Features:

  • 12A motor rotates the Oregon chain at up to 44 feet per second
  • Lightweight design limits fatigue to the user
  • Auto-oiling system lubricates itself to elongate the saw’s lifespan
  • Tool-free chain changes make for easy and fast chain replacement
  • Requires no gasoline for emission-free operation
Very convenient, no gas mixing mess, engine noise or smoke. Just plug it in and go!

I am using this chainsaw to cut down 10" diameter trunks with little effort. The Oregon chain is very sharp and top notch!

Powerful saw for an electric chainsaw.

This was a gift for my husband who said he really likes this chainsaw. We had a similar electric husqvarna previously that gave way. My husband says this is way more powerful and cuts through pretty large oak tree limbs and large sections of oak trunk. We had a medium sized oak tree that got a disease and fell even though it looked perfectly healthy with fresh leaves and such. To make a long story short my husband was able to clean up the fallen 30+ foot fallen oak with this saw.

Perfect for infrequent use

I use a chainsaw probably once a year for cutting of branches or overgrown shrubs. I wasted 2 brand new gas chainsaws over the last 5 years simply because the fuel lines get clogged with ethanol gas and eventually clog the carburetor as well. Each of those saws cost me over $150 and both ended up in trash. I was doubtful about the ability of this saw to be strong enough to cut an 8" branch but it went through it like butter. Also, because my property has electrical outlets all over the yard, it makes my life simple by having to use only short extensions. If your use for a chainsaw is very infrequently and that power source is available within 100 feet, that's a good choice. It will save you money and frustrations with clogged gas lines.

Worked great for the small task I needed it to do.

I was pretty hesitant to buy a cheaper chainsaw, but I only needed it to remove a very large bush in my backyard. I figured it only had to last for the one job and if it broke I'd throw a fit and return it. That didn't happen. It destroyed the bush with ease. Made my life so much easier. The chain popped off once, but that was user error (I didn't put it on tight enough). It was easy to assemble and use. I also felt a little more comfortable that it was electric. So for the job I needed it to do, it surpassed my expectations. In fact, I kind of wish I had more stuff to cut down just so I could have used it more. I recommend it for the buyers that don't have forests in their backyards but don't feel like spending a day using a hand saw to remove shrubbery. Good luck!

I was amazed and very pleased with it's handling and performance

I had been interested in buying an electric chainsaw for some time. I have a gasoline powered saw but with the problems caused by the ethanol additive and carburetors, it has been a problem. I received the WEN 4017 yesterday and put it to work on some timbers and small trees. I was amazed and very pleased with it's handling and performance. No fooling around filling a gas tank or smell from the exhaust! Great value!

This thing is a beast! I was not expecting ...

This thing is a beast! I was not expecting a lot from an electric chain saw but after I got sick of fighting with my gas chainsaw, I decided to try this. I took down two holly bushes that were 8 inches thick at the base without any difficulty. It is a powerful little saw and I am sure I will find a lot more uses for it.

Good for around the yard.

I’ve owned and used gas chainsaws for about 40 years, mostly in the backwoods to cut down and slice up dead trees for firewood. Occasionally I have used gas saws around my home to cut up felled trees after a windstorm or limb overgrown trees. I bought a 16” WEN Model 4017 out of curiosity: “Are plug-in electric chainsaws useful?” “Could my wife or grown kids use one?” Here are my thoughts after using it just a short while: If you already own a gas saw, you don’t need one of these. If you don’t, and have limbs or small trees to cut down and slice up within 100 feet of an electric plug, yes, these are useful. Compared to a gas chainsaw, this electric one is simpler to use and maintain. It is also inexpensive. A decent gas chainsaw with a 16” bar will cost you $200 - $300. This chainsaw cost much less. Initial assembly and chain adjustment was a snap following the printed instructions. As others have noted, you need to purchase “bar oil” or 30-SAE oil as it is not included. This is not a big deal as you would have to buy some soon anyway. It comes with 16” Oregon brand bar and chain. A 16” bar, in my opinion, is a good length for use around the yard. Replacement chains and bars are available. It also comes with a nice-fitting scabbard to cover the sharp chain when not in use. This WEN cuts well. Not as fast as my more powerful gas Stihl with its 20” bar, but fast enough and with good control. It is a comfortable weight. Fairly light, nicely balanced. It’s not intimidating. Unlike a gas chainsaw, this WEN is not variable speed; just full speed or off. I did not find this to be a problem. Nor did I find the lack of a chain brake a problem. A significant and deciding factor in selecting this particular saw was its amperage. It uses 12 amps. Others use less or more. Less amperage means less power – and you need enough to power a 16” bar. However, more than 12 amps requires owning a 12-gauge extension cord. A 12-gauge 100 foot cord costs as much as the chainsaw. Really. This WEN uses 14-gauge for a 100’ cord which costs considerably less than 12-gauge – and is easier to handle. Another plus: It is quieter than a gas powered saw. Your neighbors will appreciate this. (There is something about a gas chainsaw – the noise and blue smoke – that bothers more than a few people.) You can also impress some neighbors by pointing out its low carbon footprint. A word of caution: Any chainsaw – electric or gas - is potentially dangerous. Wear tough work gloves and eye protection. Do not wear loose fitting clothing.

This thing works absolutely amazing I bought it to cut small limbs you can ...

This thing works absolutely amazing I bought it to cut small limbs you can cut trees down with this thing I started clearing my lot with it I was absolutely amazed

Excellent product

This is my third electric chainsaw and by far the best. Very easy to keep in adjustment and cuts like a gas powered saw. Perfect for a yard where any point can be reached with a 100-foot cord. Oiler works fine and does not leak. Oregon chain. Cheap in price but very high quality.

Nice Light Duty Chainsaw

I use product reviews when researching a potential purchase, but rarely write reviews. I previously owned a Remington electric chainsaw, and it leaked oil all the time, just like a lot of others seem to do. It was messy and I gave it away. No leaking oil with this WEN. I have only owned it for about a month, but used it twice so far and no leaking oil issues. It also cut great through lots of smaller limbs I had to clean up from a recent storm. It was easy to assemble, and easy to use. The price at less than $50 was also comparable to most of the 14 inch electric chainsaws out there, so I highly recommend this one, at least for any light duty cutting needs.

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