Hyundai HYC2400E Chainsaw Review - advice before you buy

1. Where the HYC2400E Fits in the Market

Electric corded chainsaws occupy a specific and genuinely useful niche that neither petrol nor cordless battery machines cover as well. Petrol chainsaws are the most capable cutting tools — no cable, no battery, no practical runtime limit — but they require fuel mixing or refuelling, regular servicing, a recoil start that tests patience on cold mornings, and they produce fumes. Cordless battery chainsaws have the convenience of petrol without the maintenance, but runtime is finite and in the 20V–40V class it is typically 15–30 minutes of active cutting. A corded electric chainsaw has a different trade-off: you have a cable to manage, but runtime is genuinely unlimited, power is instant and consistent, servicing is near-zero, and the cost — in the case of the HYC2400E — is under £80.

For domestic users with a garden that has mains power accessible, the HYC2400E represents outstanding value per unit of cutting capability. The 16-inch Oregon bar is a meaningful specification at this price — it handles the full range of domestic felling and timber processing tasks that shorter bars cannot. The 2400W motor, Power Plus load-sensing technology, and 15 m/s chain speed deliver performance that feels comfortably above entry-level electric machines.

2. Full Specifications

3. The 2400W Motor and Power Plus Technology — What It Actually Means

The 2.4kW motor is meaningfully powerful for a corded domestic electric chainsaw — it sits at the top of the residential corded range where most competitors use 1.8–2.0kW units. At 2400W drawing from the mains, the motor has access to consistent, unrestricted power that a battery machine has to manage carefully to avoid draining the pack.

The two-speed motor with Power Plus technology is the specification that separates the HYC2400E from simpler electric chainsaws. Power Plus increases chain speed automatically as load on the chain increases while cutting — meaning the motor responds to resistance in dense or wet wood rather than bogging down at a fixed speed. In practice this means cleaner cuts through variable-density timber without the operator needing to compensate manually, and it protects the motor from the mechanical stress of sustained cutting at peak load.

4. Cutting Performance — 16" Oregon Bar in Real Garden Use

The Oregon bar and chain specification is not a minor detail — Oregon is the global industry leader in chainsaw bars and cutting chain, used as original equipment by Stihl, Husqvarna, and most professional chainsaw brands. Fitting an Oregon bar and chain on an electric chainsaw at this price is a meaningful quality choice that directly affects cutting efficiency and chain longevity versus generic alternatives.

At 15 m/s chain speed, the HYC2400E sits comfortably above most entry-level electric chainsaws and significantly ahead of smaller pruning saws such as the HY20CPS (5 m/s). It remains slower than Hyundai's larger HYC6200X petrol chainsaw (22 m/s), but still delivers strong cutting performance for domestic timber processing and garden tree work.

The toughened steel spiked bumper is an underrated feature on a domestic electric chainsaw at this price. The bumper spike engages the wood surface to provide a pivot point and stability for the plunge cuts and working strokes that processing larger timber requires. Without it, maintaining controlled positioning on larger sections is noticeably harder. Its inclusion here reflects a practical design decision that improves both safety and cutting control.

5. The 12-Metre Cable — Working With It, Not Against It

The 12-metre cable is long enough for most domestic garden tasks from a single outdoor socket — the average UK garden extends 10–15 metres from the house, which the 12m cable covers comfortably. The handle cable loop is a practical design detail that routes the cable through the rear handle and back around a loop, preventing the cable weight from pulling against the point where it enters the handle body. This reduces the stress and wear at the cable entry point that is the primary failure mode on corded garden tools.

For gardens larger than 12 metres from a socket, an outdoor-rated extension lead solves the reach problem. The key requirement is a 13A rated, outdoor-safe extension lead on a drum or reel — never use a coiled extension lead under load, as coiled cable generates heat and can be a fire risk. Run the lead out flat before use. A 25-metre outdoor extension lead, properly used, gives the HYC2400E an effective working radius that covers the majority of residential garden lengths in the UK.

6. Pros & Cons

7. Where the HYC2400E Sits in the Hyundai Chainsaw Range

Hyundai now offers domestic chainsaw options across corded electric, cordless battery, and petrol platforms. Understanding how the HYC2400E compares to its stablemates is the best way to confirm it is the right tool for your situation:

8. How It Compares — UK Electric Chainsaw Market

vs Stihl MSE 141 C-Q (~£280–£350): The Stihl electric has less power (1400W vs 2400W), a shorter bar (up to 14"), a shorter cable (7.5m vs 12m), and costs 3–4× more. The Stihl's advantage is the unmatched quality and service network, quick-stop brake, and brand reliability data. For the value-conscious domestic buyer, the Hyundai wins comprehensively on specification per pound.

vs Bosch UniversalChain 35 (~£80–£110): The most direct price competitor. The Bosch is 1800W (vs 2400W), 14" bar (vs 16"), shorter 8m cable, and slightly lower chain speed — meaningfully less capability for a similar price. At £80 the Hyundai delivers considerably more cutting tool for the money.

vs Makita UC4041A (~£130–£160): Makita's equivalent 16" electric chainsaw has 2000W (vs 2400W), a shorter 8m cable, and costs £50–£80 more. The Makita's trump card is the Makita brand reliability and UK dealer network for repairs. For first-time buyers starting fresh, the Hyundai saves significant money for superior motor power and a longer cable.

9. Maintenance - Genuinely Near-Zero

One of the most practical advantages of the HYC2400E over any petrol chainsaw — including the HYC6200X petrol chainsaw -  is the near-zero maintenance requirement. No fuel mixing, no air filter cleaning, no spark plug replacement, no carburettor draining before winter storage, no fuel stabiliser. The maintenance steps that remain are simple and quick:

10. Detailed Score Breakdown

11. Jim Fellows' Verdict

The Hyundai HYC2400E is one of the best-value corded electric chainsaws currently available in the UK. The combination of a 2400W motor, Oregon cutting equipment, tool-free adjustment, automatic lubrication, and a 12-metre cable gives it specifications that would normally be associated with significantly more expensive machines. If you have reliable access to mains power and want a capable chainsaw for firewood preparation, storm clearance, and general garden tree work, it's an easy recommendation.

The corded design is the limitation that will filter out the buyers who are not suited to this machine, and that is the correct outcome. If your work is within cable reach of a socket, the HYC2400E is a very good chainsaw at a very good price.

Review by Jim Fellows, Garden Machinery Specialistat Garden-Review. Assessment based on published specification data verified across Hyundai Power Equipment UK, The Green Reaper, Generator Pro, Machine Mart, World of Power, and multiple authorised UK distributors. Weight (5.1kg chainsaw only, 6.6kg inc. cable), chain speed (15 m/s), chain stopping time (0.15 seconds), vibration (6.55 m/s²), and noise level (106 dB(A)) confirmed from Generator Pro specification listing. Price ~£79.99 inc. VAT at time of publication (June 2026). This review contains affiliate links — Garden-Review may earn a commission on purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you. Editorial opinions are always independent. Always wear full PPE and follow HSE guidance when operating a chainsaw. Use on a RCD-protected circuit. Never operate in wet conditions or near standing water.