Rank #2 in Best Petrol Chainsaw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Horsepower Claims Don't Match
Husqvarna 120 Mark II 38.2cc Petrol Chainsaw, 14-inch Bar
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Husqvarna 120 Mark II is a 38.2 cc petrol chainsaw with a 14in bar and an H37 chain, and it takes second place in this guide. Its listing states a power output of 1.4 kW from the X-Torq two-stroke engine, and an item weight of 4.85 kg.
That 1.4 kW is the reason this saw is worth a second look. A 26cc saw elsewhere in this guide is advertised at 2.7 HP, which is 2.0 kW — a bigger number from a smaller engine. On the Husqvarna's own listing, the field labelled Horsepower reads "1.4 Kilowatts", so the label and the unit do not match each other even though the number does. What can be compared honestly here is the 14in bar, the 4.85 kg and the 1,887 ratings sitting behind a 4.6 score. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than from any test of our own.
How those 1,887 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £169.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,887 ratings |
| Engine | 38.2 cc X-Torq two-stroke |
| Stated power output | 1.4 kW |
| Horsepower (as listed) | 1.4 Kilowatts |
| Bar and chain | 14in bar with H37 chain |
| Weight | 4.85 kg |
| Power source (as listed) | Hand-operated |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“An excellent entry level saw. Light and easy to use for small jobs.”
Verified purchase“Very happy with the chainsaw good value for money and it works well”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Petrol Chainsaw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Horsepower Claims Don't Match.
Questions people ask
How much power does the Husqvarna 120 Mark II make?
The listing states a power output of 1.4 kW from the 38.2 cc X-Torq engine. The same listing's Horsepower field reads "1.4 Kilowatts", so the two figures agree even though the label says horsepower and the value is in kilowatts.
Is 1.4 kW a lot for a petrol chainsaw?
On the listings in this guide, a 26cc saw claims 2.7 HP, which is 2.0 kW — more than the Husqvarna 120 Mark II's stated 1.4 kW from a larger 38.2 cc engine. The advertised figure varies by listing more than it varies by engine size.
What bar and chain does the Husqvarna 120 Mark II come with?
A 14in bar and an H37 chain, described in the listing as low-kickback cutting equipment for increased safety.
The spec table says Power source: Hand-operated. Is that right?
That is what the listing's spec table shows, and it does not match the 38.2 cc petrol engine described elsewhere in the same listing.
How heavy is the Husqvarna 120 Mark II?
4.85 kg according to the listing, which also gives the item dimensions as 28L x 55W x 29H centimetres.
What do buyers say about it?
The listing shows 4.6 out of 5 from 1,887 ratings. Of the 100 ratings broken down in the histogram, 83 are 5-star and 8 are 4-star.
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