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
The Husqvarna 120 Mark III rates 3.3 among gas chainsaws; the Husqvarna Power Axe 225i rates 2.8 among battery ones. The Husqvarna 120 Mark III costs $160 less ($219.99 vs $379.99).
Husqvarna Power Axe 225i
#19 in BatteryFull review
A light Husqvarna saw for pruning and small cleanup jobs, though brushless rivals cost less for more bar.
Amazon $379.99$379.99
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 (gas and battery), 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 | Husqvarna 120 Mark III | Husqvarna Power Axe 225i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $13.75 per inch of bar ($219.99, 16 in bar) | 9 $27.14 per inch of bar ($379.99 with battery and charger, 14 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 12 38 cc engine | 23 39.4 ft/s chain speed |
| Weight 15% | 76 10.7 lb (powerhead) | 100 6.8 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 50 16 in bar | 25 14 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Husqvarna 120 Mark III | Husqvarna Power Axe 225i | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 16 in | 14 in |
| Chain speed | 55 ft/s | 39.4 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | 3/8 in mini | 3/8 in mini |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Tool-free chain tension | - | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 38 cc, 1.9 hp | 40 V, 4 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | - | 144 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Brushless motor | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10.7 lb (powerhead) | 6.8 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |