I work for Northern Tool + Equipment and I sell a ton of these to customers who are either 1) too old to start or maintain their gas saws 2) in no need of a large gas saw they have to maintain or 3) widows or young home owners with no need for a big gas saw. Greenworks is also a great company with an industry leading warranty and great employees. Seems like Cody missed the mark on this one.
He really did miss the mark! I have one that I use for somewhat of a furniture making hobby, and it’s exceeded my expectations by far in its ability to cut really bud logs….
Scrolled down a bit to find a positive comment. I've got 2 Greenworks 40V, and I've been very pleased with them. And I do some big trees. (Did put a longer bar on one)
I have the 40volt one with a 16 inch bar and love it I got tired of my gas and oil one using it maybe twice a year. Spending most of the day cleaning it out to get it to run. If I was lumber jack i would use gas models but over 60 and use a saw once or twice a year you cannot beat a cordless saw.☺
I like using the pre-mix fuel they sell. No ethanol, it's treated, and has a long shelf life-so you don't have to worry about your fuel lines rotting away or your fuel going stale and gumming up the carburetor if you don't empty it out from the previous use.
I have had the 16” 40v for 10 years & it finally died last week. I wouldn’t recommend it for an 8 hour job but 2-3 hours is about all I want to spend running a saw. I’m buying another one today for $150 with a 4ah battery and charger. The battery alone is worth $100. I also have a 10 year old greenworks push mower and weed eater that’s still going strong.
If "Joe homeowner" with three trees total on his property needs to zip up a fallen branch ? Why buy the gas saw when it will sit in the garage for a year at a time .not everyone needs or wants a pro saw .this thing has its niche
If you think you´ll ruin a gas saw when not properly putting it away for long periods, then same thing will happen to batteries maybe the lithium ones are bit better but not using a tool is one of best ways to ruin it...
Hey Cody: This is the second video on which I've heard you comment on the size of us east coast guy's " saws. " While you may be correct in some cases - remember one thing - at least our wood is hard!
Yeah, but us west coast loggers supply the world with doug fir that requires a bar bigger than 10". We don't build houses out of maple that's 15" round. Lol
Greenwork tools is a fairly reputable brand in my experience. As far as I could tell the saw preformed as advertised and survived a toss off a tractor. I'm not sure the comparison to your dewalt electric saw is valid considering Greenworks also make a 60volt 16" bar saw. I would think comparing it to the cheapest cordless recip saw would be a more fitting comparison considering both would fit better pruning limbs and cutting 2xs than felling even small trees.
They were one of the first in cordless saws. They also have an 80 volt saw, that can take a 36" bar. That is a pruning saw. He didn't try to compare or he would have gotten the 16" one.
I own the greenworks 60V 16" saw and it works like a charm!!! Been cutting down 20-26"x50-75' trees (have a total of 30 to do) and it works amazingly! Now, I do have 2 spare batteries so that deffinatly helps but it is sooo nice not having to worry about the gas and all the noise of a gas saw.
@@masonryel1502 I've got a 40V 16" bar greenworks saw and in comparison to my father in law's gas chainsaw with similar bar - it's just the same, only a lot quieter and a ton easier to use without worrying about mixing gas with oil and all that stuff. Just put a battery in a charger and that's all that is to it ;). In comparison to my saw that one in the video is just a toy for kids really with 24V battery ;).
I got the 12" bar with 40v batteries with the lawnmower and both are heaping piles of garbage. My 10" corded b&d lady chain saw will wax the greenworks.
These small saws aren't meant for logging lol, they're meant for pruning small fruit trees, hedges and such. They're supposed to be smaller, lighter and more agile than a big traditional gas-powered saw. Also there's no fussing around with carburettors and fuel mixing, no chance of gas going stale in it because you only use it twice a year, etc. You can't compare the power of this to a big gas saw in the same way you can't compare a small cordless drill to a giant heavy corded rotary hammer. They're two different tools meant for two different applications.
Exactly. It's like comparing a privately owned Cessna 152 to a Boeing 747. Makes no sense. This product was designed with weekend warrior home gardeners in mind, not professional loggers. Just like my cheap, electric power washer does perfectly fine at washing my car once a month, but would not be great for a commercial fleet washing businesses.
No. When you actually need it, the battery is probably flat. And after 2-3 years, the battery will be done anyway and the saw basically garbage. Spend the $60 on a Silky handsaw instead. Heck, spend $30 on a cheaper handsaw, and buy beer for the rest. Used once a year, it will last you a lifetime and then some. If you absolutely need an electric chainsaw for garden use, just buy a corded one. It will never run out of "fuel" even if it's stored for 10 years, and it will outlast this one many many times.
@@Kowalski301 Absolutely, I keep a hand saw in my car have for years and needed it twice, it's relatively inexpensive, compact, and always works. I stay away from cordless tools because the batteries fail from age without being used much unless it's something you use often. The only cordless tool I own is a drill-driver, though I'm thinking of getting an impact wrench. I have many corded tools that go unused for extended periods of time if they were cordless they wouldn't work when I need them. I have a 16" Remington that's twenty years old only failed me once (bad oil pump $6.00 to fix) works well and has decent power. And if there is no power available, no problem I have a generator. And another consideration for people who only need power tools occasionally is how easy it is to find good used corded tools cheap.
@@sqike001ton Well I'm sure it's compatible with all organic coconut oil for the vegan, non gmo, gluten free folks that populate the soft states out West of the Rockies.
Look at what Greenworks are doing now with the 80v line. Pretty impressive. I have a STIHL that I love but my 60v Greenworks saw has been put to work for 6 years now and no issues so far.
Oh yeah, my Greenworks 80V 18" Chainsaw has all the torque. Bit of a slow spin-up when you pull the trigger but it will basically never stall in a cut. Tested by them to cut 100 pressure-treated 4x4's. So 20-30 16" log bucks on a single battery is a distinct possibility.
I would gladly buy this little thing if I was just a guy who used it once or twice a year. Cheap, works, and you don't gotta worry about your fuel going bad. It's good enough.
I lived in Alaska for 17 years, just moved out. We went through about 14 to 16 cords of wood each winter. I used a Poulan Wild Thing for years and it worked like a champ. I think I paid $100.
Perfectly capable, Extreme Budget chainsaw. Saving up for several weeks to a couple of months makes no sense for this saw's core customer base. Homeowners who need a small chainsaw for the occasional pruning jobs. Or, something to help clear their yard after a massive storm knocks over a couple of tress; and they need to clear the debris. Most of the year, this thing is going to be sitting in a garage. Heck, maybe two or three years in a row! Why spend more on something you're not going to use on even a semi-regular basis? Personally would never use a saw without a chain-brake, regardless of size. But that's just a personal thing. For the price, I wasn't expecting a chain-brake. Quite frankly, wasn't even expecting an automatic oiler. But you at least get that.
@@chrisbutler8776 The only mm's we are concerned about are M&M's and 5.56mm and 7.62mm and 9mm and 10mm cartridges. The rest of the mm's can go jump off the cliff.
@@trevors8577 I would disagree. All of the free countries don't use your so called "freedom units" like the inch and once so they can to northen Ireland during the troubles.
I actually think it is a decent little saw for the right purpose. Limbing. I like a light saw for this and used to use a Homelite 12" gas. I'm currently using a 14" Ryobi gas. Both heavier than what is needed. Quiet is a good feature too. After knocking off all the limbs, I then buck up the rest with my Stihl. Since I don't do this kind of work all the time, the Stihl gets heavy quick, so if I can use a lighter saw for limbing, I have more stamina for the real work. The downside for me with this saw is that it is one more battery to keep track of. I bought a Ryobi electric chainsaw several years back and once I realized it was a manual oiler, I never used it. The current one I think is an autolube and maybe I should pick one of them up. I have lots of Ryobi products and batteries. (I know, the snobs don't like Ryobi; can't beat them for price/performance though in my book.)
@@DrLoverLover my Makita battery one does. The chain will run down and stop within 1 second when you release the trigger and the brake should be more or less instant by spec.
I love all your videos, but I especially like these ones... Where your outside. Working, don't projects, AND taking about life, your beliefs, God, and family. This is where it's at. Keep out up! Keep teaching life skills, and Discipling thorough your experience! Thank you Cody and family!
Good review. I bought this because I wanted something one step above a bow saw because my arm was getting tired. Works well for the small limbs I deal with the suburbs. I think I now know what the next step up would be. Especially if another tree blows down in my quarter-acres yard.
So close no matter how far. Couldn’t be much more from the heart. Forever trust in who we are ...and nothing else matters... any one else start singing
Wranglerstar, i love ya. But i got a 16" Electric Greenworks from Tractor supply for $150 and ive got a big stack of fresh cut wood on my porch to prove they can fel a tree with the best of em. Came with a factory 4 year warranty and i got the additional 2 year from TS. The 2.5 battery can only cut so much before charging, but it only takes about an hour to charge fully. Came with battery and charger.
Good one for us half/half, "living next to a city"- folk to keep in the back of the car "just in case" .. next to the spare tire and the first aid kit :)
I have the 10” Greenworks chainsaw. Great product, I do recommend having two batteries if you are really going to be cutting up real trees. I did a 18’ pine tree, using it to cut the branches off as well, with two batteries. It wasn’t the biggest tree, but probably tops for that chainsaw. The saw is great for quite maintenance around the yard, farm etc. Its light and easy to use, my wife can use it. I have a STHL for real stuff, but nothing wrong with this GW saw, uses the right tool for the right job. Simple.
It's perfectly fine for a small 10 inch bar saw. I've got the 18 inch with the 40 volt battery that sees heavy use and has done it's job well for over a year now. Also got a lawnmower, blower, and hedge trimmer that used the same battery. Great products. Not sure this tester should be considered an expert.
That's a good point you raised at the end there mate. When I was 12 years old my father gave my his old 012 stihl chainsaw as he'd gotten a bigger saw and I've still got it today at 27 years of age. I'll get it out soon and me and dad can take it for a run I'll leave my big crazy saws at home. Those things have a unique sound to them.
Lone Mechanic He did one in Oct. 2017. Shouldn't be hard to find. It was a $100, gas powered saw with I think a 22 inch bar. It was a decent saw. Extreme Power I think was the brand.
This was made for the homeowner to do some light trimming in their yard, not to go through large dried logs. I actually have the 36 volt, 14 inch bar model, and it was great when I had some large trees in my yard start dying and falling.
It did just fine , it is not meant to be a saw the professional faller would use . Only a ten inch bar and you cut a 12 or 14 inch hard dry log with it , don't complain .
I bought one of those three years ago. It works great for what we use it for. We go on forest service roads in the mountains ( the few that are still open), and use it to clear the overgrowth to protect our vehicles. It is cheap, but it's light and easy to haul.
This is a gabulous saw for a casual bramch cuttinng that will satisfy the majority of homeowners. Spending more money on something that gets a bit of use every 3 months or so in a non-professional settinf isnt justified.
Thanks a lot. I could do with one of these at the moment. Here in New Zealand you would pay more than it's price just for a battery. Love the videos, keep them coming.
You liked that saw right out of the box! "Its not that bad, it's handsome" 😂 Can you make a video on how to make a hip holster to carry it around instead of the shorty axe?
Here in the U.K I usually see Greenworks tools sold through one of our tv shopping channels, at least I used to. Not so sure if they still do, as I don't watch that channel so much these days.
You actually gave it some good compliments for it being the “worst” saw. It’s obviously not intended to cut something that size. Very true those batteries won’t last long. You’re better off going electric and dealing with the extension cord if only for occasional use. I’m 35 and got an electric Lumberjack 14” when I was 14. $45 and 21 years later, it still works great for smaller jobs. I’ll upgrade when I need to, but it still gets the job done for now.
Plastic log dogs 😂😂 I'm dying!! 😂😂 Those little chainsaws have their place clearing light weight brush and such. Also I'm willing to be a bit harder on them than my bigger saws. Its strange. I'll take those plastic saws into places that would simply destroy my husky and they come out swinging every time. It doesn't hurt to have options.
"The Dewalt, which is more expensive, and way better by the way" Cody, you need to stop reviewing cheap tools for what they aren't. Review them for what they *are*. Yes, it's a piece of garbage. Of course a $70 chainsaw isn't nearly as good as a Dewalt that goes for hundreds.
That wasn't his only consideration or final judgement. He always addresses the fact that it's cheap garbage, and sometimes he recommends it for laymen or children, which is totally fair. For me I don't need to cut down red woods. I just need something that cuts branches and that won't break my heart or wallet if it dies, which makes me the target audience.
Just seeing your gransfors bruks axe there made me think, i recently ordered the “ray mears wilderness axe” which is a colaboration between him and gransfors bruks ! Id love to see you do a review on one ! Slightly longer than the sfa but shorter than the scandinavian forrest axe , same weight in the head as the Scandinavian but with more of a wedge toward the rear its absolutely magical (still has a thin bit so maintains that great cross cutting ability )
i saw electric pruning shears and was actually a little shocked at how well they worked. Could you do a torture test on them? or a best vs worst? Thanks! :)
I'm a Wranglerstar subscriber for many years, and I actually just recently purchased this chainsaw as part of a bundle from Greenworks. I got a new job last year which paid enough to allow my wife to quit her job in anticipation of having our first child and also allowed us to move from our small townhouse to a 1 acre property. At our old townhouse there was no HOA, so I was responsible for taking care of our small lawn. For that, I had an old school reel mower, as well as a Greenworks string trimmer and blower. I have had those two tools for about 5 years now and I am still very happy with them. When we decided to move to a larger property, I knew I would need more outdoor tools to maintain it. I saw a bundle from Greenworks which included a 21-inch mower, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, string trimmer, and this chainsaw, plus 3 interchangeable batteries on Amazon for around $700 and I decided to pull the trigger on it since that combination of tools would take care of basically all of my needs at a very reasonable price. Since I already had two tools plus batteries that I was very happy with from Greenworks, plus a snowblower and additional battery I picked up from them right before the start of this past winter which has also served me very well so far at our new home, I had no reservations about sticking with the company due to my positive experience with them. Let me also preface this comment by saying that I grew up on a 10 acre wooded property my father owned, so I'm a bit "spoiled" by having access to much nicer gas-powered Stihl chainsaws. I literally just spent this afternoon cutting up some tree limbs that fell over the past winter at our new property and let me just say I am completely blown away by how well this little saw performed for what it is. The most legitimate criticism in this video is the bar tension adjustment, which let me tell you, took me some time to get used to. It also could probably have more regulation on the amount of bar oil it uses. But that's about it as far as my personal criticisms go. It's definitely not the greatest tool ever created. But still, I am incredibly happy to call this little saw my own considering what I paid for it and what it can do. Would I recommend this kind of chainsaw to an established homesteader who needs to fell trees on a daily basis? No. Would I recommend it to an aspiring young proho who just needs to take care of some fallen limbs here and there for the time being? Absolutely and without hesitation.
I got to admit, that impressed me. About 15 years ago, I borrowed a Ryobi mains electric chainsaw (16" bar) from a mate to cut up a couple of short pine logs I had, and it was rubbish. Even after sharpening the chain, being careful of how much pressure I put on it etc, it would not cut though these logs (only about 10" or so in diameter). The bar kept slipping, the chain stretched, and it was a nightmare to use. This machine looks as though it would have actually made it though these logs I had. For just over $100nzd, that is not a bad buy for someone who has a few trees in their back yard, and needs something to take care of the odd branch or whatnot. Thanks for the review, Cody
I have the same one. Never used a chainsaw before. It came as part of a pack with a weed wacker and leaf blower and sat in the shed for a few years before I needed to take care of a dead tree in the back yard. It was slow work, but it was plenty capable. If felt anemic, like a toy, but a bit of patience was all I need to make use of it. Now it'll sit in the shed for a few more years until it's needed again.
I love when he razzes on us east coast guys lol I'm from northeast New York, about as close to the boonies as you can get up here lol anyway I get a good laugh when he says stuff about us over here. I know it's all in good fun but I bet some people take it to heart lol. No one has a sense of humor anymore
Just to be fair... greenworks is NOT a bad brand...it's a brand that has tools for everyone, some of their saws outperform gas and definitely would be better than DeWalt chain saws ( the 80 volt professional line) this saw is a bottom end homeowner saw meant for when your hedge blows over in the storm. I work at an outdoor power place that sells a bit of everything.
I have a 80v greenworks 20" battery walk behind mower and it works amazing! Rated near the top in all the reviews I could find. It is considered as good as the EGO, the best out there and a good chunk cheaper. I don't know about other greenworks products but this little chainsaw zeems pretty good for what it is...
Greenworks is actually a legit brand though....and watching the attempt at getting that cover back on was like those infomercials you sometimes see :'D
If you live on a small city lot, and the only time you cut wood is when you get a Christmas tree or trim branches on one of the three trees you may have on your yard. This cheap chainsaw might be for you.
I have a 12 inch dewalt saw 20V xr max and i love it for smaller jobs.. Ive cut tree's that are 1.5 feet wide with that 12" bar but it really shines in yard use... I just cleared a huge maple limb at my step moms place with a 12 inch bar on a dewalt saw with only two 4 amp hour batteries. for bigger jobs i whip out the Stihl ms 260.
Greenworks is actually becoming a leader in electric tools for landscaping. Feel free to take a look at their offering. Their 24V line is admittedly pretty cheap, but their 40V and 80V lines are quite impressive in terms of power and offering.
chad gammie you miss the point. There is a level of every product for different needs. Not everyone in the world needs a 36inch bar, likewise, not everyone needs a Ford F450 limited to commute to their office job in the morning.
Just for small odd jobs, I got one from Harbor Freight. It's not gonna run in the logging industry, but for small jobs around the house, I love it. It's light. It's quiet. No, it's not a Husqvarna but it works great. You should try testing on of those. Lynxx is the brand.
Wilhelm Something especially when running a saw. When changing the chain I guess I can see the use, but when actually running the saw, a glove will do nothing to protect you. And if fact may pull your hand into the chain. But that’s just my opinion/how I was taught
Hey Cody I was just watching your video on batteries. You took out your olight flashlight out of your pocket and it was on. If you turn the clip over the button, it protects it from being pressed and saves your battery.
I own one of these got it as a bundle with a pole saw, chain saw, trimmer 2 batteries for $120ish. Works great for cutting up pallets and trimming branches. Have a gas saw for cutting logs.
Yeah seriously...East coast my whole life but all a 10" bar is good for is trimming limbs off 😅 congrats on your purchase of hefty battery powered loppers
Good video , definitely not a fire wood saw but for kindling or yard cleanup might replace a bow saw. Maybe throw in the car or truck if you live in a place where you need to clear the occasional tree to get home but not much more than that.
I used a 40v Greenworks with a 16" bar for felling pecker poles on our property for a few hundred trees. It was great...until I met the Dewalt 60v. For the bigger trees and when bucking in general, I use my Stihl MS362c and LOVE that one. The 40v Greenworks saw uses Oregon bars and chains. Not sure about the one in the video. Regardless that saw is not meant for that type of work. For brush cutting sure.
I've actually owned Greenworks 40v for a few years and its pretty decent. I wouldn't want to use it commercially, but blocking up wood around the house it works great.
I work for Northern Tool + Equipment and I sell a ton of these to customers who are either 1) too old to start or maintain their gas saws 2) in no need of a large gas saw they have to maintain or 3) widows or young home owners with no need for a big gas saw.
Greenworks is also a great company with an industry leading warranty and great employees. Seems like Cody missed the mark on this one.
He misses the mark on many things. He gets things done... just not always correct or accurate.
He really did miss the mark! I have one that I use for somewhat of a furniture making hobby, and it’s exceeded my expectations by far in its ability to cut really bud logs….
Scrolled down a bit to find a positive comment.
I've got 2 Greenworks 40V, and I've been very pleased with them. And I do some big trees. (Did put a longer bar on one)
Try that drop test on your sthil saw. 😎
Gary Brightbill that emoji at the end made me die 😂
the STihl wont even start.
@@crisprtalk6963 yes it will, I ran one over once. Started right up but needed an entire frame.
I dropped my 200t topping saw from 40 feet when my lanyard broke. I repelled down fired it up and went back to work. Still use it today.
My MS250 feel off the truck on the freeway, came out of the caring case, and broke the casing. Fired right up! Still running years later. Stihl MS250
I have the 40volt one with a 16 inch bar and love it I got tired of my gas and oil one using it maybe twice a year. Spending most of the day cleaning it out to get it to run. If I was lumber jack i would use gas models but over 60 and use a saw once or twice a year you cannot beat a cordless saw.☺
I like using the pre-mix fuel they sell. No ethanol, it's treated, and has a long shelf life-so you don't have to worry about your fuel lines rotting away or your fuel going stale and gumming up the carburetor if you don't empty it out from the previous use.
Yes it does and not buying gas means extra $$$ saved for a new chain when needed 😁
I have had the 16” 40v for 10 years & it finally died last week. I wouldn’t recommend it for an 8 hour job but 2-3 hours is about all I want to spend running a saw. I’m buying another one today for $150 with a 4ah battery and charger. The battery alone is worth $100. I also have a 10 year old greenworks push mower and weed eater that’s still going strong.
To be fair. This chainsaw was NOT designed to be used with a hard hat or proper slacks😂
Its pretty unrealistic because if u only have 70 bucks you wont have money for safety gear
also this dude is not coherent with what this machine is designed for
Okay it still a chainsaw an still could cut you remember the 1st thing is safety
If "Joe homeowner" with three trees total on his property needs to zip up a fallen branch ? Why buy the gas saw when it will sit in the garage for a year at a time .not everyone needs or wants a pro saw .this thing has its niche
James Johnson because nobody should buy garbage tools.. that’s why
he should buy a dewalt/Milwaukee then the battery will be interchangable with his other tools at least.
If you think you´ll ruin a gas saw when not properly putting it away for long periods, then same thing will happen to batteries maybe the lithium ones are bit better but not using a tool is one of best ways to ruin it...
James Johnson batteries go bad
batley1 why not buy a little stihl for a few bucks more and actually own a decent saw ...
Hey Cody: This is the second video on which I've heard you comment on the size of us east coast guy's
" saws. " While you may be correct in some cases - remember one thing - at least our wood is hard!
Lol
" can confirm " lol
Midwest has hard wood too.. Yea I might have subscribed to this amateur but no longer, I only visit to laugh.
Trevor S no one cares
Yeah, but us west coast loggers supply the world with doug fir that requires a bar bigger than 10". We don't build houses out of maple that's 15" round. Lol
Greenwork tools is a fairly reputable brand in my experience. As far as I could tell the saw preformed as advertised and survived a toss off a tractor. I'm not sure the comparison to your dewalt electric saw is valid considering Greenworks also make a 60volt 16" bar saw. I would think comparing it to the cheapest cordless recip saw would be a more fitting comparison considering both would fit better pruning limbs and cutting 2xs than felling even small trees.
They were one of the first in cordless saws. They also have an 80 volt saw, that can take a 36" bar. That is a pruning saw. He didn't try to compare or he would have gotten the 16" one.
I own the greenworks 60V 16" saw and it works like a charm!!! Been cutting down 20-26"x50-75' trees (have a total of 30 to do) and it works amazingly! Now, I do have 2 spare batteries so that deffinatly helps but it is sooo nice not having to worry about the gas and all the noise of a gas saw.
@@masonryel1502 I've got a 40V 16" bar greenworks saw and in comparison to my father in law's gas chainsaw with similar bar - it's just the same, only a lot quieter and a ton easier to use without worrying about mixing gas with oil and all that stuff. Just put a battery in a charger and that's all that is to it ;). In comparison to my saw that one in the video is just a toy for kids really with 24V battery ;).
I got the 12" bar with 40v batteries with the lawnmower and both are heaping piles of garbage. My 10" corded b&d lady chain saw will wax the greenworks.
These small saws aren't meant for logging lol, they're meant for pruning small fruit trees, hedges and such. They're supposed to be smaller, lighter and more agile than a big traditional gas-powered saw. Also there's no fussing around with carburettors and fuel mixing, no chance of gas going stale in it because you only use it twice a year, etc.
You can't compare the power of this to a big gas saw in the same way you can't compare a small cordless drill to a giant heavy corded rotary hammer. They're two different tools meant for two different applications.
=nobody buy a saw for branch
Exactly. It's like comparing a privately owned Cessna 152 to a Boeing 747. Makes no sense. This product was designed with weekend warrior home gardeners in mind, not professional loggers. Just like my cheap, electric power washer does perfectly fine at washing my car once a month, but would not be great for a commercial fleet washing businesses.
@@AdrenalineRushMX Can't you just picture this guy drooling as he pecks this out? LOL
Looks like it would be fine for the average home owner that just needs it once a yr
Seems perfect for taking out to the woods once a year and getting a Christmas tree, if that is all you need it for.
No. When you actually need it, the battery is probably flat. And after 2-3 years, the battery will be done anyway and the saw basically garbage. Spend the $60 on a Silky handsaw instead. Heck, spend $30 on a cheaper handsaw, and buy beer for the rest. Used once a year, it will last you a lifetime and then some. If you absolutely need an electric chainsaw for garden use, just buy a corded one. It will never run out of "fuel" even if it's stored for 10 years, and it will outlast this one many many times.
@@Kowalski301 Exactly. A good handsaw is the more economical and long-lasting solution. And, it uses far less resources to create.
@@Kowalski301 Absolutely, I keep a hand saw in my car have for years and needed it twice, it's relatively inexpensive, compact, and always works. I stay away from cordless tools because the batteries fail from age without being used much unless it's something you use often. The only cordless tool I own is a drill-driver, though I'm thinking of getting an impact wrench. I have many corded tools that go unused for extended periods of time if they were cordless they wouldn't work when I need them. I have a 16" Remington that's twenty years old only failed me once (bad oil pump $6.00 to fix) works well and has decent power. And if there is no power available, no problem I have a generator. And another consideration for people who only need power tools occasionally is how easy it is to find good used corded tools cheap.
I think then it would be much bether to just loan friend sthill or go rent the saw
maybe "Greenworks" is trying to appeal to you west coast hippy green peace folks.
Except for the massive oil leak or mabe thats to make them feel more at home
@@sqike001ton Well I'm sure it's compatible with all organic coconut oil for the vegan, non gmo, gluten free folks that populate the soft states out West of the Rockies.
@@brytekru7946 nope, im on the west coast, just not one of the green peace hippies that seem to be everywhere out here.
I thought they were called west coast snowflakes?
By buying a weapon that is used to kill their fancy magestic trees? Seems legit
Keep it in the kitchen Cody it's perfect for carving joints of meat or a particularly crusty french stick!
Yes! The kitchen chainsaw
Yea! and use olive oil as bar oil lol
He suddenly becomes the clumsiest man in the world when he tests something cheap.
I agree, he drives the negative points home very well indeed
It’s like the closes his eyes and just starts flipping his hand around on his “worst” or “cheapest” reviews
Come on Cody! Even I figured this out with my16” Greenworks! Jeez
He is one of youtubes biggest idiots
@@DrLoverLover And yet here you are.
Look at what Greenworks are doing now with the 80v line. Pretty impressive. I have a STIHL that I love but my 60v Greenworks saw has been put to work for 6 years now and no issues so far.
Oh yeah, my Greenworks 80V 18" Chainsaw has all the torque. Bit of a slow spin-up when you pull the trigger but it will basically never stall in a cut. Tested by them to cut 100 pressure-treated 4x4's. So 20-30 16" log bucks on a single battery is a distinct possibility.
I would gladly buy this little thing if I was just a guy who used it once or twice a year.
Cheap, works, and you don't gotta worry about your fuel going bad. It's good enough.
It is a really good chainsaw for it's use, you're just comparing it to something entirely different, it's meant for small gardening tasks.
WE East Coast guys use that 10" saw to trim our nose hairs.
Yeah, what's up with the East Coast comments? I just started noticing that. Haha.
@@subieGT17 it’s a running gag that wrangler star makes fun of east coast guys
@@subieGT17 Because over all, the east coast doesn't have big timber like the west coast does.
I lived in Alaska for 17 years, just moved out. We went through about 14 to 16 cords of wood each winter. I used a Poulan Wild Thing for years and it worked like a champ. I think I paid $100.
Perfectly capable, Extreme Budget chainsaw. Saving up for several weeks to a couple of months makes no sense for this saw's core customer base. Homeowners who need a small chainsaw for the occasional pruning jobs. Or, something to help clear their yard after a massive storm knocks over a couple of tress; and they need to clear the debris. Most of the year, this thing is going to be sitting in a garage. Heck, maybe two or three years in a row! Why spend more on something you're not going to use on even a semi-regular basis?
Personally would never use a saw without a chain-brake, regardless of size. But that's just a personal thing. For the price, I wasn't expecting a chain-brake. Quite frankly, wasn't even expecting an automatic oiler. But you at least get that.
You’re right, us east coast guys are used to using 10” tools 😹
Wow, your boyfriend is pretty well endowed!
Yes he is but what does that have to do with my 10” ?😂😂
Do you mean 254 mm tools
@@chrisbutler8776 The only mm's we are concerned about are M&M's and 5.56mm and 7.62mm and 9mm and 10mm cartridges. The rest of the mm's can go jump off the cliff.
@@trevors8577 I would disagree. All of the free countries don't use your so called "freedom units" like the inch and once so they can to northen Ireland during the troubles.
I would like to see how this compares to just a good quality pruning saw in terms of cutting speed etc. As ultimately pruning is its intended use.
I actually think it is a decent little saw for the right purpose. Limbing. I like a light saw for this and used to use a Homelite 12" gas. I'm currently using a 14" Ryobi gas. Both heavier than what is needed. Quiet is a good feature too. After knocking off all the limbs, I then buck up the rest with my Stihl. Since I don't do this kind of work all the time, the Stihl gets heavy quick, so if I can use a lighter saw for limbing, I have more stamina for the real work. The downside for me with this saw is that it is one more battery to keep track of. I bought a Ryobi electric chainsaw several years back and once I realized it was a manual oiler, I never used it. The current one I think is an autolube and maybe I should pick one of them up. I have lots of Ryobi products and batteries. (I know, the snobs don't like Ryobi; can't beat them for price/performance though in my book.)
Man... that mountain in the background it stunning!
Rich W does anyone know the name of the mountain ?
@@toddsamuel8532 If I recall his location, that one is Mt. Rainier.
He is in Oregon I am sure it is Mt. Hood.
Mt. Fiji
Mt Fuji...wink wink
That ice carver did pretty damn well on wood. I'm impressed.
I love how he gives it good reviews and does everything he asks of it but slams it saying don't buy it. He is the real tool.
"Does the brake work?"
*Snap*
Electric saws dont have breaks like a gas saw
@@DrLoverLover my Makita battery one does. The chain will run down and stop within 1 second when you release the trigger and the brake should be more or less instant by spec.
I would have killed to have a saw like that when I was doing ice carvings, no worries about it rusting or getting electrocuted.
I love all your videos, but I especially like these ones... Where your outside. Working, don't projects, AND taking about life, your beliefs, God, and family. This is where it's at. Keep out up! Keep teaching life skills, and Discipling thorough your experience! Thank you Cody and family!
Good review. I bought this because I wanted something one step above a bow saw because my arm was getting tired. Works well for the small limbs I deal with the suburbs. I think I now know what the next step up would be. Especially if another tree blows down in my quarter-acres yard.
So close no matter how far. Couldn’t be much more from the heart. Forever trust in who we are ...and nothing else matters... any one else start singing
Wranglerstar, i love ya. But i got a 16" Electric Greenworks from Tractor supply for $150 and ive got a big stack of fresh cut wood on my porch to prove they can fel a tree with the best of em. Came with a factory 4 year warranty and i got the additional 2 year from TS. The 2.5 battery can only cut so much before charging, but it only takes about an hour to charge fully. Came with battery and charger.
Good one for us half/half, "living next to a city"- folk to keep in the back of the car "just in case" .. next to the spare tire and the first aid kit :)
I have the 60v Greenworks... Mower, 16" chainsaw, blower, trimmer, and pole saw. Love them!
Perfect for a homeowner
The testing cheapest vids are my favourite
I have the 10” Greenworks chainsaw. Great product, I do recommend having two batteries if you are really going to be cutting up real trees. I did a 18’ pine tree, using it to cut the branches off as well, with two batteries. It wasn’t the biggest tree, but probably tops for that chainsaw. The saw is great for quite maintenance around the yard, farm etc. Its light and easy to use, my wife can use it. I have a STHL for real stuff, but nothing wrong with this GW saw, uses the right tool for the right job. Simple.
It's perfectly fine for a small 10 inch bar saw. I've got the 18 inch with the 40 volt battery that sees heavy use and has done it's job well for over a year now. Also got a lawnmower, blower, and hedge trimmer that used the same battery. Great products.
Not sure this tester should be considered an expert.
That's a good point you raised at the end there mate. When I was 12 years old my father gave my his old 012 stihl chainsaw as he'd gotten a bigger saw and I've still got it today at 27 years of age. I'll get it out soon and me and dad can take it for a run I'll leave my big crazy saws at home. Those things have a unique sound to them.
Great video, what about doing a review of the cheapest petrol chainsaw and comparing it to the battery one?
Lone Mechanic
He did one in Oct. 2017. Shouldn't be hard to find. It was a $100, gas powered saw with I think a 22 inch bar. It was a decent saw. Extreme Power I think was the brand.
This was made for the homeowner to do some light trimming in their yard, not to go through large dried logs. I actually have the 36 volt, 14 inch bar model, and it was great when I had some large trees in my yard start dying and falling.
I had a saw like this for cutting up pallets on the job site.It served us well for it's intended purpose.
Thank you for the review. I think this saw would be PERFECT for hunting. Like taking out a few saplings etc.
Any video that starts with Metallica and a chainsaw being thrown to the ground is sure to be a gem!
It did just fine , it is not meant to be a saw the professional faller would use . Only a ten inch bar and you cut a 12 or 14 inch hard dry log with it , don't complain .
I bought one of those three years ago. It works great for what we use it for. We go on forest service roads in the mountains ( the few that are still open), and use it to clear the overgrowth to protect our vehicles. It is cheap, but it's light and easy to haul.
This is a gabulous saw for a casual bramch cuttinng that will satisfy the majority of homeowners. Spending more money on something that gets a bit of use every 3 months or so in a non-professional settinf isnt justified.
Thanks a lot. I could do with one of these at the moment. Here in New Zealand you would pay more than it's price just for a battery. Love the videos, keep them coming.
Started right up on one pull!
Great discussion at the end, and talking about getting your little girl involved. Definitely on my bucket list for my girl
We all know you love talking about those east coast guys, just can’t get us out of your mind 😉
Especially your saws
You liked that saw right out of the box! "Its not that bad, it's handsome" 😂 Can you make a video on how to make a hip holster to carry it around instead of the shorty axe?
Green works is is Canadian not Chinese. I know a lot of alaskans that'll swear by them to work in the cold when you're still sells will freeze up.
Here in the U.K I usually see Greenworks tools sold through one of our tv shopping channels, at least I used to. Not so sure if they still do, as I don't watch that channel so much these days.
You actually gave it some good compliments for it being the “worst” saw. It’s obviously not intended to cut something that size. Very true those batteries won’t last long. You’re better off going electric and dealing with the extension cord if only for occasional use. I’m 35 and got an electric Lumberjack 14” when I was 14. $45 and 21 years later, it still works great for smaller jobs. I’ll upgrade when I need to, but it still gets the job done for now.
That Metallica - One intro song acoustic is amazing
That song was Nothing Else Matters from their self titled album.
It’s called nothing else matters
It was banjo too
Love the East Coast jokes, East Coast guy here, I have a Greenworks Pressure Washer. The thing works great.
Plastic log dogs 😂😂 I'm dying!! 😂😂
Those little chainsaws have their place clearing light weight brush and such. Also I'm willing to be a bit harder on them than my bigger saws. Its strange. I'll take those plastic saws into places that would simply destroy my husky and they come out swinging every time. It doesn't hurt to have options.
laughed out loud Cody at that low blow, Truly yours East Cost Guy lol.
I love when he said cleaning up around the house. Hoover... nah. Get the chain saw!!
"The Dewalt, which is more expensive, and way better by the way"
Cody, you need to stop reviewing cheap tools for what they aren't. Review them for what they *are*. Yes, it's a piece of garbage. Of course a $70 chainsaw isn't nearly as good as a Dewalt that goes for hundreds.
Yes, review cheap tools for what they are!
That wasn't his only consideration or final judgement. He always addresses the fact that it's cheap garbage, and sometimes he recommends it for laymen or children, which is totally fair.
For me I don't need to cut down red woods. I just need something that cuts branches and that won't break my heart or wallet if it dies, which makes me the target audience.
He buys the junk so we dont have to... lol
Dewalt cant touch a greenworks!
It was driving me crazy that he never took off his gloves to get the bar back on.
Just seeing your gransfors bruks axe there made me think, i recently ordered the “ray mears wilderness axe” which is a colaboration between him and gransfors bruks ! Id love to see you do a review on one ! Slightly longer than the sfa but shorter than the scandinavian forrest axe , same weight in the head as the Scandinavian but with more of a wedge toward the rear its absolutely magical (still has a thin bit so maintains that great cross cutting ability )
i saw electric pruning shears and was actually a little shocked at how well they worked. Could you do a torture test on them? or a best vs worst? Thanks! :)
I love that you test these cheap tools
"A little tumble" chucks it 10 foot 😂
I'm a Wranglerstar subscriber for many years, and I actually just recently purchased this chainsaw as part of a bundle from Greenworks. I got a new job last year which paid enough to allow my wife to quit her job in anticipation of having our first child and also allowed us to move from our small townhouse to a 1 acre property. At our old townhouse there was no HOA, so I was responsible for taking care of our small lawn. For that, I had an old school reel mower, as well as a Greenworks string trimmer and blower. I have had those two tools for about 5 years now and I am still very happy with them. When we decided to move to a larger property, I knew I would need more outdoor tools to maintain it. I saw a bundle from Greenworks which included a 21-inch mower, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, string trimmer, and this chainsaw, plus 3 interchangeable batteries on Amazon for around $700 and I decided to pull the trigger on it since that combination of tools would take care of basically all of my needs at a very reasonable price. Since I already had two tools plus batteries that I was very happy with from Greenworks, plus a snowblower and additional battery I picked up from them right before the start of this past winter which has also served me very well so far at our new home, I had no reservations about sticking with the company due to my positive experience with them. Let me also preface this comment by saying that I grew up on a 10 acre wooded property my father owned, so I'm a bit "spoiled" by having access to much nicer gas-powered Stihl chainsaws. I literally just spent this afternoon cutting up some tree limbs that fell over the past winter at our new property and let me just say I am completely blown away by how well this little saw performed for what it is. The most legitimate criticism in this video is the bar tension adjustment, which let me tell you, took me some time to get used to. It also could probably have more regulation on the amount of bar oil it uses. But that's about it as far as my personal criticisms go. It's definitely not the greatest tool ever created. But still, I am incredibly happy to call this little saw my own considering what I paid for it and what it can do. Would I recommend this kind of chainsaw to an established homesteader who needs to fell trees on a daily basis? No. Would I recommend it to an aspiring young proho who just needs to take care of some fallen limbs here and there for the time being? Absolutely and without hesitation.
For a home owner who needs to prune some crape myrtles and small stuff like that it's just fine.
I got to admit, that impressed me. About 15 years ago, I borrowed a Ryobi mains electric chainsaw (16" bar) from a mate to cut up a couple of short pine logs I had, and it was rubbish. Even after sharpening the chain, being careful of how much pressure I put on it etc, it would not cut though these logs (only about 10" or so in diameter). The bar kept slipping, the chain stretched, and it was a nightmare to use. This machine looks as though it would have actually made it though these logs I had. For just over $100nzd, that is not a bad buy for someone who has a few trees in their back yard, and needs something to take care of the odd branch or whatnot. Thanks for the review, Cody
It could be useful for just thick branches and thin trees
I have the same one. Never used a chainsaw before. It came as part of a pack with a weed wacker and leaf blower and sat in the shed for a few years before I needed to take care of a dead tree in the back yard. It was slow work, but it was plenty capable. If felt anemic, like a toy, but a bit of patience was all I need to make use of it. Now it'll sit in the shed for a few more years until it's needed again.
For those who know everything... Greenworks is a respected brand...
This was the third season for my lawnmower... zero issues
Love my pressure washer! Going on 3 years for $100 every week to wash 5 cars.
I love when he razzes on us east coast guys lol I'm from northeast New York, about as close to the boonies as you can get up here lol anyway I get a good laugh when he says stuff about us over here. I know it's all in good fun but I bet some people take it to heart lol. No one has a sense of humor anymore
Just to be fair... greenworks is NOT a bad brand...it's a brand that has tools for everyone, some of their saws outperform gas and definitely would be better than DeWalt chain saws ( the 80 volt professional line) this saw is a bottom end homeowner saw meant for when your hedge blows over in the storm. I work at an outdoor power place that sells a bit of everything.
I have a 80v greenworks 20" battery walk behind mower and it works amazing! Rated near the top in all the reviews I could find. It is considered as good as the EGO, the best out there and a good chunk cheaper. I don't know about other greenworks products but this little chainsaw zeems pretty good for what it is...
If you need something to use in a once every few months situation, I would just get a hand saw. No battery, no gas, no oil.
People underestimate how quick handsaws can deal with small/average branches.
Greenworks is actually a legit brand though....and watching the attempt at getting that cover back on was like those infomercials you sometimes see :'D
What an amazing scenery, just can't stop staring at it!
If you live on a small city lot, and the only time you cut wood is when you get a Christmas tree or trim branches on one of the three trees you may have on your yard. This cheap chainsaw might be for you.
I know what my nieces and nephews are getting for Christmas this year.
I have a 12 inch dewalt saw 20V xr max and i love it for smaller jobs.. Ive cut tree's that are 1.5 feet wide with that 12" bar but it really shines in yard use... I just cleared a huge maple limb at my step moms place with a 12 inch bar on a dewalt saw with only two 4 amp hour batteries.
for bigger jobs i whip out the Stihl ms 260.
I get the feeling you're not a fan of the Chinese.
Or anyone not American.
Based
It's a fair sentiment
Greenworks is actually becoming a leader in electric tools for landscaping. Feel free to take a look at their offering. Their 24V line is admittedly pretty cheap, but their 40V and 80V lines are quite impressive in terms of power and offering.
So it passed all of your tests and you still don’t recommend it. Why?
It’s got a 10” in bar, if I saw a grown man using this I’d tell him go wait in the truck.
chad gammie you miss the point. There is a level of every product for different needs. Not everyone in the world needs a 36inch bar, likewise, not everyone needs a Ford F450 limited to commute to their office job in the morning.
Oh I got your point, like I said I’d have you wait in the truck.
Snn, all serious I’d probably just use it for cutting boards and what not on a job site quick measure and cut. I just think it looks adorable
chad gammie I usually wait in the truck when my Minions are working anyway. 😊
Just for small odd jobs, I got one from Harbor Freight. It's not gonna run in the logging industry, but for small jobs around the house, I love it. It's light. It's quiet. No, it's not a Husqvarna but it works great. You should try testing on of those. Lynxx is the brand.
Try and test the cheapest miter saw ever
It would work in place of the machete from cold steel you tested the other day. I can see it being used to clear that light brush you were working on.
Might have been easier to put the cover back on without your gloves on. 🤣. You need some cracks and calluses on those west coast baby hands.
This is the only reason i came to the comments. Take the stupid gloves off
@@natestoops2374 i never understood using gloves men have been using bare hands for 1000s of years why bother with gloves?
Wilhelm Something especially when running a saw. When changing the chain I guess I can see the use, but when actually running the saw, a glove will do nothing to protect you. And if fact may pull your hand into the chain. But that’s just my opinion/how I was taught
He sure had some purty hands didnt he🤣🤣
Hey Cody I was just watching your video on batteries. You took out your olight flashlight out of your pocket and it was on. If you turn the clip over the button, it protects it from being pressed and saves your battery.
When it snows test a cheep cordless snow blowe
Hey they work great ! I use it to clear my deck and you can use the same battery in my electric lawn mower !
I own one of these got it as a bundle with a pole saw, chain saw, trimmer 2 batteries for $120ish. Works great for cutting up pallets and trimming branches. Have a gas saw for cutting logs.
I get a kick out of the "east coast guy" stereotypes . Been a east coast guy all my life but it's still funny!
Same, and ive never seen a bar that short in person.
Yeah seriously...East coast my whole life but all a 10" bar is good for is trimming limbs off 😅 congrats on your purchase of hefty battery powered loppers
for being an unbiased tool reviewer, this man sure is takin a hot look at chinesium products, even though he's a tool made in america himself
I’ve never seen such a small bar on the east coast
East coast Canada here and I haven't seen many saws below 14" myself. 16" bar is the norm
@@marcelwarford4878 .. we're Atlantic Canadian, much better that east or west coasters lol
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Good video , definitely not a fire wood saw but for kindling or yard cleanup might replace a bow saw. Maybe throw in the car or truck if you live in a place where you need to clear the occasional tree to get home but not much more than that.
I have had the same husqvarna chainsaw for 15 years and it still purrs beautifully
Ya u can trow them off a tractor and thay will be ok yup d do.
I have a poll saw made by them and it's honestly pretty good. My mom uses it to clean up limbs on trees around the house here and there.
you should test the Poulan brand out, my brother bought one 10 years ago and its still kicking today after years of use
I used a 40v Greenworks with a 16" bar for felling pecker poles on our property for a few hundred trees. It was great...until I met the Dewalt 60v. For the bigger trees and when bucking in general, I use my Stihl MS362c and LOVE that one. The 40v Greenworks saw uses Oregon bars and chains. Not sure about the one in the video.
Regardless that saw is not meant for that type of work. For brush cutting sure.
I’m laughing because I have an echo 310 with a 10” bar 😂
How's the piano going Cody?
In fact amazon do a petrol version cheeper with a 26 cc engine
I've actually owned Greenworks 40v for a few years and its pretty decent. I wouldn't want to use it commercially, but blocking up wood around the house it works great.