Remington RM 5118R Chainsaw Review

By Jake Daniels
April 16, 2020

Sometimes, it is necessary to purchase a chainsaw that is capable of handling far larger and more complex jobs than what might typically be found on a regular piece of property. In these cases, it is simply not enough to have a light duty or even a medium duty chainsaw. In cases such as these, only a heavy duty machine will get the job done. For anyone looking for such a machine, it might be a good idea to check out the Remington RM 5118R 2-cycle 18-inch chainsaw. This particular machine has a lot of good things going for it. It features a lot of specifications that professional-quality machines use, often features which can’t be found on light duty machines.

Specifications and Features

This is a two-cycle engine, as previously mentioned, and features 51 cc’s and an 18 inch bar. Engineers have gone to a lot of trouble to produce an ergonomic design that features a solid mix of performance ability and ease of use that can be wrapped up into a single machine. It has a front and back handle that are both designed to make operating the machine safer. It also features Remington‘s QuickStart technology, something that most chainsaw operators will appreciate, as it makes it far easier to start than many other machines. A lot of durable construction has gone into this particular model, including a die-cast chassis and a crankcase and sprocket that both feature professional grade construction. As you can see, a lot of thought has gone into producing this heavy-duty chainsaw that operates more easily than other professional use tools.

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The Good

One of the biggest advantages to using this machine is that it is capable of a lot of reliable operation. It is essentially designed to take a ton of punishment without it having an adverse impact on the overall reliability of the machine itself. It is also easier to start than most machines and in most cases, it is easy to handle safely, thanks to its low kick back and minimal vibration. This is a chainsaw that is definitely made to last and its heavy duty design works great for larger jobs that would chew up a lot of smaller chainsaws.

The Bad

One of the biggest drawbacks to using this machine is that it is exceptionally heavy. Where a lot of light duty or even medium-duty machines weigh just over 10 pounds, this one weighs a whopping 25 pounds. Obviously, some of that is because it is a heavy duty machine. Therefore, you would expect it to weigh more. With that being said, this is a significant increase in weight. The truth of the matter is that it weighs enough that it can be exceptionally difficult to use, especially when using it for long periods of time or when cutting overhead. This is something that must be considered for anyone that is considering purchasing it, as it could make using it unsafe if the individual in question is incapable of handling it and maintaining control at all times. In addition, starting issues are a common occurrence with model. While this doesn’t seem to be a problem with most users, it is rather interesting that the complaint has come up more than once.

The Verdict

Overall, this is a solid machine, but it requires that whoever purchases it have previous experience with using a chainsaw and that the individual is strong enough to handle it without a problem. This is definitely a good, high quality machine that is capable of performing rather difficult jobs. However, it is probably not the best fit for someone who has never purchased a chainsaw before or who isn’t accustomed to using one on a regular basis. This is a machine that is designed for professional quality and as such, it is better left to the professionals to purchase it so they can get the most use out of it. For those that fit this particular demographic, this is an exceptional choice and it is one that you will not regret purchasing in the long run.

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