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Compare the top 3 chainsaws in Australia 2026

3 Australian-verified chainsaw picks compared side by side: KIESBOHR CSE002 for the cheapest verified buy; Bosch EasyChain 18V-15-7 for the best-value most-households pick; Metabo MS 36-18 LTX BL 40 for the segment ceiling. Every product has live Amazon AU stock at the last data refresh.

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PREMIUM PICK

Metabo MS 36-18 LTX BL 40

Cordless 16-inch saw for firewood and storm cleanup

$379.00★ 4.4 (55)

Bar length400 mm (16 in)

Battery36V (2x 18V), skin only

Weight3.2 kg

Owner rating4.4 (55)

16-inch bar36V brushlessChain brake

400 mm (16 inch) guide bar for firewood and light felling
Brushless motor rated at 1800 watts
Chain brake plus kickback protection

Why we picked this

It pairs a full 400 mm (16 inch) bar with a proper chain brake and kickback protection, so it handles fallen limbs and firewood that stall the smaller saws. It is a skin, so it makes most sense if you already run, o…

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VALUE PICK

Bosch EasyChain 18V-15-7

The ready-to-run cordless saw for most first homes

$310.00★ 4.5 (3002)

Bar length150 mm (6 in)

Weight (with battery)1.65 kg

In the boxBattery + charger

Owner rating4.5 (3,002)

Battery included1.3 kg3,000+ ratings

Ships with a 2.5Ah battery and charger
About 1.3 kg bare, 1.65 kg with the battery
Toolless SDS chain mounting and tensioning

Why we picked this

For most suburban blocks this is the one to buy: it arrives with a 2.5Ah battery and charger, weighs about 1.3 kg, and carries more than 3,000 owner ratings at 4.5 stars, the biggest track record in this guide.

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BUDGET PICK

KIESBOHR CSE002

The cheapest capable saw if you own Makita batteries

$126.24★ 4.6 (340)

Bar length150 mm

Weight1.1 kg

BatteryMakita 18V (BYO)

Owner rating4.6 (340)

Lowest priceMakita 18V1.1 kg

Lowest price in the guide at $126.24
Clips onto Makita 18V LXT batteries, not included
1.1 kg body, 15 cm bar, 7 cm slim

Why we picked this

At $126.24 it is the cheapest saw in the guide, and it clips straight onto Makita 18V batteries you may already own. Light, well rated at 4.6 stars, and ideal for pruning and branches up to about 15 cm.

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Which one should you buy?

The Bosch EasyChain 18V-15-7 is the best chainsaw for most first-home buyers: it is ready to run out of the box and backed by more than 3,000 owner ratings. Step up to the Metabo MS 36-18 for firewood and storm cleanup, or save with the KIESBOHR CSE002 if you already own Makita batteries.

For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full The Best Chainsaws in Australia for 2026.

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