Perhaps, the most vital factor to consider when shopping for a pole saw is the working height. A pole saw that can’t give you the height leverage you need is a glorified mini-chainsaw with an extended handle. For clarity, the working height of a pole saw is the length of the pole plus the length of the operator’s arms. The pole saw alone weighs 7.96 pounds, but the battery adds an additional 1.84 pounds. Still, that's a bit under 10 pounds total, so this is a fairly lightweight pole saw. It's reasonably priced as well. Overall, we highly recommend this cordless tool for anyone who has a few average-sized trees to maintain. Electric-powered pole saws are split into two types: corded and cordless. Corded pole saws can run for as long as they can access electricity. Although they’re reliable and lightweight, they’re limited to the length of their cord.

At 7.2 pounds, this is a light saw, but because most of the weight is at the far end of the tool, not down near the handle, it can feel heavier. However, it comes with a shoulder strap which helps balance the weight during your work sessions. It has an automatic oiler to keep the chain running smoothly, and it is easy to adjust the chain tension, although, as with many pole saws, the chain can loosen somewhat during use. It has a comfortable handle designed to reduce vibrations to your hands and arms, and it's not too loud when powered on.

Saw chains made from high quality steel

Another aspect that plays into how easy a pole saw is to handle is weight. However, this is directly linked to how the machine is powered – petrol pole saws are significantly heavier than machines that run on cabled electricity or batteries , sometimes weighing almost three times as much. If you’re looking for something lightweight, then a 3-4kg electric or cordless model would suit you best.

Firm footing on a level, stable surface is key to safely maneuvering your pole saw. Plant your feet about shoulder width apart to maintain your balance. Use It Only as a Pruner

Summary: STIHL saw chains and guide bars 

The Greenworks G-24 24V Cordless Pole Pruner is a battery-powered (cordless) long reach chainsaw. Although it comes with a 24V, 2Ah Lithium-ion battery, it’s part of the Greenworks series of power tools so can take their batteries as well and with Ryobi being a very popular brand, many people might already have batteries for this model. The long reach pole starts out at 2.2m long when closed and telescopes open to a useful 2.7m. Of this, the chainsaw is 2.5cm when extended and 2.2m closed. This is a good chainsaw to reach the high points of your trees and bushes. And you can also cut tree and hedge limbs that are at awkward angles as the cutting heads of the chainsaw and hedge trimmer both adjust to a variety of angles simply at the push of a button. But note that at 25cm, the blade on this chainsaw is slightly shorter than the usual 30cm blade on some of our other models. The Fuxtec Petrol 4 in 1 Multi Tool gives you a brush cutter, a grass trimmer, a hedge trimmer along with the chainsaw. Everything is long reach, and the chainsaw overall length is 245cm (including the blade). Just switch the attachments to have a completely new garden tool. The pole of this model doesn’t extend, but there’s an optional 1m section of pole to buy.