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Compare the top 2 chainsaws in Australia 2026

2 chainsaw picks for Australian buyers, compared side by side: Bosch EasyChain 18V-15-7 (Value pick); Metabo MS 36-18 LTX BL 40 (Our pick).

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Our pick
Metabo MS 36-18 LTX BL 40
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 out of 5 (55 ratings)
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
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 out of 5 (3,002 ratings)
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 it is the easiest start: it arrives with a 2.5Ah battery and charger and weighs about 1.3 kg, so it suits branches and pruning rather than firewood.
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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 with its battery and charger. Step up to the Metabo MS 36-18 for firewood and storm cleanup, or look at the TOPEX 20V TX221 if you want another kit that comes with its own battery and charger.

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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