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Four questions. One recommendation. The right bar length, power type, and specific model for exactly what you're cutting.
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Quick Bar Length Reference
Your bar should be at least 2 inches longer than the diameter of what you're cutting.
| Cutting Task | Log Diameter | Bar Length | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pruning & limbing | Under 6" | 10–12" | Best picks |
| Storm cleanup | 6–12" | 14–16" | Best picks |
| Firewood | 10–16" | 16–18" | Best picks |
| Medium tree felling | 14–20" | 18–20" | Best picks |
| Large tree felling | 20"+ | 24"+ | Best picks |
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Every page gives you a bar length recommendation, top 3 picks with scores, and a direct answer to your specific question.
Homeowners
General property maintenance
Firewood
Processing logs and rounds
Storm Cleanup
Downed trees and branches
Pruning & Limbing
Branches and small trees
Large Trees
Felling and land clearing
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Seniors
Easy start, low vibration
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Beginners
Best first chainsaw
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