Which is better for felling large trees?

The FARMMAC F380W. Its 72cc engine and 28-inch bar cut bigger trunks than the Garvee's 58cc and 20-inch bar.

Is the FARMMAC worth the extra money?

Only if you cut big timber often. At $249.99 it costs about $190 more than the $60.28 Garvee, and that pays off in felling power, not in light yard work.

Which is easier to handle?

The Garvee. The FARMMAC powerhead alone weighs 19.8 lb, which tires you fast in limbing and overhead cuts.

Can the FARMMAC run a shorter bar?

Yes. It fits 24, 25, and 28-inch bars with 3/8-inch pitch and 0.063-inch gauge, so you can size down for lighter work.

The FARMMAC is built for professional logging with a magnesium crankcase. The Garvee is rated for residential use, so expect a shorter service life under daily cutting.

What fuel mix do they take?

The FARMMAC runs 25:1 with FB oil or 40:1 with FD oil. Garvee does not list a mix ratio, so follow its manual.

FARMMAC F380W 72cc Gas Chainsaw Professional Heavy-Duty Saw for Logging vs Garvee Gas Chainsaw, 20 Inch Gas Powered Chain saw, 58cc 2-Stroke Top Handle Chainsaw

Buy the FARMMAC F380W if you fell trees or buck big logs and can carry a 19.8 lb powerhead. Buy the Garvee 58cc if you cut firewood, limb, and clear storm damage on a budget. The FARMMAC is $249.99; the Garvee is $60.28 at Walmart, down from $100.28. The Garvee costs about a quarter as much but has 14cc less displacement and a 20-inch bar.

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