EGO POWER+ 16" Chain Saw Review & 14" Comparison

[@1SemperDad]

I had the 21" self powered mower, string trimmer, edger, and 580 blower for two years now. Very happy with all of them all. Blower was replaced under warranty after the fan blade broke. Great customer service from Ego. Just order the 16" chainsaw. Original 2.5 and 7.5 batteries still chugging along. Will buy the new Gen 3 batteries with fuel gauge once they quit.

[@Surmoka]

Finally someone who understands how batteries work as far as current drawn is concerned. Almost none of the tool reviewers are aware of this and happily compare tools with 2.5Ah batteries and 5Ah batteries to each other.

[@stevekopcial129]

Not sure whats going on, I have been to 3 Lowes stores, they carry 14 and 18 inch no 16 inch...

[@larryvail1066]

More information than you'll get anywhere else. Great job. Made my choice of saws much easier - Thanks!

[@WorkshopAddict]

Glad we could help you!

[@ch47av8r]

Paid $99 for a new generation 14" saw with 2ah battery and charger at the local Home Depot. Brand new never used return without the carton and was in the tool rental department listed as a used tool. I have an eGo electric mower with the 7.5ah battery so this will make a nice addition. Seldom used tool but no worries about storing gas and dealing ethanol fuel damage to a carburetor. Also have the eGo hedge trimmer which was another Home Depot 'orphan' purchase with a price of $37 - trimmer only. Now if I could only have a Tesla.....

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Whats your opinion on the EGO CS1610 16 in ?

[@morganjenkins3965]

Love to see a comparison between the EGO saw and a Dewalt XR 40v

[@WorkshopAddict]

Dewalt dropped the 40 volt line

[@SpookyNeo]

Love you review once again. I am a homeowner and currently have a 16inch 38cc Craftsman (which is basically a Poulan). I had to use my chainsaw for many days straight recently, but I generally use my chainsaw once or twice a year. My Craftsman is giving me a hard time even after a shop tuned it. It sometimes will die on its own when returning to IDLE and is quite hard to start. The guy at the shop told me "Well, that's a Poulan". Reading over the Internet sounds like the guy was true. I already own EGO stuff with a 5.0AH and 2.0AH batteries. As a homeowner, I think it would make perfect sense to get the EGO and stop having gas engine issues. Everyone seems to agree that the EGO is a great homeowner saw, but I does it compare from a power perspective to a 30-40cc gas chainsaw ? Again, awesome review. If there's one channel that I know I can trust to give unbiased and in-depth reviews, it's you guys. Thanks !

[@WorkshopAddict]

I believe it does compare to a poulan 30-40cc saw. I do not want to say it compares to all 30-40 cc saws because there are some small pro saws that it wont compare to. I think you would like it. As a tip for your poulan, ONLY run store bought pre-mixed fuel through it. It will come in small metal cans and it will not contain ethanol. That will help to keep your current saw running.

[@1d1hamby]

thank you so much for being professional and wearing safety equipment and setting an example on how to use this tool properly.

[@TheSonsofFreedom]

I’ve been impressed with all the EGO products. I current have the lawnmower, snowblower, edge trimmer and blower. They provide sufficient power, noise reduction and so far reliability.

[@DaCake2]

I also had quite a bit of ego products. I love them. How is the snowblower working out for you?

[@rickbady2281]

Requires a 0.177" or 4.5mm file to sharpen the chain...this size is hard to find. Have searched for a dremel tood of this size and have not found any....

[@EleTruk]

I agree the Ego battery needs a "fuel" gauge. Since I bought mine used, I'm going to have to look at the handle to see what gen I have.. Thanks for the info!

[@saliston]

the newer batteries have 5 lights that show the charge.

[@suleshangodoyin]

I Sule Shangodoyin really enjoy your introduction & discussion about those features on EGO-Tool works with appreciable effort in my lessons to learn more and precautions necessary in the handling, operating the EGO-tool for its life-span period as observed today Friday 21/09/2018;Time:-1:56 a:m.With rated power in excellently good. Sule Shangodoyin.

[@edwinw5426]

Have you had a problem where you have to keep adjusting the chain adjustment

[@russwebster3302]

I really like the Ego line but I agree that a fuel gauge is a something that needs to be added.

[@fishgaming8599]

Russ Webster are you shitting me?

[@stateniland]

you are kidding... right? LOL!

[@Hundert1]

Yep, I told them about the fuel gauge a couple years ago. Also it's s real shame not variable speeds.

[@wildgoose6596]

Great review and great comparison to the gen 1 for someone looking to buy used. That's handy info.

[@WorkshopAddict]

+Wild Goose Thanks, that info was hard to compile in the video.

[@rickybobby8845]

your video is so much more better than everyone else's thank you for asking a question we all had about the different batteries in the amperage

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thanks Ricky

[@p8ryot]

I called EGO today (regarding the higher Ah, = the more power you'll get per the 1:10 minute mark on the video.} because I was considering paying the price for the 5 Ah battery. They said the higher the Ah has no effect on the power but only a longer run time. Are you getting more power with the higher Ah battery?

[@WorkshopAddict]

I believe on that tool you would see a power increase from the 2.5Ah to the 5.0Ah. The tool and the battery communicate and the tool calls for a certain amount of amps when started or is a tough situation. The smaller battery might not be able to supply those amps and they may dip. The larger battery will easily be able to supply the amps, so that is why we see a power increase in some tools with a higher Ah battery.

[@Sacapuntas69]

Recently added the blower to set and the battery it came with has a fuel gauge on it. Not sure if this will be on all their newer batteries.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, Finally they added a circular fuel gauge to the batteries. 5 years later....

[@SKiLLsSoLoN]

Thanks so much, was going to get the 14" but you made me get the 16"... I also did not know that battery being bigger was that big of deal, until you explained it!

[@doubleav]

great review! major props on having full safety PPE gear on as well!

[@EnigmaticPeanut]

best review of this product i have seen so far, and i have watched a few. you got a new sub

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thank you.

[@maxhall1534]

Replacement bar besides the factory softy’s?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Try an Oregon.

[@maxhall1534]

Thank you! Amazon reviews had very conflicting statements. Some said yes & some said no. I think I’ll try it out 👍

[@LobsterOffroad]

Hey! Wondering, whats the best battery chainsaw in your opinion? I was looking at the EGO and then the Stihl MSA 200 and now I’m looking at Husqvarna’s offerings. For occasional use when heading 4wding, what would you recommend? What would match an MS180 Stihl? :) Thanks!

[@WorkshopAddict]

If you are a tool guy, I would buy the chainsaw that works with your other tool batteries. The Milwaukee with a good battery will match the EGO without issue. Unsure if either will keep up with an MS180 that is tuned and running right.

[@LobsterOffroad]

@@WorkshopAddictThanks for taking the time to reply!! I really appreciate it. What would you recommend if I wasn’t considering additional tools? Would you say the EGO is the better option over a Stihl MSA 200? Or I guess I should ask, what comes closest to a Stihl gas chainsaw (even a small one like the MS170) in terms of quality and performance? Sorry for the many questions! And thanks again!! :)

[@mistytharpe3991]

Update. The new battery model i have has power level indicator.

[@Oedelo3723]

How does this compare to the Milwaukee chainsaw???? Thanks!

[@WorkshopAddict]

It doesn't. Milwaukee kills it in every single way.

[@masterkilla77]

@@WorkshopAddict do you feel the same ^ vs ego 18 inch chainsaw

[@jime9305]

@@WorkshopAddict Except price

[@chisexton5845]

Good on palm trees? I have a short tree - I think it's called Guadalupe Palm - that started to grow maybe 3 years ago, and is about 7 ft tall now. I want to remove it. I understand palm is fibrous - but we are in TX - and not on the coast - so it would not be sandy. Can this saw handle it in your estimation? Thank you.

[@arnoldasbrazys1589]

Could you make a review of Redback 120V cordless chainsaw? I am intrested in it in comparison to Ego 56V

[@boston4688]

Does the motor on the 16" run at faster speed than the 14" one?

[@black_dog_barks]

Just tried my Gen 2 14 " .... like all the EGO electric tools works great... got good deal at HD ..almost $50.00 off and it gives me another battery and charger ... own the Weed Wacker and leaf blower also.. Fuel Gauge..LOL... if you have extra batteries you just swap out a freshly charged battery... only an issue if you don't have at least one more battery...

[@ch47av8r]

Well done video - hopefully some of the Product Managers at eGo will watch this video with the astute user recommendations to incorporate improvements (fuel gauge a big item) into their product roadmaps & design specs.

[@WorkshopAddict]

They just added a fuel gauge to their batteries last month.

[@nomax924]

How does the 16" EGO compare to the cordless ECHO in cutting speed?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Straight out of the box, we believe the EGO will cut faster. The EGO will cut much longer as they have larger batteries compared to ECHO. Both saws perform well and both do very well.

[@loucifer323]

@@WorkshopAddict Another tool review did a review on most the battery operated saws out at the time milwaukee wasn't out yet but the echo was the fastest and longest run time even though it had a smaller amp hoir battery, the cut speeds between this the echo and dewalt were less than a second between the three

[@dougwhitt68]

How does the 14" EGO 56 volt compare to the 20 volt DeWalt? I can't find this comparison

[@WorkshopAddict]

There is no comparison between them. The 20-volt Dewalt is a toy compared to the EGO. However, the 40-Volt Dewalt is my favorite over the EGO.

[@davidchristine5722]

Which saw do you think is better the ego 56 volt 16 inch or the DeWalt 40-volt 16 inch

[@WorkshopAddict]

I like the Dewalt saw a bit better only because of the variable speed trigger.

[@jcallesano]

I don't think I can complain since I got the 14" saw with battery 2.0 amp our kit for $168 at home depot... I found it on super sale

[@Tnapvrvideo]

Nice share! Which size Ah battery would you recommend for the 16" bar used by a homeowner who is clearing woods? Thanks!

[@WorkshopAddict]

MK Outdoor Adventures Clearing a woods can mean a lot of different things. The 5.0 is the best balance of runtime and weight. I would not go smaller.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

How would you rate this Ego to the Greenworks 18 inch pro and the Millwaukee M18.

[@WorkshopAddict]

EGO has taken a nose dive in quality in the past six months. I would not question it and would go with Milwaukee.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

@@WorkshopAddict How about the new 18 inch Ego? You would take the Millwaukee over the GW Comm 82?

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV Yes because of the versatility of the battery platform

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

@@WorkshopAddict I do not understand please clairfy your answer.

[@stateniland]

would you tell what size file I should buy for sharpening saw? thank you Joe

[@WorkshopAddict]

This kit is 12 bucks and has you covered. amzn.to/2IiSY57

[@dirtforce0897]

hey WA, all great reviews.... so I picked up this saw in the 2.0ah kit and have been using it for the last few days out in the bush.... it get's the job done but I was disappointed with the run time of the 2.0ah battery, power was pretty good though so to hear that not only will a 5.0ah battery give me longer run time but more power as well is great news..... I think the 2.0ah battery is only good for small stuff around the house, not bucking or anything like that. From your video, looks like the 5 or 7.5ah are the choice for falling and bucking... Oh, BTW, I noticed the chain dulled pretty quickly, how long before you needed to sharpen it?

[@principle33llc28]

Some one star reviews on Home Depot website claim the chain jumps off after a few uses. Have you seen any issues with that?

[@WorkshopAddict]

We have used the crap out of ours along side our gas Stihl saw. We use it mostly for limbing on 12" or smaller logs. We have never had the chain slip off or had issues with the 3 chains we have used.

[@principle33llc28]

Thanks for clearing that up guys, great review!

[@Andy-df5fj]

Have you tried the Milwaukee 18 volt saw with the 12 AH battery? If so, how does it compare to the EGO?

[@WorkshopAddict]

We have and we have a video out on it. I like it much better than the EGO.

[@michaelbrown5082]

WorkshopAddict mi

[@sinaiyicus]

Its a Start Fuel Gage And A battery that has 10 amp hour 85 v bucking bar And at least a 20 in bar length would realy put the hurt on gas saws.

[@allyg8or]

Great Video, Thanks. If I buy a 16", can I put a 14" blade on it for when I need only a short blade?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, or even smaller. Just buy an Oregon bar that fits.

[@NBSTL68]

How much heavier \ bulkier is it with the 5 MAH battery? How much does that battery weigh?

[@WorkshopAddict]

+NBSTL68 The 5.0 AH battery is about twice the depth of the 2.0 AH battery and weights about the weight of two 2.0 Ah batteries. But IMHO, the saw feels better with a heavier battery.

[@sayheytome]

I have an ego blower that has a 2.5 battery. can I use a 5 battery?

[@WorkshopAddict]

sayheytome yes, you can use any of those batteries. The larger the Ah, the longer the tool will last!

[@sayheytome]

thanks!

[@chisexton5845]

So using a 2.5 battery only impacts run time but not power? I want to use the weed whacker battery - want to ensure my bigger mower battery is not impacted by occasional jobs! Thank you.

[@ronh9384]

Good video. What chainsaw safety gear do you recommend? What brand and the best place to get it?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Go local and get Stihl. It is nice stuff and worth the cost.

[@RonMTube]

Super, in depth review. Told me everything I needed to know.

[@DaCake2]

Thank you for the upload! Have you happen to review this ego against the dewalt? Im trying to make a decision between the two. I have 3 ego tools already, so I'd love to stay with ego so I can buy the tool only and get a better deal, but at the same time, if the dewalt is a lot better I wouldn't mid spending the extra money. What are your thoughts? Thanks!

[@RisePutzke]

Great video,answered every question I had.

[@marcharris6015]

Thanks for the review Bryan. Ego makes some cool stuff for sure. Have you run the Dewalt 40v max chainsaw?

[@WorkshopAddict]

+Marc Harris Yes sir. Review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKnQpGd_Yt-KlZo

[@VinceCiotti]

+WorkshopAddict I watched both of your reviews (EGO & DeWalt)...both excellent. Which one do you prefer?

[@WorkshopAddict]

+Vince Ciotti I like the Ego because of the capacity for larger batteries down the road. But in many ways the Dewalt is a bit more refined with the variable speed trigger and better grips.

[@bendgeddes]

Gen 2, good advice. Thank you ✅

[@andrewford80]

Man, great video. Why can't EGO provide these kinds of details?!

[@full_metal2452]

Great video 👍 Very helpful

[@wagnerj01]

Thanks for the review.

[@Hundert1]

Nice vid, thanks!! Agree 100% about the fuel gauge and variable speed. I always get as many of my tools with variable speed as possible. It really seems strange it's not because their blowers are variable speeds. Variable speed is something so awesome, I don't think I'd ever be happy without variable speed feature on the tools.

[@xflyingtiger]

Thanks! Great review!

[@Admiral_Crunch_87]

Awesome review and info. Thank you so much.

[@mathieumoreau1649]

SOOOO helpful...thanks so much!

[@kimpeterson1268]

Great Review! I learned a lot! :)

[@whoeverwhoever400]

My neighbor use a trimmer to trim their bushes. Me, use a Chainsaw, just to show off my Ego.

[@geraldmoore6257]

I cut all my wood with battery and I heat solely with wood. A pickup load takes about 600 to 1000 watt hours of energy. I have to guess, I use a small wagon and RZR side by side. For those who aren’t familiar with batteries, voltage doesn’t measure power or capacity to do work or chain speed. It does allow the manufacturer to use thiner wires and smaller motors. Simply multiply the voltage of your saw by the amp hour rating to get power, or watt hours. Watt hours is the indicator that tells you how much potential wood you can cut before switching batteries. Switching batteries isn’t a big deal like fueling up with gas, but it's nice not to have to switch. Here’s some data I’ve acquired for those interested: One Milwaukee 18V (nom) 12Ah battery weighs 3.7 lbs. (18)x(12) = 216 watts One Husqvarna 36V (nom) 4.2 Ah battery weighs 3.21? lbs (36)x(4.2) = 151 watts Makita takes two standard tool batteries of any amp hr rating. They all weigh about the same. Two (2) Makita 18V (nom) 6 Ah batteries weigh 2.7 lbs. (2)x(6)x(18) = 216 watts. Makita also runs on 5, 4 and 3 Ah batteries with progressively lower run times with the same approximate weight. (2) x (5) x (18) = 180, (2) x (4) x (18) = 144, and (2) x (3) x (18) = 108 One Echo 58V 2Ah weights 2.65 lbs (54) x (2) = 108 watts One Echo 58V 4Ah weights 4.1 lbs (54) x (4) = 232 watts One Dewalt 54V (nom, not max) 4Ah battery weighs 3.2 lbs (54)x(4) = 216 watts One Still with 36V 4.9 Ah battery weighs 3.8lbs (36)x(4.2) = 178 watts One Stihl with 36V 6.3 Ah (AP 300) weighs 3.8lbs (36)x(6.3) = 226 watts One Greenworks 80V 4 Ah battery weighs 5.5 lbs (80)x(4) = 360 watts One Greenworks 80V 2 Ah battery weighs 2.8 lbs (80)x(2) = 160 watts One Redback 120V 3Ah battery weighs 4.0 lbs (120)x(3) = 360 watts One EGO 56V 5 Ah battery weighs 4.9 lbs (56) x (5) = 280 watts All these saws look as though they cut equally well. I have a Makita with a 16" bar and it cuts about the same as any I've seen in videos. It saves money to stay within the platform of batteries that you may already have. The Makita was a no-brainer for me since it uses the same batteries as the small hand tools, albeit two of them. I just take a sack full equivalent to about 500 watt hours and cut all that my RZR can safely pull.

[@stormshadow5492]

nice vid. just the info i was looking for. thanks

[@WorkshopAddict]

your welcome

[@FPChris]

The quick charger sort of give you an idea of batt life. 25% 50% 75% 100%

[@WorkshopAddict]

Agreed, but who wants to drop a battery on a charger to figure the battery fuel while walking out the door.

[@FPChris]

For sure. I'd settle for a pocket gauge but you'd figure if they had the light already why not make a bar?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Word is they are coming out with a circular type fuel gauge in the near future.

[@FPChris]

Cool.

[@brianm1231]

If your going to use these cordless tools regularly you need at least two batteries. I have one on my equipment and one on the charger. If I'm going on the trail I take both, just like I would take some extra gas.

[@cromr6946]

3:50 😂 ridiculously dangerous face cut.

[@markwilliams9876]

Very very informative..thanks man great jod!

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thanks Mark.

[@christschool]

Excellent review.

[@acereport8939]

I appreciate the information regarding the power of the batteries. I have a dead tree to cut down and I was considering buying the 16 inch as a bare tool since I already have a 2.5 Ah battery. It seems like I would most likely need the bigger battery in order to get the extra power I was expecting, so, I think I'll just hang on to my corded electric chainsaw for now as it's adequate for the normal jobs I typically encounter around the house. I bought the EGO 24 inch hedge trimmer and I was really impressed by it's power and performance. I figured that this chainsaw would be equally as good but it seems like I'll probably have to upgrade the battery which I'm not ready to do right now as I'd like to use my battery as much as possible. I use a lot of lithium batteries on my RC cars and drones. They tend to go bad without constant use, therefore, I don't want to invest in batteries that I don't use frequently. Thanks for the review.

[@calvinjohnson7654]

Good review

[@charleshamaratos9451]

The new generation have 500rpm more than the older one......... i have both and, i don't see any diference.........

[@robertkinzley3071]

EGO is telling me there is no Gen 1 or 2, there was only one generation of the 14 and 16 inch. Who is telling the truth and what other way can you tell other than a grooved handle ?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Well, the gen 1 and gen 2 might be looked at different in how people look at it. There is not much of a change on the exterior. Most would not notice the exterior change. It is the interior changes that matter. Sorry I cannot give you a better answer other than to but the 16", you will be happier.

[@mitchpapworth1190]

Yes well I just bought a 14" and the box has a saw with a ribbed handle and 14 on the bar the saw has a plain handle and 14 on the bar. In searching I couldn't find any 14" saws with different serial numbers does a good job anyway friend has a bigger battery have to see if gives it more grunt.

[@Flashbax]

Mitch, did you get a comparison of grunt between the smaller vs larger capacity batteries?

[@runningbull6178]

Really need to see ego chainsaw vs Milwaukee chainsaw with HD12.0 Amp hour battery head to head make it happen 💣💣💣💣💣💣BOOM💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@ccharlie350]

ego should pay you for your idea on the battery

[@willybee3056]

Great Job,, tanx

[@BigDaddy-me9yf]

They feel a little cheaply made almost toyish

[@tubastuff]

Too much plastic. And plastic being what it is, will eventually get brittle as it ages. I wonder what the realistic life expectancy of these things is? That should big determinant in your cost of ownership. A good pro-grade gas chainsaw should be good for 30-50 years (e.g., I can still get parts for my Stihl 056 Magnum).

[@paulwhite916]

@@tubastuff I have a 20 year old husqvana rancher chainsaw and it is all plastic as well and it still is like new no problems with the plastic and plastic has improved a lot since then,in fact I challenge you to buy one that is not plastic now a days ;)

[@tubastuff]

@@paulwhite916 You're probably correct. It seems that everything I now own is museum-quality, including my body. Pull-starting my old Stihl 056 is getting to be difficult (no compression release there), but I can remember hauling that thing up and down steep hillsides. For pruning, I do use a "plastic" saw--an old Homelite XL--a great little saw. When I'm carving up a stump, I use an old Mac Cat (cinderblock with a handle) because I have a lot of old chains for it and don't mind ruining them. I'm pretty comfortable with my Stihl 032AV, but a lighter saw with more power and the same durability would be welcome. In 30 years, I suspect that the 2-cycle gasoline-powered saw will be a museum piece as well, given the advances in electric motor and battery technology.

[@jerkster9114]

Conclusion, don't buy a battery chainsaw