Rank #10 in Best Petrol Chainsaw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Horsepower Claims Don't Match
ParkerBrand 26cc Top Handle Petrol Chainsaw, 10-inch Bar
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The ParkerBrand PCS-2600 is a 26cc petrol top handle chainsaw with a 10" bar and chain, listed at £95.19 with a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 73 ratings. It finishes tenth in this guide, and it carries the most aggressive power claim per cc on the list.
That claim is 2.7 horsepower. It is printed in the specification table, which works out at roughly 2.0 kW from a 26cc engine. Higher up this guide, the 38.2cc Husqvarna states 1.4 kW, and another 26cc saw in the same article quotes 1.22 HP. Two engines of identical displacement, two figures that do not agree - and here the smaller engine is the one claiming the bigger output. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing itself, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 73 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.1 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £95.19 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings |
| Stated output | 2.7 horsepower, about 2.0 kW (as listed) |
| Engine displacement | 26cc (as listed) |
| Bar length | 10" with chain and cover |
| Weight | 4.72 kg |
| Model | PCS-2600 |
| Rating breakdown in listing | 59 five-star, 17 four-star, 13 three-star, 3 two-star, 8 one-star - 100 in total, against the 73 ratings stated above |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“O.k this isn't one of the top brands!? BUT!? This top handle chainsaw, is worth its £££.Put 4 tanks of fuel through it and cut up to 100mm diameter branches.Having the availability of an online spares website is perfect.”
Verified purchase“The media could not be loaded. Took a punt on a top handle chain saw,thinking it wouldn't be brilliant for the price I paid but good enough to do the job at hand. Turns outs it's an excellent little chainsaw and more than capable. It was easy to assemble and today I've used it for the first time. Time will tell about it's reliability but it's almost worth buying for a single job. I chopped a large conifer down ( I'm experienced at using a chainsaw !! ) and saved myself a fortune over what I was quoted for a tree surgeon to undertake. It did have enough power to chop through a large trunk but probably best for trimming smaller branches and pruning , but it did it through this huge tree trunk with ease( not really what it was designed to do ) . You do need to buy chain oil and use the correct 2 stroke fuel mixture. Instructions for assembly and use are concise and also available on line . Really impressed with what I consider a very cost effective tool. Has all the safety feature you expect and chain adjustments to tension it correctly.”
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 is the ParkerBrand PCS-2600?
The listing price is £95.19.
What does the ParkerBrand PCS-2600 include?
The bullets list a 26cc engine, a 10" bar with chain and cover, a toolkit and a fuel mixing bottle, with CE / GS and EU-II approval.
How much power does the listing claim?
The specification table states 2.7 horsepower, which is around 2.0 kW. The bullet points only say "High-Performance Engine Output" and give no figure at all.
Why is 2.7 HP worth questioning on a 26cc saw?
Because it converts to about 2.0 kW, more than the 1.4 kW stated for the 38.2cc Husqvarna further up this guide, and well above the 1.22 HP quoted for another 26cc saw in the same article. Same engine size, very different numbers.
What do owners say about the ParkerBrand PCS-2600?
It holds 4.1 out of 5. The listing states 73 ratings, but the star breakdown counts 100 in total, including 8 one-star and 59 five-star. The two totals do not match.
How heavy is it?
The listing gives the item weight as 4.72 kg.
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