Makita, founded in 1915, recently ranked at the very top of SlashGear's worst-to-best list of major power tool brands, based in large part on its impressive line of 300-plus 18-volt LXT battery ...

One thing to keep in mind: Many manufacturers list the “bare” weight of their cordless chainsaws without the battery, which can add 1 to 3 pounds to the load. Speaking of which, you should ...