Bucking logs, with a cord, a battery or gas · review
A light 6.2 lb corded 16 inch saw with 2,576 ratings at 4.4 out of 5 and a 3-year warranty.
CRAFTSMAN gives a 12 amp motor, a 16 inch low kickback bar and chain, auto oiling and tool-free tensioning.
A light saw gets used more carefully.
Wear chainsaw chaps, eye and ear protection and gloves. Keep the chain sharp, and cut on a sawbuck or log stand, never with a log held by a foot. Read the kickback section of the manual.
| Bar | 16 in low kickback |
|---|---|
| Power | 12 A corded |
| Oiling | Automatic, oil window |
| Tensioning | Tool-free |
| Weight | 6.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3-year limited |
| Amazon reference | B07KLG3X6G |
For rounds up to about the bar size in softer wood, yes. Hardwood asks more.
Three years limited.
8.0/ 10
An easy saw to live with.
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $89 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 14, 2026.
A homeowner with smaller rounds who wants an easy-handling saw.
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