Best Cordless Chainsaw - Head-2-Head Test

Cordless Chainsaw Comparison Test [14-16" Bar length]

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We chose to test saws with a bar and chain between 14″-16″ long. A saw of this size would be practical in the hands of most users for a variety of tasks. Likely in place of a gas-powered chainsaw in the 30-45 cc range. We also limited the voltage from 18V-62V. This gave us a sample size of twelve saws from all of the major brands and manufacturers.

Chainsaw Lineup
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DEWALT Flexvolt MAX 60V

Model: DCCS670X1
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: OEM
Weight: 12.2 Lbs
Battery Size: 9.0 Ah
Tool-Free Chain Tensioner
Automatic Oiler
Flip Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 3 Year Limited /1 Year Free Service / 90 Day Money Back
DR Power PULSE 62V

Model: 414170
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: Oregon
Weight: 9.9 Lbs.
Battery Size: 2.5 Ah
Tool-Free Chain Tensioner
Automatic Oiler
Screw Cap Oil Reservoir W/ Replaceable filter
Warranty: 2 Year Residential / 90 Day Commercial
Echo 58V

Model: CCS-58V4AH
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: Oregon
Weight: 13.7 Lbs.
Battery Size: 4.0 Ah
Manual/Tooled Chain Tensioner
Automatic Oiler
Screw Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 5 Year Consumer / 2 Year Professional
Ego Power+ 56V

Model: CS1604
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: OEM
Weight: 8.69 Lbs.
Battery Size: 5.0 Ah
Tool Free Chain Tensioner
Autimatic Oiler
Screw Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 5 Year
Greenworks PRO 60V

Model: 2014502
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: OEM
Weight: 10.0 Lbs.
Battery Size: 2.0Ah
Manual/Tooled Chain Tensioner
Automatic Oiler
Flip Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 4 Year Tool and Battery
Husqvarna 536li XP 36V

Model: 536li XP
Bar Length: 14″
Chain Manufacturer: Husqvarna
Weight: 5.29 Lbs.
Battery Size: 9.4 Ah
Manual/Tooled Chain Tensioner
Adjustable Oiler
Flip Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 3 Year Residential / 2 Year Commercial
Kobalt 40V - **** RECALLED: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/kob...

Model: KCS 4040-06
Bar Length: 14″
Chain Manufacturer: OEM
Weight: 10.9 Lbs.
Battery Size: 4.0 Ah
Manual/Tooled Chain Tensioner
Automatic Oiler
Flip Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 5 Year Limited
Makita 18V X2 / 36V LXT

Model: XCU04PT1
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: Oregon
Weight: 8.3 Lbs.
Battery Size: 5.0 Ah (X2)
Tool-Free Chain Tensioner
Adjustable Oiler
Flip Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 3 Year Limited
Milwaukee M18 FUEL

Model: 2727-21HD
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: Oregon
Weight: 13.9 Lbs.
Battery Size: 12.0 Ah
Manual/Tooled Chain Tensioner
Automatic Oiler
Screw Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 5 Year Limited

Oregon 40V

Model: CS300
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: Oregon
Weight: 10.2 Lbs.
Battery Size: 6.0 Ah
Tool-Free Chain Tensioner
Automatic Oiler
Screw Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 3 Years
Ryobi 40V

Model: RY40550
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: OEM
Weight: 12.4 Lbs.
Battery Size: 4.0 Ah
Manual/Tooled Chain Tensioner
Automatic Oiler
Screw Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 5 Year Limited

Stihl 36V

Model: MSA 220C-B
Bar Length: 16″
Chain Manufacturer: Stihl
Weight: 6.4 Lbs.
Battery Size: 7.2 Ah
Tool-Free Chain Tensioner
Automatic Oiler
Manual Chain Brake
Flip Cap Oil Reservoir
Warranty: 3 Year Residential / 2 Year Commercial
Cordless Chainsaw Evaluation Criteria

Up until recently, cordless chainsaws were honestly kind of a joke. But the cordless revolution and improvements in battery technology have now given manufacturers the foundation they need to build truly capable chainsaws. In order to thoroughly evaluate our sample body of tools, we conducted a series of demanding tests. Each saw was ranked based upon a total of nine evaluation categories.




When determining our evaluation criteria it was important to select tests that applied to a wide range of users. Our compiled data needed to be as relatable to tree care professionals as it is to contractors and home/landowners. Testing each saw to its limit was also critical in order to clearly establish the line that separates the capability of a cordless saw from a traditional gas-powered model. It is also worth mentioning that all of our tests were performed on hardwood trees as they are common and widely available throughout the Northeast.

Bearing all this in mind, we settled on the following categories:

Run Time Cutting
Speed Cutting
Torture/High Demand Cutting
Tool Size and Balance
Weight
Features
Ergonomics
Decibel Output
Price