Greenworks 40V 16" Brushless Cordless Chainsaw, 4.0Ah Battery and Charger Included

I was wrong about electric chainsaws being up to the task. My 20" old Craftsman takes a lot of maintenance to keep running tip top. Periodic tubing replacements, spark plug changes, mixing of fuel, etc. Runs great and is powerful enough for my needs, but again, maintenance. In comparison, the Greenworks chainsaw is easy maintenance. Yeah, still have to adjust/sharpen blades and add chain oil like the gas powered version, but other than that and keeping a fresh battery charged up, that's it. I love that aspect of it, but even then, the chain saw cuts through limbs and small trees well. The chainsaw feels well-balanced and lighter, and my wife even can use it without complaining about the weight. Overall, I'm not sure about durability, but so far, it's cut several small trees and lots of firewood without issue. So it's a good value for the money. Be aware, new batteries are the expensive part should you need to replace it, as usual. Luckily, all the 40V amp-hour iterations from Greenworks should work. Electric doesn't mean maintenance-free. Still need to take care of it. Always take the battery out of the tool afterward and store the battery above freezing to prevent damage. I still maintain the gas powered versions are a bit more powerful in the same size range, but there are tradeoffs. The Greenworks electric comes close, though.

The Greenworks tool is excellent. Because it is every bit as good as any saw I've owned (Stihl, Husqvarna, Poulan), it is therefore "better". It cuts as effectively, with *as much power*, and for as long as a gas-powered machine of equal size (one 4 AH battery & 1 tank bar oil, will last as long as one tank of 2 cycle & bar oil - about 45 minutes). It is every bit as powerful. It is half the weight. It is comparatively silent. Even the easiest-starting gas-powered machine is more work to prepare/start than this machine. Greenworks is top-quality, and this machine lives up to that standard. I have the Greenworks 40V lawn mower, so I have three batteries and a charger already: three batteries will run this machine for far longer than I can work safely. 2+ hours of non-stop cutting is not what I call 'residential work'. Usually one 4.0AH battery (45 minutes of cutting) is enough - then I have to haul, split and stack the wood. It's a good day's workout. I have read reviews that complain about chain tension (& slipping off the bar). I have read complaints about 'storing bar oil in the chamber'. - "Chain tension". Basic chainsaw procedure has you checking chain tension before, and frequently during, use. As with every saw I've had, after 15-20 minutes, the chain and bar are sufficiently hot as to have caused expansion. You're the one in charge: it's *your* job to monitor and correct that. I have used this machine extensively and I have never had the chain slip off the bar. The chain requires re-tightening no more frequently than any gas-powered machine (usually once/use). Bottom line is - No, this is not a problem if you know how to operate a chainsaw. - "Bar oil leakage": It is *so* simple to use a $4 funnel to pour the un-used oil back into the original container, that I really don't know what to say. Remove the battery, open the chamber, open the bar oil container, put in the funnel, pour. It is *not* "used oil" - the used oil is splattered all over the bar! The oil in the chamber is clean - pour it back and use it next time. This process might possibly take 2:45 to 3:00 minutes, and it protects your $200 machine. What, there's a problem here?! I don't see it. This is the best >$100 purchase I've made in a long time (Well, The Beatles "Abbey Road" re-master box set ,,,,, ;) )

I’ve bought this saw twice from Amazon Resale, both cases as “Condition: Used – Mint”; in neither case was the saw in “Mint” condition. Obviously used: covered with chain oil and wood chips. Poorly packaged with the battery, charger, and chain rattling around in the box. The first saw was so bad I sent back, but I kept the second one which was in slightly better condition. Rather than “Mint”, I would rate the saws I got as “good” condition. In the past I have had good luck with purchasing used stuff from Amazon; not this time. As for the saw itself, it is good. Long bar, cuts fast, big battery that lasts a long time. The 8 Ahr battery is heavy, so I use it in my lawn mower and alternate two 4 Ahr batteries in the saw. I have only used the saw in winter, so I cannot say if it tends to overheats. Leaks oil, but not as badly as my other Greenworks chainsaw. Even though Amazon overrated the saw’s used condition, still a good value with the 8 Ahr battery.

Powerful for an electric, well balanced, well designed bar and aggressive chain. A pleasure to work with and a well designed tool.

El producto me parece bueno, pero me decepcionó, que la batería que viene no la G-MAX, que se supone es mas nueva y reciente, además, que es el modelo que le corresponde a la sierra que también es G-MAX. He intentando que me lo cambien, pero el vendedor no me ha hecho caso... en fin... mal servicio...

That nice product

Great little saw. Cut down 11 medium sized trees the first day. Barely used any battery life. Very sturdy product.

It should be listed that this unit is NOT compatible with the Canadian batteries, so you'll need to buy a US battery if you're purchasing from Canada. The manufacturer simply claimed it should not be being sold to Canadians and we had to fight a LOT to have this deal with. Also, you'll be charged a hefty customs fee. Definitely not worth trying to save the few bucks, just buy the Canadian model.