Husqvarna 120 Mark III
#6 in GasFull review
A budget gas saw for homeowners who cut a little firewood and clean up after storms. Pick a bigger engine if you buck hardwood every year.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
3.2/5
A small, light STIHL for pruning, limbing and storm cleanup around the house. Not a saw for a winter’s firewood.
- 16 inBar length
- 30.1 cc, 1.6 hpPower
- 9.9 lb (powerhead)Weight
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at STIHL$189.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The cheapest STIHL gas saw, with dealer setup and service
- Light 9.9 lb powerhead is easy to carry around the yard
- Master Control Lever puts choke, throttle lock and stop on one switch
Cons
- A 30 cc engine is slow in anything thicker than small firewood
- One year consumer warranty, the shortest here
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 | 11482000212US |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Bar length | 16 in |
| Chain pitch | 3/8 in Picco (PMM3) |
| Tool-free chain tension | No |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 30.1 cc, 1.6 hp |
| Build | |
| Weight | 9.9 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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