Save 31% off This Small But Powerful Greenworks Electric Mini Chainsaw at Amazon

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When a full-size chainsaw is too cumbersome, our editors recommend a mini chainsaw for tackling light work. Their manageable size makes them ideal for pruning overgrown branches, clearing brush after a storm, or even prepping firewood for summer campfires. If any of that is on your agenda, Amazon has the Greenworks 40-volt 12-inch Electric Chainsaw for 31 percent off ahead of spring.

The model on sale offers excellent performance and has several user-friendly features, including an electric start and an automatic oiler to help reduce wear and tear on the bar. Meanwhile, the toolless tensioning allows you to make quick adjustments. It also has a hand guard for improved user safety, including protection against debris while you’re cutting.

According to Greenworks, its 40-volt 12-inch Electric Chainsaw can cut tree limbs up to 8 inches in diameter, making it suitable for smaller to medium-sized trees. The battery is rated for up to 65 cuts per charge on lumber that’s 4x4 inches. The chainsaw’s specs and performance are similar to the one our editors chose as the best mini chainsaw available. The main difference is the model on sale has a longer bar at 12 inches (compared to 10 inches), so it’s slightly less maneuverable in tight spaces.

No matter what size electric chainsaw you choose, they offer a few notable benefits over gas-powered models. For one, they require far less maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about replacing spark plugs or fuel filters. Second, they’re much quieter, allowing you to keep the noise to a minimum (about as quiet as cutting trees with a chainsaw can be). They also produce zero emissions, so you don’t need to worry about breathing in harmful carbon monoxide while you’re working.

Your purchase comes with a 40-volt, 2.0-amp-hour battery and a charger. The good news is the battery will work with other 40-volt power tools from Greenworks—like this leaf blower—so if you’ve already bought into the Greenworks system, you’ll get more value from your purchase.

Shop the Greenworks 40-volt, 12-inch Electric Chainsaw on Amazon

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