Chainsaw Trouser Buying Guide

Type A or Type C Chainsaw Trousers?

Choosing the right chainsaw trousers depends on your job, working position and the level of protection required. Use this quick guide to compare Type A and Type C trousers before choosing the best option for climbing, ground work, forestry or professional tree surgery.

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Type A Front Protection

Best for Ground Workers & Landscapers

Type A chainsaw trousers provide front-leg protection and are popular with forestry professionals working at ground level who need flexibility, lighter weight and freedom of movement during work.

  • Popular with ground workers and occasional users
  • Lighter and more flexible than Type C
  • Ideal where mobility is a priority
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Type C All-Round Protection

Best for Working at Heights & Extra Coverage

Type C chainsaw trousers provide front and rear-leg protection, making them a strong choice for aerial arborists, tree climbers, forestry professionals and jobs where extra coverage is preferred.

  • Front and rear-leg protection
  • Commonly chosen for tree canopy work
  • Useful for training and higher-risk cutting
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Chainsaw Protection Classes Protection class relates to chain speed testing.
Class 1 20 m/s Class 2 24 m/s Class 3 28 m/s
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