When working with wood and trees, chainsaws are an essential tool for heavy-duty arborists and landscape technicians alike. While gas chainsaws have been the industry standard for many years, electric chainsaws offer a range of benefits that may make them a better choice for many users. We explore the advantages of an electric chainsaw to help you make the decision—is it gas-powered all the way? Or is electric the way of the future?
Eco-Friendly: Much like electric vehicles, the primary benefit of electric chainsaws is their eco-friendliness. Gas-powered chainsaws produce harmful emissions, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter. These emissions contribute to air pollution, which of course, is an environmental concern. Electric chainsaws, on the other hand, produce no emissions, making them a more sustainable choice.
Easy to Use: Another advantage of electric chainsaws is their ease of use. Unlike gas-powered models, electric chainsaws are easy to start and require no warm-up time. They are lighter and more compact, making them easier to maneuver and transport. Additionally, electric chainsaws produce less noise, and no fumes compared to gas-powered models, which makes electric chainsaws ideal for jobs in residential areas.
Cost-Effective: Electric chainsaws are more cost-effective than gas-powered models. While the initial cost of an electric chainsaw may be slightly higher than a gas-powered model, the cost of operating and maintaining an electric chainsaw is much lower. Electric chainsaws require no fuel, oil, or spark plugs, which reduces the ongoing cost of operation. They also require less maintenance due to fewer moving parts.
Safety: One of the most significant advantages of electric chainsaws is their safety features. Electric chainsaws are equipped with safety switches that prevent accidental start-ups, which can be particularly dangerous with gas-powered chainsaws. Electric chainsaws also have a lower risk of kickback. They also require less physical effort to operate, reducing the risk of fatigue-related accidents which is especially beneficial when working at heights.
The versatility of an electric chainsaw benefits those who spend their days working with them. Available in a range of sizes and designs, from corded models for light-duty work to battery-powered models for more extensive cutting tasks, whatever your job requires, there is likely an electric chainsaw that will suit your needs.
Regardless of electric or gas, safety is paramount when working with chainsaws and other on-the-job equipment. We’ve got you covered from PPE to Rigging Systems. Give us a shout at 540.485.4235 or check out our Instagram to see the wide range of equipment we have to make your day on the job as smooth and as safe as possible!
