The particularly compact Fortexxa 18/20 TH cordless chainsaw from Einhell (www.einhell. de, around 135 euros without battery) is particularly suitable for tree care work. The machine can also be used with one hand and therefore harbours an additional risk of injury - Einhell therefore recommends special training...

This saw makes light work of delimbing and sawing wood up to 14 cm in diameter. The saw, which can also be operated with one hand, also offers all the convenient functions of a large chainsaw - such as automatic chain tensioning and lubrication. In addition to the classic kickback protection, the tip of the bar is equipped with a contact guard...

In the category of pruning saws, the Einhell FORTEXXA 18/20 TH made a top impression. Both the modern technology concept and the good equipment contributed to this. With only two saws in this category, however, we are unfortunately unable to award a prize due to a lack of competitors.

As a chainsaw for tree pruning and trimming, this chainsaw is aimed at a completely different target group. With a cutting length of only 140 mm, it is only suitable for smaller trunks and branches, but it is very compact and a real lightweight among the chainsaws in the test field.