Einhell GE-LC 18/25 Li Review: Compact Cordless Chainsaw
Most garden chainsaw work is not felling trees — it is cutting a fallen branch after a storm, shortening firewood, or pruning something the loppers cannot reach. The Einhell GE-LC 18/25 Li targets exactly that reality: an 18V saw that is light, quiet enough for a residential street, and ready in seconds.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery platform | 18V Power X-Change |
| Cutting length | approx. 25 cm |
| Bar and chain | Oregon |
| Chain tensioning | Tool-free |
| Lubrication | Automatic oiler with level window |
| Safety | Kickback guard, chain brake, two-hand safety switch |
What Stands Out
The Oregon bar and chain are the same quality components found on far more expensive saws, and tool-free tensioning removes the most annoying part of chainsaw ownership. No petrol mix, no pull cord, no idling engine between cuts — you press the trigger and cut.
Where It Falls Short
A 25 cm bar and one 18V battery define its ceiling: branches and logs up to roughly 20 cm diameter are comfortable; a winter's worth of thick firewood is not. Chain oil still needs topping up, and heavy sawing drains batteries fast — a second battery is near-mandatory for longer sessions.
Who Should Buy It?
Garden owners who prune, storm-clean and cut modest firewood a few times a year. If you already own Power X-Change batteries, the solo version is one of the cheapest ways to add a genuinely useful chainsaw to the shed.
FAQ
Can it fell trees?
Small ones, within its 25 cm cutting length. For regular felling or thick trunks, a petrol saw or Einhell's larger 36V models are the right tools.
Does it need chain oil?
Yes — like every chainsaw it uses standard bar-and-chain oil from an automatic oiler. Never run it dry.