The Gen II 60V is Greenworks' volume seller — a 2.0 kW brushless saw the company claims out-torques a 42cc gas engine by 20%, sold as an 18-inch kit with a 4.0Ah battery and 40-minute charger for around $310-350 at Lowe's, Tractor Supply, and Greenworks direct. Its 383 Lowe's reviews average 4.6 stars, with owners consistently surprised that a box-store battery saw fells and bucks real trees — the no-prime, no-choke, instant-trigger start is the most-praised feature among gas converts. At 9.5 lbs bare it's manageable for limbing, and the 65.6 ft/s chain speed is respectable if not pro-fast. The complaint pattern in reviews: the chain can come off under hard use, it bogs in very large logs if you rush it, and the 4.0Ah pack is good for about 140 cuts — enough for an afternoon, not a full firewood day. The 60V battery line spans 75+ Greenworks tools, which is a more useful ecosystem than the 80V line for most homeowners.

Best for: Homeowners replacing a mid-size gas saw for yard trees and light firewood who want the broadest battery ecosystem at a box-store price.

Specifications

Engine class: 50cc class (placed by shipped bar length)
Voltage: 60 V
Kit battery: 4 Ah
Rated power: 2 kW
Bar length: 18 in
Bar range: 18 in
Single-pass cut: about 16 in (bar minus 2)
Chain: 3/8" pitch / .050" gauge, 62 DL
Weight: 9.5 lb, tool only, without battery (manufacturer spec)
Power type: Battery
Use case: Homeowner
Warranty: 4-year tool and battery
Model: CS60L4R3 (2019302)

Manufacturer figures except the engine class and single-pass cut, which are derived here. What each spec means

2.0 kW motor — claims 20% more torque than 42cc gas
4.6 stars across 383 Lowe's reviews
Kit with 4Ah battery, often near $310

What owners like

2.0 kW brushless motor with a manufacturer-published 42cc-gas torque comparison
Complete 4.0Ah kit regularly sells near $310 — strong value against 80V and name-brand rivals
4.6-star average over 383 Lowe's reviews, unusually consistent for a budget saw
Up to 140 cuts per charge with a 40-minute recharge keeps most yard jobs on one pack
60V batteries power 75+ Greenworks tools — mowers, blowers, trimmers

Common complaints

Owner reports of the chain derailing under hard or twisting cuts
Bogs down in very large logs — the 42cc torque claim has limits in oak-sized wood
65.6 ft/s chain speed is noticeably slower than pro battery saws' 78-79 ft/s
4.0Ah runtime suits an afternoon, not all-day firewood processing
No smaller/larger bar options officially supported on this model

Questions owners ask

Greenworks 60V or 80V — which should I buy?

The 60V Gen II is the volume seller for a reason: its batteries power 75+ Greenworks tools (mowers, blowers, trimmers), the 4.0Ah kit gives up to 140 cuts versus the 80V's ~110, and the bare tool is lighter at 9.5 pounds. The 80V kit often undercuts it on street price, so pick by ecosystem — if you'll never buy another Greenworks tool, the cheaper kit wins.

Is the 42cc gas-torque claim believable?

Greenworks claims the 2.0 kW brushless motor out-torques a 42cc gas engine by 20%, and in typical yard wood it does cut with mid-size-gas confidence. The claim has limits in oak-sized logs, where it bogs down — and its 65.6 ft/s chain speed is noticeably slower than the 78-79 ft/s of pro battery saws, so cuts take longer even when it isn't struggling.

How many cuts per charge, and how long to recharge?

Up to 140 cuts on the 4.0Ah pack with a 40-minute recharge — enough to finish most yard jobs on one battery and nearly seamless if you own a second. It suits an afternoon of cutting, not all-day firewood processing; that's the honest boundary of a 4.0Ah saw.

Any handling quirks to know about?

Owners report the chain can derail under hard or twisting cuts, so keep tension checked and avoid levering the bar sideways in a pinched kerf. Also note the 18-inch bar is the only officially supported size on this model — there's no shorter or longer option if you'd prefer one.