Chainsaws
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Stihl MS250 (raw cutting power)
Highest torque (32 lbs of force to stop the chain), highest sprocket speed (15,000+ RPM), fastest cutting times in both test-log and hardwood trials.
Clear leader for raw cutting power among established, professional-grade brands. Real downside: took 9 pulls to start, called excessive for a new saw.
Chainsaws carry genuine injury risk (kickback being the most serious) regardless of brand or price tier. Full PPE (chaps, helmet with face shield, hearing protection, gloves) and checking the chain brake functions before each use apply no matter which model you buy.
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