Most corded electric chainsaws come with an 18V or 36V battery. The more powerful batteries will give you more cutting time but will cost more. Stihl, Bosch and Black & Decker make cordless machines.

The cordless electric chainsaw is an essential tool for homeowners ... breaking down limbs into firewood, pruning trees, and storm clean-up for the average yard. The beating heart of an electric ...

The kit also comes with two beefy batteries, a dual-port rapid charger, and a blade scabbard to keep for safe storage.

The DeWalt Max Cordless Pruning Chainsaw is available standalone at ... including a work light, an electric brake, and an onboard star protection computer to prevent overloading and overheating.

But for cleaning up fallen limbs, landscape maintenance, and tree pruning, electric chainsaws are more than up to the job. And chances are you already own a string trimmer or other cordless tool ...