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Consumer Reports is the best place to come to find expert Chain saw reviews. We review different types of Chain saws. Our Chain saw reviews will help you decide what Chain saw is best for you.

Consumer Reports Chain saw reviews will provide you with recommended models based on the combination of price and performance. You can also subscribe for our Chain saw ratings where you will see our Chain saw reviews on Ease of maintenance, Bar length (in.), Ease of use, Weight (lbs.), Cutting speed, Safety and HP or CCs. You will also see Consumer Reports take on each model of Chain saws that we review. This is a quick summary of what we think works well for this model, and possibly what doesn't.

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Chain saw Reviews from Consumer Reports

ratingsStihl MS 250 C-BE Reviews
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Stihl MS 250 C-BE
Type: Gasoline chain saws
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Stihl MS 250 C-BE Chain saw has the following features: Reduced-kickback bar, Wraparound handle, Anti-vibration, Reduced-kickback chain, Tool-free chain adjuster, Automatic chain oiler, Effective bucking spikes, Case or sheath and Chain brake.
ratingsStihl MSE 180 C-BQ Reviews
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Stihl MSE 180 C-BQ
Type: Electric chain saws
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Stihl MSE 180 C-BQ Chain saw has the following features: Reduced-kickback bar, Anti-vibration, Reduced-kickback chain, Tool-free chain adjuster, Translucent oil tank, Automatic chain oiler, Effective bucking spikes, Case or sheath and Chain brake.
ratingsPoulan P3314WS Reviews
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Poulan P3314WS
Type: Gasoline chain saws
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Poulan P3314WS Chain saw has the following features: Reduced-kickback bar, Wraparound handle, Reduced-kickback chain, Automatic chain oiler and Chain brake.
ratingsEcho CS-370-16 Reviews
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Echo CS-370-16
Type: Gasoline chain saws
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Echo CS-370-16 Chain saw has the following features: Reduced-kickback bar, Wraparound handle, Anti-vibration, Reduced-kickback chain, Bar-tip guard, Automatic chain oiler, Effective bucking spikes and Chain brake.
ratingsPoulan Pro 400E Reviews
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Poulan Pro 400E
Type: Electric chain saws
Summary: This model has been tested by our experts.
 
 
The Poulan Pro 400E Chain saw has the following features: Reduced-kickback bar, Wraparound handle, Anti-vibration, Reduced-kickback chain, Translucent oil tank, Automatic chain oiler, Effective bucking spikes and Chain brake.