Greenworks 24V Brushless 8" Pole Saw
#1 in BatteryFull review
A budget brushless pole saw for occasional pruning, especially for owners of Greenworks 24V batteries. Heavy pruning calls for a larger battery.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
The Greenworks 24V Brushless 8" Pole Saw rates 4.0 among battery pole saws; the Husqvarna 525P4S Gas Pole Saw rates 3.1 among gas ones. The Greenworks 24V Brushless 8" Pole Saw costs $430 less ($139.99 vs $569.99).
Husqvarna 525P4S Gas Pole Saw
#7 in GasFull review
For landowners and pros who prune thick limbs all day and want a gas saw with a pro build. Fine for reach up to about 13 ft.
Amazon $569.99$569.99
Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (battery and gas), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Greenworks 24V Brushless 8" Pole Saw | Husqvarna 525P4S Gas Pole Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $10 per foot of reach ($139.99 with battery and charger, 14 ft reach) | 19 $43.85 per foot of reach ($569.99, 13 ft reach) |
| Reach 25% | 67 reaches 14 ft | 50 reaches 13 ft |
| Bar 10% | 0 8 in bar | 100 12 in bar |
| Weight 15% | 97 8.2 lb (without battery) | 88 11.7 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Greenworks 24V Brushless 8" Pole Saw | Husqvarna 525P4S Gas Pole Saw | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach and cutting | ||
| Overhead reach | 14 ft | 13 ft |
| Tool length | 9.8 ft | 8 ft |
| Telescoping pole | No | No |
| Bar length | 8 in | 12 in |
| Detaches as a chainsaw | - | No |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Tool-free chain tension | No | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 24 V, 2 Ah battery | 25.4 cc |
| Battery energy | 48 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| CARB compliant | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 8.2 lb (without battery) | 11.7 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |