How to Choose the Best Chainsaw Oil?
Finding the best chainsaw oil can be tricky for many, with many options available today, the best oil can depend on many things. Chainsaw oil is an essential component of your maintenance routine. It keeps the chain in a good shape, helps reduce friction through lubrication, and ensures the chain and bar work well.
This oil actively maintains and helps reduce wear in your tools while they are cutting. Without it, a saw will become damaged and you will have to replace chains often. These oils are specifically formulated and aren’t like other types of machine or motor oils available today. These are a blend of refined mineral oils with oxidation inhibitors, anti-wear properties, and high-tack additive to ensure they minimise wear and stick to the bar.
Factors to consider
There are many factors to consider while buying the best chainsaw oil and a lot depends on your particular work environment. Before we look into the best chainsaw oil options available with us at Rotatech, let’s consider what factors you should look at:
- Work Type – Professionals spend hours cutting wood and clearing areas, which means their tools goes through a lot of oil. It’s important to consider how much product you use every day. This will help you choose a type a lubricant that works best for your requirements and budget. Bear in mind that this is a recurring purchase so you will need to buy oil frequently throughout your career.
- Efficiency – Make sure the engine oil lubricates efficiently, prevents plug fouling and doesn’t form any clumps. The oil shouldn’t cause obstruction or leave behind too much residue, which can damage the chainsaw or force you to replace the chains.
- Summer or Winter Oil – Summer and winter oils have a different consistency but offer similar protections. These are used during different seasons because oils are sensitive to changing temperatures. Summer oils are thicker and adhere to the blade well. If the oil isn’t thick enough, the high temperature might cause it to fly off the blade during operation. Winter oils are much thinner and move along the bar easily during colder weather.
- Manufacturer Recommendations – Manufacturers of different chainsaws provide detailed instructions manuals regarding the care and maintenance of these tools. They will recommend specific oil formulations, combinations, or blends for different working conditions or uses. If you have already discarded the user manual, it’s easy to find information on the manufacturer’s website.
- Budget – The cost is an important factor to consider because you need to purchase oil for as long as you use the blade. The recurring expense has an impact on your bottom line, which is why it’s a good idea to choose an affordable but effective product.
These oils contain harmful chemicals and toxic substances so make sure they don’t come in contact with your skin. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling these substances.
The Best Chainsaw Oils
Rotatech has a wide range of carefully formulated chainsaw oils so you can find what you need easily. Every oil on the list has proven to be effective in real life conditions and is used by professionals regularly. Here are some of the best oils available today:
1. Rotatech Chainsaw Oil
This oil is specifically formulated to protect chainsaw chains and cutter bars. It is thick, viscous, and tacky, which means the solution adheres well to the tool and is great for outdoor use during summer. The oil is designed to lubricate and protect the chain/bar, making sure professionals don’t need to replace these components too often. The solution also has anti-fling properties, so your cutting work will be clean and seamless.
Rotatech is very popular with professionals because this carefully-formulated blend is very efficient. The high-quality oil is also very affordable at 25 liters only costing around £33.00 (at a discounted rate). You get a good quality you need at a reasonable price and don’t need to stock up too often. The oil is trusted by thousands of professionals and delivers consistent performance. Click to buy Rotatech Oil
2. Rotatech Bio-Degradable Chainsaw Oil
This is an eco-friendly, 90% biodegradable oil designed for pump-fed saws. It is thick, viscous, and provides superior lubrication for higher temperatures. It has proven to perform well in all kinds of cutting conditions and is a favourite of many professionals. It is available in four different size options so you can buy 1-litre packets for £5.39 (including VAT) up to 205-litre drums for £455.99 (including VAT).
The quality, performance, and affordability make this a great oil for professional arborists and other wood cutting experts that use chainsaws or cutter bars.
3. Rotatech 2-Stroke Engine Oil
Rotatech premium 2 stroke chainsaw oil is a high-quality 2 stroke oil that provides lubrication to the chainsaw engine to reduce friction and to maintain cutting efficiency. This oil is specifically made for 2-stroke engine chainsaws with crankcase compression and it must be mixed with petrol in the correct amount before it can be used. Rotatech prides itself on producing high-quality products for low-cost prices, which is why we provide for thousands of arborists and tree surgeons across the UK. Rotatech 2 stroke oil 1L is ideal for DIY users who only use a chainsaw every so often.
Best Chainsaw Oil Information
If you want more information on chainsaw oils or have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Rotatech. Our experts will recommend the best options so you can make the best choice. Alternatively, you can share and comment your opinion below.