German manufacturer STIHL (pronounced "steel") has been making chainsaws for nearly a century. Founded by Andreas Stihl in an effort to push forestry tools beyond basic axes, the first chainsaw (an ...

Stihl is often recognized as an innovator, especially when it comes to chainsaws. The company's first gasoline-powered chainsaw, the "Tree-Felling Machine Type A," was released in 1929. It had a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? With all of the development in cordless tools lately, you could get the impression ...

When he bought Speed’s Power Equipment in 1991, Sam Wilson felt the thrill of owning a small business wear off quickly. Amid a recession, his 15 employees struggled to sell pretty much any available ...

If the idea that a battery-powered saw can compete with a conventional gas model sounds ridiculous, you probably haven’t used an electric chainsaw recently. Stihl MS 180 C-BE: This 11-pound ...

There's nothing more frustrating than getting ready to tackle a job and finding out that your STIHL chainsaw won't fire up. It doesn't matter whether you're prepping for some backyard cleanup or a ...

This little Stihl saw has been impressing our testers for years, going all the way back to its introduction in 2013. Full disclosure: I was initially doubtful of its capability, so I pitted it against ...