Echo E-Force DCS-5000 56v 18" Battery Chainsaw First Look And Test Run

[@brianfeeney9493]

Thanks 🎉 Much ….. was going to purchase the 58V Monday ….. Think I’ll go this Route ! Appreciate Your Help !!! 🇺🇸

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah I would definitely go the 56v there will be a lot more customer support

[@HighlanderMikeGolf]

Thanks for the review. Was looking for a battery powered saw, and watched another channel's review from a couple years ago where the older Echo came out on top. I ordered the saw and then realized the video was 2 years old, and watched your video with the new Echo E Force comparing it to the 58V. I cancelled my order for the 58V Echo and ordered the Echo E-Force. Thanks for the multiple reviews and comparison vids. I just subscribed to your channel. I appreciate the hard work!

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Thanks! Been using the the 56v for a bit now and it’s still doing great!

[@frankbrowning328]

That's very impressive for a battery powered chainsaw.

[@sirsweetness8332]

These battery powered saws are surprisingly powerful and long lasting. I cut a 18” tree down and cut it all up and still had 2 bars on battery.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

They are getting better all the time.

[@WJCTechyman]

This looks like a very capable saw. It did quite well, especially going through Oak.

[@davidmazza3755]

Echo definitely doesn't get the recognition that they deserve!like the battery operated line line of tools. Also I own a cs 590 and it's a excellent saw!

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah I have a 590, 7310, 346, plus the 56 and 58v and all are great saws.

[@davidmazza3755]

Yeah my next saw I'm gonna be getting real soon and I think it's gonna be the 7310!how do you like the saw?and what do you think of the power?

[@shawnhorne9296]

Stop thinking and buy one you will fff love it 😀

[@benjaminleslie3155]

this is the video I've been waiting for 👍

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Cool, stay tuned for more, I just finished videoing a full charge to empty and I’ll have to say it was pretty impressive.

[@scott8351]

Getting mine next week, looks perfect for occasional use, homeowner.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Good choice!

[@TCsOutdoors1]

Great video!! I’ve been looking for a battery saw. I’m a fan of Echo power saws, definitely going to consider this one. 👍🏻

[@duanehamdorf2228]

I just got mine the other day. It was a tough choice. I wanted to go with the ego but i like the traditional way of installing and tightening the chain. Im out in below zero weather alot when working and i dont know how well those plastic knobs tighteners would hold up. An

[@Gideon_Judges6]

To be fair some of the Stihls actually do that plastic crank thing too, but I agree so I don't like it either.

[@CTSCAPER]

Thanks for the video! Watching you cut those larger logs I realize the gas chainsaw is obsolete for most. Watching you put the battery in, top off the oil and go without worrying about bad gas, fumes, and the noise from a gasser makes me wonder why anyone who doesn't need a gas saw would buy one. Each generation of battery-powered equipment will only get better.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah the battery saws are really coming along, especially for the occasional user, still aren’t to the point of all day firewooding but very nice.

[@jimzeleny7213]

Gas chainsaw obsolete? I don't think so. Run time 6-8 minutes. Sorry but I work longer than that when cutting firewood.

[@CTSCAPER]

@@jimzeleny7213 Hey Jim, we all do things differently. The convenience of the electric saw is, quite frankly, convenient. The portability and power of a gasser is convenient too. 10 years ago I would say keep the gasser and forget about a battery saw. Nowadays there are times a battery saw is the better option.

[@JohnAmes]

Looks like it works good 👍

[@zack6892]

Kinda looks like they use the dogs from the echo cs3510. If it is the same mount Westcoast saws makes an upgraded set of felling dogs for that saw.

[@Danmc-li3pg]

Just bought this one. 1st 30 minutes of cutting, the chain bound up and came off. One link is stuck and doesn’t move. Won’t fit on the saw now. Waiting for Echo before I return it. The saw was doing pretty good before this happened.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Yeah I’ve had saws throw the chain before and damage a link, not saying this is what happened, but it usually happened to me if I let the chain get to loose and it would get in a bit of a bind and jump right off sometimes damaging it.

[@Gideon_Judges6]

The 58V model got great reviews, so I was disappointed when I found it discontinued everywhere. That's when I found out it was superceded by the 56V here.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

Good insightful review. This new Battery-powered electric chainsaw looks like it was smartly practically designed. However I still think the EGO 18 icher offers more features. Do you see any improvement in power with this newer model? Do you think we will ever see 20 inch bar battery-electric chainsaws? What is your verdict on this new battery chainsaw? Wishing you safe adventures and journeys.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Thanks! Yeah I believe it has a little more torque to pull through larger wood, the old 58v had a really high top speed but not as much power. I definitely think someone will come out with a 20” version especially since some states are banning small engines and are going to leave them no choice but to go electric. Overall I really like this saw it feels really well made cuts nice and the battery lasts a good while.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

@@WilliamsonRidge That's good to hear about your impressions of this new capable model. What do you know about the EGO 18 Inch or the McColough Commercial series in comparison? I think if this Battery Technology can still further improve there will 20 inch bar models coming out.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

I don’t have any experience with the Ego or McColough, I do have a Milwaukee m18 atlas 40 and 80v echo 58v, and I believe the echo 56v is possibly near the top of not at the top of those, just from stuff I’ve seen I would say it is pretty comparable with the ego line. Ego has really stepped it up over the last few years.

[@richardmartinez4642]

Mine is coming in next week 👍🏼

[@woody1pa903]

my 56v leaks bar oil all over the place , actually comes out the air vents etc , tried different bar oils no difference , its a new saw , only used it for 2 bars run time on the battery .. anyone else have this problem ?

[@MJADoingStuff]

New sub here👍 I have been thinking about getting a battery powered chainsaw because they are so much quieter than Gas. I am still watching your video have a great Friday😁👍🚜💨💡

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Thanks you too, seen you on a post from Peek’s Peak.

[@MJADoingStuff]

@@WilliamsonRidge Sweet!! Lucas is a cool 😎 Dude👍

[@TractorTech]

It looks pretty fast for a battery saw.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

It does pretty good and has plenty of power.

[@outdoors-fun]

Is this a professional grade saw?

[@WilliamsonRidge]

No this saw is still in Echo’s consumer grade, they have other products in the 56v line that are in the x-series or professional series, so I look for them to come out with a larger saw in that pro series.

[@rayglasscock9667]

I’m ex railway track tree clearing felling operator climbing included,gang off 8 or more some time walking up to about 2-3 miles to first tree , everything carried saws fuel climbing equipment saws round about 80 cc ground work, gang members would carry about 50-60 lbs of equipment each,( like marines ) shifts round about 12 hrs at least 4 felling saws 2 climbing saws ,do you see what I’m getting at that would be a lot of battery,each ground op would actually have saw running around 6-7 hr .there’s no doubt they have a work place but not in that rough environment, we would be expected to replace clutch and piston if ness during dinner break, I’ve got quite a collection of saws am now seriously looking at getting my first cord less because of serious injuries I find it difficult to pull start ,it’s embarrassing asking for help! Probably be a STIHL also fed up with lumber across cycling track been using me trusty ole silky ,besides injuries I’m getting old 70 next year if I make it.what I’m looking forward to less noise definitely no FUMES not just the working but spills no need to carry spill mat using the correct chain oil can work near customers fish ponds noise wise near bird cages, any where noise is a possible problem, they have got plenty of advantage over petroleum fuelled saws!? Happy sawing to you all,especially the guy in charge.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Hope you find the battery saw that suites you I think you will be surprised at what they are capable of, at least until the battery goes dead, lol. The battery saws definitely would not be good to pack in and run all day with the amount of batteries you would need, to much weight, gas would definitely prevail in your situation, but for the average homeowner just doing an occasional tree or clearing some trails they work out pretty good. Thanks for watching.

[@danielpadgett2831]

My Stihl ms 271 weighs 12lbs

[@ryanm2109]

I bought one but then found out it's the same as the harbor freight atlas saw for 100 more.... hope it lasts

[@WilliamsonRidge]

It does have similarities but it’s not the same I have both, the echo offers a 5 year consumer warranty on it though, and HF you have to purchase a longer warranty which eats into that lower price point by quite a bit.

[@ryanm2109]

@@WilliamsonRidge it would be great to see a side-by-side !

[@WilliamsonRidge]

That’s one of the next videos coming, should be up in a few weeks.

[@daisycutter5771]

I don’t know if it’s completely true, but the new versions (5000) that are out May 1, claim to be “made in the USA” (source ACME tools), that alone gets the “sold”,… All other electrics are “China” (possibly Husqvarna - Sweden), if you hard working Americans believe your getting things cheaper from China you need to become educated, it’s pay me now or pay me later”,….And if you guys want to be ostriches, and don”t care about your children or the future of this country - That’s fine, but don’t claim to love it! (Most Blue collar guys I know don’t like being called a “Hypocrite”)

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Acme tools has their facts wrong both the saw and battery say made in China on them.

[@OGAOutdoors]

Paul how much did you say it weighs? I like the brand but I’m just not the electric chainsaw fan no matter the brand. Take care, Ben.

[@WilliamsonRidge]

14.6 lbs I’m going to do some comparisons be gas to see where it stands with 30 40 and 50 cc saws

[@triple6758]

Always someone commenting about fumes. What kind of bubble y'all living in? You plan for it to last forever?

[@arvindrana292]

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