Echo 58v battery chainsaw - Toy or Tool? - #36

[@IronOakSawmill]

They work great for breaking down off cuts from the mill, and taking care of smaller wood cutting jobs. Very handy tool to have.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Chuck. It definitely has its place but can’t replace a gas saw for the heavy cutting.

[@billobermeyer660]

You must have had a great day...playing around with Clifford and a new woodyard tool. The Echo looks to be very lightweight while functional. Keep on movin'!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Welcome back obie. Clifford loves the Woodyard! This saw definitively has its place. I’m liking it!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Hello everyone, Well you know you can always buy an extra battery, when you know you have bigger jobs to do. Keep up the great videos. Your friend Stanley Jack. Piqua Ohio.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching and commenting my friend!

[@rickie178]

Enjoyed the video! I’ve finally caught up to watching your videos. I enjoy your channel. I agree these saws have their place. However it’ll be a long time before they’ll ever come close to making one that will compete with a gas saw. Thanks for the demo!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks so much for watching my channel rickie. I’m afraid our Federal government is going to push us to eliminate gas powered tools. We’re no where near the technology required to do that. It’s sad to see the overreach from our government over the last several years.

[@rickie178]

Agree 100%

[@amc31b]

I have one and I really like mine. For a homeowner who doesnt heat their home with firewood or at least doesnt cut the wood themselves, its great. No worry about fuel going sour and gumming up carbs. The battery is over a year old and still going strong.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks so much for watching. I certainly agree with everything you said. I’m glad to hear the battery is holding up.

[@Andrew_From_NB]

Definitely a nice little saw to have in the fleet for those smaller jobs! Neat to see it in action on the larger rounds! Andrew from NB :)

[@oldguyfirewood]

I find myself using it more than I thought I would. A handy tool for sure.

[@cutNdryfirewood]

This is a take it with you in case you need a chainsaw, camping, construction, landscaping type tool. Not a wood yard too. IMO. Good video, glad you showed this off for us.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I agree with you Matthew. Unfortunately I think we are being pushed towards eliminating all gas powered equipment. The technology is getting better, but it’s not there yet for real heavy duty use. Time will tell.

[@dolmarjoe9787]

Great video. My wife has cut over four cords of firewood with our battery-powered EGO saw without any problems. We find that the battery saw works best on rounds 8 inches and under. But, the battery saw has its place and isn't a replacement for my Dolmar 7900. Keep up the good work.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching Joe. You’re correct… it has its place but won’t replace a gas powered saw for the heavy cutting.

[@knottwworking]

Nice saw Dick, should work great in your landscape business. It's light, has a 16" bar, will be good for limbing trees and cleaning up bushes. See you next time. Terry

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for stopping in Terry. I’m liking it so far!

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

New sub came from the Facebook page. I am impressed with that sawnive been thinking about buying the milwaukee one only because I have a bunch of batteries already

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Matt. Thanks for watching and subscribing. For some reason I missed your comment and just saw it now. I try to reply immediately to all comments. It makes sense to buy battery tools that you already have extra batteries for. I hope you have checked out some of my older videos. Thanks again!

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hey Mr Dick , I was impressed with the saw . When my father was alive and he and my mom were camping all the time . He carried an electric chainsaw so he could cut wood in their camp . I sure wished the battery power had been around then .

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Dell… thanks for watching. Battery technology has come a long way for sure.

[@rogerbelanger295]

Nice video! I got one and use it all the time. I had to get a second battery to make the tool more practical. Like you I never got used to putting chaps and helmet protection, it feels like a little toy in my hands. Also… at first I always forgot to fill it up with chain oil. So now it’s done when the battery goes dead.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching Roger. I’ll probably get a second battery but they’re so darn expensive!

[@scrhino40]

Glad to know echo makes a battery power saw. I been looking to switch over to echo saws. Been having better service out of echo. Have a great day be safe.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hello Bucky. Echo saws have come a long way. They have established themselves in the pro market and their price and warranty beat everyone else.

[@scrhino40]

@@oldguyfirewood I bought an echo with a 14 inch bar to used to trim limbs and tops on pine trees and it has plenty of power and lightweight. I do agree price had a lot to do with my decision.

[@chrisartman6168]

Thanks for the review Dick. Looks like a great saw for it’s intended purpose. Looks like Clifford approved it too.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching Chris. Clifford is definitely my woodyard buddy.

[@chrisartman6168]

@@oldguyfirewood and a great one at that too!!

[@Hoytbuff]

Great review. Thank you! Give Ol Clifford a pet for me

[@oldguyfirewood]

Clifford says thanks for the pat on the head!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Dick, A battery saw is a must for me, great rescue saw also, Take Care 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@oldguyfirewood]

I really appreciate you watching Larry and Robin. I notice that you often use your Stihl battery saw in your videos. That’s one of the main reasons I was wanting to get a battery saw.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Clifford approves! A battery powered saw is definitely nice to have available but they definitely don't replace the gas saws.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I totally agree Heath. I’m afraid we’re being pushed in the “all electric” direction way before the technology is there to support it. All it will do is raise the cost of everything, especially services like landscape maintenance and firewood production.

[@guysolis5843]

Great video, love the house and property. I have one of these and am wondering if you know where to get replacement chains for it? Take care.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching. I get replacements from my local saw shop. He is an Echo and Husqvarna dealer and keeps chain in stock. Google “chainsaw shops near me” and any saw shop can help you.

[@guysolis5843]

@@oldguyfirewood Good idea....go to the experts!

[@adrianwhitehead6238]

Hi Dick. Battery saws are definitely on the up. Perfect for the homeowner or even the pro as (16”) marker saw. The woodyard near me can only use a corded or battery saw as they are near residential area.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching my friend. The technology has really come a long way. In 50 Years, or less, I’m afraid gas powered equipment will be a thing of the past.

[@jimbo5056]

That's a powerful unit there Dick. A dozen cuts after a storm to remove hazards is plenty. 15 plus cuts on the smaller wood with 2 bars left is decent also. I would think once a month using and draining the battery would be healthy for the battery also Probably 54 volt platform for other tools also fm Echo. I'd give it 5 stars.👍

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching and commenting Jimbo. It obviously can’t replace a gas saw for continued use, but it can definitely get you out of a bind for storm damage, etc.

[@matthewbutcher203]

That saw sounds like a shopvac running lol, that being said and at risk of going into dad joke territory; I'm convinced that it is a "cut above... the (current) competition " 😜

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching and commenting Matthew.

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Sure it is a handy saw. I bought cheap knock off top handle chainsaw. My only regret that I didn’t buy one years ago. Also that I didn’t buy name brand saw. It gets used all the time. Keep up the good work.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching Dan. I’m really liking this saw so far.

[@backyardfirewood9852]

I’ve had one for a while. I can buck a cord of Ash with two batteries. They are pretty capable saw. It’s the same as another brand but I can’t remember the name. I cut with it in the winter too. I put up a few videos cutting with it.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching. I’ll probably get another battery at some point… they’re just so darn expensive!

[@backyardfirewood9852]

@@oldguyfirewood yeah; they are not cheap…. Echo has a new battery saw too. I got it for cutting in my back yard. I will often cut 4’ logs and finish bucking at home. I don’t like to use my gas saws to keep the neighbors from having to hear me…

[@gmartinez8404]

I am getting one, it will work great for my application. I will let you know how it works out.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching. I keep it in my truck toolbox. It really comes in handy.

[@johnkiser2658]

I have a makita battery saw. Looking for something a little bigger. Not sure if I’m ready to look at stihl yet

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching John. The Mikita gets good reviews. If you need a bigger saw you should look at gas saws.

[@dragonspicks]

It would also be a good saw to have with you when you’re foolin around in the trails

[@oldguyfirewood]

I agree… it makes a great trail saw. Thanks for watching!

[@trcass1]

great video. the battery lasts just long enough for me to cut a few rounds until my back starts acting up and i can charge it, have a cup of coffee watch a couple of woodyard videos and go cut some more....lol. actually, i can see where this would be really handy clearing some trails and shooting lanes for deer hunting. or liming after you drop a tree. thanks for the review.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching. I like your philosophy on using the battery saw!

[@keachmister]

What the heck is the part that came with it in the operator's manual bag.? It's a silver metal plate with a small screw? Nice video btw, helped me purchase one.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Don’t know about that part. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@philliphall4506]

Thanks Dick, another great video! I am also thinking of a battery saw.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I’m really liking the battery saw. It’s not a saw for serious production but it’s great to carry in the Truck. I’ve used it a few times where I wouldn’t have had a regular gas saw with me.

[@scottwilcox6741]

Great video I was wondering how those saws were Home Depot is clearancing them out by me Mark 6:29 mark down to 378 I wanted to see how good they were before I go and buy one I will do exactly the stuff that you did with it clean up a lot of brush can you add to the arsenal of my chainsaws also

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching and commenting Scott.

[@johnpierce1251]

My mother bought that same saw she loves it

[@oldguyfirewood]

It has it’s place for sure.

[@firewoodathome]

With a lot of battery saws now on the market, curious to see what the longevity will be. Both tool and battery.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I have that same concern. Time will tell.

[@benscoles5085]

it has been a while, I looked a Stihl, one thing I noticed was the batteries had a ''charge cycle'' life span one battery was rated 750 charge cycles, another was 1200 charge cycles, which to most of us translates into longevity,

[@firewoodathome]

@@benscoles5085 I have a fair amount of experience with li-ion batteries and chargers through other endeavors. Would agree life cycle claims in a controlled setting is accurate. The combination of high amp drain and heat/cold conditions, I kind of doubt that those are real world numbers. Quality cells and battery management systems are key. I'll withhold judgment on saws until field proven. BTW, I love li-ion power 🔋 don't get me wrong. 👍👍

[@johnpierce1251]

And there’s Clifford waiting for his piece of tree lol

[@oldguyfirewood]

Lol… he’s definitely a woodyard dog!

[@freeheeler09]

I was thinking of getting an electric saw for wildfire brush clearing and limbing. I’ve still got a quiver of gas saws. But from what I’ve seen, I’ll be more likely to reach tor the battery saw until a big tree comes down

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching! The battery saw is convenient to carry in my truck for occasional use but it will never replace my gas saw for serious use.

[@maxmrvchannel5001]

Nice video my friend watching Po G0d bless

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

It's definitely a good saw to have in the car or truck just to clear out the road of a fallen tree..

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching Daniel. That’s my thought also.

[@benscoles5085]

Hello Mr. OGF, I am not sure of what battery is in that saw, as far as amp hours, it is possible for manufacturers to make a 58 volt battery with 1 amp hour, or one that has 5 amp hours capacity, and as you probly already know, that affects how long the saw runs, lower amp/hours are generally much cheaper to buy than higher amp/hours batteries. that is why the big name saws are sold no battery or charger, so you can get what you can afford, or what will serve your needs, Stihl prob has the best chart available for comparison of battery performance verses saw ability .

[@oldguyfirewood]

You’re right on with the battery issue Ben. This one is 4 amp hour. I’d like to get a second battery but they are so darn expensive!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Well I was thinking about getting that same Echo electric chainsaw, to replace all my 40cc and under gas power chainsaws. I really don't use my smaller chainsaws that much.

[@oldguyfirewood]

It definitely has its place. I’m liking it for occasional light use.

[@johnpierce1251]

It sure does make a great trimming saw tho

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi John. Thanks for watching. I’m liking it so far, but it sure can’t replace a good gas saw for heavier work.

[@davidedwards3734]

I like my Makita battery operating saw, Still like my Shindaiwa 402s gas! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi David. It’s definitely useful. I’m liking it so far.

[@EcSsAwS]

I’ve used one of those before. Excellent piece of equipment Missed one locally for 100$

[@oldguyfirewood]

Wow! That would have been a great find at that price. I really like it so far.

[@sirvozelo1]

I am despointed with Stihl and is what I have, but now after see your video maybe I am not so bad after all. I have the Stihl GTA26, 161T, 220C, MSA300 and the Trimmer 135, in regard to this machines I am 100% satisfied with, however feels kind like having a Mustang GT with gas tank in reserve. I not know if this your saw is the top model of ECO and surely is very dificult to judge but seeme to me the Stihl MSA300 is much faster and powerful and the top battery also maybe last little longer. I also have seen some videos in regard to the Huskvarna 540iXT apparently this one even a litle slower than the Stihl MSA300 but their top battery the BLS300 out runs my top Stihl battery the AP500S. In conclusion I think all this top 3 brands, Stihl, Huskvarna and ECO the all and common problem are the batteries. Battery technology is way behind of the machines.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching. You make some very valid points. The Echo was all that was available where I was at the time and it has served me well. If I had a choice I think Stihl would be my choice at this point. I think as battery technology evolves we will see a lot more Jose of battery saws.

[@sirvozelo1]

@@oldguyfirewood Yes and I hope so. This 3 Stihl saws I have 161T, 220C and MSA300 I am quit confident that I have tested themes beyond manufacturers recommendation so far neither one have failed. So the only issue is the batteries run time. The 161T is not so bad I normally average about 40 minutes cutting time with AP200 battery if the MSA300 with don the same time using the AP500S with be okay but absolutely not.

[@danahasson2892]

Dick what did you pay for that saw and do you remember how much an extra battery was?

[@oldguyfirewood]

I paid $300 plus tax. The store owner discounted the saw 10% and threw in a gallon of bar oil. I didn’t price a second batter, but I’m sure they are well over $100. The battery charges in 55 minutes witch is a big plus.