Greenworks Chainsaw Reviews 2020 | What to Know Before You Buy! – Pro Tool Reviews

If youre buying a Greenworks chainsaw, youre already starting off on the right foot. They make excellent electric and battery-powered chainsaws, including some of the most powerful in the industry.

They also make a range of voltages to choose from. If you already have other Greenworks tools, chances are you can stick to the same platform and use batteries you already have. If not, well help you sort through and find the best one for your needs.

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Kicking the gas can to the curb in favor of electric power has several benefits. Theres no gas and oil to mix (or spill!), no gas engine emissions, far less maintenance, and theres much less noise. In some cases, they can rival the power of gas saws.

In general, we prioritize power and youll see that in our selections. Price and features come into play as well, but we believe youll have the best experience with the highest performing chainsaws. In our opinion, its worth paying a little more to get it.

Corded electric chainsaws arent as convenient as cordless, but theyre absolutely the way to go when you want to avoid gas on a smaller budget. Of the choices Greenworks has, we like their 14.5-amp saw as our top choice.

It has much higher power than the 10-amp saws and sports an 18-inch bar, matching the size of the best battery-powered chainsaws out there and giving you the most cutting versatility. Best of all, its less than $100!

Greenworks only makes one 24V chainsaw currently (theres a pole saw available, too) and its worth considering. Weighing less than 8 pounds and using a 10-inch bar, its a very manageable saw to use while sticking with a typical rear-handle design.

This model is an excellent choice for limbing trees and cutting larger hedge branches that are too thick for your hedge trimmer or loppers. Its also pretty affordable, coming in at $79.99 as a bare tool and $129.99 with a 2.0Ah battery and charger.

If you still need another reason, the battery is compatible with other lawn care equipment and is the only one that works with Greenworks cordless power tools.

The Greenworks 40V line in one of their broadest and there are several chainsaw options, including an 8-inch pole saws attachment and 12- to 16-inch traditional chainsaws. The 14- and 16-inch saws use brushless motors.

Wed go for the 16-inch model to get the best power and capacity. A 16-inch saw is really in the sweet spot for homeowner needs, tackling limbing with ease and giving you the bar length to fell smaller trees.

Its $199.99 as a bare tool and theres a kit that comes with a 4.0Ah, 2.5Ah battery, and charger for $289.99 that gives you the best value. The batteries also work across the entire 40V line.

Greenworks is on its second generation for their 60V chainsaw. The original was solid, but this updated model takes it to the next level. Sporting a brushless motor, its capable of producing more torque and faster cutting than a 42cc gas saw.

If youre looking for our top recommendation while youre buying a Greenworks chainsaw, this is it. Its the best balance of size, weight, and performance among the different voltages. While the 40V saw may score higher in value, the 60V Pro is a better bet if you have consistent chainsaw work throughout the year.

Available with a 16-inch bar for $199.99 bare and $249.99 with a 2.0Ah battery and charger, its a solid value as its performance level. Theres also a kit with an 18-inch bar and 4.0Ah battery for $299.99 ($199 as a bare with the 18-inch bar). Both sizes are a solid betjust go with the one that fits the type of cutting you do most.

The battery is compatible with the entire line of 60V Pro lawn care equipment and Greenworks battery-powered pressure washer.

Moving into the 80V Pro line, you have the choice of 16-inch or 18-inch Greenworks chainsaws and a 10-inch pole saw. Wed go with the 18-inch option.

The performance level matches up with a 45cc gas engine and it has a very professional feel with legitimate steel bucking spikes and a chain brake. If youre looking for the most powerful battery-powered Greenworks chainsaw on the residential side, this is the way to go.

As a bare tool, its $199.99 and $349.99 with a 2.0Ah battery and charger. Like the 40V and 60V Pro systems, theres a full line of compatible tools and these will all be at the highest performance levels without moving into the Commercial series.

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Greenworks Commercials 48V system actually has a dual-voltage 24V/48V battery design that runs both lawn care equipment and power tools. Theres a 16-inch chainsaw in the line, but we suggest you take a look at the arborist-specific 48V 12-inch top-handle chainsaw.

Also compatible with 10-inch and 14-inch bars, this lightweight saw comes in at just 7.5 pounds without the battery. Its brushless motor runs the chain at 64 fps, making quick work of the branches youre trimming at height.

Its a professional tool with a solid build that runs $499.99 with a 4.0Ah battery and charger. Theres also a less expensive 40V arborists saw withing the Greenworks Commercial family, but we prefer the 48V.

There are a couple of Greenworks Commercial 82V chainsaws to choose from and the GS181 is the one wed go with. This beefy saw improves the power, boasting 50cc gas engine power and putting it in a class all its own.

Its the most capable saw across the entire Greenworks line and is appropriate for trimming and felling, land clearing, and general forestry. If youre looking for something that can be a primary replacement for gas power in the farm and ranch class, this is the best there is.

It runs $349.99 as a bare tool and youll need to grab your batteries and charger separately. Theres a full range of compatible lawn care tools designed to meet commercial needs.

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