Greenworks 80V 18 in Chainsaw vs STIHL MS 251 Wood Boss

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The Greenworks 80V 18 in Chainsaw rates 3.8 among battery chainsaws; the STIHL MS 251 Wood Boss rates 3.0 among gas ones. The STIHL MS 251 Wood Boss costs $8.50 less ($399.99 vs $408.49).

Greenworks 80V 18 in Chainsaw vs STIHL MS 251 Wood Boss

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 weightGreenworks 80V 18 in ChainsawSTIHL MS 251 Wood Boss
Overall rating3.8/53.0/5
Value 30%25 $22.69 per inch of bar ($408.49 with battery and charger, 18 in bar)42 $22.22 per inch of bar ($399.99, 18 in bar)
Power 25%89 65.6 ft/s chain speed42 45.6 cc engine
Weight 15%81 9.5 lb77 10.6 lb (powerhead)
Bar 10%75 18 in bar75 18 in bar
Warranty 20%75 4-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

Greenworks 80V 18 in ChainsawSTIHL MS 251 Wood Boss
Cutting
Bar length18 in18 in
Chain speed65.6 ft/s-
Chain pitch3/8 in.325 in (RM3)
Automatic oilerYes-
Tool-free chain tensionYes-
Power
Engine or battery80 V, 4 Ah battery45.6 cc, 3 hp
Battery energy320 Wh-
Battery includedYes-
Brushless motorYes-
Build
Weight9.5 lb10.6 lb (powerhead)
Anti-vibration-Yes
Warranty4 years1 year
Battery warranty4 years-

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