Stihl
Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss
$529.99
Best Chainsaws · head-to-head
Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw is cheaper at $379.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Greenworks
Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
$379.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss or Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw?
The Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw is the cheaper at $379.99. The Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss | Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $529.99 | $379.99 |
| Brand | Stihl | Greenworks |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | gas | battery |
| Bar length (in) | 18 | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 50.2 cc | 80 V |
| Weight (lb) | 12.3 | 10.8 |
| Anti vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss: stihlusa.com (verified 2026-06-19). Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw: greenworkstools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss and Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss gas vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw battery
- Engine cc or voltage: Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss 50.2 cc vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 80 V
- Weight (lb): Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss 12.3 vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw 10.8
- Tool less chain tensioning: Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss true vs Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss
One whitelisted tester covers this exact model: Pro Tool Reviews names the Stihl MS 271 Farm Boss its Best for Firewood Stihl pick in a July 2024 buying guide. It is a qualitative recommendation praising the workhorse value and improved air filtration, with no independent lab measurements reported for this model. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Value workhorse firewood saw at just over $500 with a 20-inch bar; Improved pre-separation air filtration and half the emissions versus the older MS 270.
Flagged: Not the most powerful option; step up to a bigger saw if you need more power.
Greenworks Pro 80V 18" Chainsaw
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, has a hands-on field review of this exact 18-inch 80V Pro model (GCS80420). It scored 8.5/10, praised for gas-like cutting power and rugged build, with short run-time the main knock. No tester-measured benchmark numbers were published (only manufacturer specs). (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Gas-like cutting power; the 18-inch bar cleanly sliced 16-inch oak trunks; Rugged, gas-saw build feel — metal wrap-around handle and steel bucking spikes; Near-instant on-power versus competitors' start delay, plus quieter operation than gas.
Flagged: Short run-time on the 2.0Ah battery; needs spare packs for larger jobs; Heavy and hefty — not an ultralight in-tree saw; Can stall if pushed too hard into thick trunks.