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@feld @lattera Battery chainsaws have relatively little torque, because there's not much room for a beefy motor once you accommodate the battery. But they spin the chain fast and have very narrow chains to make up for less power, though. I guess this might make it easier to chew through protective gear.

But they also stop on a dime, while gas engines have a fair amount of momentum, so on balance, I think they're safer...