A good value 18 in firewood saw with a long warranty for homeowners who cut a few cords a year.
Amazon $398.98The Echo CS-4510 is the better chainsaw overall, rated 3.6 to 3.2. The Echo CS-4510 leads on warranty and value. The Husqvarna 445S wins on power. The Echo CS-4510 costs $51.01 less ($398.98 vs $449.99).
A strong 18 in firewood saw for homeowners who want 50 cc power without Rancher weight.
Amazon $449.99Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Echo CS-4510 for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and value ($22.17 per inch of bar ($398.98, 18 in bar) vs $25 per inch of bar ($449.99, 18 in bar)).
- Choose the Husqvarna 445S for power (50.2 cc engine vs 45 cc engine).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas chainsaw; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Echo CS-4510 | Husqvarna 445S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $22.17 per inch of bar ($398.98, 18 in bar) | 31 $25 per inch of bar ($449.99, 18 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 40 45 cc engine | 61 50.2 cc engine |
| Weight 15% | 70 11.1 lb | 71 11 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 75 18 in bar | 75 18 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo CS-4510 | Husqvarna 445S | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 18 in | 18 in |
| Chain speed | - | 56.8 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | - | .325 in |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 45 cc | 50.2 cc, 3 hp |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 11.1 lb | 11 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2026 |
