Chainsaw Repair

Looks like re branded Ryobi chainsaw.

'Ryobi' is what I meant, instead of 'Poulan' on posts above.  Thanks.  Fixed my posts.

As I understand it, Home Depot owns, or has exclusive rights to the 'Ryobi' name.  Could be the same factory making both, but designed/engineered by different companies?  Could be contract manufactured?

I did a search for 36 volt and 40 volt battery powered chainsaws (or OPE), and found the information below! This number has really jumped in the last 2 years.  I did not include smaller (e.g. 18 volt) saws, as they are really in a separate class.

Organized alphabetically for reference.  Some are brand names you know.  Some are not available (yet?) in the US, so I listed UK sites. Some appear to be off-shore manufacturers. A few look similar enough that they are probably re-branded clones.  Many are part of a 'system' with other outdoor power tools (string trimmers, hedge trimmers, etc.) that use the same batteries and chargers.  As with anything else: caveat emptor!

Philbert

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Black & Decker     http://www.blackanddecker.com/recharge/

Bosch (UK)     http://www.bosch-garden.com/gb/en/garden-tools/garden-tools/cordless-chainsaws-199952.jsp

Core Outdoor Power     http://coreoutdoorpower.com/

Craftsman     http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07198946000P?sid=I0084400010000100675&aff=Y&PID=361116&AID=11042411

EcoproTools Inc     http://www.ecoprotoolsusa.com/

EGO (56 volt!)     http://egopowerplus.com/

Greenworks / Sunrise Tools     http://www.greenworkstools.com/products/category/chainsaws

Greysen (off shore manufacturer?)     http://greysenproducts.com/40-Volt-Chain-Saw-Powered-by-LG-Chem-Lithium-Battery-GP-CS.htm

Husqvarna (UK - Homeowner)        http://www.husqvarna.com/uk/outthere-news/husqvarna-battery-series-professional-products-for-home-owners/

Husqvarna (UK - Professional)       http://www.husqvarna.com/uk/products/battery-series/t536li-xp/

Kobalt     http://www.kobalttools.com/products/outdoor/outdoor-power-equipment.html
              http://www.lowes.com/Kobalt-40-Volt-Outdoor-Power-Equipment/Chainsaws-Pole-Saws/_/N-1z0weyrZ1z0wgez/pl?Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1#!

Makita     http://www.makitatools.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/X2/HCU02ZX2Features.aspx

Oregon PowerNow Tools        https://oregoncordless.com/US

Ryobi     http://www.ryobitools.com/

STIHL     http://www.stihlusa.com/products/battery/

Yardworks (*can only find reviews - negative ones; not a manufacturer’s website)  http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/0545703P/yardworks-yardworks-electric-chainsaw-12-a-16-in-reviews/reviews.htm