What the VEVOR 62cc 20-Inch Gas Chainsaw Does Well and Where It Falls Short

Who this saw is for

The VEVOR 62cc 20-inch is the big-bar version of the imported budget gas saw: a 62cc two-stroke the maker rates at 3.8 horsepower, a 20-inch guide bar and a stated cutting diameter up to 18 inches. The buyer it suits is someone with real logs to cut, a firewood pile from a felled tree, a fence line to clear, who cannot justify a 60cc Husqvarna or Stihl for a few weekends a year and is prepared to do their own setup and tuning. The marketing phrase dual fuel tanks means the fuel tank and the chain oil tank, nothing more.

This review is based on the maker’s published specifications and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run this product ourselves.

What you get

The listing states a 62cc engine rated at 3.8 horsepower, 2.8 kW, with a maximum speed of 12,000 rpm. The bar is 20 inches, 508 mm, and the maker puts the cutting diameter at up to 18 inches. There is a cold and hot start choke, an emergency stop lever, a chip guard, a non-slip handle, a tool-adjusted chain tensioner and an extended starter rope. The fuel tank is 550 ml and the chain oil tank 260 ml, and the maker specifies a 40:1 fuel mix. The body is a glass-filled nylon composite, PA6 with 30 percent glass, described as impact and heat resistant. Weight, chain pitch and gauge are not stated. The listing describes a stop lever and a guard but does not name an inertia-activated chain brake, so confirm that before the first cut.

Cutting power

Sixty-two cc is genuine firewood displacement, and even allowing for optimistic ratings, a saw this size should pull a 20-inch bar through 14 to 18 inch hardwood at a steady pace with a sharp chain. The 3.8 horsepower figure is the maker’s peak rating; working output on imported engines usually feels lower than the sheet, and owners report the saw cuts well once the carburetor is tuned and the stock chain is replaced or properly sharpened. The 12,000 rpm number is a no-load maximum. Plan on a chain speed in the cut that is fine for bucking and felling and unremarkable for limbing.

Starting and reliability

The two-position choke for cold and hot starts, the long starter rope and the mention of startup support in the first bullet all point to the same thing: starting is where these saws divide owners. Many report a saw that starts in a few pulls once the choke sequence is learned; a recurring complaint is a saw that floods or will not fire until the carburetor is reset. The 40:1 mix is richer in oil than the 50:1 most branded saws use, so do not pour in premixed fuel blended for a Husqvarna without checking. Fresh fuel, the correct mix and patience in the first week are the difference between a working saw and a return.

Build, handling and ergonomics

The composite body is a plus; glass-filled nylon resists cracks and fuel better than cheaper plastics, and the maker claims it handles cold and heat without leaking. Vibration damping is not described beyond the non-slip handle, and a 62cc two-stroke without isolated handles will be tiring over a long session. Weight is not stated; saws in this class typically run 14 to 16 pounds with the bar and chain, which makes it a saw for cutting at waist height with both feet planted rather than a limbing tool. The emergency stop lever is clearly described; whether the front guard trips a brake on kickback is not, which is a safety question worth asking the seller before buying.

Living with it

Before the first cut, check every screw, tension the chain, fill both tanks and confirm the oiler is wetting the chain. Keep a spare chain, a spare spark plug and a fuel line kit at home; these engines share parts with many other 62cc clones, so consumables are cheap and widely sold. Drain the fuel before storage. The listing offers customer service for startup issues but does not state a warranty term.

Alternatives to Consider

The Husqvarna 455 Rancher is the 55cc, 20-inch saw this one imitates, with a chain brake, LowVib and dealer parts at a much higher price. The Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf at about 60cc is the pick for frequent firewood cutting with a long consumer warranty. The Poulan Pro PR5020 is a 50cc, 20-inch saw from a mainstream budget brand with real support. If most of the cutting is under 12 inches, a 50cc class saw is lighter and cheaper to run.

Verdict

Buy the VEVOR 62cc 20-inch if you have big logs to cut a few times a year, can tune and maintain a two-stroke yourself, and accept that support is a message to the seller. Skip it if you are new to chainsaws, cannot confirm the chain brake works, or want a saw that starts every spring without a tune; the Echo CS-590 or Husqvarna 455 Rancher will cost more and earn it.