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title: "How much does a chainsaw weigh?"
description: "A chainsaw weighs 3–10 kg (6.61–22 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/chainsaw/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a chainsaw weigh?

**Typical weight: 3–10 kg**

That is 6.61–22 lb.

A hand-held saw with a cutting chain driven around a guide bar.

> Powerhead with bar, chain and fuel: homeowner saws 5-7 kg; professional 60-90 cc saws 7-10 kg.

## How that compares

*Chainsaw against things of a similar mass.*

- Chainsaw: 3–10 kg
- Vacuum cleaner: 2.5–11 kg
- King cobra: 4–12.7 kg
- Red fox: 2.2–14 kg
- Satellite dish: 3–28 kg
- Air fryer: 3–11 kg
- Computer monitor: 2.5–12 kg
- Pressure cooker: 2.5–8 kg

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- [How much does a chainsaw cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/chainsaw/) — 120–1,500 $
- [How loud is a chainsaw?](https://atoneplace.net/loud/chainsaw/) — 100–115 dB
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## Common questions

### How much does a chainsaw weigh?

A chainsaw weighs 3–10 kg (6.61–22 lb). Powerhead with bar, chain and fuel: homeowner saws 5-7 kg; professional 60-90 cc saws 7-10 kg.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)