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Greenworks 16 Inch 40V Cordless Chainsaw 4 0 AH Battery Included 20312
Last Updated: January 16, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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Battery Life
138charge, greenworks, battery life, chainsaw, chain
+87%
-13%
" ... I presume it is programmed that way to allow greater battery life. ... At first I thought the battery was flat, but it still showed one LED. ... A replacement/second battery is $80. ... "
" ... I've gone through maybe 6 batteries so far, the 2 I have are different AH rated, 2 and 4, I think. ... "
" ... Just inset a battery, push the button, hold safety and squeeze the trigger. ... "
" ... make bigger one with 2 batteries . ... "
" ... I don't know how long it will go on a charge, but the reviews seemed to indicate a long working time - longer than my old bones will hold up probably. ... "
" ... I recently used it to cut up a dead walnut with an 18" diameter trunk, which took several battery recharges, but it got the job done. ... With lighter work, such as honeysuckle and small trees, I can work all afternoon with a single charge. ... "
" ... The battery model quickly ready in the middle of the night or out in the woods cutting up a 24 inch tree. ... "
" ... Quality products and all my batteries have lasted a l o n g time! ... "
Hair
127cuts, trees, chainsaw, branches, limbs
+86%
-14%
" ... Overall the saw has decent power, it lugs down as I would expect through larger cuts and using the cleat to help dig into the wood. ... "
" ... Felling a few trees, a few hung trees/limbs and cutting down invasive species is what I've been doing and it is great for that. ... "
" ... YES THE CHAIN DOES COME OFF, I DON'T OVER OIL IT, IF YOU CAN KEEP YOUR CUT STRAIT, NO PROBLEM. ... I CUT A GREEN 18" CYPRESS BRANCH WITH THE 16" SAW WITH EASE. ... "
" ... Its, so easy that even my wife, loves the feel of it when, she cuts a tree. ... "
" ... The saw cuts great, and the battery lasts a long time! ... "
" ... Great, cuts right through branches and logs in my yard. ... "
" ... I am a 58 year old woman in reasonably good shape and wanted something I could use to cut down smaller trees and cut up limbs around my rural property. ... The biggest tree I’ve used it on so far was 10” in diameter, and it is perfect for quickly cutting up even large fallen limbs to manageable moving size. ... I lent him this little thing once, and now he prefers it for 99% of the cutting tasks he comes up against. ... "
" ... What a cutting machine. ... "
Charging
44charged, saw, cuts, single charge, greenworks
+75%
-25%
" ... All with one charge. ... "
" ... Everything looked good, so I read that the instructions and charged the battery before using it. ... "
" ... Charging time is about 2 hours. ... "
" ... The batteries last a long time and are easy to charge. ... "
" ... With lighter work, such as honeysuckle and small trees, I can work all afternoon with a single charge. ... "
" ... Eventually they replaced the saw with a compatible one and told me to keep the old saw for parts, all at no charge. ... "
" ... Charge time is 2 hours for the 4 ah battery. ... "
" ... That being said, I trimmed two redwoods from the ground to about 20' up on a single charge (6 plus hours), with the largest of branches being about 4" - 5" in diameter. ... "
Ease of Use
35easy, easier, saw, quiet, easy to operate
+100%
" ... It's so easy. ... "
" ... it's so easy to use. ... "
" ... Once I figured out the mechanics, it's a breeze to manipulate with no tools necessary. ... "
" ... First time user. ... "
" ... It’s not easier by much, but it is easier! ... "
" ... This saw is easy to use, good for general home owner and yard use. ... "
" ... Easy to use . ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Cleaning
31chain, bar, saw, gas, leaks
+84%
-16%
" ... I've seen complaints about the chain oil leaking out--mine has not leaked at all, and the spray line when you rev it to check the oil pump is exactly what I want to see--neither too much nor too little. ... "
" ... The lanyard for the oil cap keeps disconnecting allowing the oil cap to separate from the chainsaw when opened to add bar oil. ... "
" ... After paying to have the carb cleaned out twice I was looking for alternatives. ... "
" ... We are doing a lot of clean up over the past two months due to recent storms and tornadoes, so this thing is getting a work out and has yet to disappoint! ... "
" ... Working for about a hour, I cleared out a patch of small trees & brush--2 to 6 inches. ... "
" ... I had the chain jump the bar when a limb pinched and the foot of a few teeth got chewed up. ... "
" ... Cleaning a must. ... "
" ... Easy to run, no messy gas oil combo . ... "
Comfort
31saw, tension, bar, shoulders, tighten
+74%
-26%
" ... I will be 80 years old this April, and the saw is very easy on the arms and shoulders with arthritis. ... "
" ... The chain likes to jump off the bar even though I adjust the chain carefully ... "
" ... It is also relatively light, which allows me to walk through the thickets more comfortably. ... "
" ... Works great and doesn't scream in my ears. ... "
" ... The chain jumped off the bar twice, but then I took the time to adjust it right and have no problem since. ... "
" ... Powerful, quiet and easy on the hands. ... "
" ... The saw so far has easily managed to fell and buck its way through everything asked of it. ... "
" ... My chain did come off today (forgot to check my tension) but i was super pleased with how easy It was to slip back on and tighten up and get back at it. ... "
Product Reliability
29months, saw, stopped working, 6 months, stihl
+66%
-34%
" ... Worked pretty well. ... "
" ... That means a lot to a 64 year old! ... "
" ... Had to sharpen the chain once a month ago. ... "
" ... worked very well ... "
" ... I have had this sweet little saw for over a year now. ... "
" ... I have owned this chainsaw for two years and it has performed flawlessly. ... "
" ... Worked great a few times. ... "
" ... we'll see how long it lasts. ... "
Build Quality
28bar, saw, tighten, saws, tension
+50%
-50%
" ... My take is it is poorly made and the sprocket that turns the chain bent or something shifted on it. ... "
" ... Chain came off after the second cut, and one of the links appears to have bent. ... "
" ... Then, after assembling chain and bar onto the saw, tighten the side cover then back off 1/2 turn. ... Also note the peg that adjusts chain tension must be engaged in the small hole in the bar before you tighten the cover. ... "
" ... I used it for 1/2 a day and it broke ... "
" ... I was tired of chain saws that broke easily due to cheap plastic parts, saws that didn't start easily, saws that needed seasonal maintenance, saws that damaged my already lousy hearing, clothes that smelled WHICH I had to strip OFF down to my underwear ( sometimes in cccccccold weather!) ... "
" ... Sadly during my first use the chain fell off and I couldn’t get it back on. ... "
" ... Only down side - the bar isn't very good, it bent too easily when the saw got stuck - wound up replacing it. ... "
" ... Strong chainsaw, and performed well, but there was always something wrong with the way the cover fastened to the body. ... The captured nut in the cover only engaged about 1 thread on the threaded stud in the body. ... I also own the GreenWorks pole saw, which I like, and it does NOT have this same problem. ... "
Size
26small jobs, gas, chain saw, weight, weighs
+96%
-4%
" ... It’s just so light and convenient. ... "
" ... BTW, the battery weighs an ounce shy of 3 lbs, so carrying a spare is unlikely. ... "
" ... It has almost as much power as my small Stihl saw. ... "
" ... I also didn't want a cord to tote around. ... "
" ... Used it for first time on a pretty good size job and performed awesome! ... "
" ... But for small jobs around the property, i.e. ... Plus it's super quiet, always starts, and is lightweight. ... "
" ... for these heavy use products. ... "
" ... It is quiet and light weight and a joy to use. ... "
Fit
24cut, chain, trees, fallen, tree
+71%
-29%
" ... Tighten the chain so you can pull the bottom down a little but not so far as to fully expose the teeth riding in the bar. ... Finally, there is a steel tooth that fits in a notch under lower right corner of the cover. ... "
" ... been able to cut up any trees that fall in my yard. ... "
" ... Just got it out again today from storing it last fall and it still worked beautifully. ... "
" ... Great for trimming up around the house and find myself using this instead of my Stihl Farm boss for even the heaver jobs this fall. ... "
" ... It fits my needs around my house. ... "
" ... I've mostly been using it in tight quarters around partially fallen trees where I need to get them on the ground without crushing my legs and while walking through thick brush and vines. ... "
" ... No need for ear protection. ... "
" ... Today I went straight to the chair, put it in my lap, and presto. ... "
Overall performance
18performance, saw, chainsaw, speed, saws
+94%
-6%
" ... Otherwise, this saw is great, does the job and works well with even the toughest wood jobs. ... "
" ... I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised by this chainsaw's performance and runtime. ... "
" ... It's nice and light and does the job well. ... "
" ... Used it for first time on a pretty good size job and performed awesome! ... "
" ... Quiet, smooth, and fast. ... "
" ... really does the job ... "
" ... I decided to see what I could do with my new saw and was very pleased with its performance. ... "
" ... Easy to operate, does the job well! ... "
Returns
17replacement, returned, refund, greenworks, send it back
+24%
-76%
" ... Returned this item. ... "
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... They told me to send it back to amazon, because they had no idea what to do. ... "
" ... Company said they don't replace, just refund. ... "
" ... When I called the manufacturer I was told to return the item. ... "
" ... Also I can't find a replacement chain here that says compatible with model 20322. ... "
" ... I will try it one more time tomorrow (Today's the 4th of July.). ... "
" ... The vendor was very responsive in issuing an return label and very quick to issue a refund. ... "
Capacity
16trees, property, acre, yard, pines
+94%
-6%
" ... I'm maintaining 14 acres of property. ... "
" ... I have a wooded area behind my house and this is perfect for occasional cutting of limbs or downing medium sized trees. ... "
" ... I cut down a lot of big pines for our log home build. ... "
" ... Has come in handy several times even on just an East Coast quarter acre lot. ... "
" ... Use - So far I am using it on the smaller trees. ... "
" ... Bought this for my wife for around our property. ... "
" ... before coming in the house. ... "
" ... I never know when a storm is going to drop trees across the trail, or even across a neighborhood road. ... "
Sound Quality
16quiet, vibrations, vibration, saw, gas powered
+94%
-6%
" ... Less vibrations and less noise. ... "
" ... The real beauty is how quiet it operates. ... "
" ... Less vibration, heat & noise. ... "
" ... The bonus is how quiet it is. ... "
" ... Does a great job and noise level is very low. ... "
" ... It was also very quiet as opposed to gas powered chainsaws. ... "
" ... This is so much quieter than a gas powered chainsaw. ... "
" ... been using for 2 years now , always starts no noise no gas fumes it great ... "
Price
16money, saw, worth, chainsaw, stihl
+88%
-13%
" ... Recommendation: After four months of weekly use, I would say it is worth the price. ... "
" ... For me, one of the best things I have purchased as a homeowner- great value. ... "
" ... Well worth every penny. ... "
" ... Used for 30 minutes and it seemed like an excellent chain saw for the money. ... "
" ... Definitely a bargain. ... "
" ... Overall, after the first use, this chainsaw performed above expectations. ... "
" ... A great saw at a great price, would recommend to anyone ! ... "
" ... Money well spent. ... "
Power Consumption
12plenty of power, gas, price, good, cuts
+92%
-8%
" ... More power than expected. ... "
" ... Serious power and smarts to this chainsaw. ... "
" ... Has sufficient power and cuts very well. ... "
" ... Only used two times so far, but very pleased with the power. ... "
" ... I am impressed with the power. ... "
" ... i have 5 gas power saws, bought this . ... super power, quiet and hell if a lot safer than gas power . ... "
" ... I also have a great greenworks electric power washer puchased from lowes. ... "
" ... Plenty of power. ... "
For Running
10run, saw, gas, tree, ran
+90%
-10%
" ... This little pro saves me from the pain of mixing gas, TRYING to get the pull start engaged, adjusting the choke and keeping it running long enough to touch the tree. ... "
" ... The run-time is also great. ... "
" ... Starting and running: This is the big one. ... "
" ... High Quality 16" Cordless Chain saw, good run time . ... "
" ... I still own and run both but I get way more use out of the Greenworks saw. ... "
" ... Light enough to run around all day. ... "
" ... And my girly-girl wife who would never touch a gas saw was comfortable running this. ... "
" ... This one you just pull the trigger and it runs. ... "
Weight
10light, feel, weight and quiet, powerful, heavy
+90%
-10%
" ... Way less noise, no gas and pretty light weight. ... "
" ... It's light weight and quiet and no exhaust fumes. ... "
" ... I love the light weight at under 9 pounds. ... After reading all the on-line reviews and comparing cost versus performance and weight. ... "
" ... It is powerful and not too heavy. ... "
" ... Is light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight and quiet. ... "
" ... Very powerful better than gas, light weight and easy bar and chain removal. ... "
" ... pretty much about the same weight and feel as my Husky44. ... "
Cables
9saw, pulling, wood, pull, cord of wood
+89%
-11%
" ... Has worked flawlessly through a cord of cutting already. ... "
" ... I didn't want to use the gas saw while up in the bucket pulling the starting cord every time. ... I easily cut a 1/3 to 1/2 a cord of wood with one battery. ... "
" ... I also didn't want a cord to tote around. ... "
" ... Anyway, it's been good enough and a pleasure just to turn it on and cut instead of pull cords and carbs giving me endless grief. ... "
" ... No more yanking a starter cord a dozen times while praying that the saw will fire up. ... "
" ... I am a farmer had the saw for 2 years have cut over 20 cord with it vary good saw last also own 3 still saws ... "
" ... It's not as well built as the saw, but works well enough and beats wrestling with a 100 foot extension cord or a two-stroke engine. ... "
" ... I read a bunch of reviews before buying, and saw how folks doubted you could slice up a cord of wood on one charge. ... "
Marketplace
9amazon, seller, review, greenworks, delivery
+56%
-44%
" ... Good delivery time, and product is as described by the seller . ... "
" ... I have in no way received any benefit from Greenworks for this review. ... "
" ... I received the saw in typical 2-day Prime delivery. ... "
Features
9start, safety features, red, power, saw
+67%
-33%
" ... It is much quieter than a gasoline saw and does the job on light work. ... "
" ... Great built in saftey features including a power on/off switch, a trigger safety, and a blade lock. ... "
" ... Not as fast as a gas chainsaw, but for the fact that it is light, has no fumes, not fuel to store and starts with the push of a button it is the best chainsaw for camping and small jobs around the house. ... "
Controls
8start, pushed, pressing, chain, saw
+75%
-25%
" ... I do like the ability to push a button and see how much battery life is left. ... "
" ... I like the convenience of just pushing a button. ... "
" ... Press two buttons and you're good to go. ... "
" ... I love the ease of just pushing a button to make it start ... "
" ... For all you who encounter the fast beep when pressing the power button, there is a "chain brake" up top that looks like a hand guard. ... "
" ... Let me tell you how pressing a couple of buttons to get it to start is just like 'WOW.' ... "
Delivery
6saw, quickly, delivery, delivered, arrived
+100%
" ... Good delivery time, and product is as described by the seller . ... "
" ... Ordered this and it was delivered very quickly. ... "
" ... I received the saw in typical 2-day Prime delivery. ... "
" ... Saw was delivered about 3 weeks ago, and I have used it about 12 times. ... "
" ... Item arrived on-time and I'm very happy with performance so far. ... "
" ... Just used it once since it arrived. ... "
For Travel
5trees, saw, nuisance trips, trip, trips
+80%
-20%
" ... Usually at off-road parks but also on private land and [legal] public trails. ... "
" ... Was able to cut down and trip multiple different trees and large bushes with a single charge. ... "
" ... This is my go-to saw when I need to clear up fallen trees on our road. ... "
" ... We took down our last ash tree and after vacation and hot weather will be able to finish the job for the upcoming winter weather. ... "
Storage
5oil, used, stihl, nice, chainsaw
+100%
" ... Plan to get a third, higher capacity. ... "
" ... Oil has not leaked while in storage. ... "
" ... - nice storage case ... "
" ... I used to run with Husqvarna and Stihl Chainsaw and this one holds its own against the smaller ones we used. ... "
" ... I use a clear general storage tub. ... "
Design
4chain, bar
+75%
-25%
" ... The design is great but needs better materials on the bar/chain side. ... "
" ... I love this little beauty. ... "
For Kids
3loves, husband, christmas, bought
+100%
" ... Got it for my husband for his birthday. ... He loved it, and it is his favorite tool now! ... "
" ... Bought this for my son for Christmas and he loves it. ... "
" ... Husband loves it ... "
Drying
3like, gas, 16, wood, logs
+100%
" ... Especially when cutting dryer wood. ... "
" ... And I could come in the house WEARING my clothes without the "EEWWW - you smell like gas" comment. ... "
" ... It quietly cuts through 16" semi-dry red oak like butter. ... "
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