Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Chainsaws (2026)
The cheapest chainsaws is 120 Mark II at $219.99. Best by the numbers — 120 Mark II (lowest price), MSA 220 C-B (lightest). This page compares 12 chainsaws across 10 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
12 chainsaws compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: 120 Mark II at $219.99 (Typical US retail (Amazon/dealer); Husqvarna does not publish a fixed US MSRP. Note: superseded by 120 Mark III but Mark II still sold).
- Typical price: from $219.99, median $384.99, up to $549.99 — across 10 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 10 brands, current through 2026-06-19.
- Compared on: power source, bar length in, engine cc or voltage, weight lb, anti vibration, tool less chain tensioning.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: 120 Mark II ($219.99)
- Lightest: MSA 220 C-B (6.4 weight lb)
Comparison
| # | Chainsaw | Price | power source | bar length in | engine cc or voltage | weight lb | anti vibration | tool less chain tensioning | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120 Mark II | $219.99 | gas | 14 | 38.2 cc | 10.7 | true | — | husqvarna.com |
| 2 | 40V HP Brushless 14" Chainsaw | $259 | battery | 14 | 40 V | 11.38 | — | false | ryobitools.com |
| 3 | M18 FUEL 16" Chainsaw | $329 | battery | 16 | 18 V (M18) | 10.7 | — | false | milwaukeetool.com |
| 4 | Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw | $379.99 | battery | 18 | 80 V | 10.8 | true | false | greenworkstools.com |
| 5 | XCU04 (18V X2 LXT) | $379.99 | battery | 16 | 36 V (2x18 V) | 8.3 | true | true | makitatools.com |
| 6 | FLEXVOLT DCCS670 | $389.99 | battery | 16 | 60 V MAX | 12.2 | — | true | dewalt.com |
| 7 | Power+ CS1804 | $399.99 | battery | 18 | 56 V | 12.25 | — | true | egopowerplus.com |
| 8 | MSA 220 C-B | $449.99 | battery | 16 | 36 V | 6.4 | true | true | stihlusa.com |
| 9 | MS 271 Farm Boss | $539.99 | gas | 18 | 50.2 cc | 12.3 | true | true | stihlusa.com |
| 10 | 455 Rancher | $549.99 | gas | 20 | 55.5 cc | 13.2 | true | true | husqvarna.com |
| 11 | CS-400 | — | gas | 18 | 40.2 cc | 10.1 | true | true | echo-usa.com |
| 12 | CS1500 | — | corded | 18 | 15 A / 120 V | 12.6 | — | true | oregonproducts.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest chainsaws?
120 Mark II is the cheapest at $219.99 (Typical US retail (Amazon/dealer); Husqvarna does not publish a fixed US MSRP. Note: superseded by 120 Mark III but Mark II still sold), as of 2026-06-19.
How much does chainsaws cost?
Across the 10 chainsaws with a published price, the median is $384.99, ranging from $219.99 to $549.99, as of 2026-06-19.
Which chainsaws is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: 120 Mark II ($219.99). Lightest: MSA 220 C-B (6.4 weight lb).
How many chainsaws are compared here?
12 chainsaws across 10 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-19.
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How we compiled this
The roster covers gas, battery, and corded chainsaws spanning entry-level homeowner saws through prosumer models. All 13 candidates were independently re-verified in June 2026 against manufacturer product pages (stihlusa.com, husqvarna.com, egopowerplus.com, makitatools.com, dewalt.com, echo-usa.com, ryobitools.com, greenworkstools.com, oregonproducts.com, milwaukeetool.com) and major retail/spec listings (Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Acme Tools, Ace Hardware, Amazon) plus specialist reviews (opereviews.com, protoolreviews.com, chainsawjournal.com, consumerreports.org). The Echo CS-400 is retained as a recently discontinued model still widely circulating; its current replacement is the CS-4010 (41.6 cc, $319.99 MSRP). Weight values reflect powerhead-only or tool-only figures unless noted in priceNote. Boolean specs are true only when confirmed in official documentation or a named review; null when unconfirmable. priceUsd is US MSRP or widely listed retail in USD as of the access date; null when no published USD price could be confirmed. Corrections applied: EGO CS1804 price 349.99->399.99 and anti_vibration true->null; Greenworks 80V price 299.99->379.99; Oregon CS1500 weight 13.2->12.6; Husqvarna 120 Mark II releaseDate 2019->null; Echo CS-400 and DeWalt source URLs repaired. accessedAt 2026-06-19.
Last verified 2026-06-19. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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