The invention of the first motorized chainsaw is credited to the German inventor Andreas Stihl. In 1926, Andreas Stihl developed the first gasoline-powered chainsaw. This invention marked a significant revolution in tree-cutting operations, laying the foundation for the equipment used in the forestry industry and areas involving tree cutting.

The chainsaw invented by Stihl was much more efficient and faster compared to the manual saws used previously. The use of motorized chainsaws made tree-cutting operations more time and labor-efficient. This had a profound impact on industries such as forestry, carpentry, and construction.

Stihl's invention played a pioneering role in the development of chainsaw technology over time, leading to the production of various types and sizes of chainsaws in the present day. This invention turned chainsaws into crucial tools in industries related to tree cutting and similar applications.