> At least the electrical ones I’ve seen wouldn’t work on a 12” log.
I have cut 12" logs on a small electric chain saw with batteries and it works pretty damn well. Much better than a small gas powered chain saw of similar size because of the ample amounts of torque available.
But of course the small saws have a limited capacity and for hard forestry work you should opt for a tool suitable for the job.
As pointed out by another commenter, there is no ban on large gas powered chain saws (contrary to what TFA suggests), only the small ones which are in the same category with the electric ones.
I have cut 12" logs on a small electric chain saw with batteries and it works pretty damn well. Much better than a small gas powered chain saw of similar size because of the ample amounts of torque available.
But of course the small saws have a limited capacity and for hard forestry work you should opt for a tool suitable for the job.
As pointed out by another commenter, there is no ban on large gas powered chain saws (contrary to what TFA suggests), only the small ones which are in the same category with the electric ones.