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Einhell 18V PXC Cordless Chainsaw, 25cm, 3.0Ah Kit
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Einhell's GE-LC 18/25-1 Li is an 18V cordless chainsaw on the Power X-Change battery platform, with a 25 cm (10 inch) OREGON bar and chain, tool-free chain tensioning and automatic chain lubrication. It sits at number 4 in this guide at £88.49, with 4.3 stars from 4,106 ratings.
The finding on this listing is a contradiction inside it. The product name says the saw comes "with Battery and Charger 18V PXC"; a separate specification field on the same page describes the item as a "Power X-Change 18V Cordless Chainsaw | 10 Inch (25cm) OREGON Bar and Blade Chain, Kickback Protection | Battery and Charger Not Included". Both cannot be true of the same box at the same price. There is a second gap: the name and the bar are given as 25 cm, while the bullets quote a 23 cm cutting length — two different measurements of the same bar, in the same listing. Everything below is taken from the Amazon listing, not from a test we ran.
How those 4,106 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £88.49 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 4,106 ratings |
| Bar and chain | OREGON bar, 25 cm / 10 inch, with a 23 cm cutting length quoted in the bullets (as listed) |
| Chain details | 1.1 mm drive link thickness, 40 drive links, 3/8" chain pitch |
| Cutting speed | 4.5 m/s |
| Item weight | 4.09 kg |
| Item dimensions | 43.5 L x 22.5 W x 25.5 H centimetres |
| Battery and charger | Name says "with Battery and Charger 18V PXC"; the Item Type Name field says "Battery and Charger Not Included" (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“brilliant, much easier than heaving on a starting cord. You need two batteries if you are cutting away from home”
Verified purchase“Not for the big logs but a fantastic item, needs a sloppy oil for the chain lube (not sticky), old engine oil is best to keep it lubed and for the flow to reach the chain.”
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 Einhell GE-LC 18/25-1 Li come with a battery and charger?
The product name says it does — "with Battery and Charger 18V PXC" — and one bullet describes the kit as "(1x 3,0 Ah)". A separate specification field on the same page says "Battery and Charger Not Included". The listing gives both answers at £88.49.
How big is the bar on this Einhell chainsaw?
The name and the Item Type Name field both say 25 cm, or 10 inch. The bullet covering the blade and chain quotes a 23 cm cutting length instead — 1.1 mm drive link thickness, 40 drive links and 3/8" chain pitch.
Do I need tools to change or tension the chain?
No. The listing states that "the blade and chain can be exchanged without tools, the chain tension can be adjusted just as easily without additional tools".
Is the chain lubricated automatically?
Yes — the listing says the chain is oiled completely automatically during use, which it says maximises the service life of the blade and chain. One reviewer notes the oil needs to be thin enough to actually reach the chain.
Which batteries does the Einhell GE-LC 18/25-1 Li use?
It runs on the 18V Power X-Change system, which the listing says lets batteries, charging devices and system devices be combined flexibly across the system. The kit version is described as 1x 3.0 Ah.
How fast does it cut and how much does it weigh?
The listing gives a 4.5 m/s cutting speed and an item weight of 4.09 kg, with dimensions of 43.5 x 22.5 x 25.5 cm.
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