Greenworks 80V 18" Brushless Cordless Chainsaw (Great For Tree Felling, Limbing, Pruning, and Firewood) / 75+ Compatible Tools), 2.0Ah Battery and Rapid Charger Included

UPDATE April 2020: I'm putting this update in front of the others because I believe it's that significant. About 3 months before the end of the 4 year warranty, I took the saw to a Greenworks certified service center(one they recommended) to have the sprocket replaced. I mentioned that the oil wasn't flowing very well. I was up to about 6 battery cycles before having to refill the reservoir. The service guy agreed there wasn't much oil coming out so he drained it, blew out the line and refilled. He said it might be a little better so I continued using it. The problem got worse, to the point where the saw would stop running for no obvious reason. It was up to 10 battery cycles before needing more oil. I tried manually oiling the chain with an oil can to be sure the lack of oil and frequency of cutting off were related. It was, but not enough to keep the saw running as it should. I figured after cutting about 13 cords of wood plus who knows how much other pruning and such, I had just worn it out. It was about 6 weeks before the end of the warranty period so I called Greenworks to see what they would say. I didn't even finish explaining everything I was experiencing with the saw when I was placed on hold. When the woman returned, she asked me to please dispose of my saw however was appropriate for my area as Greenworks would be sending me a new one. About a week later it arrived. Not just the unit, but complete with bar and chain. This was the 5th or 6th time I had called Greenworks over the 4 year period. I found them to be friendly and helpful every time. And obviously, in this case, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Now I'm changing the rating from 4 to 5 stars, and I would give them 6 if I could. Original I've been cutting an average of 4 cords of firewood for 36 years. I have used just about every brand of gas powered saw at one time or another. I've gotten fed up with today's 2 cycle engines to the point where I've gone to battery and electric for blowers and trimmers. Now trying to do the same with the chainsaw. So I decided to try the 80v with 18" bar and 2 AH battery. The first thing I did was read the owner's manual (yep, my wife was surprised too). I didn't want to make a stupid $300 mistake. Somewhat out of curiosity, I removed the cover, bar and chain. I oiled the bar and chain upon replacing and adjusted the tensioner. With a fully charged battery I went at it. Started easy with small limbs that didn't require splitting. I got 83 cuts with the first battery charge and 87 with the second. Not exactly the 150 cuts Greenworks claims. I've now had 8 sessions, cutting red oak logs up to a 20' diameter (only 1 that size). I've cut quite a bit in the 8 to 16" range (all oak). Now I'll backtrack a little. I have 4 acres of woods with house, workshop and shed near the middle so I'm never far away from electricity. My mode of cutting is to run the saw out of gas, set it aside, split everything that needs splitting, gather the wood onto a small trailer, pull it (with lawn tractor) to my piles, unload and stack (repeat as necessary). Then hope the saw will start again with a fresh tank of gas. My trailer is called a 10 CF but if you measure the bed and do the math it's 7.5 CF. So a rounded trailer load I estimate to be 9 CF. My minimum requirement for this battery powered saw was to cut at least a trailer load so I could keep busy during the 30 minute recharge cycle. Well, it has done that with every cutting session. The range has been from just barely a trailer load when cutting the small stuff up to almost 2 trailer loads when cutting the perfect logs. Perfect for me was 6 - 14" diameter well dried oak where the density has decreased but is still great for firewood. By comparison, I average 2 1/2 to 3 trailer loads with any of the gas saws I've used in the past. Even though the saw has met my minimum requirements I'm not giving it 5 stars because of either the yield per charge or the total cost. If either the cost was 25-30% less or my yield was 25-30% more it would get 5. I do think this saw will handle 60-70% of my need thus reducing my reliance on the gas saw. It works for my situation but maybe not for everyone. I hope this review will help you decide. If anything changes significantly, I will update. Update 4/16/17: Now I've used this saw for just over a year and have cut over 5 cords of hardwood. As it turned out, I never cranked up the old gas saw. I even dropped and bucked a 26" diameter oak with this saw. All with the original 2AH battery, bar and chain. While I'm very pleased with the saw, I still won't give it 5 stars for the following reasons: Like others mention, the oil reservoir leaks, The oil cap cross threads so easily and so often that it started popping off while running. I did find out that some caps from quarts of motor oil have the same threads. I punched a small air hole in the top and have been using it for a couple of months now. No cross threading and no popping off. Go figure, And the "string" that keeps you from losing the oil cap could be stiffer so it will feed back into the reservoir more easily. But now that I'm using motor oil caps that's no biggie as I have an endless supply. I'd like to see the bucking teeth be a little longer. Often, they don't grab as well as I would like, Last but not least is the price. I see it has gone up rather than down over the past year. I might not have given this thing a try at the current $324 price. And though I'm very interested in the blower and string trimmer, I can't justify the current $378 price for the combo. UPDATE: 10/1/17. Update of sorts. Amazon ran a one day sale on the 80V blower and trimmer(one included a 2AH battery and charger that I couldn't resist. So I did pony up. So far pretty good. I'll be reviewing those products separately very soon.

I had this tree stump that was around 36" in diameter and other tools weren't cutting it so decided it's time for a chainsaw. I didn't want to get gas as I've seen plenty of them in action which is just loud and obnoxious and for the Greenworks price, I figured, why not? Battery Life: When another reviewer said the battery dies within a minute, it's no joke but that's really pushing the chainsaw in & using the entire length. It's probably not exactly advised but I was able to do it safely. If you just let the tool do it's thing, I'm sure it can last much longer as cutting smaller trees and thick branches that are less than the chainsaw's length. The plus side, it's not heavy at all with the supplied 2Ah. Luckily, I found out that the Kobalt's 80V battery, which is identical with only the notch being the only thing preventing it from sliding it, I used my router to widen the channel. Everything else including the contacts for charging are wired identical. Which is not surprising as Kobalt & Greenworks is owned by the same company. On a side note, I noticed with the Kobalt 80V battery & I believe this chainsaw has some sort of chip to detect it's not genuine Greenworks battery as it would stall at times and beep at me while I still had two bars of light. It wasn't big of a deal as I was able to get the job done. I'd say 10-15 minutes of putting notches in an angle, slicing it, and repeat. If you absolutely don't want gas but need to fell multiple trees, I highly recommend getting a spare battery or two. At least you can charge one while you have the other two like other reviewer. Greenworks I believe have up to 8Ah battery though that price is significant; last time I checked, it was around $450 for the 8Ah battery. Then of course there are aftermarket batteries but no idea on their performance. Cut Performance: For smaller branches, I can see this battery lasting much longer. Right where my DeWalt pull saw struggle at times. There's definitely more torque being that it's an 80V device. No kickbacks and is much quieter. In the past, I would use the pole saw or reciprocating saw for smaller branches, but this saw cuts through thick branches and smaller 12" diameter tree like butter. Lubricant: I also bought a big jug of chainsaw lubricant and it only made a small dent after using it for 5-7 minutes which was nice. My DeWalt pole chainsaw would eat up the oil like crazy on the other hand. The speed and sharpness is excellent. Very smooth and starts and stops quickly. The beauty of electric motors with high torque but also stops very quickly. It's lightweight overall, so unless you're using it for awhile, there shouldn't be any problem handling it for most people. Electric vs. Gas: I feel for most homeowners who want to quickly down a small 18" or smaller tree or two, this is perfectly fine. Multiple thick branches will be much easier. If you're going to be tackling multiple trees that are larger and much bigger diameter and need to cut them in multiple sections, it makes sense to go with gas. The electric chainsaw is definitely for people who don't want to deal with mixed gas with small engines and noise and like myself, you'll down a small tree or big branches a few times a year but also doesn't make any sense to pay $100+ a day or have no place to rent a gas chainsaw nearby.

I'm very pleased with this saw. My first project was to remove an old stump. The saw is very powerful and the chain cuts well. The battery life was around 15 minutes of full blade depth horizontal and vertical cuts. I'm using it in 90° plus weather so it takes longer than 30 minutes for the battery to cool down enough to recharge. It was closer to an hour before I could recharge it. Already ordered a spare. Overall this cuts as well as any gas powered saw I've used. I read some reviews about the chain coming off the bar but that's probably a result of not keeping it tight. The chain worked fine.

The manufacturer claims this chainsaw equals a "45cc gas engine equivalent" and I agree, now having owned it for a month. The power seems about equal to a 45cc conventional chainsaw. The battery life is good, lasting about as long as 1.5 tankfuls of gasoline. The weight, 14.8 pounds, is heavier than most 45cc conventional chainsaws. It starts effortlessly with a button-press at a variety of altitudes, far more convenient than conventional chainsaws. It is quiet while cutting and silent between cuts -- no earmuffs needed -- what a treat! I keep a chainsaw on the tractor to trim errant brush I might encounter while out doing tractor-chores. It turns out this Greenworks chainsaw is TOO BULKY and TOO HEAVY to assume that role. This saw is even a bit too large for comfortable limbing. Minus one star. It excels at felling and bucking, however; exactly the roles you would expect for a 45cc equivalent. I'll be keeping this saw and parting-out the Stihl saw I bucked with last season (47cc). Another day I might try the Greenworks 40-volt chainsaw and see if that's suitable for tractor duty. Do yourself a favor -- if you choose to buy this saw, buy all the proper accessories up front. I highly recommend a chisel chain from Oregon OREGON 91VXL062G 62 Drive Link Long Top Plate 3/8-Inch Low Profile Chain , which performs far better than the stock "low kickback" chain designed for children. An Orgeon chain works nicely with an Oregon bar: Oregon 180SDEA041 .050" Gauge 3/8" Low Pro Pitch 18" Double Guard Bar . Replace the two bar nuts with a standard size that's easy to adjust: these Bar Nuts Replaces Stihl 6 Pack fit perfectly onto the M8-sized studs. Greenworks forgot to include a scrench in the box, so buy your own: Oregon 512959 13mm by 19mm Chain Saw Scrench . Unless you're accustomed to taking breaks every 1.5 tankfuls of gasoline with a conventional chainsaw, you'll want a second battery: GreenWorks GBA80200 80V 2.0AH Lithium Ion Battery . And lastly don't forget to stock up on bar oil: Oregon 54-026 Chain Saw Bar And Chain Oil - Quart . A tankful of bar oil seems to last 3 or 4 battery-charges. In summary, this Greenworks saw turned out to be too bulky and too heavy for the role I envisioned. On the other hand, I've had fun felling and bucking about 2 cords of woods in the mountains of West Virginia with it so far. It really has replaced a 45cc conventional chainsaw for me; it's a nice complement to the 34cc and 57cc saws I operate also. 4 stars. UPDATE SUMMER 2017: After two years of ownership now, my 4-star rating stands. I no longer own a 45cc conventional chainsaw, nor do I need one. I rely on this Greenworks 80v saw for all of my bucking and for most felling, 4 to 5 cords yearly. This saw is a bit bulkier and heavier than a 45cc conventional chainsaw, yes, but I choose it nonetheless. I tolerate the excess bulk and weight because I enjoy the always-starts performance and relative quiet. My biggest gripe is premature battery failure: of the four 80-volt/2-amp-hour batteries I purchased, none lasted longer than a year. This corresponded to 100 or 200 charge/discharge cycles each. Contributing factors may be exposure to cold winters (-40F) and wetness - as my firewood tools sit outdoors year-round. On the plus side, Greenworks covers these battery packs with a 2-year warranty. They replaced each of my four batteries upon request, cheerfully, at no charge. I'll give credit to Greenworks for good warranty service and so will not dock them another star. A correction to my review above: Greenworks *does* include a scrench (screwdriver+wrench tool) in the package. You need not purchase the scrench and bar nuts I linked above. My mistake. Greenworks conceals its scrench inside the saw handle, at the bottom corner, next to the site for the little finger of the right hand. Took me longer than a year to discover that gizmo. For tractor duties and for limbing, these days I am happy using the Greenworks 40-volt chainsaw, GreenWorks 20312 G-MAX 40V 16-Inch Cordless Chainsaw, 4AH Battery and a Charger Included , as hinted in my review previously.

I've used nothing but Stihl, Husky and Echo saws for decades and finally decided it was time to try one of the new electrics. After suffering sticker shock upon seeing the prices of both Stihl and Husky electrics, I sort of gave up on the idea. That is, until I started reading all the positive reviews of this 80V Greenworks and figured I'd give it a try. I expected some sort of wimpy slow-cutting saw that would drain the battery after 10 or 15 minutes of cutting thin branches, but the power, cutting speed and battery life really impressed the heck out of me. I tested the Greenworks on a variety of hardwood limb sizes and found it to cut almost as fast as a 14" limbing chainsaw. I ran the saw about a half-hour and still had a full bar of charge (out of 3 bars) remaining. The next day I switched from the stock safety chain it came with to an OREGON 91VXL062G 62 Drive Link Long Top Plate 3/8-Inch Low Profile Chain, and the cutting speed was even faster This replacement Oregon chain is not a full safety chain (like the original that came with the saw) but there was no noticeable kickback using it. As long as I didn't nose dive into a thick stump - something you shouldn't do anyway with such non-safety chain - it just cut faster and didn't kick. I cut down, limbed and sectioned a dead 35' beechnut that had a base diameter of over 12". I did that on a single battery charge and still had some juice left over when I finished. The benefits of using a battery operated chainsaw are: ~No more pull-starts ~No plugs to replace ~No failure to start due to old gas, a fouled plug or flooding ~No loud noise (well, there's some but nothing like a fully revving gas saw) and neighbor complaints ~No more spilled gasoline ~No more mixing 50:1 ~No more paying for gasoline (I use high octane for saws and it ain't cheap) ~No more breathing in stinky and harmful exhaust fumes ~No more burns when changing out a chain ~Extra safety mechanisms including a traditional chain brake, an interlocking trigger, and the idle saw will shut itself off automatically after about 15-seconds. Additionally, an electric stops moving as soon as the trigger is released - unlike most gas chainsaws. ~Another safety feature; no more dieselling (the continuation of ignition even after the switch is off) due to incorrect carburetor adjustment, bad gas mix or hot spots on a plug. I actually have a 20-stitch scar on my leg from this happening to me with a saw I had turned off. ~No more carbon buildup on the head ~No more excessive vibration that really can tire out your hands and arms ~No more emptying and running out gas in the saw when storing for the season. ~A fraction of the cost of an equivalent Husky or Stihl electric - and with a better (2-year) warranty. I also think it cuts faster than those 2 saws. ~Automatic overload protection. The saw will turn itself off if you push it too much. I saw this in videos but when I used it in thick wood, the saw never overloaded. Just don't push it too much, which is good advice for a gas saw too. However, it just requires pressing the on switch to resume cutting. Of course nothing's perfect, so here's some downsides: ~The saw with it's battery installed isn't exactly a lightweight - but then again it cuts as fast as an equivalent midweight gas saw. ~The battery doesn't last very long in use, so you really need 2 or more of these expensive things with you (about $150 each). I figure to get about an hour of cutting with 2 batteries. The Greenworks quick-charger doesn't take long to recharge a battery, but you can't do that in the field. ~The safety electric shut off kicks in a bit too quickly - at around 15-seconds of idle time. That means you have to press the electric start switch to turn it on before resuming cutting. Just a slight PITA. I have already called Greenworks and asked them if it would be possible to increase this time to 30 or even 45-seconds on future models, so that you can swing the saw from limb to limb without having it turn off unexpectedly. I figure the trigger interlock switch and chain brake are enough for safety. ~It is an electric, and an 80V battery is nothing to disregard. So, don't use it to cut holes in a frozen lake the next time you go ice fishing. Water and electricity are just a bad combination. ~If you fill the bar oil tank up and park the saw, it will slowly bleed oil. The fix to this is to simply store the saw on its side with the bar oil port facing up. It's awkward, but it stops the oil from leaking. My expectation for this battery-electric saw is that it spells the demise of the small and medium chainsaw - for most uses and users. No, you can't use a battery saw on a giant redwood (at least not yet), and all day cutting is really not practical unless you have a nearby charging station. But. for arborist work and chainsawing around the home, this saw can't be beat.

If I could give this review zero stars, I would give zero stars; but apparently that is not an option. I own many Green Works products. I started in 2015 with a push mower I still use today with its original battery. I purchased a 2nd Green Works lawn mower with self propel to help me mow our hill in the backyard. I own, a snow blower which is nice when you live in Green Bay, Wisconsin! I have two weed trimmers, a pole saw, and an edger. All of these products work great! I even owned a Green Works chain saw and used it so much I worn it out and could not get replacement parts to fix the cracked oil chamber. So I decided to replace my old Green Works saw with this saw in July 2025; BIG MISTAKE! The saw worked fine the few times I used it in the first 45 days, then it would stop cutting sometimes a few seconds into a cut, sometimes a few minutes after I started cutting. New chain, good bar, lots of oil, charged battery, just stopped working. Here is were Amazon earned an F. When I called Green Works for support they wanted the model number off the saw and serial number. I gave them everything including information off the original box and my Amazon receipt showing the purchase dated July 2025. The saw Amazon sold me was manufactured on 4/17/18. The batteries in the box were manufactured in 2025. This became a huge problem with Green Works. They would not replace the saw and continued to give me the run around. Record videos of the problem, take pictures of the saw. Green Works even sent me a new chain, which I knew would make no difference since I had already installed three new chains on the saw and it solved nothing; the saw still stops working. I brought up my problem with Green Works with Amazon customer service in chat and explained the date on the saw does not match the date on the box, charger or battery. The representative from Amazon said they would help me and refund my money. A week went by, no refund and when I contacted customer service again, they said no refund can be issued even though I was promised one by the first customer service representative I chatted with. Amazon said that representative made a mistake and no refund would be issued. In the end Amazon did nothing to resolve the problem but direct me back to Green Works, which is not willing to honor their warranty on the product. My advice to anyone buying Green Works tools from Amazon, be sure the item is the current year model and not some other product they dumped in a box, because that is EXACTLY what happened to me. I did not see the manufacture date on the saw or I would have returned my Amazon purchase IMMEDIATELY thinking there was someone wrong with this order. So now I have a saw that does not work. Amazon customer service will not help me and Green Works keeps giving me the run around. It is not like I am new to Green Works products. I have been a loyal customer for over 10 years using lots of their tools. I am also a very experienced chain saw user. I have been cutting wood since I was a kid with lots of experiences, breaking down gas powered chain saws, cleaning and sharpening chains and dealing with chain saw related issues. I do not recommend this saw and I would watch your manufacture dates on any products you get and question all items you purchase as being new and the original product placed in that box by the manufacturer. I do not expect to get any kind of positive resolution to this matter, but I am documenting this poor review for all other customers thinking of buying any Green Works product from Amazon. Watch your dates; they are playing games with the products they sell and will not back you up after the sale; specially if the 30 days have passed. After that time, you are DONE; zero support from Amazon!!

It's not perfect but 4 stars didn't seem fair either. I am cutting large pieces of tree trunks cut into firewood length. It's oak and not fresh cut. There’s no splitting without a log splitter which I don't have. This saw would work hard for about 20. That may not seem like much but I am burying the whole 18" of the bar splitting these large pieces. It's a bad boy! I was immediately impressed at how well it cut and amazed at how powerful it is. I have to replace the chain because I hit the head of a 16 penny nail. It was pulling the nail when I saw the spark and reacted. I had to adjust the chain after the first use. It's very easy to do. One negative is something that industry have yet to solve; it leaks oil. It's a good buy.

I bought the Greenworks Pro 80V 18-Inch Cordless Chainsaw in late November 2020 to augment a 10 year old 20" Husqvarna Rancher 455 that was getting a bit finicky to start (I ordered a new carburetor for the Rancher but that's a story for another review). I have two properties that are fairly well wooded; so it seems I'm pulling the chain saw out about a half-dozen times per year for trimming or dealing with large fallen branches or whole trees. Typically a big job for me would be 6 to 8 hours to cut up a fallen tree. If you use your chain saw much more than me, then the Greenworks (or any electric or battery model) is probably not for you. But if you need a chain saw for small to medium jobs from time to time, then I encourage you to try the Greenworks saw. The saw arrived quickly from Amazon and was packed reasonably well. The battery was wrapped but was bouncing around a bit in Greenworks box. Setup is a snap, just charge the battery, put chain oil in the saw, pop-in in the battery, press a button and pull the trigger. Again, this will not replace the power and heft of mid-to-large gas powered chain saw, but the Greenworks certainly held its own. Out of the box, with the factory chain it cut through 6 -10" red oak and silver maple logs pretty quickly. Its obviously significantly lighter overall than the Rancher and I noticed a bit of "chatter" when starting a cut. But with a bit more pressure it cut really well. The first day I did at least 75 cuts and the battery still had more power, but probably not a whole lot more. After working, the battery charged in less than 30 minutes. The saw is very easy to handle, balanced well, and I do feel safer using the Greenworks. It stops very quickly when the trigger is released or the hand brake is engaged. I had absolutely no chain issues, though I will say it came from the factory adjusted pretty tightly (which I left as is). Mine has not leaked any oil after sitting around for a couple of weeks. I like the see-through chain-oil reservoir as I can see the level slowly going down while cutting. The stock chain wasn't bad, but obviously I don't know how long it will last until it needs a sharpening. I will likely buy a slightly more aggressive chain, Oregon has three models that should fit. Note that some of the chain companies indicate a 63 link chain is needed, BUT IT USES A 62 LINK CHAIN. I didn't have any battery heating or cutoff issues, as I typically do 4 or 5 cuts, then stack, and then reposition the main log. I did buy a second battery, but I'm not sure I'll need it, as the recharge time is pretty quick. I did find that the two nuts holding the chain bar were loose after using the saw for the first day, so be sure to regularly check and tighten them as needed (with the wrench tucked away in the handle). SO... bottom line, I really like the saw. There's nothing like not worrying about starting or keeping the saw running. I'll post an update if any issues arise.

The Greenworks 80V 18-inch chainsaw (model GCS80421) is a cordless tool for casual users needing a low-maintenance option for small yard or outdoor jobs. It’s powerful for an electric saw but doesn’t match gas saws for heavy-duty work, but it will do the job. Performance: With a chain speed of ~65.6 ft/s (20 m/s), it’s close to entry-level gas saws (60–80 ft/s) but cuts slower due to lower torque—same chain, less grunt. It handles branches up to 10 inches but if you lean into the cut it will stall. Stalling triggers a beep, a stop, and a short wait, which breaks your rhythm. The Greenworks 80V chainsaw uses the chain model 29152, which is an 18-inch replacement chainsaw chain with a pitch of 0.05 inches and a 3/8-inch gauge. This 18 inch chain is the narrower gauge normal for the smaller saws (16 inch and less) allows faster/easier cutting. I have had to adjust the chain often as it appears to stretch. the file is 5/32. Battery Life: The 2Ah battery lasts 5–10 minutes of continuous cutting (e.g., small logs or firewood). Lighter tasks like pruning might stretch it, but heavy cuts drain it fast. The saw goes through chain oil at a rate of one fill per battery charge, so remember to bring some along with you. Larger 4Ah or 5Ah batteries are available, (costly) but I haven’t tested their runtime or power. Usability: At 15 lbs with the 2Ah battery, it’s heavier than compact gas saws (9–10 lbs). Starting is a breeze—just insert the battery and go. No gas mixing or carburetor hassles. Applications: Ideal for small jobs like yard cleanup, clearing hunting trails, or cutting campfire wood (<8-inch logs). It’s not a pro-grade saw for big tasks. Pros: No gas, minimal maintenance Portable for light outdoor use Quiet and easy to start no gas smell can sit or months without problems Cons: No gas but you still need chain oil spare/replacement battery costs almost as much as saw. Slower cuts, power drops with battery charge level, where a gas saw (10,000rpm) vibrates this electric is more of a rattle as you feel the chain teeth as rpm is lower 2Ah battery lasts 5–10 min cutting Heavy (~15 lbs) vs. gas saws Verdict: The Greenworks 80V 18-inch chainsaw (GCS80421) is solid for homeowners or hunters tackling occasional small jobs. If you’re used to gas saws, its short battery life might disappoint—consider a larger battery for longer cuts.

Works great

Came quickly. Works great. Quiet and no gas or fumes to deal with. Bough5 a couple extra chain.s. Battery lasts quite a well too

Background -- I live on a 6.5 acre hobby farm and own two Echo chainsaws (18" and 20") to compare to. They, and all the other two stroke engines I have around here are a constant headache. I also own a diesel tractor, a zero turn, and in the past had walk-behind tractors, rototillers, gas pressure washer, etc. Lots of small engines, so much so that after a couple years of living here I went out and took a small engine repair course because dealing with this stuff became expensive and a hassle. I basically have come to hate the smell, the noise, and the hassle of two-stroke engines. Won't start half the time, carburetor clogging up, yanking a stupid start chain over and over again, refilling with fuel, polluting like crazy, etc. etc. I am also an owner of an electric car and a plugin-hybrid, and I own a few other things in the Greenworks 80V Pro collection (lawnmower, string trimmer, and hedge trimmer), so I already had two battery packs and a charger. I was unable to find the 18" version of this chainsaw without the battery and charger, so I have now have 3 packs and two chargers. Which is not necessarily a bad thing as I'll explain below. Most other machines that operate on wood are electric (saws, planers, drills, etc.) so why not a chainsaw? I was very excited to get my hands on this. Now to the review. It's fine, actually excellent, for power. If you keep the teeth sharp you will have no problems. I got it today and took it out straight away to cut up a couple spruces tree I had felled earlier this spring. Softwood, yes, but thick diameter (up to 24" or so) and had no problems. I then cut the stumps down as low to the ground as I could, and that worked well, but drained the battery more quickly. I did a few more cuts, and did some lengthwise cuts on some longer pieces to see how it would do. Overall, power was good. Cuts were clean and pretty fast, and I only stalled out once when I got in an awkward angle. I did have to swap the battery pack twice, but by the time I came back to the charger for the second swap, the first was already finished. With the two chargers and three packs that I have, I could probably go continuously. I was very happy to not have the smell, the noise, and the hassle of starting/stopping like with my gas saw. In terms of the actual build of the saw, I'd say this is the weaker side of the product. The bar is flimsier than my Echo saws, and the plastic housing not as strong or nicely put together. The handle is not as comfortable, the plastic thinner, etc. The tightening system is very similar, but not as robust. The chain did come off at one point, as others have complained about -- likely because it needed some tightening -- but the saw stopped immediately so it wasn't a safety concern. I haven't had problems with the bar oil tank like someone else was complaining about. So I feel like this product is 85-90% there. I far prefer using it (vs my gas saws) so .... given that there's always something to cut around the farm, I will probably end up breaking it over time by taking on too big of tasks with it... But it seems to me like most of the parts in here are fairly replaceable, as long as Greenworks is committed to this line and battery pack over time. But I do hope they come out with something that is just a bit beefier, maybe even something that takes their larger battery pack and has a 20" or bigger bar? That would be awesome.

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