EGO 18" Chainsaw with 56V Battery - How Long Does the Battery Last?

Wanted to try this chainsaw and after watching many KZbin reviews, decided to take the plunge.
Not sponsored on this video but I am happy with the results. Was able to quickly cut 19 cookies off this 15" piece of red wet oak. Battery lasted about 20 minutes while doing this.

[@dennisweiner1144]

Great presentation. Thanks bob. You gave me a starting point for purchasing an electric saw.

[@BobAmarant]

I wish I got one years ago now for the small amounts I use it! Good luck with yours!

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

Great demo that saw seems pretty good!

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks Luie. Happy with this new toy!

[@robinverbridge4900]

GREAT... I am going to get one! THAT is the right way to cut wood! You had the log elevated. Some of us are running the saw into the ground which causes the chain to get dull.... quick!

[@BobAmarant]

Yes for sure. Keep the chain out of the dirt👍👍 I think you will like this saw.

[@JohnPaul-gh1fh]

Nice review.. I'm convinced..!

[@timcook2312]

Excellent Product review!!!

[@BobAmarant]

Thanks Tim!

[@LetsDoThis321]

I've been really wanting to try that saw, I think it's a great saw for cutting odds and ends and doing small cleanup jobs. Let me know if it leaks cain oil when it is sitting around.

[@Levi-em6ym]

These saws have been getting alot of good reviews.

[@BobAmarant]

I love mine!

[@PaulyV56]

I own that saw, it spits chunks. Processed dome pignut hickory and red oak, I have several batteries so I can rotate. I Love This Saw.

[@davidrohm9322]

Love it.

[@movingchips]

Doing product reviews now?! Awesome! That's what you need for stealth cutting. ;)

[@BobAmarant]

You never know what coming out of BOB"S Woodshop! :-)

[@notta3d]

Now that's how you make a video. Simple question with a simple answer. Most importantly the flashing "not sponsored by ego" text. I just don't see how people can do a sponsored video and not be influenced. Anyway, I have a single Ego Blower and it works great. Since I already have a battery and charger I was thinking of getting just the tool. Well the tool is only $110 bucks cheaper than the kit with the battery and charger. Seems like a no-brainer to me. Great video.

[@danyeo]

Bought mine in May, used it once, 5ah battery is dead. Won’t charge but I’m getting a free replacement under the warranty.

[@tompuskar4426]

Nicde review, Bob. How much does the saw cost and are chains readily available?

[@BobAmarant]

Hi Tom, these saws are $350 and have standard 18 inch chains available everywhere. Thanks for watching!

[@boston4688]

Nice review. Do you know if there's a difference in the chain bar thickness between the 16" and 18"? I bought the 16" and the bar got bent so easily.

[@davidbernasconi9445]

The 18 is very different from the 16. It runs at twice the speed of the 16. It also uses a bar and chain from Oregon which should be more sturdy.

[@vartanhindoian6338]

I got one exactly the same model just opened the box after the full charging the battery it shows only 4 bars

[@MD.ImNoScientician]

@Bob's Woodshop What amp hour battery were you using, 2.5, 4, 5, 7.5? I'm very curious since I need to buy a couple new batteries. Is Bigger always better. Is a 7.5 a/h battery too big for lugging a chainsaw around? I believe that's an almost 7lb. weight addition. There are even a 10 a/h and 12.5 a/h battery now. What's your advice?

[@BobAmarant]

I have both 5 and 7.5, I use then larger one on the weed hacker &, chainsaw and the smaller one on the blower. All three appliances are awesome. Thanks for the question.

[@JohnnyB21401]

Bob……..no not yet. Have just been going after the larger logs more recently and noticed.

[@rrdutch]

Solid red on the battery means it needs to cool down. You probably had multiple cuts worth of charge left. Blinking red means dead.

[@BobAmarant]

I did let it rest for 5 minutes between cuts 16 and 17 but I'll let it rest longer next time. Thanks for the info! :-)

[@stateniland]

Hi Bob! I have the same saw.. ever since I've had it the chain will always fall off and I feel it goes through too much bar oil when in use.. you have any of these probs? thanks joe

[@BobAmarant]

Hi, have not had these problems.

[@stateniland]

@@BobAmarant thx

[@kewlztertc5386]

Get the 7.5ah battery, that way you'll have a spare. I also recommend the fast charger (buy a used one).

[@BobAmarant]

Hi, yes I agree. I have the weed wacker and 650 CFM blower and they all work great .

[@kewlztertc5386]

@@BobAmarant I too have those plus the lawnmower. I'm about to buy the 18inch Chainsaw. So far the 650 blower is my favorite.

[@BobAmarant]

@@kewlztertc5386 Cool, how long does the battery last for the Lawn mower?

[@kewlztertc5386]

@@BobAmarant I have 1/2 acre, and it works great. I've not ran out of power yet with the included 7.5ah battery. Did you know there a 10ah? I also take my time mowing. But if I did run out, I would just throw it on the charger for 30min, and finish that way. That gray fast charger is really quick, and you don't need to fully charge before use. One consideration. It's not light, I believe it weighs only a pound or two less than my gas mower. So if you decide to buy one, make sure you get one of the self propelled models. And as with any mower, don't forget to heavily wax the underside before first use.

[@jeffc475]

Was it the 5AH battery or the 7.5 AH battery?

[@BobAmarant]

It’s the 5amp hour battery.

[@egomaniac8510]

What good is the face shield if you dont use it. You werent cutting above your head and you dont need the hearing protection. So why have it on. Just an observation!

[@JohnnyB21401]

You got s good one my EGO 18 won’t do that. Regret buying it

[@BobAmarant]

What happened with your saw?

[@forester057]

Battery lasts as long as my back then 😅.

[@BobAmarant]

Yes, in my case for sure👍👍

[@experienceprecision5406]

The battery is it a 10ah, 5ah or 2.5ah? Thank you.

[@BobAmarant]

This saw came with 5ah battery. Thanks for the question.

[@Mike-01234]

Which size battery was that?

[@BobAmarant]

5ah

[@Mike-01234]

@@BobAmarant I saw they have a 12ah battery it's $500 The more I think about this maybe would have been better off with an ECHO 590 cost about $440

[@BobAmarant]

@@Mike-01234 wow , $500 is crazy for a battery. No thanks.

[@FargoNDRoland]

It cut more than I expected

[@BobAmarant]

Me too !👍

[@andy2020ize]

Is it 2.5 ah?

[@BobAmarant]

????

[@BobAmarant]

5.6

[@forester057]

5 ah is what the 18” comes with.

[@JohnnyB21401]

Bob……..on a full battery with a sharpened chain and full oil. Just won’t power through logs the size you are cutting. Maybe it’s the type of wood. Great for small jobs but wouldn’t come close to what you were able to do in your video.

[@BobAmarant]

Wow. That’s amazing. I’m surprised. Did you send it back ? Mine was just out of the box.

[@MD.ImNoScientician]

@Bob's Woodshop What amp hour battery were you using, 2.5, 4, 5, 7.5? I'm very curious since I need to buy a couple new batteries. Is Bigger always better. Is a 7.5 a/h battery too big for lugging a chainsaw around? I believe that's an almost 7lb. weight addition. There are even a 10 a/h and 12.5 a/h battery now. What's your advice?

[@PaulyV56]

I use 7.5ah no issues