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2026 Gas Chainsaws (18") Test
Chainsaws compared for torque, cutting speed, vibration, noise, weight, and ease of starting the engine. Brands include Stihl, Husqvarna, ECHO, Ryobi, Troy-Bilt, BILT HARD, and VEVOR. Also includes a battery-powered DeWalt for comparison.
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Specs
| Product |
Engine Displacement
(cc)
|
HP (Advertised)
(hp)
|
Max RPM (Advertised)
(RPM)
|
Max RPM (Measured, no load)
(RPM)
|
Loudness
(dB)
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 2.55 | 12000 | 9981 | 114.6 | |
| 46 | 2.4 | 8500 | 11662 | 114.3 | |
|
Model: RY3818
|
38 | - | - | 11780 | 113.8 |
|
Model: TB4218
|
42 | 3.5 | - | 11980 | 112.9 |
|
Model: CS-4510-18
|
45 | 5.3 | 13000 | 12950 | 113.6 |
|
Model: 440
|
40.9 | 2.4 | 9000 | 12514 | 114.1 |
|
Stihl MS250 Gas Chainsaw
Model: MS250
|
45.4 | 3 | - | 15378 | 115.8 |
|
Model: DCCS677B
|
- | - | - | - | 96 |
Raw Performance
| Product |
Pulls to Start
|
Stop Pressure (Torque)
(lbs)
|
3-pass Avg. Cut Time
(secs)
|
5-lb. Weighted Cut Time
(secs)
|
Locust Tree Cut Time
(secs)
|
Vibration
(mm/s)
|
Pullcord Resistance
(lbs)
|
Performance Rank Avg.
★
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 15.43 | 16.88 | 21.97 | 104.5 | 39.1 | 4.4 | |
| 4 | 16 | 19.93 | 22.41 | 36.42 | 107.6 | 38.8 | 6 | |
|
Model: RY3818
|
3 | 17 | 23.1 | 22.67 | 39.64 | 24.6 | 32 | 5 |
|
Model: TB4218
|
4 | 16 | 18.98 | 21.27 | 32.44 | 51.4 | 21.9 | 4.7 |
|
Model: CS-4510-18
|
3 | 24 | 15.41 | 16.98 | 23.44 | 11.2 | 39.4 | 3.3 |
|
Model: 440
|
5 | 17 | 16.79 | 21.84 | 25.69 | 10.5 | 37.3 | 4.3 |
|
Stihl MS250 Gas Chainsaw
Model: MS250
|
9 | 32 | 12.01 | 12.65 | 18.09 | 44.8 | 44.8 | 3.3 |
|
Model: DCCS677B
|
- | - | 14.15 | 16.52 | 18.25 | 9 | - | - |
Weight vs. Ranking
No correlation at all.
| Product |
Weight (measured)
(lbs)
|
Performance Rank Avg.
★
|
|---|---|---|
| 14.6 | 4.4 | |
| 14.57 | 6 | |
|
Model: RY3818
|
11.93 | 5 |
|
Model: TB4218
|
12.51 | 4.7 |
|
Model: CS-4510-18
|
13.53 | 3.3 |
|
Model: 440
|
11.85 | 4.3 |
|
Stihl MS250 Gas Chainsaw
Model: MS250
|
12.39 | 3.3 |
|
Model: DCCS677B
|
15.71 | - |
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Where to Buy
VEVOR 52cc 18" Gas Chainsaw is available at:
Amazon
BILT HARD 18" Gas Chainsaw is available at:
Amazon
RYOBI 18 in. 38cc Gas Chainsaw is available at:
Amazon
Troy-Bilt 42cc, 18-inch Gas Chainsaw is available at:
Amazon
Echo 18 in. 45.0 cc Gas Chainsaw is available at:
Amazon
Husqvarna 440 Gas Chainsaw is available at:
Amazon
DeWalt 60V FLEXVOLT 20" Brushless Chainsaw is available at:
Amazon