If you’re buying a Greenworks chainsaw, you’re 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, we’ll help you sort through and find the best one for your needs.
The Case for Battery Over Gas
Kicking the gas can to the curb in favor of electric power has several benefits. There’s no gas and oil to mix (or spill!), no gas engine emissions, far less maintenance, and there’s much less noise. In some cases, they can rival the power of gas saws.
In general, we prioritize power and you’ll see that in our selections. Price and features come into play as well, but we believe you’ll have the best experience with the highest performing chainsaws. In our opinion, it’s worth paying a little more to get it.
Buying the Best Greenworks Chainsaw
Corded Greenworks Chainsaw
Corded electric chainsaws aren’t as convenient as cordless, but they’re 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, it’s less than $100!
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- Item Number: 20332
- Tool-free chain tensioning
- Automatic oiler
- Translucent oil tank
- Wrap around handle design
- 3-year warranty
Greenworks 24V Chainsaw
Greenworks expanded its 24V chainsaw offering this year and now has a 12-inch model that takes our top recommendation for this voltage class. Aside from bumping up the bar length a couple of inches, it also has a brushless motor and better performance than its 10-inch predecessor.
This model is an excellent choice for limbing trees and cutting larger hedge branches that are too thick for your hedge trimmer or loppers. It’s also pretty affordable, coming in at $199.00 with a 4.0Ah battery and charger. The battery also has a USB charger built-in and is compatible with all Greenworks 24V and 24V X2 lawn care and power tools.
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- Item Number: 2016602
- Model: Greenworks CS24L410
- Tool-free chain tensioning
- Automatic oiler
- Translucent oil tank
- Brushless motor
- Compatible with all Greenworks 24V and 2 x 24V tools and batteries
- 3-year warranty
Greenworks 40V Chainsaw
The Greenworks 40V line is 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.
We’d 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.
Updated with a bump in performance and a more secure dual stud bar nut system, it’s $259.99 with a 4.0Ah USB battery and charger.
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- Item Number: 2016802AZ
- Model: Greenworks CS40L412
- Brushless motor
- Automatic oiler
- Chain brake
- 3-year warranty
- Compatible with all Greenworks 40V tools and batteries
Greenworks 48V Chainsaw (2 X 24V)
Greenworks takes advantage of two 24V batteries to offer the higher power of a 48V chainsaw. Going this route gets you better performance but without leaving the 24V system that powers other lawn care equipment and power tools. This saw is available with either a 14-inch or 16-inch bar—we recommend going with the longer one. Either way, you get the same brushless performance driving the saw’s chain up to 3940 FPM.
The $279.99 kit comes with two 4.0Ah batteries with USB charging ports on both. You also get a dual-port battery charger to get both packs back in the game without having to remember to switch them over.
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- Item Number: 2018002
- Model: Greenworks CS48L4411
- Brushless motor
- Auto-oiler
- Dual stud bar nut system (tool required)
- Translucent oil tank
- Plastic bucking spikes
- Chain brake
- Compatible with all Greenworks 24V and 2 x 24V tools and batteries
- 3-year warranty
Greenworks 60V Pro Chainsaw
Greenworks is on its second generation for its 60V chainsaw. The original was solid, but this updated model takes it to the next level. Sporting a brushless motor, it’s capable of producing more torque and faster cutting than a 42cc gas saw.
If you’re looking for our top recommendation while you’re buying a Greenworks chainsaw, this is it. It’s 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 $229.99 bare and $279.99 with a 2.5Ah battery and charger, it’s a solid value as its performance level. There’s also a kit with an 18-inch bar and 4.0Ah battery for $349.99 ($259.99 as a bare with the 18-inch bar). Both sizes are a solid bet—just 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.
Be on the lookout for a new X-Series 18-inch chainsaw coming soon!
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- Item Number: 2015402
- Brushless motor
- Steel bucking spikes
- Chain brake
- Dual stud bar nut system (tool required)
- Automatic oiler
- Translucent oil tank
- Compatible with all Greenworks 60V tools and batteries
- 4-year warranty
Greenworks 80V Pro Chainsaw
Moving into the 80V Pro line, the most up-to-date chainsaw is the brushless 16-inch. We’re a little surprised there’s not an 18-inch option at the moment since there’s certainly enough power to warrant it. Maybe later.
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 you’re looking for the most powerful battery-powered Greenworks chainsaw on the residential side, this is the way to go.
The kit runs $349.99 with a 2.5Ah battery and charger and there’s no bare tool option at the moment.
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- Model: Greenworks 2014002AZ
- Brushless motor
- Steel bucking spikes
- Chain brake
- Dual stud bar nut system (tool required)
- Automatic oiler
- Translucent oil tank
- Compatible with all Greenworks 80V tools and batteries
- 4-year warranty
Greenworks Commercial 48V Chainsaw
Greenworks Commercial’s 48V system actually has a dual-voltage 24V/48V battery design that runs both lawn care equipment and power tools. There’s 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 you’re trimming at height.
It’s a professional tool with a solid build that runs $499.99 with a 4.0Ah battery and charger. There’s also a less expensive 40V arborist’s saw within the Greenworks Commercial family, but we prefer the 48V.
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- Item Number: 2013702
- Commerical build
- Brushless motor
- Steel bucking spikes
- Chain brake
- Dual stud bar nut system (tool required)
- Automatic oiler
- Translucent oil tank
- Compatible with all Greenworks 48V Commercial tools and batteries
- 2-year warranty
Greenworks Commercial 82V Chainsaw
There are a couple of Greenworks Commercial 82V chainsaws to choose from and the GS181 is the one we’d go with. This beefy saw improves the power, boasting 50cc gas engine power and putting it in a class all its own.
It’s the most capable saw across the entire Greenworks line and is appropriate for trimming and felling, land clearing, and general forestry. If you’re 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 you’ll need to grab your batteries and charger separately. There’s a full range of compatible lawn care tools designed to meet commercial needs.
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- Item Number: 2006702
- Commerical build
- Brushless motor
- Advanced electronics package
- Steel bucking spikes
- Chain brake
- Dual stud bar nut system (tool required)Automatic oiler
- Translucent oil tank
- Compatible with all Greenworks 82V Commercial tools and batteries
- 2-year warranty
