Echo DCS-5000 56V E-Force 18" Battery Chainsaw! Runtime And Real World Test!

In this video we take the all new Echo DCS-5000 56V e-Force 18" Battery Chainsaw! Runtime and real world test! This saw is replacing the old Echo CCS-58V4AH 16" Battery Chainsaw, which was a great saw, but since Echo is replacing the entire line with the new 56v battery system I thought it would worth checking into to see if it is an improvement over the old 58v system.
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[@rickyoung360]

I've watched several reviews on this saw but this one is by far the best. By sawing up that tree you've given a real world example of what amount of work can be done by the saw. This is much better than cutting wafers off of a log and compiling a number. Your method gives me a much better idea of what I can expect from the saw. Thank you!

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnyoo6625]

Thank you for this real world usage video. I think it will be tremendously useful when deciding my future purchase.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Thanks for watching, I’ve been using this saw a couple months now and still very pleased.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Good video. I just did a similar one and am working on a follow up. We found this little saw can run a long time if doing things like thinning saplings and trimming the branches on them. In fact, in a 7hr day of thinning our property we ran 1 1/2 batteries only! (bought two just to be sure we had juice to keep going). This little saw is worth the money in my book!

[@user-br4el4br5i]

Outstanding presentation. I find it helpful in replacing a gas Stihl 170 w/16 inch bar that finally gave out after many years of use. Going electric makes the most sense and upping bar length to 18" will help with some of the larger cuts on our property. Your careful demonstration of battery life in a real world application is just what I was looking for.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlosgavino6874]

You are awesome for sharing this experience with your echo saw I recently purchased one and have not fully tested it had a bit of concerns but your productivity with the saw was incredible for it being a battery operated saw thanks for sharing that trailer is one sweet piece of equipment wish you the best

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Thanks, I have several battery saws and I believe this Echo is my favorite

[@kevinstrickland1077]

I bought the same saw yesterday. Haven't tried it yet but have watched a tonne of videos and i'm convinced i have purchased the best mid size battery saw on the market. Probably the 4th time watching this video lol Good job!👍👍👍👍👍

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Thanks!

[@hudsonhollow]

I've put in a few hours sawing up a red oak that went down in a storm with my DCS-5000. I love it! It's not as strong or as fast as my Stihl MS250, but when you add in the starting and stopping, (I don't like leaving the Stihl running when I put it down) the electric is about as quick to cut up a complete tree and a lot easier to use all around.

[@khtractors]

That’s a nice saw! I’m impressed with how well it does!

[@WilliamsonRidge]

It’s pretty nice and the battery life is pretty acceptable probably about the same as running out a tank of gas on a 30-40cc saw.

[@scott8351]

Thanks, just ordered this one. Perfect for my yard for general cleanup. Looks like a quality saw.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Good choice!

[@TCsOutdoors1]

That looks like a great little saw to have on the ATV or tractor to keep the trail’s clean or to have sitting by the splitter just In case. Great video thanks!! Have a good one👍🏻😎TC

[@tooldiebum]

I just bought one today 270$ Christmas deal we’ll see how it goes ✌️

[@sirvozelo1]

Himm, at least isn't only me. I have the Stihl MSA300, MSA220C, 161T, GTA 26, BGA86 air Blower and the Trimmer 135, I have used all this quite heavier probably beyond manufacturers recommendation never have any considerable problem with machines. The machines are great, battery technology still light years away for professional use. I have 14 different capacity batteries from AP200 to AP500S. In my case just to bad the batteries not give enough working time between recharges, kind like have a Mustang GT with gas tank in the reserve.

[@marydaley7862]

Thanks. I was just about to buy the 58V model, so now I'm going to get the newer one.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I would get the 56v I have another video coming out in a few days comparing the runtime and features the 56v wins in every category but charge time

[@frankrodriguez1977]

Ive been waiting for this review because I would love a saw like this for camping. Great review and Thank you

[@WilliamsonRidge]

It would great for that!

[@DonFarmer-hq5sw]

I’m buying that saw after watching this video ❤

[@alanbryan3536]

I just bought this saw and tried it out today. It cuts great but I noticed the bar oil isn’t coming out and oiling the chain. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like you can make any adjustments to the oiler like on my Stihl. Looks like I’ll have to send it back. Great video btw.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I had the same thing happen when I first tried it the bar didn’t seem to be oiling. I took my bar off and ran the saw for about 30 seconds and the oil started coming out of the oiler hole, put the bar back on and all is good, I think it just takes it a bit to get started.

[@alanbryan3536]

@@WilliamsonRidge I tried that too but I may not have run it for that long. I’ll try running it longer tomorrow. I really like the saw and I’m hoping to get it working right. I appreciate your help.

[@michaelthompson7570]

Looks like I would run out of energy before that saw does! Thanks,,looking to buy one soon…..

[@bfvader]

Tempted to put my Milwaukee M18 16" chainsaw up for sale and swap over to the Echo. The Milwaukee bogs down on bigger cherry and black locust, and overheats any non-High-Output battery I put in it.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I think the Milwaukee is a little more powerful but the echo runs a bit faster I’ve only used HO batteries in the Milwaukee haven’t had any overheating issues with it

[@bfvader]

@@WilliamsonRidge I have the 12.0Ah high output battery that came with the kit, but it still seems to struggle with thicker hardwoods, maybe I'm expecting too much from it. I even bought a new chain thinking I'd messed up sharpening it somehow, but the new chain wasn't much better.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I guess it depends a lot on what you are used to running, if you run a larger cc gas that will power through anything the battery saws may seem lacking, maybe the batteries aren’t real consistent when using in a high power draw scenario, I’ve heard some folks say the batteries even get hot and shut off others say they don’t, I have 3 of the 12AH HO and an 8ah HO and haven’t had any problems, that’s one reason I like the Milwaukee so much, I was using battery saws the other day and the Echo and Milwaukee are my go to saws for the smaller jobs

[@travisfrady6931]

I'm ready to see how it compares to the 58V. I own the 58V one and absolutely love it for smaller stuff. I recently bought the 56V Top handle 2500T Echo and wow it cuts good compared to my 2511T gas saw.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Working on that video now!

[@ethanstone4740]

@@WilliamsonRidge look forward to it! I bet there's no one who has put the 58v Echo through its paces like I have, lost my job of 30+ years with the pandemic and with a Christmas tree farm I'd run as a side business for years and no govt handouts available to me due to loopholes in the system decided to go into firewood to pay some bills. My family has been doing firewood 100+ years, so it's in my blood and I was playing with saws at a young age. But nowadays bad vertigo issues slow me down, not good to be doing wood work when stumbling around dizzy like a drunk, even with plugs and muffs any prolonged use of a "real saw" and I'm down for the count for a day or two. Condition called "hyperacusis" which is vertigo caused by sound. Anyway Long story short I've had to use battery saws as much as possible to keep working, gas saws in limited doses for felling big boys etc then right back on battery. Always trying to balance, as you know you just can't get the power of a gas saw with the battery boys so I'm always grabbing the gas one and using it for as short a time as needed to get the big stuff done then limbing and bucking with my Echo 58v. I got two because it was almost cheaper to get the saw with the battery than it was to get a second battery! Common thing. I've probably run my 58v echo saws well over 1000 hours in last 2 years and they are the best battery saws I have used. Been tempted to grab a ryobi for backup battery saw since I have a bunch of their 40v batteries for weed whips etc. but I'm glad I didn't, might be a good idea to sell one of my 58v saws and batteries used to help fund the upgrade to this 56v and keep my 58v on hand too. But I'll wait to see your review head to head! Now back at it for me sun's up! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this review and if you've read all this you ought to get a trophy.

[@ethanstone4740]

Looks like this 56v doesn't bog up as much as the 58v does on the bigger stuff. And with a thicker chain less issues there as well perhaps?

[@travisfrady6931]

@@ethanstone4740 has he even posted the video comparison of them yet? FYI I'm running a 3/8" .043 chain on my 58v echo 16" and it works great

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Easier to find replacement chains I have an atlas 80v 18” it has the .043 chain and I’ve had trouble finding them easily.

[@warren7127]

I sure am glad I waited for this video :) I've been researching cordless chainsaws for 3 weeks now. Had narrowed it down to this Echo, Makita 16' 36v, & the Husky 120i. With this review, I think I have made up my mind :) Thank you very much for your time work. BTW... How long did the battery take to fully charge?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

With the standard charger that comes with it, it took 2 hrs 33 minutes, the rapid charger is supposed to take 1 hr 15 min but I don’t have one as of right now to try it out, I’m going to try to get one soon and put a video up on it.

[@warren7127]

@@WilliamsonRidge Did you by chance get a spare battery for this saw? (where from?) As I was in Home Depot ready to make the purchase, I noticed they didn't have any in this store. I called Echo USA CS/Sales debt. & was told this saw is not for sale yet & won't be ready for at least another month... So no spare batteries till then. LOL So I was thinking, Should I get it now? & feel like I'm part of an elite group :) LOL Or should I wait to see if they bundle it in kit...

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I didn’t see spare batteries either, I have two because I bought the saw and a the new 56v mower

[@warren7127]

@@WilliamsonRidge Ok, thought I'd check. Never know if there might be that under ground battery store who only sells to referrals & knows the secret handshake LOL😁 Thanks again

[@warren7127]

FYI... Found the spare batteries at Home Depot. My store kept them straight up from the 56v series tools (not on shelf at eye level) on the top rack for security reasons. If you don't see them, look on the rack for it's $199 price tag & have an employee scan it for a location. 👍

[@ryanjewell9832]

Looking for a battery powered saw to carry in my truck to clear trails, been a big fan of echos gas powered equipment for a while, but thought it would be nicer to have a saw I can throw in the back and not worry about gas spills, was looking at the milwaukee saw, but this looked like it could be more promising. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

This makes a great saw for that purpose, if you already have Milwaukee tools may be something to look at, vs getting a whole new battery system with the echo, I have the Milwaukee m18 fuel saw also and am very happy with it too, overall I think I do prefer the echo.

[@ryanjewell9832]

@@WilliamsonRidge how does it compare power wise to the milwaukee?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

The Milwaukee has more power/torque but the chain speed is slower, so while the cut is slower on the Milwaukee, it is very hard to stall it out.

[@dennisdelk4298]

Thanks for the video. It seems like it's a really good saw.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I think it’s going to be a great little saw, another plus I forgot to mention in the video it has a five year consumer warranty, which I believe is the best in the business.

[@dennisdelk4298]

@@WilliamsonRidge 5 years is almost unheard-of. That's awesome.

[@RCPSU4]

My dad is an E-Go fan. He's got one of their smaller saws and it's good for being 14".

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah I’ve heard good things about the Ego.

[@shawnbottom4769]

Thanks for posting this. Does it come with a homeowner safety chain? Would like see it run a pro chisel chain if so. Now that there is an alternative, a loud, smelly, vibrating machine has a lot less appeal to me.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

It’s not exactly a safety chain it doesn’t have the anti kickback rakers, but it is a low profile.

[@racebiketuner]

Impressive!

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I’ve used this saw quite a bit now and like it really well

[@marydaley7862]

I bought one about early 2022 or late 2021, it would just stop. and not restart, for no reason, then it would run for a while...horrible...took it back ! Was it a lemon, or is this common ?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I’d say you got a bad one I haven’t had any issues with mine.

[@benjaminleslie3155]

it would be really cool if echo made a 20 inch 56v saw

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I’m sure they will before to long or at least someone will anyway. Seems technology is heading that way.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah the 5ah seems like it is packed pretty full, I’d would say if they are working on 8ah it would have to be for some other or bigger tools, or a wider line of the x-series

[@rogerl8488]

DAM THATS A GREAT SAW!!!!!

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I’m very happy with it for a battery saw.

[@jihazkomfort]

Hello. did not compare with oleo mac gsi 30?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I do not have one to compare it to

[@stevethiel5838]

Did the oil reservoir still have oil left when done? Do you know weight? Website doesn’t list it. Recently got Cs2511P, weighs less than 6 lbs. Very easy to use and doesn’t wear you out.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah it was a little under half full, 14.6 lbs, it’s a little on the Heavy side in my opinion but it does feel like a solid well built saw

[@chrisrowen7360]

Wonder how good the saw would be if you just used two batteries. How hot it would get

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Dunno I have two batteries may be a good test for a future video

[@cascios]

Have you had any issues with the chain oil leaking out while it’s just sitting? I bought one a few days ago haven’t used it yet. As it was sitting on my workbench the oil leaked down to the level of the bar lube port. It made quite a mess. Thinking of bringing it back and asking for another one.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah mine leaks, I have 12 or 13 chainsaws and all but two of them leak, it’s pretty common, but I have also seen some of the same brand saws, where some leak and some don’t, most manufacturers recommend dumping any leftover oil out after use, but it still may leak some just not nearly as much, I just purchase an Ego 20” saw and so far it hasn’t leaked any but my Milwaukee, echo, Dewalt, and atlas saws do

[@cascios]

I brought my new saw back to the echo dealer. They inspected it and determined that the oil tank had a leaky seam. They sent a new saw and I went in to pick it up today. When I got to the dealer my new saw was sitting on the show room floor in a paper towel. When I picked it up there was an oil stain about 4 inches in diameter on the paper. When I pointed this out to the dealer he said yeah, it’s leaking from the oiling port as it should. The other one had a cracked tank. I give up! I’ll just carry it around in a 5 gallon bucket.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

lol, yeah I’d say go with another brand but like I say they all seem to do it some worse than others but even some of the same brands and same model one will do it one won’t, it’s just a crap shoot

[@duanehamdorf2228]

Did you have to fill.the chain oil before you the battery died? I'm waiting for the weather to warm up here to get out and use mine. 👍

[@WilliamsonRidge]

No it only used a little over half the oil for the one charge.

[@RickLaBanca]

I got one but looking for a case. I like the tough chest they sell but it doesn’t fit!

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah a case comes in handy especially when hauling around in a vehicle, not only protects the saw but helps keep oil and dirt out too

[@JohnAmes]

Not bad for a battery operated chainsaw

[@jesustruth7292]

Looks just like the atlas, how does it compare?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Better than the Atlas. Feels better, battery seems better, at least compared to the earlier model atlas batteries,

[@dilligaftoner]

last year you did a vid on the atlas 40V chainsaw. In your opinion is the 56v better and would the 56v be worth the extra money? thanks!

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah I definitely like the echo 56v better than the Atlas 40v, the atlas is a good saw but the Echo edges it out in my opinion, also the Echo is 299 and the atlas is about 239 with battery and charger so it’s not a huge difference in price, plus if you want a longer warranty than 90 days on the atlas you have to pay extra

[@dilligaftoner]

@@WilliamsonRidge I’ve been seeing a lot of good reviews about it. I guess you just confirmed for me that I should buy that saw! Thank you!

[@grandmastert01]

What’s your opinion nowadays about your echo 5000 is it worth it ?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

It’s my favorite all around battery saw, price, power, speed, battery life, weight, it is a well rounded saw

[@grandmastert01]

@@WilliamsonRidge awesome thank you

[@M5tworude]

Did this replace the 1600 model?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

From what I can tell the dcs-1600 is an overseas version and only available outside the U.S.

[@michaelthompson7570]

How many times did you fill the oiler on that battery charge?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Just at the beginning, it only used about half the bar oil on one charge.

[@toddnewsom8129]

How long does it take to charge the battery back up from zero?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

2 1/2 hours with the included standard charger, you can purchase a rapid charger that cuts that time in half.

[@justinrobertson1590]

Website says 2.5 aH battery. You said 5aH. Which is it? Thanks

[@WilliamsonRidge]

It comes with the 5ah. I think the website just shows the specs for both batteries, there is a tab to click on that switches from the 2.5ah to the 5ah specs.

[@justinrobertson1590]

@@WilliamsonRidge thanks. Their website isn’t user friendly via a smartphone. Thanks for the correspondence. I believe I have found my first battery operated saw.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

No problem, Yeah mine won’t even completely load on my phone I had to go to the desktop to actually see their pics and videos.

[@unsurprisingly]

👍❤️

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[@Bogdan-kk9bd]

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[@CamppattonFamilyCompound]

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[@WilliamsonRidge]

Thanks!