The RYOBI 18 in. 40V HP Chainsaw is the perfect combination of power and convenience. This chainsaw has all the power and length of a gas chainsaw with less maintenance. The combination of a 40V 5.0 Ah battery and Brushless Motor deliver the fast cutting speed and torque you would expect from a gas model. This chainsaw features an adjustable automatic oiler, side access chain tensioning, and on-board tool storage for the most convenient operation and easy adjustments. The mechanical chain brake is a safety feature on the chainsaw that helps prevent kickback. When the job is complete, store the chainsaw in the durable chainsaw carrying case for easy transportation and storage. The included 40V rapid charger, charges your RYOBI 40V batteries 4X faster than the standard charger. The RYOBI 18 in. 40V HP Chainsaw, batteries, and rapid charger are all compatible with 85+ RYOBI 40V products. This tool is backed by a 5-Year Tool Warranty.
Gas-like power
18 in. bar and chain
5.0 Ah battery and Brushless Motor for maximum power and chain speed
Adjustable automatic oiler for convenient operation
Side access chain tensioning and on-board tool storage for easy adjustments
Q:can I use a 2.0 ah battery on my Ryobi 40v HP 18" that came with a 5.0 ah battery
by|Sep 16, 2023
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A: Hello, Jack - Thank you for your question. Yes, you could use a 2ah 40v battery with this saw. I hope this helps! Additionally, if you need further support, then a RYOBI Customer Experience Professional is here for you, Monday - Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (EST) when you call or text us at 1.800.525.2579 or through email or live chat when you visit us at https://www.ryobitools.com/support/contact. And thank you again for your interest in the 40V HP Brushless 18 in. Battery Chainsaw with 5.0 Ah Battery and Charger. - Jesse
by|Sep 19, 2023
Q:The chains on both my 40V 14" Chainsaw and 10" pole saw have already stretched to the point where I cannot use them. bought an extra chain for each, can a Link be removed so I can keep using them or do I have to keep buying new chains for both.
by|Sep 5, 2023
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A: I recommend Oregon or Echo chains for that reason... My Ryobi chains did the exact same thing...
by|Oct 17, 2023
A: Hello, Csmith - Thank you for your question. We would recommend replacing the chain when needed rather than trying to remove a link. I hope this helps! Additionally, if you need further support, then a RYOBI Customer Experience Professional is here for you, Monday - Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (EST) when you call or text us at 1.800.525.2579 or through email or live chat when you visit us at https://www.ryobitools.com/support/contact. And thank you again for your interest in the 40V HP Brushless 18 in. Battery Chainsaw with 5.0 Ah Battery and Charger. - Jewel
by|Sep 7, 2023
Q:I have a new Ryobi 14" 40 Volt Chainsaw that I recently bought from Home Depot. Can you put a Ryobi 16" or 18" Bar and Chain on it w/o having any problems?
by|Sep 5, 2023
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A: Hello, Csmith - Thank you for your question. I'm sorry, no. We do not recommend changing the size of the bar and chain. I hope this helps! Additionally, if you need further support, then a RYOBI Customer Experience Professional is here for you, Monday - Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (EST) when you call or text us at 1.800.525.2579 or through email or live chat when you visit us at https://www.ryobitools.com/support/contact. And thank you again for your interest in the 40V HP Brushless 18 in. Battery Chainsaw with 5.0 Ah Battery and Charger. - Jewel
by|Oct 14, 2023
Q:Can you use this for demolition of nail embedded lumber? Thinking about buying this as an emergency cut through for a shelter room.
by|Aug 13, 2023
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A: Hello, Jonah - Thank you for your question. This chainsaw is only recommended for basic limbing, felling, and wood cutting. I would not recommend using the chainsaw to cut wood that may have nails in it. I hope this helps! Additionally, if you need further support, then a RYOBI Customer Experience Professional is here for you, Monday - Friday from 9 am to 6 pm (EST) when you call or text us at 1.800.525.2579 or through email or live chat when you visit us at https://www.ryobitools.com/support/contact. And thank you again for your interest in the 40V HP Brushless 18 in. Battery Chainsaw with 5.0 Ah Battery and Charger. - Jewel
by|Aug 23, 2023
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Oct 9, 2023
lots of power
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This will replace my gas saw. Very impressed with the power and the battery life. The battery also charges really quick. No fumes and low noise compared to gas saw.
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Sep 18, 2023
Wish I had done this sooner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tend to cut small to medium trees on our property, along with the odd larger one. My lawn mower died, and based on recommendation from my brother, purchased the Ryobi 20 inch 40V HP. I was so thrilled with it that I sold my gas trimmer and bought another Ryobi. Then my wife asked me to cut down a couple of trees on the side of the house. I immediately put my 2 gas chain saws up for sale and purchased this, the 40V HP 18 inch.
Hindsight is 20/20, I should have done this long ago. It may only be a bit lighter than my gas model, but makes working in the woods so easy. I was able start and stop at will, as I cut branches in order to fell the tree. It is so much quieter and generates no fumes. With no engine vibration, I had a better feel of the tree. I no longer need to store containers of fuel, and mix in oil, nor drive to the gas station 15 minutes away. As I am trying to stay in the 40VHP ecosystem, I have several batteries to pull from, so one can be on charge while another is at work.
All that remains is to try larger trees, but I must say that at present, I am thrilled. Ryobi seems to suffer from a lack of respect by many tool users. It is highly unjustified. I have a more expensive brand in the city, and am not sure that it is any better in either build quality or function. To quote Mando, "This is the way."
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Sep 7, 2023
Great on small diameter trees
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this saw after we had a couple bad storms that knocked down trees and limbs. It does great on 3 to 4 inch limbs and trunks anything bigger and it wears battery down fast. One Sugar Maple about 18 inches in diameter and a fresh battery charged overnight barely makes it through one cut.
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Aug 4, 2023
Plastic Junk
This chainsaw worked great until the other day when the chain slightly got stuck while cutting a tree. The chain came off the bar, so I opened it up to check out what was going on. After about 2 minutes I realized the only thing holding this entire chain and bar together is a bunch of tiny pieces of plastic. When the tree caught, the cheap plastic holding it together exploded and is not repairable. There's almost zero warranty on these things after the first 90 days and good luck finding parts.
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Hello, HomeDepotCustomer - Please email us at Reviews@RYOBItools.com. We'd like to discuss your feedback further.
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Jul 5, 2023
Awesome saw.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this chainsaw back in the fall(oct) of 2022. This guy is a beast. Cuts thru logs with no problem. I even had some logs around a 24”-26” diameter. No problem cutting thru one side, then rolling the log and cutting thru the other. The saw has some nice weight to it, pretty balanced, and doesn’t clog up with the sawdust. Keep the blade sharp, and you’ll have no trouble cutting thru even the hardest wood.
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Jul 3, 2023
spend more, buy better.
bought this saw with high hopes, but can't run for more than 3 minutes without the battery overheating. I bought this for hurricane season so I did not have to mix fuel anymore. very disappointed. Might spend the money and buy the Milwaukee.
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Response from RYOBIJul 5, 2023
Hello, Jimmy - We are disappointed to read that your chainsaw is unsatisfactory! Will you please email us at Reviews@RYOBItools.com? We'd like to discuss this further and see if there's anything we can do to help turn your experience into a better one.
May 15, 2023
Great tool for cutting down trees
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the Ryobi 40 Volt 18” Chainsaw about two weeks ago and love it
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Feb 11, 2023
Good but fatal flaw…
Third 40v Ryobi chainsaw. This one is much better than the previous version, that had a flaw in sprocket design. This one is powerful, balanced and well built, except for the under-designed chain tension bolt plastic casing. The plastic housing cracked/broke after tightening the chain while the housing’s lockdown nuts were semi-tight, the typical way. This breakage allows the bar to side and thus the saw is mostly unusable until fixed. Ryobi should make this saw ‘tool-less’ too.
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Jan 25, 2023
Love it
Unboxed and immediately charged the 5AH battery which took less than an hour. Grabbed my 4AH battery as well that i use for my string trimmer. Filled up with bar oil. The cap does need to be tight to help prevent leakage that everyone complains about. It's a chainsaw! They will get dirty with oil and grime. Yall need to get over it. I have an extremely large oak tree trunk that needed to be cut in 18" segments. The trunk measures 30" to 36" diameter and 22' long. The 5Ah battery was able to get through one side cut before hitting the thermal cut-off. Battery got too hot. Jumped to the other side of the long with the 4Ah battery. 1 full cut both sides complete. The 4Ah battery did struggle a bit but got through it. That battery overheated as well. Not upset about it. Two hot batteries and now im waiting for them to cool. Threw em in the freezer for 10 min and i was back in business. The 5Ah battery is now showing 3 bars and the 4Ah battery has 2. Batteries are warm so i made another cut on the massive log. Saw cuts and powers through with ease on the 5Ah. The 4Ah doesn't drive the chain as fast. Smaller battery. So the minimum AH battery needs to be 5Ah. Im going to buy the 6Ah battery soon. I do know the saw isnt designed to cut logs near 3' foot diameter but why not try right? I was burying the bar in the trunk too. I was able to completely cut up that huge trunk. I was impressed really. Pop in a battery and fill with oil and your cutting! That fast and easy. I did cut normal 16" diameter logs and was able to get a good 10 cuts in before the 5Ah battery hit the thermal cutoff. That was ok because i have an extra battery. Cut some more. Too be honest, the cordless battery saw lasts about as long as i want to before i want to stack wood and keep my work area tiddy. Take a break! Not a bad deal here. I have over 2 acres and i forecast that this saw will treat me well. Hope this review helps yall.
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Nov 28, 2022
Great saw but....
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The saw worked great,however, all 3 saws (after exchanging each) leaked lube oil badly if left filled overnight.
I will purchase again when the issue is resolved.
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Response from RyobiNov 30, 2022
Hello, Altadutch - We are disappointed to learn that you were not pleased with this saw! Given the nature of chainsaws, it is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each use. When storing the unit for a long period of time (three months or longer) be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket. We hope this helps! And if you'd like to discuss your experience further, then please feel free to email us anytime at Reviews@RYOBItools.com.
The DEWALT 18 in. 60-Volt MAX Chainsaw features a 18 in. bar and chain, allowing the same cutting capacity as a gas saw. The 2.7 HP motor provides equivalent power to a 40.9 cc gas engine. The Chainsaw also has tooled chain tensioning for reliable bar retention.
Landscapers and contractors are demanding more cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE, including the 40V max XGT Brushless 18 in. Chain Saw (GCU04T1). With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance, the GCU04T1 is a welcome solution for cutting and trimming applications. It's powered by one 40V XGT battery for power and longer run time, and with the efficient Makita-built brushless motor users get high power efficiency that is equivalent to a 42cc gas chain saw. The GCU04T1 has an 18 in. guide bar and Makita-built motor with a variable-speed trigger that delivers 0-5, 020 FPM for increased cutting speed. It has zero emissions and reduced maintenance: there's no engine oil to change, no spark plug to replace, and no air filter or muffler to clean. And there's no need to drain the fuel for storage. Convenience features include lateral chain tensioning with dual stud for efficient chain retention, captured bar nuts, adjustable automatic chain lubrication with large oil reservoir, and a built-in L.E.D. on/off switch with auto power-off function which automatically shuts the saw off when operation is delayed, for extended battery life.
Landscapers and contractors are demanding more cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE including the 40V max XGT Brushless Cordless 18" Chain Saw. With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance, the GCU06 is a welcome solution for cutting and trimming applications.It's powered by one 40V max XGT battery for maximum power, speed, and run-time. With the efficient Makita brushless motor, users get high power efficiency that is equivalent to a 42cc gas chain saw. It can deliver up to 40 cuts in 12" diameter cedar with the included 40V max XGT 5.0Ah battery. The digital communication within XGT optimizes performance to provide up to 2X longer sustained power under heavy-load applicationsIt features a variable speed trigger and a high chain speed (0-5,020 FPM) for improved cutting performance and is equipped with Active Feedback-Sensing Technology (AFT) which electronically turns off the motor if the rotation of the attachment is suddenly forced to stop.Convenience features include tool-less chain adjustment for convenient operation and maintenance, adjustable automatic chain lubrication with a large oil reservoir, and a large oil filling port with a view window that allows the operator to easily add and check the bar oil level. It also features a rubberized soft grip top handle that is engineered for the user to easily apply more even cutting pressure.
Landscapers and contractors are demanding more cordless alternatives to gas-powered outdoor power equipment. Makita is meeting demand with an expanding line of cordless OPE including the 40V max XGT Brushless Cordless 18" Chain Saw. With zero emissions, lower noise, and considerably less maintenance, the GCU06 is a welcome solution for cutting and trimming applications. It's powered by one 40V max XGT battery for maximum power, speed, and run-time. With the efficient Makita brushless motor, users get high power efficiency that is equivalent to a 42cc gas chain saw. It can deliver up to 40 cuts in 12" diameter cedar with the included 40V max XGT 5.0Ah battery. The digital communication within XGT optimizes performance to provide up to 2X longer sustained power under heavy-load applications. It features a variable speed trigger and a high chain speed (0-5,020 FPM) for improved cutting performance and is equipped with Active Feedback-Sensing Technology (AFT) which electronically turns off the motor if the rotation of the attachment is suddenly forced to stop. Convenience features include tool-less chain adjustment for convenient operation and maintenance, adjustable automatic chain lubrication with a large oil reservoir, and a large oil filling port with a view window that allows the operator to easily add and check the bar oil level. This promotion also comes with a bonus BL4040 40V max XGT 4.0Ah Battery.