Homelite UT43122B review

While the Homelite UT43122B isn't one of the best chainsaws for thick lumber and large tasks, it's useful around household yards.

A side-on shot of the Homelite UT43122B balanced on a log.
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Top Ten Reviews Verdict

The Homelite UT43122B has a low price, so it's a good chainsaw for keeping around the house for small jobs around the yard. However it was slow for thick lumber so won't be appropriate for larger jobs or as a work saw.

Pros

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    Inexpensive

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    Easy to set up

Cons

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    Slow for thick lumber

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    Few unique points

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The Homelite brand has a reputation for delivering affordable, functional tools with homeowners in mind, and this mantra is on full display with the Homelite UT43122B electric chainsaw.

This tool is a good choice for occasional use and can handle pretty much any cutting job that’s likely to pop up around the yard, though it won't cut it (if you'll pardon the pun) for industrial jobs. 

If you find the Homelite UT43122B isn't for you, you can browse our guide to the best chainsaws available to buy right now. And if you need other tools to take care of your yard, we've also compiled guides to the best gas lawn mowers or the best electric weed eaters to help you make a purchasing decision.

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J.D. Chadwick

J.D. Chadwick started writing articles for Top Ten Reviews 2008, and left the team in 2018 after filling the role of Multimedia Editor. He's tested a broad range of products for Top Ten Reviews including antivirus software to gas grills. The Homelite UT43122B is one of several chainsaws he put through identical and rigorous tests, to work out how each performs.

Homelite UT43122B: Design

This electric chainsaw has a 16-inch guide bar – the second longest we encountered in our hands-on testing. 

That is more than enough for common tasks like pruning unwanted tree branches, clearing overgrown bushes or felling small to medium-sized trees. And while this is good, other corded chainsaws like the Craftsman 34120 and the Worx WG304.1 had 18-inch guide bars.

The Homelite UT43122B balanced on a log

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Homelite UT43122B: Performance

The handle of the Homelite UT43122B

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The most notable quality about this chainsaw is how easy it is to get to work with it. We were able to unpack, set up and begin using this tool within 10 minutes of opening the box. The instructions are clear, and all you do is fill it with oil, plug it in and pull the trigger.

You don’t have to worry about fuel mixtures or recoil cords. And when you’re done cutting, it’s a breeze to clean and store. Although these aspects aren’t unique to the Homelite UT43122B, it’s worth considering when you’re choosing between a battery, gas or corded model.

The rear side of the Homelite UT43122B

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During our test phase, we used all the chainsaws we compared to cut through a 6x6-inch piece of lumber. The gas models were able to slice through it in under ten seconds. And while this model didn’t match that time, it clocked in 16 seconds. But it should be noted that two of the three other corded models we tested were able to make the same cut a few seconds faster.

When we used this electric chainsaw to clear portions of an unkempt residential yard, we found it to be adequate. It was able to cut through wild tree sprouts, cut up branches and remove dead wood effectively. But nothing stood out enough to make it better than other chainsaws we were testing.

How does the Homelite UT43122B compare?

The blade guard on the Homelite UT43122B

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Probably the most compelling point on this chainsaw is the price. At the time of this writing, it costs less than $80 – making it the cheapest model we tested. This is a screaming deal, especially if you’re not in the market for a substantial tool. We didn’t name it our best value pick, because the Worx WG304.1 chainsaw performed better.

As far as electric chainsaws go, there’s not much to gloat about with the Homelite UT43122B, but there’s not much to complain about either. We wouldn’t recommend it over the Worx in terms of performance, but it is less expensive.

J.D. Chadwick
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J.D. Chadwick started writing articles for Top Ten Reviews 2008 and, after filling the role of Multimedia Editor, the keen video creator and expert in software was one of the most prolific members of the TTR team, authoring articles on things like antivirus software, video editing apps, and more.