieve the best results with minimal effort.
Choose petrol or cordless to suit your needs
Cordless chainsaws offer quiet operation, low maintenance and the freedom to work without the noise, emissions or hassle of a petrol engine, making them ideal for domestic use. For larger properties, heavier timber or prolonged cutting sessions, petrol chainsaws provide the power, performance and runtime needed to tackle more demanding jobs with ease.
Invest in quality for years of reliable performance
A chainsaw is a valuable investment, so it's important to choose a model from a trusted manufacturer with excellent warranty support and readily available spare parts. At Ripon Ground Care, we only stock leading brands renowned for their reliability, durability and cutting performance, giving you confidence that your chainsaw will deliver season after season.
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Posted: 21 July 2026