PROYAMA PCS68X 68cc Gas Chainsaw Review

The saw's case rests on the engine and on the metal where the load lands. Buyers on Amazon most often praise its power for its size, and the summary of their reviews notes that it runs the 24 in bar effectively; one buyer reports it cutting through medium-sized white oak quickly.

Power for its class

A 68cc two-cycle engine listed at 4.5 hp is enough to pull a 24 in bar through medium hardwood. That is the combination the saw is built around: a long bar and an engine with the displacement to keep it moving in a log.

Starting

The saw is advertised as easy to start, and buyers back it up: many report it starting on the first try.

Cutting performance and ease of use

Cutting performance and ease of use are the topics one buyer on Amazon rates positively, alongside power and starting. The saw is meant to be used, not fought with.

Build where it counts

The chain brake and the case are magnesium alloy. The high-hardness structure resists deformation and wear during heavy cutting, which extends service life and keeps operation stable and safe over long outdoor use. The metal sits on the parts that take the load.

Air-injection filtration

The air-injection feature filters 97% of incoming sawdust, grit and dirt. For a saw run in dry wood and dust, that means less grit reaching the engine and a filter that stays cleaner between cleanings.

Two bars and two chains included

The box holds a 22 in bar and chain and a 24 in bar and chain. The short bar handles limbing and the long bar takes felling and bucking, with no extra purchase needed to cover both jobs.

Intended use

The saw is built for wood cutting, tree trimming, large logs, thick branches and heavy-duty woodwork. That is the work the saw is sized for, and the work it should be judged on.

Durability is where buyer experience splits. Some buyers on Amazon find the saw durable; others report the plastic chain tensioner breaking.

The shape of buyer experience

The large majority of ratings are four or five stars, with a real tail of one-star ratings behind them. Read that as the shape of the buyer pool rather than a score: a saw that satisfies most of the people who buy it, and leaves a meaningful share unhappy.

It is a gas two-cycle saw

The engine needs mixed fuel, a cold-start routine and carb care. Anyone who wants to press a button and cut should look at a battery saw instead, which trades the fuel and the starting ritual for a battery and a charger.

Weight and size

At 17 lb and 41 in long, this is a two-handed saw that tires the arms over a long session. It is not a light limbing tool for small branches all afternoon.

No case or protective gear in the included list

The included list covers the two bars and chains, the magnesium alloy chain brake, and the air-injection feature. Nothing else is listed, so plan on buying a carry case and safety gear separately.

The PCS68X is listed as a 68cc engine. Displacement badges on this class of saw are debated among buyers, and what matters more than the sticker is what the saw cuts. Judge it by its 4.5 hp, its 24 in bar capacity and the buyer reports of it pulling that bar through medium hardwood, not by the number on the cover.

A 24 in bar is the right length for logs up to roughly 20 in across in a single pass from one side.

At 17 lb, the saw weighs 17 lb. Its 41 in overall length is 41 in. The 22 in bar suits limbing, and the 24 in bar suits bucking and felling.

The PCS68 is a 68cc saw titled with a 20 in and a 24 in bar and listed at 14.5 lb, against 17 lb for the PCS68X. The PCS26 is a 26cc top-handle saw with a 12 in bar and 1.1 hp. The PCS62X is a 62cc saw at 3.5 hp with an 18 in and a 22 in bar and chain, a chainsaw bag, ear defenders and a face shield. Choose the PCS26 for one-handed top-handle work, the PCS62X for lighter two-handed cutting, and the PCS68 or the PCS68X when you want the most power and the longest bars, with the PCS68 the lighter of the two.