Craftsman V20 Cordless Pruning Chainsaw Kit vs Stihl GTA 26 Garden Pruner

The Stihl GTA 26 is the better pruner for most shoppers. It cuts faster with an 8 m/s chain speed against 4.4 m/s, has a moving safety hood, an LED charge indicator and rubberized grips, and its 2,335 ratings back it up. The Craftsman is the pick only if you already own V20 batteries and want a 6-inch bar with a 4-inch cut capacity and a tip guard. Both are well built for light yard work; the Stihl feels more refined, the Craftsman leans on its battery platform.

• Choose the Craftsman Battery Pruning Saw Kit if you already own Craftsman V20 batteries and tools and want a longer 6-inch bar with a tip guard for controlled upper cuts.
• Choose the Stihl GTA 26 if you want the faster, lighter, more precise pruner with a proven track record and a moving safety hood.