Greenworks 80V 18" Brushless Cordless Chainsaw (Great For Tree Felling, Limbing, Pruning, and Firewood) / 75+ Compatible Tools)…
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Best 16-18 inch bar
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$199.49
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Greenworks 80V 18-inch is the standout for buyers who want a longer bar without jumping to EGO's price tier. High-trust protoolreviews gave it an 8.5 overall and said the 18-inch bar isn't just for show, that you can genuinely cut through a serious amount of tree. High-trust techgearlab praised how it cuts and singled out an unusually quick battery recharge time alongside a commendable run-time.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust protoolreviews scored it 8.5 and confirmed real cutting capacity on the 18-inch bar
- High-trust techgearlab praised cutting performance and notably fast battery recharge
- Strong verified-purchase volume (4.4 across ~2,100 reviews)
- Part of an 80V ecosystem with 75+ compatible tools
Where it falls short
- High-trust r/Chainsaw owners note limits when bucking or slabbing large logs
- Included 2.0Ah battery is small for an 18-inch saw, per community reports
- Reviewers say run-time drops and the saw can bind if the chain isn't kept sharp and clean
- Heavier and pricier than 16-inch options once a larger battery is added
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Across the reviewers we read, the Greenworks 80V 18-inch is the standout for buyers who want a longer bar without jumping to EGO's price tier. High-trust protoolreviews gave it an 8.5 overall and said the 18-inch bar isn't just for show, that you can genuinely cut through a serious amount of tree. High-trust techgearlab praised how it cuts and singled out an unusually quick battery recharge time alongside a commendable run-time.
High-trust r/Chainsaw threads are broadly positive but realistic about the ceiling: owners report being happy with the saw for felling, limbing and firewood while noting clear limitations when slabbing or bucking the largest logs. The recurring theme across community discussion is that battery saws like this excel at branches and smaller trees and that keeping the chain sharp and clean meaningfully improves run-time.
One caution buyers raise: the bundled 2.0Ah battery is small for an 18-inch saw, and a high-trust r/Chainsaw thread on Greenworks more broadly warned that smaller packs barely work under load. Pairing it with a larger battery is the common recommendation.
- 18'' Chain And Bar
- Perfect for professional users
- Brushless Motor Technology
- 2X more torque. Provides more power, longer runtime, quiet operation, and extended motor life
- Automatic Oiler
- Delivers proper chain lubrication and increased productivity
- Easy Adjust Tensioning
- For easy bar and chain maintenance
- Powerful Performance
- Get up to 150 cuts on 4x4 lumber on a single charge and comparable to a 42CC gas chainsaw
- Easy To Use
- Push button start, no gas or fumes, no carburetor, no spark plug, and no starter rope
Been pretty happy with this saw but definitely see it's limitations when trying to cut slabs out of trees I've taken down with it and bucking larger logs.
Summary: battery powered is GREAT, clean often, They cut through the smaller limbs but also cut many much larger limbs some over 12 inches in ...
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