Bucking logs, with a cord, a battery or gas
The 5 highest scores among the 7 chainsaws for firewood we cover that have a checked Amazon.com listing. Scores are out of ten and only compare models inside this category.
| # | Model | Our score | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EGO POWER+ CS1611 Battery ChainsawBest for: A homeowner who wants to cut away from the house with no gas. | 8.3/10 | ≈ $249 | Check price on Amazon: EGO POWER+ CS1611 Battery Chainsaw |
| 2 | Oregon CS1500 Self-Sharpening Electric ChainsawBest for: Someone bucking firewood near the house. | 8.1/10 | ≈ $166 | Check price on Amazon: Oregon CS1500 Self-Sharpening Electric Chainsaw |
| 3 | CRAFTSMAN CMECS600 16 in Electric ChainsawBest for: A homeowner with smaller rounds who wants an easy-handling saw. | 8.0/10 | ≈ $89 | Check price on Amazon: CRAFTSMAN CMECS600 16 in Electric Chainsaw |
| 4 | Greenworks 40V 12 in Battery ChainsawBest for: Limbing, kindling logs and storm cleanup. | 8.0/10 | ≈ $140 | Check price on Amazon: Greenworks 40V 12 in Battery Chainsaw |
| 5 | Husqvarna 445S Gas ChainsawBest for: Anyone cutting several cords a year away from power. | 7.9/10 | ≈ $450 | Check price on Amazon: Husqvarna 445S Gas Chainsaw |
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Bucking firewood rewards a sharp chain and a saw matched to your logs. The saws here cover all three power sources. Corded saws are cheap and need an outlet, battery saws are quiet with limited run time, and gas saws go anywhere and need the most care.
16 in · 12 A · low-kickback bar · auto oiler · 6.2 lb · 3-year warranty
A light 6.2 lb corded 16 inch saw with 2,576 ratings at 4.4 out of 5 and a 3-year warranty.
Best for: A homeowner with smaller rounds who wants an easy-handling saw.
≈ $89
18 in · 15 A · 41 ft/s chain · auto oiler · kickback brake · two-year warranty
A corded 18 inch saw with a 15 A motor, a kickback brake, an auto oiler and a two-year warranty.
Best for: A budget buyer with occasional firewood to cut.
≈ $72
18 in · 52cc · 2.55 HP · 16.93 in cut · 0.58 qt tank · 15 lb
A low-cost gas saw, with a real 18 inch bar and a 3.8 star score from 265 ratings that warns you what the price buys.
Best for: Occasional use where cost beats reliability.
≈ $106
18 in bar · 15 A · 3.5 HP in the table · PowerSharp · auto oiler · 1 gallon bar oil included
A corded 18 inch saw that sharpens its own chain in seconds, sold in a bundle with a gallon of bar oil.
Best for: Someone bucking firewood near the house.
≈ $166
12 in · 40V 2.0Ah · up to 50 cuts on a 4x4 · 6 lb stated · 3-year warranty
A light 12 inch battery saw for limbing and small logs, with a 3-year warranty and 775 ratings at 4.4 out of 5.
Best for: Limbing, kindling logs and storm cleanup.
≈ $140
16 in · 56V 2.5Ah · 40cc gas equivalent · up to 130 cuts on a 4x4 · IPX4 · 9 lb
A battery saw with a stated 40cc gas equivalent and up to 130 cuts on a 4x4, with 671 ratings at 4.6 out of 5.
Best for: A homeowner who wants to cut away from the house with no gas.
≈ $249
18 in · 50cc X-Torq · 3 HP · Smart Start · LowVib · 14.3 lb
A serious saw: a 50cc Husqvarna with low vibration and easy starting, for those who cut cords, not armloads.
Best for: Anyone cutting several cords a year away from power.
≈ $450
Sharpens its own chain, and the bundle includes a gallon of bar oil.
A bar a little longer than your rounds. Sixteen to 18 inches covers most firewood.
Corded if you work near an outlet. Gas if you do not.
Wear chaps, eye and ear protection and gloves. Read the kickback section of the manual.
Match the saw to where you cut. Near the house, a sharp corded saw is hard to beat. Away from power, buy a good gas saw, and take the safety gear as seriously as the saw.
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| Model | Price | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| WEN CP1518 Corded Chainsaw | $72 | 18 in |
| CRAFTSMAN CMECS600 16 in Electric Chainsaw | $89 | 16 in low kickback |
| VEVOR 52cc Gas Chainsaw | $106 | 18 in |
| Greenworks 40V 12 in Battery Chainsaw | $140 | 12 in |
| Oregon CS1500 Self-Sharpening Electric Chainsaw | $166 | 18 in |
| EGO POWER+ CS1611 Battery Chainsaw | $249 | 16 in |
| Husqvarna 445S Gas Chainsaw | $450 | 18 in, recommended 13 to 18 in range starts at 13 |
$166 – $450
3 models
Oregon CS1500 Self-Sharpening Electric Chainsaw, EGO POWER+ CS1611 Battery Chainsaw, Husqvarna 445S Gas Chainsaw
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Most recent revision in this category: November 14, 2026.
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