Best Pole Saws Ranked

A budget brushless pole saw for occasional pruning, especially for owners of Greenworks 24V batteries. Heavy pruning calls for a larger battery.

A good middle choice for yards with mature trees: 14 ft of reach, a 10 in bar and a 4 year warranty on tool and battery. Best for those on the Greenworks 60V system.

A strong value for Ryobi 40V owners who need a 10 in bar for thicker limbs, backed by a 5 year warranty. A bigger battery helps on larger jobs.

A lighter 80V pole saw for Greenworks battery owners who want a 14 ft reach and a 10 in bar. Buy it direct from Greenworks.

A cheap, light pole saw for a few cuts on small trees, best for owners of larger Ryobi 18V batteries. The small battery included runs out quickly.

For budget buyers who want gas power for occasional storm cleanup and accept a short warranty. Name brand saws are a safer long term buy.

For property owners and pros who need maximum reach from the ground with a long warranty. Its weight and price are too much for light yard work.

The in line handle version of the Echo PPT-2620, for pros and landowners who want long reach and a long warranty. Pick it over the loop handle model if you like a trimmer style grip.

For pros and large property owners who need to reach the highest limbs from the ground. Too heavy and costly for occasional yard pruning.

A lighter Echo gas pole saw for homeowners pruning lower limbs who value a long warranty. Buy the 3 ft extension for taller trees.