Ground pruning
You are cutting shrubs, hedges and small branches from the ground. You want a 6 or 8 inch saw, two batteries, and oil you add yourself. You are not bucking a winter of stove logs.
Chainsaw comparison 2026
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Top pick: Sukumo A001 Best value: Hyundai HYC2400E – Corded 2,400 W, 16 inch Oregon bar, 12 m cable and 4.3 from 1,037 ratings at about £88.98, if you buy oil and retension. Updated October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A chainsaw search on amazon.co.uk returns petrol saws, corded 230 V saws, battery minis and the odd pole saw. The useful cut is a little under the bar, because the nose kicks back. Six inch bars suit shrubs from the ground. Fourteen and 16 inch bars suit logs you can cut at ground level. Prices and ratings are the amazon.co.uk figures in the product files, and they move. If you are still choosing the job, use the [chainsaw buying guide](/hub/forestry-tools/chainsaw/sub/chainsaw-buying-guide). Nothing here is a lab cut, and a safety lock is not a chain brake unless the listing names one.
A chainsaw search on amazon.co.uk returns petrol saws, corded 230 V saws, battery minis and the odd pole saw. The useful cut is a little under the bar, because the nose kicks back.
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Which chainsaw fits the job?
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Our view
The Sukumo A001 is listed at about £59.99 as a 12 inch cordless saw with two 5.0 Ah batteries and two chains in the title, showing 5.0 out of 5 from only four amazon.co.uk ratings. That star line is the smallest written sample in this twelve-saw table, so it must not be read like the Seesii 9,284 line. The included-components line says cordless pole pruning shears while the title is a chainsaw, and a bullet mentions fifteen batteries where the title says two. A bullet also claims 3,900 W, which is not a corded mains figure you can compare with the 2,400 W Hyundai listing. One of the four reviews says lubricant is not included. Chain speed is printed as 15 m/s in the title, with another feet-per-second line in the bullets. At 5.1 kg it is heavier than several 6 inch mini kits. The score in this table is high because of the five-star header, but the evidence is thin and the listing lines conflict. It is a conditional cordless kit for light work if you verify the box matches the title, not a pick for a log pile on stars alone.
Pros
- Two 5.0 Ah batteries and two chains named in the title
- 12 inch bar stated at about £59.99
- 5.0 average on the listing header
- 2 year warranty line on the listing
Cons
- Only four amazon.co.uk ratings behind the 5.0 line
- Included-components line conflicts with the chainsaw title
- 3,900 W bullet is not comparable to corded 2,400 W figures
- One review says lubricant is not included
Best for: Occasional 12 inch cordless cuts when the title’s two batteries matter and you will treat four reviews as a hint, not proof.
Less suitable: Firewood beside the house, shoppers who need a clean spec block, or anyone who wants review depth before they trust the star line.
Specifications
- Model
- Sukumo A001
- Brand
- Sukumo
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(4)
- Power source
- Battery
- Bar
- 12 inch
- Weight
- 5.1 kg
- Cable or batteries
- 2× 5.0 Ah
- Spare chain
- 2 chains
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
How many batteries does the title include?
Two rechargeable 5.0 Ah batteries.
Is the included-components line a chainsaw?
It says cordless pole pruning shears. The title is a 12 inch chainsaw. Both appear on the listing.
What do the four reviews say about oil?
One of the four says lubricant is not included. The other three do not state a fault.
Our view
The Seesii CH850 is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £69.98 with 4.5 from 9,284 reviews. The listing states an 8 inch bar, two 4,000 mAh batteries and a 900 W motor. Oiling is a manual reservoir with an empty bottle, so you buy chain oil before the first cut. The listing bullets stress one-hand use, a manual oiler, and goggles and gloves in the kit. Kit gloves are not a substitute for BS EN 381-7 chainsaw gloves. Item weight is 2.3 kg; a bullet also says 3.8 lb. In the UK reviews read for this listing, praise centres on small trees, hedges and branches in confined spaces. The repeated limits are that oil is not included and that there is no chain oil in the box. The 9,284 rating line is the same line as the 6 inch Seesii, not a second sample. On the scoring used here it is the top pick, which is not a lab test.
Pros
- Cuts small trees, hedges and branches in confined spaces
- Battery lasted through multi-tree trimming for several reviewers
- Chain stays sharp for saplings and young sycamore in one review
- Lighter than a full-size petrol saw for buyers who already own one
Cons
- Oil is not included
- A few returns in the 50-review sample
- Heavier than the cheapest 6 inch saws
- Not yet used by some reviewers who only comment on packing
Best for: Ground-level cuts on small trees, hedges and branches in tight spaces, when you will buy chain oil and will not treat the shared 9,284 rating line as a separate 8 inch sample.
Less suitable: A winter of stove logs, overhead work, or buyers who need oil in the box on day one.
Specifications
- Model
- Seesii CH850
- Brand
- Seesii
- Price
- ∼£70
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(9,284)
- Power source
- Battery
- Listed power
- 900 W
- Bar
- 8 inch
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Cable or batteries
- 2× 4.0 Ah
- Oiling
- Manual, empty
Common questions
What bar length is on the title?
8 inch, model CH850, with two 4,000 mAh batteries.
Is chain oil in the box?
The kit lists an empty oil bottle. UK reviews say you have to buy oil before use.
How does the star line compare in this set?
4.5 from 9,284 amazon.co.uk reviews. That is the same rating line as the 6 inch Seesii, not a separate sample for the 8 inch bar.
Our view
The Seesii CH700R is about £49.99 for a 6 inch cordless mini saw with two 21 V 4,000 mAh batteries, a case, an auxiliary handle and an empty oil bottle on the included line. It scores 4.5 out of 5 from 9,284 amazon.co.uk ratings, the largest review count printed in this set. The 8 inch Seesii repeats that same rating line, so the figure is one sample, not two. The item-weight field says 3.7 kg while a bullet claims 1.4 kg in the hand. Oiling is manual with the empty bottle supplied, not automatic like the corded Hyundai saws. A safety lock is claimed without a chain-brake time. Power prints as 900 W in the field and 1,000 W in a bullet, which stays a claim. UK reviewers use it for garden branches and quick cuts, not for rounds that need a 14 or 16 inch bar. It is the strongest-reviewed 6 inch pruner in the table, and still the wrong shape of tool if the job is firewood beside the house.
Pros
- 4.5 out of 5 from 9,284 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Two batteries, case and spare chain in the kit line
- Two-battery mini at about £49.99
- 2 year warranty stated
Cons
- 6 inch bar limits cut diameter to pruning work
- Manual oiling with an empty bottle, not filled oil
- Weight field and in-hand bullet disagree
- High review count is not evidence for log-saw duty
Best for: Quick branch cuts and light garden tidy-up when you want two batteries and a case, and you will fill the oil bottle yourself.
Less suitable: Firewood rounds on a sawhorse, or anyone who picks the highest review count expecting a 16 inch corded saw.
Specifications
- Model
- Seesii CH700R
- Brand
- Seesii
- Price
- ∼£50
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(9,284)
- Power source
- Battery
- Listed power
- 900 W
- Bar
- 6 inch
- Weight
- 3.7 kg
- Cable or batteries
- 2× 4.0 Ah
- Oiling
- Manual, empty
- Spare chain
- 1 spare
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Is the oil bottle full?
No. The included line says the oil bottle is empty.
Which weight should you read?
The item-weight field says 3.7 kg. A bullet says 1.4 kg in the hand.
What cut does the bullet claim?
Branches up to 6 inches. That is a listing claim, not a measured cut in this comparison.
Our view
The Supstable 10C6M is about £39.98 for a 6 inch battery saw with two 2,000 mAh packs and a UK-plug charger stated on the listing. The header shows 4.4 out of 5 from 5,321 ratings, and that review header is shared with other Supstable listings, so do not treat it as a count for this bar alone. A manual oil pump and a transparent tank are claimed. The bottle arrives empty. The included-components line says two chains and a bullet says three. Listed power is 1,000 W in the horsepower field, which is a claim. Item weight is 2.4 kg against a 1.36 kg slogan, so the table uses the item-weight field. Chain speed on the listing is 10 m/s. A safety lock and splash guard are claimed without a brake time. It is a budget pruning kit if you buy bar oil and stay inside a 6 inch cut, not a saw for a winter of stove logs.
Pros
- About £39.98 with two batteries and a UK-plug charger stated
- Two chains on the included-components line
- Manual oil pump with a transparent tank claimed
- 10 m/s chain speed on the listing
Cons
- 5,321 review header shared with other Supstable listings
- 2,000 mAh batteries are smaller than many rival mini kits
- Empty oil bottle; chain count differs between line and bullet
- 6 inch bar is not a log-saw reach
Best for: Budget pruning when you will buy bar oil separately and accept a 6 inch bar.
Less suitable: Stove logs, long sessions, or sorting the table by review count without reading bar length.
Specifications
- Model
- Supstable 10C6M
- Brand
- Supstable
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(5,321)
- Power source
- Battery 21 V
- Listed power
- 1,000 W claimed
- Bar
- 6 inch
- Weight
- 2.4 kg
- Cable or batteries
- 2× 2.0 Ah
- Oiling
- Manual pump
- Spare chain
- 2 chains
Common questions
Is the charger a UK plug?
The listing states a UK-plug charger with two 2,000 mAh batteries.
How many chains are included?
The included-components line says two chains. A bullet says three. Check the box against the line you ordered.
Is the oil bottle filled?
No. The bottle is empty. You add bar-and-chain oil before you cut.
Our view
The Angseen SKU002010 is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £33.99 with 4.4 from 2,512 reviews. The listing states a 6 inch bar, two 2.0 Ah batteries, and 700 W on the horsepower field. Bullets also say 700 W and brushless. An oil bottle is in the kit. The bullets do not say the oiler is automatic. Safety on the listing is a safety switch and power button used together, with goggles in the kit. Item weight is 816 g. Dimensions of 12 x 6 x 4 cm read as a packed size, not a bar length. In the UK reviews read for this listing, praise centres on logs and thick garden branches for occasional pruning. The repeated limits are battery life called okay rather than long, and a battery that went flat after about five minutes. Reviewers do not treat it as a daily-use saw. One reviewer mentions WD-40 in place of chain oil. Use bar-and-chain oil, not a spray substitute. A 12-month warranty is printed on the bullets.
Pros
- Cuts logs and thick garden branches for occasional pruning
- Two batteries and a case in the kit
- Light enough for a reviewer in her 60s
- Compared with a dearer branded battery saw bought without a battery
Cons
- Battery life called okay rather than long
- One battery went flat after about five minutes and the saw was returned
- Not treated as a daily-use saw by reviewers
- WD-40 mentioned by a reviewer as a substitute for chain oil
Best for: Occasional ground pruning of garden branches when you want two 2.0 Ah batteries at about £33.99 and will add bar-and-chain oil.
Less suitable: Daily large-diameter work, long sessions on one pack, or anyone using a spray substitute in place of bar oil.
Specifications
- Model
- Angseen SKU002010
- Brand
- Angseen
- Price
- ∼£34
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(2,512)
- Power source
- Battery
- Listed power
- 700 W claimed
- Bar
- 6 inch
- Weight
- 816 g
- Cable or batteries
- 2× 2.0 Ah
- Oiling
- Bottle in kit
- Spare chain
- 2 chains
- Warranty
- 12 months
Common questions
How many batteries are in the box?
The title and bullets say two 2.0 Ah batteries, plus two chains.
What warranty does the listing print?
30 days returns and a 12-month warranty, on the bullets.
Do UK reviews treat it as a full-size saw?
Reviewers say it is for occasional pruning and not for large-diameter work every day.
Our view
The SINPY MNCS-118 is about £39.99 for a 6 inch cordless mini with two 2,000 mAh batteries and two chains in the title, scoring 4.4 out of 5 from 1,834 amazon.co.uk ratings. The item-weight field prints 500 g, which does not describe a full mini saw in use, so the table leaves weight blank. Bullets claim an auto oiler and 880 W. A UK review says no oil was in the box, and another reports the chain coming off on first use and breaking the front guard. Tension is not clearly specified, and a review calls adjustment problematical. A 365-day warranty is claimed in a bullet. A safety lock only stops an accidental start. It is not a stated chain-brake time. This is a low-price pruner with a mid-size review pool for its class, not a corded log alternative. Check tension and guard fit before you rely on it for anything thicker than light limbs.
Pros
- 4.4 out of 5 from 1,834 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Two batteries and two chains named in the title
- About £39.99 beside other entry mini kits
- Safety lock stated on the listing
Cons
- UK review says no oil provided despite auto-oiler claim
- First-use review reports chain off and a broken guard
- 500 g item-weight field is not credible for the tool
- Tension called problematical in UK text
Best for: Light pruning when you will supply oil, check tension carefully, and stay within a 6 inch bar’s reach.
Less suitable: Firewood, first-time buyers who skip setup checks, or anyone who needs a stated chain brake time.
Specifications
- Model
- SINPY MNCS-118
- Brand
- SINPY
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,834)
- Power source
- Battery
- Listed power
- 880 W claimed
- Bar
- 6 inch
- Cable or batteries
- 2× 2.0 Ah
- Oiling
- Auto claimed
- Spare chain
- 2 chains
- Warranty
- 1 year claimed
Common questions
Is oil included?
A UK review says no oil was provided. The bullets claim an auto oiler.
What bar length is in the title?
6 inch.
What did a first-use review report?
The chain came off and broke the front guard. That is one report, not a rate for every unit.
Our view
The Angseen SY-LT05 is listed on amazon.co.uk at about £35.14 with 4.4 from 62 reviews. The listing states a 6 inch bar, one 2,000 mAh battery, and 850 W on the bullets. The horsepower field is absent, so that watt figure stays a claim. The oil bottle excludes oil. Safety on the listing is a security lock plus a start button, a splash baffle, and gloves and goggles in the kit. Those gloves are not stated as BS EN 381-7. Item weight is 1.82 kg. A bullet says 2.3 lb, which does not match 1.82 kg, so the table uses the item-weight field. Chain speed is printed as 28.5 ft/s. In the UK reviews read for this listing, praise centres on pruning thicker branches than loppers manage. The repeated limits are a scuffed unit that would not charge, a slipped chain, and a manual called inaccurate. Reviewers do not treat it as a saw for continual use. Sixty-two ratings is a thin sample next to the four-digit headers in this set.
Pros
- Makes pruning thicker branches easier than loppers
- Quiet and capable on bush and small-tree clearance
- Chain could be refitted after it slipped
- Useful when loppers are not enough
Cons
- One reviewer received a scuffed, apparently used unit that would not charge
- Manual called inaccurate and the diagrams unclear
- Build described as acceptable rather than heavy-duty
- Not for continual use
Best for: Thicker bush and small-branch pruning than loppers manage, when one 2.0 Ah battery is enough and you will check the unit on arrival.
Less suitable: Continual use, buyers who need a large review sample, or anyone who wants a heavy-duty build and a clear manual.
Specifications
- Model
- Angseen SY-LT05
- Brand
- Angseen
- Price
- ∼£35
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(62)
- Power source
- Battery
- Listed power
- 850 W claimed
- Bar
- 6 inch
- Weight
- 1.82 kg
- Cable or batteries
- 1× 2.0 Ah
- Oiling
- Bottle, no oil
- Spare chain
- 3 chains
Common questions
How many batteries are included?
One 2,000 mAh battery. The bullets say a compatible battery can be bought separately.
What chain speed is printed?
28.5 ft/s on the spec line. That is the listing figure, not a measurement made for this page.
What went wrong in UK reviews?
Reviews include a used, scuffed saw that would not charge, a slipped chain, and a manual called inaccurate.
Our view
The GARTOL DJ086-UK is a tool-only mini saw at about £38.52, built for Makita 18 V packs such as BL1850, with 6 and 8 inch bars and a 1,000 W brushless motor claim on the listing. It shows 4.4 out of 5 from only 24 amazon.co.uk ratings, so the star line is far thinner than the thousand-plus scores on the Hyundai corded saws or the Seesii minis. Automatic lubrication and tool-free tension are stated, but the included-components line lists a chain only: no battery, charger or bar oil. UK reviewers are split when they tried other 18 V brands, which matters if you assumed any drill pack would fit. At under £40 the headline price looks low next to kits with two small batteries, yet the true cost includes a compatible pack and charger if you do not already own Makita 18 V. It suits Makita owners who want a second bar length for pruning, not shoppers who expected a ready-to-cut box on delivery.
Pros
- 6 and 8 inch bars on one body for pruning reach options
- Automatic oiling and tool-free tension claimed on the listing
- Uses existing Makita 18 V packs such as BL1850 if compatible
- Shelf price about £38.52, with no battery in the box
Cons
- Only 24 amazon.co.uk ratings behind the 4.4 header
- No battery or charger in the box
- Bar oil is not listed in the included-components line
- UK reviews disagree when non-Makita 18 V packs were tried
Best for: Households that already own Makita 18 V batteries and want a light pruning head with two bar sizes.
Less suitable: First-time buyers without Makita packs, firewood sessions, or anyone who needs a large review sample before ordering.
Specifications
- Model
- GARTOL DJ086-UK
- Brand
- GARTOL
- Price
- ∼£39
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(24)
- Power source
- Makita 18 V
- Listed power
- 1,000 W claimed
- Bar
- 6 and 8 inch
- Weight
- 2.56 kg
- Cable or batteries
- None in box
- Oiling
- Auto claimed
Common questions
Does the GARTOL include a battery?
The title states battery not included. You need a compatible Makita 18 V pack such as BL1850.
Will any 18 V drill battery work?
The listing names Makita packs. UK reviews are split when other brands were tried.
Is bar oil supplied?
Automatic oiling is stated. The included-components line does not list oil.
Our view
The Hyundai HYC2400E is a corded 2,400 W saw with a 16 inch Oregon bar, a 12 m cable and a stated 3 year warranty, listed at about £88.98. Across 1,037 amazon.co.uk ratings it scores 4.3 out of 5. UK reviewers use it for garden firewood and branches, often after moving away from petrol, and they praise the long lead for a pile beside the house. The chain-speed field in the spec block prints 15 rpm, which is not a metres-per-second figure. Tool-free tension is stated, yet reviews still report slack after a few warm cuts and chains thrown when tension is ignored. Chain oil is not in the included-components line. A chain brake is described in UK reviews but not in the five listing bullets, so a safety lock is not proof of a brake. At this price, with a thousand-plus ratings and a 12 m cable, it is the best value corded option here if you accept retensioning and buy oil separately. The plug is BS 1363 on UK mains at 230 V.
Pros
- 12 m cable, the longest stated lead in the corded trio
- 4.3 out of 5 from 1,037 amazon.co.uk ratings
- 16 inch Oregon bar with tool-free tensioning stated
- 3 year manufacturer warranty line on the listing
Cons
- Chain oil is not listed in the box contents
- Reviews report chain slack and thrown chains if tension is skipped
- Chain brake is not in the five bullets, only in review text
- Spec block chain speed prints 15 rpm, not m/s
Best for: Stove logs and branches beside a socket, when you want a corded 2,400 W saw with a long cable and a large UK review sample.
Less suitable: Timber far from power, or buyers who need a stated chain brake in the listing bullets before they order.
Specifications
- Model
- Hyundai HYC2400E
- Brand
- Hyundai
- Price
- ∼£89
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(1,037)
- Power source
- Corded 230 V
- Listed power
- 2,400 W
- Bar
- 16 inch
- Weight
- 6.6 kg
- Cable or batteries
- 12 m cable
- Oiling
- Automatic
- Warranty
- 3 years
Common questions
Does the HYC2400E need petrol?
No. The listing is a 230 V corded saw. It still needs bar-and-chain oil, and the included-components line does not include oil.
How long is the cable?
The title states a 12 m power cable.
Is chain tension tool-free?
The bullets say tool-free chain tensioning. UK reviews still describe chains going blunt and tension needing attention.
Our view
The Sukumo F007 pole kit is listed at about £64.59 as a cordless pole saw with a detachable 6 inch head, four chains and two batteries in the title, scoring 4.3 out of 5 from only eight amazon.co.uk ratings. That review count is smaller than every mini with a four-digit header in this table, so treat the score as a hint rather than proof. The listing claims roughly 12.47 ft of reach with the pole sections assembled, which suits high branches you should not reach by climbing with a handheld mini. The included line lists a mini oil can, yet the bullets and package text disagree on whether the packs are 2,000 mAh or 4,000 mAh. Record the conflict and check what arrives. At 3.5 kg on the item-weight field it is lighter than the 12 inch Sukumo A001 body, and it is still a specialist pole tool, not a petrol saw for storm oak on the ground. Work on or in a tree is a trained job. This kit is for overhead pruning from the ground when you accept the battery ambiguity and an eight-review sample.
Pros
- Pole reach for high branches without climbing with a handheld mini
- Four 6 inch chains listed in the kit line
- Detachable 6 inch head for ground-level cuts when the pole is removed
- 2 year warranty line on the listing
Cons
- Only eight amazon.co.uk ratings behind the 4.3 header
- Battery capacity conflicts between bullets and package text
- 6 inch cut capacity limits thick firewood rounds
- Pole work still needs two-handed control and proper PPE
Best for: High hedge and branch work from the ground when you will verify battery spec on delivery and treat eight reviews as early feedback.
Less suitable: Stove-log bucking on a sawhorse, buyers who need a clean spec sheet, or anyone cutting overhead without the right training.
Specifications
- Model
- Sukumo F007 pole kit
- Brand
- Sukumo
- Price
- ∼£65
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(8)
- Power source
- Battery
- Bar
- 6 inch
- Weight
- 3.5 kg
- Cable or batteries
- 2 packs, conflict
- Oiling
- Mini oil can
- Spare chain
- 4 chains
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
How many reviews does this listing have?
The amazon.co.uk header shows 4.3 from 8 ratings, so treat the score as a thin sample.
Do the batteries match the bullet text?
The bullets mention 2 x 4,000 mAh packs while the package line lists 2 x 2,000 mAh. Record the conflict. Do not merge the figures.
Is this a full-size chainsaw?
It is a pole saw with a 6 inch detachable head for high branches, not a petrol felling saw.
Our view
The Hyundai HYC6200X is the only petrol saw in this twelve-model amazon.co.uk set, listed at about £109.89 with a 62 cc two-stroke engine, a 20 inch bar and 7 kg on the spec line. It scores 4.2 out of 5 from 1,335 UK ratings, a large sample for a budget petrol tool rather than a pro forestry brand. The box lists two chains, a mix bottle, a bar cover, a carry bag and a tool kit, which helps when you are learning tension and filing. UK reviewers describe mixing 40:1 two-stroke oil with petrol because the listing does not print a ratio, and they use the saw on storm oak and garden timber where a socket never reaches. Do not copy a 50:1 mix from another brand’s engine onto this saw. Recurring complaints include starter pawls that strip, bolts that work loose, and a file in the kit that reviewers call poor, so budget time for maintenance and a better file. The five marketing bullets do not name a chain brake, so do not treat a starter-brake mention in reviews as a specification. The listing does not prove BS EN ISO 11681-1. Refuel only when the saw is stopped, cool and outdoors. At this price it is the volume firewood pick in the table if you will mix fuel, wear proper PPE and accept petrol noise.
Pros
- 20 inch bar and 62 cc engine for larger rounds than corded or mini saws here
- 4.2 out of 5 from 1,335 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Two chains, mix bottle, bar cover and carry bag listed in the box
- 3 year manufacturer warranty line on the listing
Cons
- Chain brake is not named in the five listing bullets
- UK reviews report starter pawls stripping and loose bolts
- Fuel mix ratio is not printed; owners describe 40:1 from experience
- 7 kg plus fuel and oil make it heavier than every corded entry
Best for: Storm timber and log piles with no outdoor power, when you will mix two-stroke fuel, retension often and wear full chainsaw PPE.
Less suitable: Quiet garden tidy-up beside the house, buyers who need a stated chain brake on the listing, or anyone unwilling to service a petrol starter.
Specifications
- Model
- Hyundai HYC6200X
- Brand
- Hyundai
- Price
- ∼£110
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(1,335)
- Power source
- Petrol
- Listed power
- 62 cc
- Bar
- 20 inch
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Oiling
- Owner fills
- Spare chain
- 2 chains
- Warranty
- 3 years
Common questions
What fuel mix do UK owners use?
The listing does not print a ratio. Several UK reviews describe mixing 40:1 two-stroke oil with petrol. A 50:1 figure from another brand’s engine does not transfer.
Does the HYC6200X include a spare chain?
The included-components line lists two chains.
Is a chain brake named on the listing?
The five marketing bullets do not name a chain brake. Do not treat a starter-brake mention in reviews as a specification.
Our view
The Hyundai HYC1600E is listed at about £59.50 as a corded 1,600 W, 230 V saw with a 14 inch bar and a 3 m cable, the shortest lead among the corded log saws in this comparison. It scores 4.2 out of 5 from 859 amazon.co.uk ratings. The same listing also prints 2,400 W bullets and a 16 inch Oregon bar that contradict the title and the spec block. This comparison follows the 1,600 W, 14 inch, 3 m line only. Chain oil is not in the included-components line, and a UK review says oil was not provided. Automatic oiling is in the title, but a chain brake is not named on the spec block. UK text includes hardwood that was too much for the saw, which fits a 14 inch, 1,600 W tool on thick rounds. At 3.9 kg it is the lightest corded entry here. The plug is BS 1363. It is the small-end corded pick when the pile is modest and the socket is close, not when you need a 12 m lead or a stated chain brake in the bullets.
Pros
- Lowest corded shelf price in the set at about £59.50
- 4.2 out of 5 from 859 amazon.co.uk ratings
- 14 inch bar and 3.9 kg listed weight for lighter handling
- 3 year manufacturer warranty line on the listing
Cons
- Only a 3 m cable, the shortest corded lead in this table
- 2,400 W marketing bullets conflict with the 1,600 W title
- Chain oil not listed in the box contents
- UK reviews report struggle on thick hardwood
Best for: Light garden cuts and smaller rounds beside a nearby outdoor socket, when a 14 inch bar and a lower price matter more than a 16 inch corded saw.
Less suitable: A winter log pile far from the house, thick hardwood every session, or buyers who need listing bullets that match the title without conflict.
Specifications
- Model
- Hyundai HYC1600E
- Brand
- Hyundai
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(859)
- Power source
- Corded 230 V
- Listed power
- 1,600 W
- Bar
- 14 inch
- Weight
- 3.9 kg
- Cable or batteries
- 3 m cable
- Oiling
- Automatic
- Warranty
- 3 years
Common questions
Is this the 2,400 W Hyundai?
No. The title and the spec block say 1,600 W, a 14 inch bar and a 3 m cable. The 2,400 W bullets on the same listing contradict that. Use the title and the spec block.
How long is the cable?
3 m, in the title. That is the shortest corded lead in this table.
Is oil in the box?
The included line does not list oil. A UK review says it is not provided.
How we compared
Twelve chainsaws were taken from a wider amazon.co.uk look and scored from listing facts and UK review volume, not from a lab cut. Bar and job come first, then whether the site has petrol, a 230 V socket or only a battery. Kit, a named chain brake versus a mere safety lock, and review volume, including shared or tiny samples, set the order. Prices are GBP shelf figures and they move.
1
Bar and job
25%The bar has to match the wood. Six inch for shrubs from the ground, 14 and 16 inch for logs here, 20 inch for petrol firewood. The useful cut is a little under the bar.
2
Power for the site
20%Petrol where there is no socket and the timber is large. Corded 230 V when a BS 1363 socket is within the stated lead. Battery for pruning, not a winter of logs.
3
Kit
20%Two batteries beat one. Oil bottles often arrive empty. A spare chain still needs filing. Kit gloves are not BS EN 381-7 chainsaw gloves.
4
Safety statements
15%A safety lock is not a chain brake. The front-hand-guard brake is what BS EN ISO 11681-1:2022 and EN 62841-4-1:2020 describe. This page does not invent a brake the bullets do not name.
5
Review volume
20%Thousands of ratings outweigh a 5.0 from four. A repeated 9,284 line is one sample. Listing conflicts, such as the HYC1600E bullets, stay visible.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Chainsaw buying guide
Choose the job before the star rating. Bar length, then petrol, corded 230 V or battery, then whether oil, a second battery and a lead are actually in the box. The notes below follow the amazon.co.uk listings in this set and the public UK sources at the end of the page.
What is in this chainsaw comparison?
A chainsaw in this comparison is a powered saw with a guide bar and a chain, sold on amazon.co.uk for garden and firewood work. The twelve models are not one class. The set holds one petrol saw, two corded 230 V saws, several 6 to 8 inch battery minis, one 12 inch cordless saw with four ratings, and one pole kit with a 6 inch head. There is no full-size cordless platform saw here. Outside the set, a Bosch Professional 40 cm tool-only saw is about £312.
Best for
- Ground pruning with a 6 or 8 inch battery saw
- Stove logs beside a 230 V socket
- Larger timber where you will mix petrol and wear PPE
Not ideal for
- Work off the ground, or a tree near a road, roof or line
- Buyers who treat four five-star ratings as a large sample
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
A 6 inch saw for a winter of logs
Mini bars are for shrubs and small limbs from the ground. A high review count on a 6 inch saw does not make it a 16 inch log saw. The useful cut is a little under the bar.
- 2
A dry chain or the wrong fuel mix
Mini oil bottles arrive empty. Corded listings often omit oil too. On the Hyundai 62 cc saw, UK reviews describe 40:1. Do not copy a 50:1 mix from another brand’s engine.
- 3
Stars without a sample, or conflicting bullets
Four five-star ratings are not thousands. The Seesii 8 inch 9,284 line is the 6 inch line repeated. On the HYC1600E, use the 1,600 W, 14 inch, 3 m title and spec block, not the 2,400 W bullets.
What to weigh up
Bar and job
HighBar length follows the job, not the star rating. A 6 inch bar is for shrubs and small limbs cut from the ground. The useful cut is a little under the bar, because the nose kicks back if you bury it. An 8 inch bar still belongs with pruning and small trees, not with a winter of stove rounds. Fourteen inch is the HYC1600E, and 16 inch is the HYC2400E Oregon bar. Those are the log bars beside a socket in this set.
Power for the site
HighPower source decides whether the saw can stand where the wood is. Petrol is the choice with no socket and with larger timber. In this set that is the Hyundai HYC6200X, 62 cc, about £109.89. UK reviews describe a 40:1 mix because the listing prints no ratio. Do not transfer another brand’s 50:1 figure onto this engine. Corded 230 V fits when a BS 1363 socket is within the lead: 12 m on the HYC2400E, 3 m on the HYC1600E. Listed power is 2,400 W and 1,600 W from the title and spec block.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Logs beside a socket
The pile is near a BS 1363 socket and you want a corded saw with a 16 inch bar and a long lead. You will buy chain oil and retension after warm cuts.
Timber with no power
Storm timber or a log pile sits away from a socket. You will mix two-stroke fuel, wear chainsaw PPE, and service a petrol starter. Quiet garden tidy-up is a different job.
Common questions about chainsaws
Which chainsaw is the top pick for 2026?
The top pick for pruning is the Seesii CH850 at about £69.98: an 8 inch bar, two 4.0 Ah batteries and a manual oiler you fill yourself. The 4.5 from 9,284 reviews is the same line as the 6 inch Seesii, not a second sample, and oil is not in the box. For logs beside a socket, the Hyundai HYC2400E is the best value. For timber with no power, the only petrol saw here is the Hyundai HYC6200X.
How much does a chainsaw cost on amazon.co.uk?
Entry prices here are about £34 to £40 for 6 inch battery saws. Oil and real PPE are extra. The mid band is about £50 to £90 and covers larger Seesii packs, both Sukumo listings and both corded Hyundai saws. The only higher row is the 62 cc petrol Hyundai at about £109.89. Trousers, boots, gloves and a litre of bar oil can cost as much as the cheapest saw. Prices are amazon.co.uk figures and they move.
What should you check before you buy a chainsaw?
Start with the job, then the bar. Six inch suits shrubs from the ground, 14 and 16 inch suit logs here, and 20 inch is the petrol firewood bar. Match power to the site: petrol with no socket, corded 230 V within a 3 m or 12 m lead, and battery for pruning. A safety lock is not a chain brake. Read the review count, and keep listing conflicts visible.
Is a safety lock the same as a chain brake?
No. A lock plus a trigger only stops an accidental start. BS EN ISO 11681-1:2022 and EN 62841-4-1:2020 describe the front-hand-guard brake on two-handed saws. Pole pruners sit outside the electric standard. A trigger lock is not proof a brake is fitted. If the bullets do not name a chain brake, this page does not invent one from a review or a starter mention.
Should you choose petrol, corded or battery?
Choose petrol when there is no socket and the timber is large. Here that is the Hyundai HYC6200X, and UK reviews describe a 40:1 mix rather than a printed ratio. Choose corded 230 V when the pile is within the lead: 12 m on the HYC2400E and 3 m on the HYC1600E. Choose battery for pruning, not for a winter of logs. Two batteries beat one. The GARTOL ships no battery, and this twelve has no full-size platform cordless saw.
Do you need a felling licence for garden pruning in England?
Private gardens and ordinary pruning are published exceptions on the England felling-licence service. A tree preservation order or a conservation area still needs the council. Scotland and Northern Ireland differ. Work on or in a tree needs a certificate, or training under supervision, when you are employed or self-employed. A householder cutting their own hedge is outside that duty by the hobby alone. Paying someone brings it back.
What fuel mix does the Hyundai 62 cc saw use?
The HYC6200X listing does not print a ratio. Several UK reviews describe mixing 40:1 two-stroke oil with petrol. Do not put another brand’s 50:1 figure on this engine. Refuel only when the saw is stopped, cool and outdoors. The box includes a mix bottle. The five bullets do not name a chain brake, and the listing does not prove BS EN ISO 11681-1.
When should you call a professional instead of using a chainsaw?
Call a professional for work off the ground, for a tree near a road, a roof or a line, for a protected stem, and for hung-up or windblown timber. HSE guidance uses a two-tree-length exclusion zone and says not to cut near lines unless they are isolated. A short bar or four five-star ratings are buying mistakes, not a reason to fell a difficult tree yourself.
Our verdict
For ground pruning, the Seesii CH850 is the top pick: an 8 inch bar, two 4.0 Ah batteries and a manual oiler you fill yourself, at about £69.98. Treat its 4.5 from 9,284 as the same rating line as the 6 inch Seesii, not a second sample. For stove logs beside a 230 V socket, the Hyundai HYC2400E is the best value, with a 16 inch bar, a 12 m cable and 1,037 ratings at about £88.98. For timber with no power, the Hyundai HYC6200X is the only petrol saw here, at about £109.89, and UK reviews describe a 40:1 mix rather than a printed ratio.
Best value
View offer
Hyundai HYC2400E
Corded 2,400 W, 16 inch Oregon bar, 12 m cable and 4.3 from 1,037 ratings at about £88.98, if you buy oil and retension.
Editorial
Editor
DIY & toolsamazon.co.uk listingsPublic UK sources
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
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Sources
Public UK sources from the research digest, last checked on 22 October 2026.
- HSE: Chainsaw operators (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- HSE: Chainsaw PPE (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- HSE: Training and competence (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- AFAG805: occasional users (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- BS EN ISO 11681-1:2022 portable chain-saw safety (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- EN 62841-4-1:2020 electric chain saws (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- When you do not need a felling licence (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- OPSS product safety report 2609-0234 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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