Chainsaws with a Wrap Around Handle

  Brand Model Power Source Weight (lbs) Bar Length Price Features
EA7900PRZ

Makita EA7900PRZ

Gas 18.3 lbs in $$$$

Air Filtration, Anti-Vibration, Bucking Spike, Chain Break, Easy Start, Automatic Oiler, Wrap Around Handle

RM4618

Remington RM4618

Gas 14 lbs 18 in $

Anti-Vibration, Automatic Oiler, Easy Start, Wrap Around Handle,

455

Husqvarna 455

Gas 13 lbs 20 in $$$

Air Filtration, Anti-Vibration, Carb Compliant, Chain Break, Easy Start, Wrap Around Handle, Toolless Tensioner,

RM4214

Remington RM4214

Gas 15.7 lbs 14 in $

Automatic Oiler, Wrap Around Handle, Anti-Vibration, Easy Start

RM4216

Remington RM4216

Gas 14.5 lbs 16 in $

Anti-Vibration, Automatic Oiler, Easy Start, Wrap Around Handle

LCS32010

Earthwise LCS32010

Cordless 7.25 lbs 10 in $

Automatic Oiler,Bucking Spike,Top Handle,Oil Level Window,Wrap Around Handle,

460

Husqvarna 460

Gas 12.79 lbs 20,24 in $$$

Air Filtration, Chain Break, Carb Compliant ,Anti-Vibration, Easy Start, Wrap Around Handle

RM4620

Remington RM4620

Gas 15 lbs 20 in $$

Anti-Vibration, Automatic Oiler, Easy Start, Wrap Around Handle,

450

Husqvarna 450

Gas 11.33 lbs 18,20 in $$$

Air Filtration, Anti-Vibration, Chain Break, Carb Compliant, Wrap Around Handle, Trigger Lock,

LCS1020

Black & Decker LCS1020

Cordless 7.2 lbs 10 in $

Toolless Tensioner, Wrap Around Handle

LCS1240

Black & Decker LCS1240

Cordless 10.4 lbs 12 in $$

Automatic Oiler, Toolless Tensioner, Wrap Around Handle,

435 II

Husqvarna 435 II

Gas 9.7 lbs 16 in $$

Air Filtration, Anti-Vibration, Easy Start ,Toolless Tensioner, Wrap Around Handle, Felling Marks, Visible Fuel Level,

240

Husqvarna 240

Gas 11.6 lbs 14 in $$

Air Filtration, Anti-Vibration, Automatic Oiler, Chain Break, Wrap Around Handle

445E

Husqvarna 445E

Gas 10.8 lbs 16 in $$$

Air Filtration, Automatic Oiler, Easy Start, Wrap Around Handle,

RY40511

Ryobi RY40511

Cordless 9.7 lbs 14 in $$$

Automatic Oiler, Brushless Motor, Wrap Around Handle,

Looking to buy a chainsaw with a wrap around handle?  Many arborists see no need for the wrap around handle considering the added weight and bulk.  On the other hand, many chainsaw users love the wrap around handle and find it to be helpful in many situations.

Here is short list of why individuals prefer using a wrap around handle vs a flush grip.  

  • Back Cuts
  • Falling Cuts
  • Unique Positioning Cuts (Like Climbing)
  • Stability = Safety
  • Ambidextrous Cuts

So if you thinking on buying a wrap around handle chainsaw consider the above list, along with weight, mobility and usefullness.