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Bosch AdvancedChain 36V-35-40 Brushless Chainsaw (Bare Tool)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Bosch AdvancedChain 36V-35-40 is the number 2 pick in this guide, and it is the version without a battery: £179.95 buys the saw, a scabbard, a chain and bar, a 50ml starter oil bottle and a tensioning aid. Bosch also lists the same saw with a 2.0Ah battery and charger at £256.00, which makes that battery and charger a £76.05 addition rather than a freebie.
Two numbers on this listing do not line up with what they claim to be. The "Horsepower" field reads 36, which is the figure of the 36V battery system, not a horsepower measurement — the listing's own performance number is a chain speed of 14m/s. And the star breakdown adds up to 100 reviews (80 five-star, 7 four-star, 6 three-star, 7 one-star) while the listing states 96 ratings. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 96 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £179.95 (bare tool — no battery, no charger) |
|---|---|
| Battery-and-charger version | £256.00, so the 2.0Ah battery and charger add £76.05 |
| Customer rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings |
| Star breakdown (as listed) | 80x 5-star, 7x 4-star, 6x 3-star, 7x 1-star — 100 in total, against 96 ratings stated |
| Horsepower (as listed) | 36 — the same figure as the 36V system voltage |
| Chain speed | 14m/s |
| Item weight | 2.88 kg |
| Best Sellers Rank | 311 in Chain Saws |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Very happy with this purchase, thought it might be a bit weak being electric but used on hardwood logs up to 20cm diameter so far and it cuts through them like butter. Battery seems to last OK, got plenty of cuts on a charge (not included but uses 36V Bosch battery common with other garden tools). It is quite heavy and robust, some reading of instructions and self assembly is required and PPE is a must, I would not go near this thing without steel toe caps, ear defenders, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves etc. It gets through chain oil quite quickly, there is a tiny bottle included but you will soon need to buy extra.”
Verified purchase“Great! This is much better than the smaller Bosch chain saw, which I also have. This has more power, larger battery, is faster cut. Really good and fine for a home user. If you use the 36V Bosch system on other tools I would recommend getting the version with the battery and charger. I didn't because I already have 2 charger, however, it is worth it for the battery (which would cost more as a separate purchase) and whish I had have done. I'm totally converted to electric garden tools now, strimmer, lawnmower, hedge cutter. So quiet and convenient.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cordless Chainsaw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why 40V Isn't 40V.
Questions people ask
Does the Bosch AdvancedChain 36V-35-40 come with a battery?
No. The listing is for the bare tool: the box contains the AdvancedChain 36V-35-40, 1x scabbard, 1x chain and bar, 1x 50ml starter oil bottle, 1x tensioning aid, in carton packaging. No battery and no charger.
What does the 36 in the Horsepower field mean?
It is the same figure as the voltage of the Bosch 36V system this saw runs on, rather than a horsepower measurement, so it should not be read as engine power.
How fast is the chain on this saw?
The listing's Item Highlight gives a chain speed of 14m/s.
How much more is the version with a battery and charger?
£256.00 against £179.95 for this bare tool — a difference of £76.05 for the 2.0Ah battery and charger.
What warranty and country of origin does Bosch list?
A 2 year manufacturer warranty, and the country of origin is listed as Hungary.
Is it hard to put together?
Bosch describes tool-free assembly and lists a tensioning aid among the included items; the listing does not state an assembly time.
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