Husqvarna 120 Mark III Gas Chainsaw, 38-cc, 2-Cycle X-Torq Engine, 16 Inch Chainsaw with Automatic Oiler, for Wood Cutting and…
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Best for occasional light use
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Husqvarna 120 Mark III is treated as an entry-level, occasional-use gas saw, and high-trust r/Chainsaw threads describe it as 'outstanding' for trimming limbs and clearing 3-4 inch saplings. Verified-purchase reviewers land at 4.3 across 315 ratings, and Lowes- and Tractor Supply-hosted feedback emphasize easy starting and light weight for casual yard work. Reviewers are candid about its ceiling.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust community praise for limbing and clearing small saplings
- Light and easy to start per retailer and community reviewers
- Affordable entry into the Husqvarna gas lineup
- Solid 4.3 verified-purchase average across 315 reviews
Where it falls short
- Reviewers report needing to adjust idle to stop repeated stalling
- 38cc/16-inch setup is limited to light-duty tasks
- Some community members argue Echo offers better value in this class
- Lowest rating among the popular Husqvarna homeowner saws here
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Across the reviewers we read, the Husqvarna 120 Mark III is treated as an entry-level, occasional-use gas saw, and high-trust r/Chainsaw threads describe it as 'outstanding' for trimming limbs and clearing 3-4 inch saplings. Verified-purchase reviewers land at 4.3 across 315 ratings, and Lowes- and Tractor Supply-hosted feedback emphasize easy starting and light weight for casual yard work.
Reviewers are candid about its ceiling. One YouTube review in the signals noted satisfaction with cutting performance 'though would adjust the idle screw so we don't have to restart it over and over,' a recurring small-saw tuning complaint. In head-to-head community discussion, some users argued Echo offers better value in this class, and the 120-versus-Stihl-MS170 debate is largely a wash decided by budget and dealer.
The synthesis: the 120 Mark III is a credible budget Husqvarna for homeowners with light, infrequent cutting needs, easy to handle and start, but reviewers agree it is not the saw for firewood volume or larger trees.
- Husqvarna 120 16 inch portable chainsaw is easy to start and easy to handle, making it a valuable tool for a variety of home and garden tasks
- Effortless Start-Up
- Air purge system and combined choke/stop control for easier starting, reduce risk of engine flooding; the gas chainsaw 16 inch blade has an inertia-activated chain brake to reduce the likelihood of injury due to kickback
- Superior Performance
- Gas powered chainsaw delivers superior performance with an efficient 38-cc, 1.8-HP X-Torq engine. This Husqvarna gas chainsaw can make a great gift for men
- Air Injection Technology
- Gas chain saws equipped with a centrifugal air cleaning system that expels larger dust and debris particles before they reach the air filter for improved engine life, making them great gifts for Dad for Father's Day
- Easy Handling
- This cordless chainsaw features LowVib technology with dampeners to reduce vibrations and minimize operator fatigue for easier handling of recommended 14 to 18-inch chainsaw bars. Plus, this chainsaw makes a great gift for Dad
The Husq has a slightly longer bar which seems to be an advantage. Both have anti vibration. Both have inertia chain brake. I saw a video of the ...
I'm leaning towards the Stihl, but I know Husky makes a quality chainsaw and the 120 is more powerful. For the time being, I'm on a tight budget.
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