Brand | Greenworks |
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Power Source | Battery Powered |
Horsepower | 3.5 |
Item Weight | 6 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 25"L x 8.3"W x 12"H |
Chain Length | 12 Inches |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00841821011116 |
Manufacturer | Greenworks |
UPC | 841821011116 |
Part Number | 20262 |
Item Weight | 6 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 20262 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1 |
Style | 2.0Ah |
Pattern | Chainsaw |
Voltage | 40 Volts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Cordless |
Included Components | 40V 12-Inch chainsaw, scabbard, 2.0Ah battery, charger, operator's manual |
Batteries Included? | Yes |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
Warranty Description | 3 year |
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Greenworks 40V 12" Cordless Compact Chainsaw (Great For Storm Clean-Up, Pruning, and Camping), 2.0Ah Battery and Charger Included
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Brand | Greenworks |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Horsepower | 3.5 |
Item Weight | 6 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 25"L x 8.3"W x 12"H |
Chain Length | 12 Inches |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00841821011116 |
Manufacturer | Greenworks |
UPC | 841821011116 |
About this item
- 40V COMPACT CHAINSAW – perfect for homeowners and occasional users.power: Cordless
- 12" BAR AND CHAIN – Low kickback safety chain with hand guard for added protection
- AUTOMATIC OILER - applies oil to bar and chain when needed to ensure durability and optimal use
- TOOL-LESS TENSIONING – for easy bar and chain maintenance
- EASY TO USE – electric start, no gas or fumes, no carburetor, no spark plug, and no starter rope
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Date First Available | May 14, 2013 |
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Customers find the chainsaw performs well, particularly for cutting branches and saplings, with good battery life lasting about 30-45 minutes. They appreciate its lightweight design, ease of handling, and suitability for small to medium-sized trees. The build quality receives mixed feedback - while some find it well-made, others report it breaking within minutes of use. Customers consider it worth the price.
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Customers are pleased with how the chainsaw performs, noting that it works well for light trim work and continues to function effectively even after four years of use.
"I've used it for probably 10 hours thus far and no issues...." Read more
"...So far, so good — the new unit works great, and I’m very impressed by Greenworks’ excellent customer service...." Read more
"...The Greenworks works fine, and does a good quick job...." Read more
"Very handy to have for even medium jobs around the yard. Does the jobs at hand and no gas or oil to mess with." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the chainsaw's performance, reporting that it cuts branches and saplings easily, with one customer noting it can handle pretty big trees.
"...slow than other more mainstream electric chainsaws but it cuts just as good...." Read more
"...With a 12-inch bar and 40V power, this chainsaw is perfect for trimming branches, clearing brush, and tackling small logs...." Read more
"Best chain saw I have had. It is a great value for the money. It has no oil leakage and is easy to use. Long lasting power." Read more
"...I just wanted to try it because it was a thicker, shorter tree. It cut it fine, but pushed the chainsaw to it's limit...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the chainsaw's battery life, reporting that it lasts for about 30-45 minutes and continues to work well with the original battery.
"...Battery holds a decent charge as well and charges pretty quickly...." Read more
"This is a very good battery saw. The day I received this saw went outside and cut down 2 trees...." Read more
"...The battery lasts long enough for most quick tasks, and the convenience of a cordless design is hard to beat. Ease of Use..." Read more
"...It has no oil leakage and is easy to use. Long lasting power." Read more
Customers appreciate the chainsaw's weight, describing it as very light and compact, with one customer noting it's easy to hold even with the battery attached.
"...I can use it with one hand carefully and it doesn't weigh a lot. The motor is powerful. The blades are efficient...." Read more
"...Portability Its compact size and cordless design make it an excellent choice to keep in your truck for emergencies, especially during winter...." Read more
"...Just trigger. Lighter than a gas powered so easier to handle It is a lot quieter than a gas powered..." Read more
"...It is lightweight so I have been able to use it too. I recommend it if you don't need a chainsaw for really large projects." Read more
Customers find the chainsaw easy to handle and start, making it convenient for smaller tasks. One customer mentions it saves time and manual labor.
"...Ease of Use This chainsaw is incredibly user-friendly. Maintenance is minimal—just ensure the chain is oiled, and you’re good to go...." Read more
"...It is a great value for the money. It has no oil leakage and is easy to use. Long lasting power." Read more
"...these reviews in that this battery powered chain saw is SO MUCH more convenient than its gas-powered predecessor...." Read more
"...Just trigger. Lighter than a gas powered so easier to handle It is a lot quieter than a gas powered..." Read more
Customers appreciate the chainsaw's size, finding it suitable for small to medium-sized trees and easy to use.
"Great for small jobs." Read more
"...Portability Its compact size and cordless design make it an excellent choice to keep in your truck for emergencies, especially during winter...." Read more
"...It has no oil leakage and is easy to use. Long lasting power." Read more
"Perfect for small jobs" Read more
Customers find the chainsaw to be good value for money, with several noting it's worth the investment. One customer mentions it saves money on wood, while another compares it favorably to gas-powered alternatives.
"...There are cheaper saws, but I think it's worth the extra money to have a product that I can trust and depend on." Read more
"...Greenworks products, they make a high quality product at a reasonable price. (This little chainsaw is another example of that.)..." Read more
"...This saw is "okay" for the money, dependent on what you want to use it for...." Read more
"...This little saw took them right down with ease great saw for the price" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the chainsaw's build quality, with some finding it well made and strong enough for any limb, while others report that it fell apart after a few uses and the chain mechanism flew apart on first use.
"...The blades are efficient. The cost was very reasonable for a quality product...." Read more
"...However, during my second use, the sprocket unexpectedly came apart...." Read more
"I own several Greenworks products, they make a high quality product at a reasonable price. (This little chainsaw is another example of that.)..." Read more
"...Overall, battery quality, and build quality inferior to my older greenworks." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseI needed a simple, lightweight chain saw to take with me when I mowed the grass in a wooded area. I have an 18 inch, gas-powered chain saw, but I don't want to have it on my lap while I'm driving the tractor. 8-) This saw was the best option for me because it has enough power to cut low-hanging branches easily. I can use it with one hand carefully and it doesn't weigh a lot. The motor is powerful. The blades are efficient. The cost was very reasonable for a quality product. There are cheaper saws, but I think it's worth the extra money to have a product that I can trust and depend on.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseI've used it for probably 10 hours thus far and no issues. It's obviously significantly slow than other more mainstream electric chainsaws but it cuts just as good. I've cut and wedged trees standing and fallen at least 12 inches in diameter. Battery holds a decent charge as well and charges pretty quickly. Would recommend getting a second battery if you plan to cut for a few hours at a time.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseIt'll likely get what you need chopped down chopped down. Largest tree/branch I've done was 6" give or take. Now if the thing is tall and it has weight it can and likely will pinch the chain making it slip up and you have to pry it out from the wood as well as "re-chaining" the whole thing which it does require fairly often. It's frustrating at first but once you get the hang of it you can usually get it "good to go" in under a minute or two. I would recommend buying a second pair of chains in tandem with this purchase. Mine is still good but I see why people do. The tensioning is fairly annoying, though. I've never not gotten it to work with enough messing around but sometimes the thing just doesn't catch and you do everything right but then when you push the button to operate it, something doesn't catch and the motor just spins without operating the chain. See, that's annoying. That's why I changed it from 5 star to 4. But, eventually, again, with patience and re-doing it until it does catch, it functions. So the chain adjustment is the most annoying part, from my relatively light use of this product. But it definitely cuts. So the power is a good aspect. Just again, be humble with what it is and don't expect to fall anything too large. (It actually might, with the right technique but certainly not just going straight through with the weight of the tree on top of the thing). Definitely be careful when adjusting the chain, there's this annoying metal piece (required obviously) that they only give you one of, and if you drop it somewhere you can't retrieve, the thing is useless until you get a new one. Also buy Bar & Chain oil (required to operate, if you're a newbie like me you might not have known) and thought you bought something that you can operate right out of the box as-is (which you can't).
- Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseI purchased this Greenworks chainsaw to help with pruning trees around my yard. On the first use, it performed really well and ran for about an hour without any issues. However, during my second use, the sprocket unexpectedly came apart.
I contacted Greenworks support, and since the chainsaw was still under warranty, I expected they’d send a replacement part. To my surprise, they went above and beyond — they offered to send me a brand-new unit instead!
While the actual product issue seemed minor, it had the potential to become a serious safety concern. The failure happened while a branch was only half-cut — a dangerous situation where no one should be standing underneath the tree.
Thankfully, the replacement arrived quickly, and I was able to finish the job safely and without further issues. So far, so good — the new unit works great, and I’m very impressed by Greenworks’ excellent customer service. It’s rare to see a company stand so firmly behind its products.
Highly recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseGreat for small jobs.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseI have an older Greenworks chainsaw (16" bar 40V) that is at least 6 years old and still going strong. I purchased this one to use while working in the tree tops to prune branches since it is half the weight of the full size one. The first thing I noticed while attaching the bar and chain, is the fit of the chain to the sprocket required a bit of fiddling (not the case with my older Greenworks). The chain did not mesh smoothly between the sprocket and the bar, I had to wiggle the bar just so to get the chain to run smoothly between the sprocket and the bar. The problem "appears" to be the gap between the sprocket and the bar is a bit too wide, however, with some moving the bar around I was able to get the chain to operate smoothly. The more serious problem is the battery life. My older 40V holds a better charge than this new one. I would expect this 40V pushing a smaller bar and chain (12") to at least be as good as the older one on my 16" bar, but not the case. The body of the chainsaw does not have the solid feel of my older one and the bar adjustment is not as robust. Overall, battery quality, and build quality inferior to my older greenworks.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseI own several Greenworks products, they make a high quality product at a reasonable price. (This little chainsaw is another example of that.) Tons of torque and zips right through limbs. I own two 40Volt tools by Greenworks, giving me the capability of having the two battery packs to swap out and use with this Chainsaw and now a 40V Lawnmower. Very pleased. I now have zero hesitation on purchasing any of their products. You will not be disappointed.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2025Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseMeh...it's alright at best. Chain speed seems super slow...which makes the saw kinda jump around when entering the cut. That said...I guess it's fairly decent. Bought it to have an easy alternative to firing up the big stihl to cut up deadfall...for that purpose, it's acceptable.
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lizReviewed in Canada on May 9, 2024
2.0 out of 5 stars Difficile à tenir..
Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseLa chaîne, les dents trop grosses pour la longueur de la scie. Je ne recommande pas.
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Cindy EspadasReviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2023
1.0 out of 5 stars Despues de una semanas, la batería dejo de funcionar
Size: 12" (2.0Ah) Gen 1Pattern Name: ChainsawVerified PurchaseCorta bien pero después de unas semanas, la batería dejó de funcionar y se volvió completamente inútil.