An isolated product studio three-quarter view of the complete Bosch GKE18V-40N 18V brushless cordless chainsaw set against a solid white background, highlighting its 16-inch guide bar, high-visibility white Bosch branding on the bar rail, black wrap-around handle assembly, and durable blue and black motor housing chassis.
A full technical marketing diagram of the complete cordless 16-inch chainsaw assembly isolated against a dark blue background with topographic accent lines, pointing out core performance features via radial callout lines to indicators for the electronic motor brake, tooled tension system, soft-grip handle, zero emissions, and 16-inch bar length.
An isolated product studio side profile view of the Bosch 18V brushless 16-inch chainsaw balanced horizontally against a clean white background, detailing its sleek aerodynamic layout, long precision steel guide bar, robust front hand guard shield, and ergonomic rear trigger handle structure.
A complete product kit layout on a white background showcasing the Bosch 18V cordless 16-inch chainsaw side-by-side with its matching black plastic guide bar guard protector sheath and a solid steel dual-ended screwdriver wrench combination tool.
A technical dimension diagram of the complete Bosch 18V brushless chainsaw on a white background, using bold black measurement arrows to indicate the tool's structural sizing specifications, including a length of 850 mm, a width of 220 mm, and a chassis height of 230 mm.
An isolated product shot focusing on the chainsaw accessories against a clean white background, showcasing the heavy-duty black plastic guide bar protective storage sheath embossed with the Bosch logo next to its matching steel scrench wrench service tool.
A macro rear-facing technical viewpoint of the chainsaw's upper control handle frame on a white background, highlighting a row of yellow and blue graphic safety warning icon symbols emblazoned across the horizontal front hand guard block.
A straight front-on technical viewpoint looking down the nose of the chainsaw body chassis on a white background, showing the dense ribbing of the dark blue polymer motor housing right next to the cutting teeth layout passing over the drive sprocket plate.
A macro close-up view of the side of the blue chainsaw motor housing focused on the clear plastic vertical bar oil reservoir window, displaying a dark fluid level inside next to molded increment indicator tick lines below the embossed GKE18V-40 model badging.
An on-site action shot from behind a worker wearing a black protective glove carrying the lightweight Bosch cordless chainsaw by its top handle next to a lumber yard wood stack, framed under a red marketing logo reading HIGH POWER TABLESS BATTERY CELL TECHNOLOGY and sitting above a dark blue informational banner text panel.
An action application view of a worker using the Bosch cordless chainsaw to slice through a large timber log resting on a heavy-duty metal sawbuck, wood dust spraying out below a dark blue descriptive banner reading THE 18-INCH BAR AND CHAIN CARVES THROUGH TREES UP TO 36 INCHES IN DIAMETER, TURNING DEMANDING JOBS INTO QUICK WORK.
An outdoor action view of a landscaper guiding the Bosch brushless chainsaw through a fallen tree log on a grassy lawn, set above a dark blue promotional banner reading THE INTEGRATED LOW-KICKBACK BAR AND CHAIN IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO REDUCE ROTATIONAL FORCES, AIDING IN OPERATOR CONTROL AND STABILITY DURING THE CUT.
A close-up view of a professional property manager wearing grey work trousers and protective gloves holding the compact Bosch 18V cordless chainsaw by its top handle handle at his side, showcasing its portable lightweight design and clean battery compartment layout.
A detailed macro close-up view highlighting the underside of the blue chainsaw chassis as a gloved hand slides the dual-ended steel scrench service tool into its dedicated onboard storage slot pocket.
A close-up maintenance shot showing a woodcutter using the metal socket scrench key tool to tighten down the locking hex nut on the side sprocket tensioning cover plate of the blue Bosch chainsaw body.
An outdoor action shot of an arborist wearing an orange safety hard hat, earmuffs, a mesh face shield face visor, and heavy gloves using the Bosch 16-inch cordless chainsaw to prune or cut down a thick mossy tree limb branch in an orchard.
A high-speed action view of the Bosch brushless 18V chainsaw ripping cleanly through a thick, square architectural timber beam clamped to a jobsite workbench table, capturing a dramatic spray of flying wood shavings and saw dust.
An isolated product studio three-quarter view of the complete Bosch GKE18V-40N 18V brushless cordless chainsaw set against a solid white background, highlighting its 16-inch guide bar, high-visibility white Bosch branding on the bar rail, black wrap-around handle assembly, and durable blue and black motor housing chassis.
A full technical marketing diagram of the complete cordless 16-inch chainsaw assembly isolated against a dark blue background with topographic accent lines, pointing out core performance features via radial callout lines to indicators for the electronic motor brake, tooled tension system, soft-grip handle, zero emissions, and 16-inch bar length.
An isolated product studio side profile view of the Bosch 18V brushless 16-inch chainsaw balanced horizontally against a clean white background, detailing its sleek aerodynamic layout, long precision steel guide bar, robust front hand guard shield, and ergonomic rear trigger handle structure.
A complete product kit layout on a white background showcasing the Bosch 18V cordless 16-inch chainsaw side-by-side with its matching black plastic guide bar guard protector sheath and a solid steel dual-ended screwdriver wrench combination tool.
A technical dimension diagram of the complete Bosch 18V brushless chainsaw on a white background, using bold black measurement arrows to indicate the tool's structural sizing specifications, including a length of 850 mm, a width of 220 mm, and a chassis height of 230 mm.
An isolated product shot focusing on the chainsaw accessories against a clean white background, showcasing the heavy-duty black plastic guide bar protective storage sheath embossed with the Bosch logo next to its matching steel scrench wrench service tool.
A macro rear-facing technical viewpoint of the chainsaw's upper control handle frame on a white background, highlighting a row of yellow and blue graphic safety warning icon symbols emblazoned across the horizontal front hand guard block.
A straight front-on technical viewpoint looking down the nose of the chainsaw body chassis on a white background, showing the dense ribbing of the dark blue polymer motor housing right next to the cutting teeth layout passing over the drive sprocket plate.
A macro close-up view of the side of the blue chainsaw motor housing focused on the clear plastic vertical bar oil reservoir window, displaying a dark fluid level inside next to molded increment indicator tick lines below the embossed GKE18V-40 model badging.
An on-site action shot from behind a worker wearing a black protective glove carrying the lightweight Bosch cordless chainsaw by its top handle next to a lumber yard wood stack, framed under a red marketing logo reading HIGH POWER TABLESS BATTERY CELL TECHNOLOGY and sitting above a dark blue informational banner text panel.
An action application view of a worker using the Bosch cordless chainsaw to slice through a large timber log resting on a heavy-duty metal sawbuck, wood dust spraying out below a dark blue descriptive banner reading THE 18-INCH BAR AND CHAIN CARVES THROUGH TREES UP TO 36 INCHES IN DIAMETER, TURNING DEMANDING JOBS INTO QUICK WORK.
An outdoor action view of a landscaper guiding the Bosch brushless chainsaw through a fallen tree log on a grassy lawn, set above a dark blue promotional banner reading THE INTEGRATED LOW-KICKBACK BAR AND CHAIN IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO REDUCE ROTATIONAL FORCES, AIDING IN OPERATOR CONTROL AND STABILITY DURING THE CUT.
A close-up view of a professional property manager wearing grey work trousers and protective gloves holding the compact Bosch 18V cordless chainsaw by its top handle handle at his side, showcasing its portable lightweight design and clean battery compartment layout.
A detailed macro close-up view highlighting the underside of the blue chainsaw chassis as a gloved hand slides the dual-ended steel scrench service tool into its dedicated onboard storage slot pocket.
A close-up maintenance shot showing a woodcutter using the metal socket scrench key tool to tighten down the locking hex nut on the side sprocket tensioning cover plate of the blue Bosch chainsaw body.
An outdoor action shot of an arborist wearing an orange safety hard hat, earmuffs, a mesh face shield face visor, and heavy gloves using the Bosch 16-inch cordless chainsaw to prune or cut down a thick mossy tree limb branch in an orchard.
A high-speed action view of the Bosch brushless 18V chainsaw ripping cleanly through a thick, square architectural timber beam clamped to a jobsite workbench table, capturing a dramatic spray of flying wood shavings and saw dust.
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Bosch Chainsaw GKE18V-40N 18V Brushless 16 Inch Cordless Timber Bare Tool (40.7 ft/s Speed OptiCut Dual Brake Logging Firewood Pruning Power Saw)

In stock
SKU: GKE18V-40N
$349.00 USD

Description

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Bosch 18V Brushless 16 Inch Cordless Timber Chainsaw GKE18V-40N Bare Tool

The Bosch GKE18V-40N 18V Brushless 16-Inch Cordless Chainsaw functions as a heavy-duty timber-cutting and yard-clearing power tool engineered to slice through dense hardwoods, thick logs, pressure-treated framing lumber, and storm-damaged branches. Powered by an industrial brushless motor that drives chain speeds up to 40.7 feet per second, this 18V cordless chainsaw features a 16-inch guide bar, OptiCut torque-management technology, an automatic chain oiler, and a bare tool weight of 9.965 pounds. Compatible with Bosch 18V lithium-ion batteries, this long-reach timber saw incorporates a dual safety braking system combining an electronic motor brake with a mechanical kickback brake to prevent chain stalls and operational hazards during forestry, agricultural, and property maintenance tasks.

**Battery and charger sold separately.**

Best Used For:

  • Tree Felling & Storm Damage Remediation: Cutting through fallen limbs, clearing thick brush overgrowth, and felling small-to-medium trees using the 16-inch guide bar.
  • Firewood Bucking & Log Processing: Slicing dense hardwood logs into fireplace lengths with continuous 40.7 ft/s chain speed and OptiCut anti-stall torque regulation.
  • Heavy Timber Framing & Jobsite Lumber Ripping: Trimming 4x4 and 6x6 pressure-treated structural posts, joists, and landscaping timbers without gas cords or exhaust emissions.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • High-Velocity 40.7 ft/s Brushless Output: Industrial brushless motor generates massive rotational torque to maintain fast chain speeds through dense wood grain.
  • Intelligent OptiCut Power Management: Automatically senses cutting load and adjusts internal torque and motor output to prevent stalling in dense knotty timber.
  • Dual-Brake Security Safety Matrix: Integrates a rapid electronic motor brake for trigger releases with a mechanical kickback brake to stop chain rotation instantly during kickback.
  • Debris-Clearing Open Battery Compartment: Open-bottom battery bay design automatically sheds packed sawdust, wood flour, and chips away from electrical contact terminals.
  • Continuous Automatic Bar Lubrication: Built-in auto-oiling module maintains constant oil flow to the bar and chain channels to lower friction heat and component wear.
  • Onboard Scrench Cavity & Tooled Tensioning: Integrated housing dock securely stores the combination scrench key for quick, reliable chain tension adjustments on site.

What's Included

  • (1) Bosch GKE18V-40N 18V Brushless 16" Cordless Chainsaw (Bare Tool)
  • (1) Heavy-Duty Protective Guide Bar Guard Sheath Cover

Technical Specifications

Brand Name Bosch
Model Number SKU GKE18V-40N
Voltage Power System 18V DC Lithium-Ion System
Motor Drive Configuration Cordless Brushless Motor
Smart Load Management OptiCut Speed and Torque Regulation
Guide Bar Length Capacity 16.0 in. (406 mm)
Maximum Linear Chain Speed 40.7 ft/s (12.4 m/s)
Safety Brake Systems Dual Electronic Trigger + Mechanical Kickback Brake
Lubrication Delivery Style Automatic Continuous Bar and Chain Oiling Module
Chain Tension Adjustment Tooled Chain System (Onboard Scrench Key)
Bare Tool Dry Weight 9.965 lbs. (4.52 kg)
Assembled Tool Height 9.1 in. (231 mm)
California Proposition 65 Warning Yes Required
Manufacturer Component Warranty 5-Year Limited Tool Warranty

Pro-Tip: Always check bar and chain oil levels before starting your cutting passes, and top off the reservoir every time you swap in a fresh battery. Running a dry guide bar creates extreme friction heat, stretching the chain prematurely and causing unnecessary power drag on the brushless motor.