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 is the better chainsaw overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The Husqvarna 120 Mark III leads on warranty and power. The STIHL MS 162 wins on value and weight. The STIHL MS 162 costs $30 less ($189.99 vs $219.99).
STIHL MS 162
#8 in GasFull review
A small, light STIHL for pruning, limbing and storm cleanup around the house. Not a saw for a winter’s firewood.
STIHL $189.99$189.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Husqvarna 120 Mark III for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and power (38 cc engine vs 30.1 cc engine).
- Choose the STIHL MS 162 for value ($11.87 per inch of bar ($189.99, 16 in bar) vs $13.75 per inch of bar ($219.99, 16 in bar)) and weight (9.9 lb (powerhead) vs 10.7 lb (powerhead)).
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 | Husqvarna 120 Mark III | STIHL MS 162 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 87 $13.75 per inch of bar ($219.99, 16 in bar) | 100 $11.87 per inch of bar ($189.99, 16 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 12 38 cc engine | 0 30.1 cc engine |
| Weight 15% | 76 10.7 lb (powerhead) | 87 9.9 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 50 16 in bar | 50 16 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Husqvarna 120 Mark III | STIHL MS 162 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 16 in | 16 in |
| Chain speed | 55 ft/s | - |
| Chain pitch | 3/8 in mini | 3/8 in Picco (PMM3) |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | - |
| Tool-free chain tension | - | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 38 cc, 1.9 hp | 30.1 cc, 1.6 hp |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10.7 lb (powerhead) | 9.9 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |