The best chainsaws in Russia: overview, specifications, prices, reviews

It is difficult to imagine in the modern economy,associated with the harvesting and sawing of wood, the absence of such a useful tool as a chainsaw. The unit significantly speeds up and facilitates the workflow both on an industrial scale and in everyday life. Chainsaws produced in Russia in the domestic market are worthy of competition to foreign counterparts due to the excellent performance, low price and adaptation to work in a harsh climate. To understand how to choose the right tool, consider the main categories of chainsaws and selection criteria.

Types and types

Chainsaws fall into three main categories:

1. Household models.They have a small capacity, a limited set of options and are not designed to function more than one hour per day. Excellent for pruning gardens, filing branches and other small works.
2. Semi-professional modification.Used when felling small, medium-sized trees, in construction, sawing wood, as well as in everyday life. They are almost universal, have a time limit of work - up to 10 hours per day.
3. Professional chainsaws.Russia in their production has made significant progress. Such tools have a capacity of at least 2-3 kilowatts, are used in harsh climatic zones for all types of professional work related to wood. The units are made of highly durable materials that can operate continuously for up to fourteen hours a day.

Criterias of choice

Choosing a chainsaw, you should pay attention toits power, the length of the tire, the pitch of the working chain and the manufacturer. Modern units due to the use of durable, but lightweight parts, weigh significantly less, which greatly simplifies work in difficult conditions. However, household chains made by Russia are quite suitable for household use, and they are cheaper.

Normal user will be enoughthirty centimeter tire and power up to two kilowatts. But on the profile of the circuit should pay special attention. If you have to work with solid wood or contaminated wood, it is better to choose a saw with a wide profile run.

Comparison of Russian chainsaws: characteristics and features

Next, we will review the main domesticbrands that are engaged in the release of gasoline saws of all categories. Let's start with the domestic unit "Ural-2TE". This is a purely professional modification. It has long been used for logging and sawing wood.

Пила применяется также для обрезки корневой systems both across and along the fibers. The level of vibration is reduced due to the frame structure of the handles, and the productivity of work increases. In terms of comfort of use and reliability, this model lags behind foreign and new domestic counterparts, however, these parameters are offset by low maintenance and low cost.

"Taiga"

Chainsaws manufactured by Russia brand "Taiga"Available in several versions. Model 245 has an impressive weight (about nine kilograms). This is because most parts are made of metal. Nevertheless, the output of the unit gives a power of 2.6 kW, is distinguished by reliability and high performance. Similar parameters have a model series 214.

"Taiga Profi-4000" - professional chainsaws inRussia, prices for which are significantly lower than foreign analogues. In this case, the tool has a high build quality, due to the use of wear-resistant spare parts. The unit is equipped with a productive oil pump and reliable Japanese carburetor. The weight of the saw is reduced to 5.5 kg, which, together with a power of 4 kW, makes it convenient for use in the most difficult conditions.

"Caliber"

Fair in the category of "best chainsawsmade in Russia "includes products of the company" Caliber. The manufacturer presented its products in 2001. She was highly appreciated both by experts in this field and by consumers. For many years, the brand “Caliber” continues to be among the leaders among the domestic chainsaw manufacturers.

The most popular modifications of this brand are:

• BP-1300.
• BP-2500.
• "Caliber BP-1800".

It should be noted that the manufacturer focuses not only on the design of the instrument, but on expanding the range of use of the device and its safety.

"Bison"

Chainsaws manufactured in Russia under the brand name "Bison"presented in a huge range. Their feature is to equip with a powerful power unit, designed to work in any weather, regardless of the terrain.

In addition, the instruments in question are equippedanti-vibration system, auxiliary and inertial main brake. Also, all modifications of the "Bison" have a smooth trigger mechanism that boosts the fuel pump, additional cleaning of exhaust gases. The company annually produces updated and improved chainsaws that meet European standards. Among the most popular models are CZPB (370/450/490).

"Zenith"

There are many subjective and objective criteria,that affect the final choice of chainsaws. The pruner (made in Germany-Russia) by Zenit is one of the best for domestic use in terms of quality and affordable price. This company focuses mainly on the production of household power tools and is known around the world.

The main advantage of chainsaw "Zenith" isthe use of wear-resistant units, which increases the performance and reliability of the tool. In addition, the manufacturer installs bearings for its innovations that meet the increased requirements for accuracy and reliability.

Other domestic manufacturers

The following brands also worthy of chainsaws made in Russia on the world and domestic markets:

1. The company "Special" offers a wide range of chainsaws, power tools, generators and other units focused on professional activities.
2. The developing company "Forester" produces chainsaws, which have proven themselves in domestic use and have received positive feedback from consumers.
3. "Friendship". This brand is known for the release of gasoline tools for over thirty years.
4. "PTS Union". The company produces modern chainsaws in domestic and semi-professional performance.

Whatever brand you choose, you must follow the recommendations specified by the manufacturer in the instruction manual, as well as maintain and clean the tool in a timely manner.

Chainsaws in Russia: prices, reviews

Modern domestic gasoline toolson equal terms can compete with most foreign models. At the same time, its price is significantly lower. The following is a comparative table of the cost of chainsaws from some Russian and foreign manufacturers (with an indication of the main characteristics).

Consumer reviews about Russian chainsawsdiffer, many like the latest variations, which have become more productive, easier and more economical. Outdated modifications weighing more than 10 kg, probably, does not make sense to compare with improved European or Japanese models. But they are designed to work in harsh conditions, unpretentious to maintain and are inexpensive.

Advantages and disadvantages

Russian manufacturers at a decent level are chainsaws that can directly compete with leading European counterparts, not to mention the cheap Chinese copies.

Reliability and safety are keyadvantages that chainsaws have (production - Russia). Tool prices are also lower than imported counterparts. In addition, there are the following advantages:

• optimum combination of power, compactness and weight;
• endurance and the possibility of long-term operation without interruption;
• availability of consumable items, due to the use of domestic parts, which are much cheaper and easier to find;
• adaptation of the tool to the peculiarities of the Russian climate.

The disadvantages of domestic chainsaws includethat some manufacturers use not very high quality components, which leads to rapid breakdown and frequent repairs. In addition, while on Russian chainsaws additional functionality is inferior to European models. This mainly concerns the arrangement of the instrument with anti-vibration protection, inertial brake and advanced ignition system. Sometimes manufacturers to reduce the cost of products use not very high-quality plastic in the design of the case, which also can not be attributed to the pluses.

Conclusion

After the review we can concludethat Russian chainsaws are on the market in a wide range for both professional and domestic needs. The use of new technologies and composite materials made it possible to bring the quality of the aggregates closer to the European and world level. Leading domestic brands for the manufacture of tools are already known not only in the Russian Federation, CIS, but throughout the world.

It is important that there is a high potential fordevelopment of this direction. And since in Russia, logging and woodworking are the leading sectors of the national economy, chainsaws of all levels will always be in demand here.