Buying guide
How to choose chainsaws: what actually differs across the range
Published 21 September 2026. Prices and stock last checked 21 September 2026.
The short answer
Decide how much size you need first, then set a budget. Placid Deals has 44 chainsaws in stock priced from $22.95 to $209.95, and half of them cost $37.95 or less. The biggest differences between them are size: listings state size from 2 inch to 32 inch.
4 options in stock now
3.5MM Nylon Starter Rope Wear Resistant Garden Chainsaw Starter Pull Cord for Craftsman Lawn Mower8m / 26.2ft
$22.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: The lowest-priced of the 44 in this range, at $22.95.
30Pcs Chainsaw Sharpener, 3 Size Chainsaw Sharpener Bits, for Chain Saw, (5/32inch, 3/16inch, 7/32inch)
$35.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: The highest stated size in this range: 32 inch, per its listing.
2 in 1 Chainsaw Sharpener Steel Chainsaw File 5/32 Inch Portable Easy Chain Saw Sharpener
$37.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: Priced at $37.95, close to the middle of this range (the median is $37.95).
Giantz Chainsaw Petrol 62CC 20" Bar Commercial E-Start Pruning Chain Saw Spark Plug
$139.95
Delivery quoted at checkout for your postcode · in stock
Why it is here: Ships from an Australian warehouse, at $139.95.
Side by side
| Product | Price | Delivery | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5MM Nylon Starter Rope Wear Resistant Garden Chainsaw Starter Pull Cord for Craftsman Lawn Mower8m / 26.2ft | $22.95 | By postcode | In stock |
| 30Pcs Chainsaw Sharpener, 3 Size Chainsaw Sharpener Bits, for Chain Saw, (5/32inch, 3/16inch, 7/32inch) | $35.95 | By postcode | In stock |
| 2 in 1 Chainsaw Sharpener Steel Chainsaw File 5/32 Inch Portable Easy Chain Saw Sharpener | $37.95 | By postcode | In stock |
| Giantz Chainsaw Petrol 62CC 20" Bar Commercial E-Start Pruning Chain Saw Spark Plug | $139.95 | By postcode | In stock |
What actually differs between chainsaws
Size. 19 of the 44 listings state a size, from 2 inch (the 2 in 1 Chainsaw Sharpener Steel Chainsaw) to 32 inch (the 30Pcs Chainsaw Sharpener); the median is 16 inch across 12 different figures. Work out the size you need before comparing prices, so you compare like with like.
What chainsaws cost
Across the 44 chainsaws in stock on 22 September 2026, prices start at $22.95 for the 3.5MM Nylon Starter Rope Wear Resistant Garden and run to $209.95 for the Giantz 65CC Pole Chainsaw 12in Chain Saw. The middle half of the range sits between $31.45 and $48.20.
Under $50: 34 in stock $50 to $100: 4 in stock $100 to $200: 5 in stock $200 and over: 1 in stock
Features the listings state
Portable: 6 of 44, for example the 2 in 1 Chainsaw Sharpener Steel Chainsaw
Materials the listings state
The most common stated material is timber or wood (7 of 44), followed by metal or steel (4).
Timber or wood: 7 Metal or steel: 4
Picks by what you need
1. 3.5MM Nylon Starter Rope Wear Resistant Garden Chainsaw Starter Pull Cord for Craftsman Lawn Mower8m / 26.2ft: The lowest-priced of the 44 in this range, at $22.95. 2. 30Pcs Chainsaw Sharpener, 3 Size Chainsaw Sharpener Bits, for Chain Saw, (5/32inch, 3/16inch, 7/32inch): The highest stated size in this range: 32 inch, per its listing. 3. 2 in 1 Chainsaw Sharpener Steel Chainsaw File 5/32 Inch Portable Easy Chain Saw Sharpener: Priced at $37.95, close to the middle of this range (the median is $37.95). 4. Giantz Chainsaw Petrol 62CC 20" Bar Commercial E-Start Pruning Chain Saw Spark Plug: Ships from an Australian warehouse, at $139.95.
Where they ship from
8 of the 44 ship from an Australian warehouse, including the Giantz Chainsaw Petrol 62CC 20" Bar Commercial; the rest ship from overseas, and each product page shows which before you pay.
Common questions
How much do chainsaws cost at Placid Deals? Chainsaws at Placid Deals run from $22.95 to $209.95 across the 44 in stock, with a median price of $37.95 (checked 22 September 2026).
What size chainsaws are available? Listings state size from 2 inch to 32 inch; the median of the 19 that state it is 16 inch.
Do these ship from an Australian warehouse? 8 of the 44 ship from an Australian warehouse, including the Giantz Chainsaw Petrol 62CC 20" Bar Commercial; the rest ship from overseas, and each product page shows which before you pay.
How many are portable? 6 of the 44 are listed as portable.
What this guide cannot tell you
We have not tested these products and there are no reviews or ratings behind anything above. Specifications are only those a listing states; where a detail matters to you, check the product page or ask us before you buy.
How this page was put together
How this guide is made. It is generated from the live Placid Deals catalogue for this one shelf: every in-stock product with a price and a photo, one entry per product rather than per colour.
Numbers are counted from what each listing states. Nothing is inferred, and nothing is ranked by margin, sponsorship or supplier payment. Picks are chosen by an objective fact shown next to each one.
The page is rechecked automatically; when prices or stock change, the figures and picks change with them.
Feature, material, size and brand counts come from what each listing's own title states; a product not listed with a feature may still have it. Prices include GST, and delivery is calculated for your postcode on each product page before you pay.
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