Remington 098031J 3.25 hp 16" Electric Chain Saw

by Remington

Product Features

• 15 amps, 3.25 horsepower motor
• Double insulated
• Low-kickback chain and reduced-kickback guide bar
• Front and rear hand guards

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 9.5 x 6 inches ; 8.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RAY1
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 098031J
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,805 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The 16-inch Remington chain saw delivers several strong safety features. A low-kickback chain and reduced kickback guide bar reduce the chances of danger. The rear hand guard safely removes your operating hand from projectile chips, as does the front hand guard for the stabilizing handle. The 3-1/4-horsepower motor provides plenty of power for pruning and trimming. It also handles better under the duress of thick lumber (including heftier firewood) and smaller deck and lawn projects than its 12-inch counterpart, though we still wouldn't recommend using it on larger felling, which will stop up the blade and possibly do damage to the engine. The black plastic design offers little relief from the numbing effects of vibration, but, then again, the motor won't dish up anything you can't handle. Aside from the assembly, which poses a challenge even to the most seasoned chain saw operators, this is a good, basic, quality saw for light-duty lawn projects. Limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Inexpensive but design needs improvement, October 24, 2000

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Kurt Feierabend (Rochester, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remington 098031J 3.25 hp 16" Electric Chain Saw (Lawn & Patio)

The first thing I noticed is that the chain popped off often. Since the plastic oil applicator for the chain has a large surface that extends near the chain, the applicator was quickly ruptured by the chain. I spent the rest of the time oiling the chain by hand. Replacing the chain about a dozen times, I was able to cut down, limb, and chop up three relatively large pine trees (50' high) and a large overhanging branch of a box elder. After that the chain popped off as soon as the chain touched wood. I took it apart and found the plastic bearing inside the main gear was wiped.

While the packaging and instructions lead one to believe that this chainsaw is a good general purpose chainsaw, I believe this chainsaw would be more suited for light duty jobs. It is inexpensive and would be more than adequate for limbing trees around an average yard. Hopefully the design problems will be fixed in the future.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only light-duty use., February 15, 2001

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Conrad Steinweg (Waukesha, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remington 098031J 3.25 hp 16" Electric Chain Saw (Lawn & Patio)

I've used this for a few years now. It cuts light stuff great and the power of the motor suggests it would do bigger trees (up to 14") also but not so. The motor doesn't hold up when under load. Keep to small 6 inch branches or smaller and it will do fine. Mine went up in smoke a few days ago when cutting a large chunk of cherry into bowl blanks.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a heavy duty model, June 3, 2001

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G. Lara (Brewster, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remington 098031J 3.25 hp 16" Electric Chain Saw (Lawn & Patio)

Mine just burned up after a year of medium-duty use (branches and trees up to 12"). The chain did not keep its tension well, and did pop off numerous times. Also, the chain oil tended to drip constantly, causing stains on my basement floor in several places (yeah, I should have known better, but...). Anyway, I'm moving on to a "real" chainsaw, and I wouldn't really recommend this model unless you keep its use to a minimum and your cutting sessions not too long. And keep the chain sharp!!!