Mauccau 5800 58cc 20-inch Gasoline Chainsaw Review

Mauccau 5800 58cc 20-inch chainsaw is very inexpensive compared to other chainsaws of similar size and engine. Can it really be any good?

Cutting performance

Mauccau 5800 58cc 20-inch chainsaw cuts surprisingly well. It can actually cut through 20-inch hardwoods pretty well. It’s obviously not a $500 STIHL or Husqvarna but it can be a really good chainsaw for someone who uses one occasionally and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money. Only complaint is that chain is not great.

It starts pretty well too. Only case you might have difficulty starting it is if it has sat for a while (which it probably will as if you would plan to use your chainsaw frequently you would likely look for something more serious).

Specs

Mauccau 5800 chainsaw has 58cc 2-stroke single cylinder engine with 45.2 mm cylinder bore that outputs 2.5 kw (3.35 horsepower) at 8,500 RPM. Engine idles at 2,800 to 3,000 RPM.

Oil tank capacity is 260 mL whereas fuel tank – 550 mL. Chainsaw weighs 7.8 kilograms which is about 17.2 lbs.

Quality

When you hold Mauccau 5800 58cc 20-inch chainsaw in your hands it’s very obvious it’s an inexpensive unit. Housing is mostly made of cheap plastic and some parts do feel a bit finicky but it’s sturdy enough if you use it with care.

Features

Mauccau 5800 features chain brake and automatic oiler.

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Start-up

To start-up the chainsaw follow following steps:

1. Turn On/Off switch on up position
2. Pull the choke knob
3. Pull start quickly several times
4. After you hear a sound push the choke knob
5. Pull Start Handle quickly several times again
6. Press throttle trigger and throttle interlock lever simultaneously but lightly so you don’t rev engine too high while it’s cold.

When you have finished cutting turn “On/Off” switch on down position to kill the engine.

When the work is finished, turn off the switch(down) and the machine stops

Conclusions

Mauccau 5800 is a great chainsaw for those who won’t use it often and therefore doesn’t want to spend much money on expensive STIHL or Husqvarna unit. It’s obvious that Mauccau 5800 is a budget priced chainsaw but it actually cuts very well especially considering how inexpensive it’s.

Mauccau 5800 Chainsaw Specs:

• Type: Gas
• Bar length: 20 inches
• Engine:
  • Cylinder displacement: 58 сc
  • Cylinder Bore: 45.2 mm
  • Peak horsepower: 3.35 hp
  • Idling RPM: 2,800 to 3,000
  • Max RPM: 8,500
  • Fuel tank volume: 18.6 oz / 550 mL
  • Oil tank volume: 8.8 oz / 260 mL
  • Weight: 17.2 lbs / 7.8 kg
• Package contents:
  • 1 x Chainsaw
  • 1 x Saw Blade
  • 1 x Chain
  • 1 x Blade Guard
  • 1 x Tool Kit
  • 1 x Oil Tank
  • 1 x Manual