Ryobi 40V HP 14 in Chainsaw
#11 in BatteryFull review
A compact, affordable saw for limbing and small trees, for Ryobi 40V owners.
Ryobi $259$259
3.2/5
A budget 16 in saw for storm cleanup and light firewood cutting, a good fit for Greenworks 40V owners.
- 16 inBar length
- 40 V, 4 Ah batteryPower
- 9.3 lbWeight
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$249.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 16 in brushless saw with a 4.0Ah battery for under $250
- Tool free tensioning and an automatic oiler with a flip up cap
- Metal bucking spikes help with control in thicker logs
- Battery works across the Greenworks 40V tool line
Cons
- Slow chain speed (34.5 ft/s) means slower cuts in hardwood
- Only a 3 year warranty
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 20312 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Bar length | 16 in |
| Chain speed | 34.5 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | 3/8 in |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |
| Tool-free chain tension | Yes |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 4 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | 160 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 9.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years |
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