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Greenworks 80V 18" Brushless Cordless Chainsaw (Great For Tree Felling, Limbing, Pruning, and Firewood) / 75+ Compatible Tools), 2.0Ah Battery and Rapid Charger Included

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Horsepower 3.5 hp
Item Weight 2.05 Pounds
Product Dimensions 18"L x 7"W x 10"H
Chain Length 18 Inches

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  • 18'' CHAIN AND BAR : Perfect for professional users​
  • BRUSHLESS MOTOR TECHNOLOGY : 2X more torque. Provides more power, longer runtime, quiet operation, and extended motor life​
  • AUTOMATIC OILER : Delivers proper chain lubrication and increased productivity​
  • EASY ADJUST TENSIONING : For easy bar and chain maintenance​
  • POWERFUL PERFORMANCE : Get up to 150 cuts on 4x4 lumber on a single charge and comparable to a 42CC gas chainsaw​
  • EASY TO USE : Push button start, no gas or fumes, no carburetor, no spark plug, and no starter rope

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greenworks is starting a revolution in outdoor power equipment starting with its greenworks Pro 80V li-ion Max system. Combined with our digital Brushless motor, this is the highest voltage, gas equivalent, commercial grade cordless outdoor power tool system in the industry. Featuring the simple electric start, light weight Designs & quieter motor, professionals & heavy dyers can now tackle tough jobs through variable terrain without the hassle of gas, fumes, heavy gear or delicate maintenance needs of gas powered engines. The evolution of greenworks lithium-ion technology & designs have made it possible For professionals to get their jobs done by simply snapping in a battery & pressing a button while delivering high performance power & longer run time to get the job done. greenworks Pro 80V li-ion Max system features a jet blower, 18" Chainsaw, hedge trimmer, string trimmer, lawn mower. With greenworks, we understand that it's not just a tool. It's your life.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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1,758 global ratings

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Customers like the charging, ease of starting, quality and ease of cutting of the chainsaw. They mention that it charges pretty quick, it's simple to set up and that it cuts great. They also like the performance, and noise. However, some customers dislike the chain quality and have different opinions on battery life.

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202 customers mention177 positive25 negative

Customers like the performance of the chainsaw. They say it works well, is impressed with its power, and consistently completes every job. Some say it's more powerful than their previous corded unit and that its torque/power is astounding.

"...It has a nice and modern style but a little ugly to me, but runs great. so for it's appearance I give it a 6 out of 10...." Read more

"...It cuts as good as Any Gas Powered Chainsaw. It consistently completes every job that I need it for...." Read more

"...Works much, much better than other electric chainsaws that I've tried." Read more

"...I am so happy to report that the saw was awesome! It has great power and is very comfortable in the hand...." Read more

189 customers mention152 positive37 negative

Customers like the quality of the chainsaw. They say it's a solid piece of equipment, and excels at felling and bucking. Some customers also say the stock chain wasn't bad, and the equipment is reliable and well-made. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of this product.

"...Minus one star. It excels at felling and bucking, however; exactly the roles you would expect for a 45cc equivalent...." Read more

"This is a solid piece of equipment. Battery charges fast and lasts a long time, and the saw cuts through wood like butter...." Read more

"...big electric chainsaw, and since I already own Greenworks products, reliable and well-made...." Read more

"...chain brake, an interlocking trigger, and the idle saw will shut itself off automatically after about 15-seconds...." Read more

141 customers mention125 positive16 negative

Customers like the ease of cutting with the chainsaw. They mention it cuts great, like butter, and has all the cutting power they were hoping for. They also say it makes the cuts quickly and cleanly, and can cut anything placed under the blade.

"...It has a nice and modern style but a little ugly to me, but runs great. so for it's appearance I give it a 6 out of 10...." Read more

"It’s QUIET. It cuts as good as Any Gas Powered Chainsaw. It consistently completes every job that I need it for...." Read more

"This is a solid piece of equipment. Battery charges fast and lasts a long time, and the saw cuts through wood like butter...." Read more

"...I am so happy to report that the saw was awesome! It has great power and is very comfortable in the hand...." Read more

102 customers mention78 positive24 negative

Customers like the charging of the chainsaw. They mention it charges pretty quick, has a quick recharge cycle, and goes through stuff pretty quick. They also appreciate the smooth motor and easy oil fill. Customers also like that they don't have to add gasoline or mix oil and gas.

"...of 10, power is 10 out of 10, battery life is 7 out of 10, charging is 9 out of 10, tough and rugged 8 out of 10, I love this saw...." Read more

"...It consistently completes every job that I need it for. Charges up quickly with the charger that comes with it...." Read more

"This is a solid piece of equipment. Battery charges fast and lasts a long time, and the saw cuts through wood like butter...." Read more

"...Here is my take on the battery life. It is not tremendously long, 15-25 minutes depending on the thickness of the branches...." Read more

89 customers mention86 positive3 negative

Customers find the chainsaw easy to start. They say it's simple and quiet, making it convenient for safety and convenience. They also appreciate the easy setup and trouble-free operation. Customers also mention that the saw starts immediately without the need to replace the plugs.

"...Charges up quickly with the charger that comes with it. Easy to handle and cuts through Oak one of the densest hardwoods that there are...." Read more

"...I fell in love! This chainsaw is so easy to use and the battery life is excellent even with the 2Ah battery...." Read more

"...~No more pull-starts~No plugs to replace~No failure to start due to old gas, a fouled plug or flooding..." Read more

"...but it is an excellent saw to have in the arsenal for safety and convenience." Read more

67 customers mention58 positive9 negative

Customers like the noise level of the chainsaw. They mention it's quiet and simple, making almost no noise while cutting. Some say that it'll be quieter than gas models and that no more hearing protection is required during usage.

"It’s QUIET. It cuts as good as Any Gas Powered Chainsaw. It consistently completes every job that I need it for...." Read more

"...It is quiet while cutting and silent between cuts -- no earmuffs needed -- what a treat!..." Read more

"...~No loud noise (well, there's some but nothing like a fully revving gas saw) and neighbor complaints~No more spilled gasoline..." Read more

"...and gas, two cycle engine finicky issues, and I love that it is SOOOO much quieter than a two cycle chainsaw...." Read more

222 customers mention122 positive100 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the chainsaw. Some mention that the battery is awesome, with plenty of charge left, and can cut for 2 hours plus. However, others say that it didn't last long and experienced premature battery failure. The product is worthless without a battery to run it.

"...Performance is a 9 out of 10, power is 10 out of 10, battery life is 7 out of 10, charging is 9 out of 10, tough and rugged 8 out of 10, I love this..." Read more

"...My biggest gripe is premature battery failure: of the four 80-volt/2-amp-hour batteries I purchased, none lasted longer than a year...." Read more

"...I fell in love! This chainsaw is so easy to use and the battery life is excellent even with the 2Ah battery...." Read more

"...~The battery doesn't last very long in use, so you really need 2 or more of these expensive things with you (about $150 each)...." Read more

76 customers mention3 positive73 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the chain quality of the chainsaw. They say that the chain frequently pops off when cutting small branches, gets loose all too often, and jumps off the bar constantly. They also mention that the chains derails fairly easily when cutting in odd angles or tight.

"...far only negative with it is that it might make it a little bit easier to derail the chain , but considering the chain never gets hot like a..." Read more

"...I will say that the chain fell off shortly after I started using it, but to be honest I think the bolts had loosened in transit...." Read more

"...Changing this rating from a 5 star to a 1 star. The oil cap fell off while in use (a problem within itself) and, apparently cannot be replaced...." Read more

"...The oil cap cross threads so easily and so often that it started popping off while running...." Read more

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I bought this because we have 50 acres with a bunch of medium to large trees that are always having limbs break that need to be cut up. I own a small 20 V electric chainsaw, and I have absolutely loved using that but cannot handle anything bigger than 8 inches wide. I have owned gas chainsaws in the past, and I have absolutely hated them. They leak oil, they smell like crap, they are way too loud and they in general extremely unreliable. I bought this chainsaw because I had such good luck with my little Electric one I figured why not get a nice big electric chainsaw, and since I already own Greenworks products, reliable and well-made. I figured when I first got the saw OK it’ll be quieter but it’ll probably be slower and heat through batteries pretty quickly which I was already prepared for because I have a bunch of 80 V batteries but after using this thing the first day, oh my God! I fell in love! This chainsaw is so easy to use and the battery life is excellent even with the 2Ah battery. I typically run out of energy before the chainsaw does. This chainsaw runs a little bit slower than a gas chainsaw but anytime you might spend cutting a little bit longer is easily made up in the fact that you don’t have to mix gas and oil fiddle around with a carburetor or a pole start being said this chainsaw goes through stuff pretty quick, and I have yet to have it stall on me and I have cut a pretty large tree with it as seen in the photos. This chainsaw with the battery equipped is slightly heavier than a gas equivalent, but it’s barely noticeable to me, and this thing won’t vibrate your hands to kingdom. Come like a guess one. I’ve heard people complain about the fact. This thing leaks oil, but that has not been the case with me apart from the residual oil that is on the bar when you’re done using it and honestly you won’t find a chainsaw that doesn’t leak from time to time. I’ve also heard some people show dislike for the auto off feature, which in my opinion is nice to have because you don’t want the chainsaw on for very long unattended and turning it back on is literally as easy as just clicking a little button right next to the trigger so that is not a problem at all for me. The only thing I might say I’m not too much of a fan of is the fact that the bar is so skinny , but that comes with positives and negatives. The posit is that it has a bit of flex and when you’re cutting so if you get hung up, it’s a bit easier to free it and so far only negative with it is that it might make it a little bit easier to derail the chain , but considering the chain never gets hot like a chainsaw you can take the little tool out of the back of the chainsaw and take the cover off realign the chain and put it back on within a minute. Don’t hesitate to get this because it really is a night and day difference from using a gas chainsaw. You can use this anytime of the day and not piss off your neighbors and it’s in general a lot more fun to use because you’re not worrying about dealing with all the hassle of a gas chainsaw so you can just pick it up put a battery in it and go to work. I would definitely buy this again!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
Size: 18" (2.0Ah) 1.8KW MotorVerified Purchase
The Greenworks 80 volt 18" chainsaw is a very nice saw. It runs great and was worth every penny I spent. If you are in the market to purchase a battery powered chainsaw, this saw is hard to beat. Performance is a 9 out of 10, power is 10 out of 10, battery life is 7 out of 10, charging is 9 out of 10, tough and rugged 8 out of 10, I love this saw. It has a nice and modern style but a little ugly to me, but runs great. so for it's appearance I give it a 6 out of 10. Only battery saw on the market that can out cut a gasoline powered chainsaw
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
Size: 18" (2.0Ah) 1.8KW MotorVerified Purchase
It’s QUIET. It cuts as good as Any Gas Powered Chainsaw. It consistently completes every job that I need it for. Charges up quickly with the charger that comes with it. Easy to handle and cuts through Oak one of the densest hardwoods that there are.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015
Size: 18" (2.0Ah) 1.8KW MotorVerified Purchase
The manufacturer claims this chainsaw equals a "45cc gas engine equivalent" and I agree, now having owned it for a month. The power seems about equal to a 45cc conventional chainsaw. The battery life is good, lasting about as long as 1.5 tankfuls of gasoline. The weight, 14.8 pounds, is heavier than most 45cc conventional chainsaws. It starts effortlessly with a button-press at a variety of altitudes, far more convenient than conventional chainsaws. It is quiet while cutting and silent between cuts -- no earmuffs needed -- what a treat!

I keep a chainsaw on the tractor to trim errant brush I might encounter while out doing tractor-chores. It turns out this Greenworks chainsaw is TOO BULKY and TOO HEAVY to assume that role. This saw is even a bit too large for comfortable limbing. Minus one star. It excels at felling and bucking, however; exactly the roles you would expect for a 45cc equivalent. I'll be keeping this saw and parting-out the Stihl saw I bucked with last season (47cc). Another day I might try the Greenworks 40-volt chainsaw and see if that's suitable for tractor duty.

Do yourself a favor -- if you choose to buy this saw, buy all the proper accessories up front. I highly recommend a chisel chain from Oregon 
OREGON 91VXL062G 62 Drive Link Long Top Plate 3/8-Inch Low Profile Chain , which performs far better than the stock "low kickback" chain designed for children. An Orgeon chain works nicely with an Oregon bar:  Oregon 180SDEA041 .050" Gauge 3/8" Low Pro Pitch 18" Double Guard Bar  . Replace the two bar nuts with a standard size that's easy to adjust: these  Bar Nuts Replaces Stihl 6 Pack  fit perfectly onto the M8-sized studs. Greenworks forgot to include a scrench in the box, so buy your own:  Oregon 512959 13mm by 19mm Chain Saw Scrench  . Unless you're accustomed to taking breaks every 1.5 tankfuls of gasoline with a conventional chainsaw, you'll want a second battery:  GreenWorks GBA80200 80V 2.0AH Lithium Ion Battery  . And lastly don't forget to stock up on bar oil:  Oregon 54-026 Chain Saw Bar And Chain Oil - Quart  . A tankful of bar oil seems to last 3 or 4 battery-charges.

In summary, this Greenworks saw turned out to be too bulky and too heavy for the role I envisioned. On the other hand, I've had fun felling and bucking about 2 cords of woods in the mountains of West Virginia with it so far. It really has replaced a 45cc conventional chainsaw for me; it's a nice complement to the 34cc and 57cc saws I operate also. 4 stars.

UPDATE SUMMER 2017: After two years of ownership now, my 4-star rating stands. I no longer own a 45cc conventional chainsaw, nor do I need one. I rely on this Greenworks 80v saw for all of my bucking and for most felling, 4 to 5 cords yearly. This saw is a bit bulkier and heavier than a 45cc conventional chainsaw, yes, but I choose it nonetheless. I tolerate the excess bulk and weight because I enjoy the always-starts performance and relative quiet.

My biggest gripe is premature battery failure: of the four 80-volt/2-amp-hour batteries I purchased, none lasted longer than a year. This corresponded to 100 or 200 charge/discharge cycles each. Contributing factors may be exposure to cold winters (-40F) and wetness - as my firewood tools sit outdoors year-round. On the plus side, Greenworks covers these battery packs with a 2-year warranty. They replaced each of my four batteries upon request, cheerfully, at no charge. I'll give credit to Greenworks for good warranty service and so will not dock them another star.

A correction to my review above: Greenworks *does* include a scrench (screwdriver+wrench tool) in the package. You need not purchase the scrench and bar nuts I linked above. My mistake. Greenworks conceals its scrench inside the saw handle, at the bottom corner, next to the site for the little finger of the right hand. Took me longer than a year to discover that gizmo.

For tractor duties and for limbing, these days I am happy using the Greenworks 40-volt chainsaw, 
GreenWorks 20312 G-MAX 40V 16-Inch Cordless Chainsaw, 4AH Battery and a Charger Included , as hinted in my review previously.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
Size: 18" (2.0Ah) 1.8KW MotorVerified Purchase
This is a solid piece of equipment. Battery charges fast and lasts a long time, and the saw cuts through wood like butter. Works much, much better than other electric chainsaws that I've tried.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
Size: 18" (2.0Ah) 1.8KW MotorVerified Purchase
I bought this because we have 50 acres with a bunch of medium to large trees that are always having limbs break that need to be cut up. I own a small 20 V electric chainsaw, and I have absolutely loved using that but cannot handle anything bigger than 8 inches wide. I have owned gas chainsaws in the past, and I have absolutely hated them. They leak oil, they smell like crap, they are way too loud and they in general extremely unreliable. I bought this chainsaw because I had such good luck with my little Electric one I figured why not get a nice big electric chainsaw, and since I already own Greenworks products, reliable and well-made. I figured when I first got the saw OK it’ll be quieter but it’ll probably be slower and heat through batteries pretty quickly which I was already prepared for because I have a bunch of 80 V batteries but after using this thing the first day, oh my God! I fell in love! This chainsaw is so easy to use and the battery life is excellent even with the 2Ah battery. I typically run out of energy before the chainsaw does. This chainsaw runs a little bit slower than a gas chainsaw but anytime you might spend cutting a little bit longer is easily made up in the fact that you don’t have to mix gas and oil fiddle around with a carburetor or a pole start being said this chainsaw goes through stuff pretty quick, and I have yet to have it stall on me and I have cut a pretty large tree with it as seen in the photos. This chainsaw with the battery equipped is slightly heavier than a gas equivalent, but it’s barely noticeable to me, and this thing won’t vibrate your hands to kingdom. Come like a guess one. I’ve heard people complain about the fact. This thing leaks oil, but that has not been the case with me apart from the residual oil that is on the bar when you’re done using it and honestly you won’t find a chainsaw that doesn’t leak from time to time. I’ve also heard some people show dislike for the auto off feature, which in my opinion is nice to have because you don’t want the chainsaw on for very long unattended and turning it back on is literally as easy as just clicking a little button right next to the trigger so that is not a problem at all for me. The only thing I might say I’m not too much of a fan of is the fact that the bar is so skinny , but that comes with positives and negatives. The posit is that it has a bit of flex and when you’re cutting so if you get hung up, it’s a bit easier to free it and so far only negative with it is that it might make it a little bit easier to derail the chain , but considering the chain never gets hot like a chainsaw you can take the little tool out of the back of the chainsaw and take the cover off realign the chain and put it back on within a minute. Don’t hesitate to get this because it really is a night and day difference from using a gas chainsaw. You can use this anytime of the day and not piss off your neighbors and it’s in general a lot more fun to use because you’re not worrying about dealing with all the hassle of a gas chainsaw so you can just pick it up put a battery in it and go to work. I would definitely buy this again!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best chainsaw I ever owned
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
I bought this because we have 50 acres with a bunch of medium to large trees that are always having limbs break that need to be cut up. I own a small 20 V electric chainsaw, and I have absolutely loved using that but cannot handle anything bigger than 8 inches wide. I have owned gas chainsaws in the past, and I have absolutely hated them. They leak oil, they smell like crap, they are way too loud and they in general extremely unreliable. I bought this chainsaw because I had such good luck with my little Electric one I figured why not get a nice big electric chainsaw, and since I already own Greenworks products, reliable and well-made. I figured when I first got the saw OK it’ll be quieter but it’ll probably be slower and heat through batteries pretty quickly which I was already prepared for because I have a bunch of 80 V batteries but after using this thing the first day, oh my God! I fell in love! This chainsaw is so easy to use and the battery life is excellent even with the 2Ah battery. I typically run out of energy before the chainsaw does. This chainsaw runs a little bit slower than a gas chainsaw but anytime you might spend cutting a little bit longer is easily made up in the fact that you don’t have to mix gas and oil fiddle around with a carburetor or a pole start being said this chainsaw goes through stuff pretty quick, and I have yet to have it stall on me and I have cut a pretty large tree with it as seen in the photos. This chainsaw with the battery equipped is slightly heavier than a gas equivalent, but it’s barely noticeable to me, and this thing won’t vibrate your hands to kingdom. Come like a guess one. I’ve heard people complain about the fact. This thing leaks oil, but that has not been the case with me apart from the residual oil that is on the bar when you’re done using it and honestly you won’t find a chainsaw that doesn’t leak from time to time. I’ve also heard some people show dislike for the auto off feature, which in my opinion is nice to have because you don’t want the chainsaw on for very long unattended and turning it back on is literally as easy as just clicking a little button right next to the trigger so that is not a problem at all for me. The only thing I might say I’m not too much of a fan of is the fact that the bar is so skinny , but that comes with positives and negatives. The posit is that it has a bit of flex and when you’re cutting so if you get hung up, it’s a bit easier to free it and so far only negative with it is that it might make it a little bit easier to derail the chain , but considering the chain never gets hot like a chainsaw you can take the little tool out of the back of the chainsaw and take the cover off realign the chain and put it back on within a minute. Don’t hesitate to get this because it really is a night and day difference from using a gas chainsaw. You can use this anytime of the day and not piss off your neighbors and it’s in general a lot more fun to use because you’re not worrying about dealing with all the hassle of a gas chainsaw so you can just pick it up put a battery in it and go to work. I would definitely buy this again!
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Bradford Dudley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Saw!
Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2021
Size: 18" (2.0Ah) 1.8KW MotorVerified Purchase
Easy to use. Cuts well. This is my first battery powered chainsaw. Happy with it so far.
Ryan Daum
4.0 out of 5 stars Happiness is one less two stroke engine in my life
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2021
Size: 18" (2.0Ah) 1.8KW MotorVerified Purchase
Background -- I live on a 6.5 acre hobby farm and own two Echo chainsaws (18" and 20") to compare to. They, and all the other two stroke engines I have around here are a constant headache. I also own a diesel tractor, a zero turn, and in the past had walk-behind tractors, rototillers, gas pressure washer, etc. Lots of small engines, so much so that after a couple years of living here I went out and took a small engine repair course because dealing with this stuff became expensive and a hassle. I basically have come to hate the smell, the noise, and the hassle of two-stroke engines. Won't start half the time, carburetor clogging up, yanking a stupid start chain over and over again, refilling with fuel, polluting like crazy, etc. etc.

I am also an owner of an electric car and a plugin-hybrid, and I own a few other things in the Greenworks 80V Pro collection (lawnmower, string trimmer, and hedge trimmer), so I already had two battery packs and a charger. I was unable to find the 18" version of this chainsaw without the battery and charger, so I have now have 3 packs and two chargers. Which is not necessarily a bad thing as I'll explain below.

Most other machines that operate on wood are electric (saws, planers, drills, etc.) so why not a chainsaw? I was very excited to get my hands on this.

Now to the review.

It's fine, actually excellent, for power. If you keep the teeth sharp you will have no problems. I got it today and took it out straight away to cut up a couple spruces tree I had felled earlier this spring. Softwood, yes, but thick diameter (up to 24" or so) and had no problems. I then cut the stumps down as low to the ground as I could, and that worked well, but drained the battery more quickly. I did a few more cuts, and did some lengthwise cuts on some longer pieces to see how it would do. Overall, power was good. Cuts were clean and pretty fast, and I only stalled out once when I got in an awkward angle. I did have to swap the battery pack twice, but by the time I came back to the charger for the second swap, the first was already finished. With the two chargers and three packs that I have, I could probably go continuously.

I was very happy to not have the smell, the noise, and the hassle of starting/stopping like with my gas saw.

In terms of the actual build of the saw, I'd say this is the weaker side of the product. The bar is flimsier than my Echo saws, and the plastic housing not as strong or nicely put together. The handle is not as comfortable, the plastic thinner, etc. The tightening system is very similar, but not as robust. The chain did come off at one point, as others have complained about -- likely because it needed some tightening -- but the saw stopped immediately so it wasn't a safety concern. I haven't had problems with the bar oil tank like someone else was complaining about.

So I feel like this product is 85-90% there. I far prefer using it (vs my gas saws) so .... given that there's always something to cut around the farm, I will probably end up breaking it over time by taking on too big of tasks with it... But it seems to me like most of the parts in here are fairly replaceable, as long as Greenworks is committed to this line and battery pack over time. But I do hope they come out with something that is just a bit beefier, maybe even something that takes their larger battery pack and has a 20" or bigger bar? That would be awesome.
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