New Ego CSX5000 not CS2000, 20 inch commercial series electric chainsaw review and testing! 3.5kw

#cordlesschainsaw
#electricchainsaw
#mostpowerful
Ego has come for the crown! Claiming 30 m/s and 3500 watts, this is more the fastest most powerful electric chainsaw currently available! I will enjoy putting this through its paces. More videos to follow with Greenworks included!

[@jean-marcbriane7283]

It's a fairly imposing saw full of electronics, worth seeing for the long term. It is also quite heavy. I'm waiting for the comparison with Greenworks.😀😀😀

[@reusefull]

I started doing some cuts, but I ran out of log and out of time. We have a snow storm coming, so unfortunately it might be a few days.

[@wizzle0979]

I have their 18" saw and looking at getting this one. With the abuse I've put the 18" saw through, I'm more than impressed with EGO.

[@reusefull]

@@wizzle0979 they seem to be one of the better brands for sure. I plan to do some more testing on this. Just got a 10ah battery to see if it makes a difference.

[@SamMandagaran]

Hello the only way to avoid overheating is to have the backpack battery, For sure, I cut a lot of wood with my cs1800 and csx3000.

[@AuralioCabal-nl8gi]

New sub here ,my hat 20" chainsaw is awesome!

[@John-cj3ve]

I'm going to try the middle speed range; to see if it will cut longer before overheating. I was cutting a 22" log.

[@anexoworkshop]

Thinking about getting one of those for MTB trailbuilding in a spot where I shouldn't draw attention with the noise of a regular chainsaw.

[@reusefull]

I would go with the lightest weight you think you could get away with of you're trekking it out in the woods.

[@ToolHombre]

Sometimes the best way to win a race is to start first. Or to exist. LOL.

[@christopherwhyte2360]

I’m in the market for a 18-20” cordless chainsaw and you seem to be the KZbin expert. Great videos. You mentioned Greenworks is about to come out with improved models, any idea when? It seems like Greenworks Pro or Commercial is the leader for cordless chainsaw power and maybe overall quality. I’m only using it for occasional homeowner with some old or downed trees on my property that will become firewood.

[@John-cj3ve]

I just got my csx5000. IT IS A PIG! I have two EGO 18" saws; and they seem like they weigh about half of what this thing does! For the occasional user; I am almost sure you would much rather have the 18" model. I have renewed respect and appreciation for the speed and power of my 18" saws. Also; the CSX5000 is a battery killer! I only made two cuts in a +20" log. I couldn't quite finish the second cut; and the saw stopped working. I found out that it was because the battery had become too hot! I have never had that problem with my 18" saws! The battery had plenty of charge left; but it was getting too hot. I have a pair of 4" cooling fans that I place on either side of a battery to cool any battery I have so that it's charger will accept it. Just cool it down; reinsert it; and off you go.

[@BenDiscoe]

Don't wait for the new Greenworks H.O.G. saw (4.3kW) unless you _really_ need that insane power. A smaller saw will be more affordable, cut much longer per battery, and be far easier to lift. The existing Greenworks 82CS34 already replaces a serious gas saw like the Husqvarna 372XP (as long as you have enough 5Ah 82V batteries)

[@John-cj3ve]

I will STILL have to get one; just because. ​@@BenDiscoe

[@BenDiscoe]

@@John-cj3ve LOL

[@John-cj3ve]

The oil pump IS adjustable! It is adjustable by a kind of a membrane button on the control panel. I had previously given an incorrect location of the adjuster.It is operable without releasing your grip on the saw. Three levels of flow.

[@reusefull]

That paddle on the left is the speed control, the oil flow control is on the panel. It's a little button.

[@John-cj3ve]

@@reusefull OOPS! Like I said; I JUST got it! Sorry for the incorrect information. I'll remove my embarrassing comment!

[@reusefull]

@John-cj3ve 🤣... no worries, it happens!

[@John-cj3ve]

...I'm claiming old age privileges! I've already used both of those controls before I made my first cut! Idk why I didn't remember!​@reusefull

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

Have you seen the new dewalt top handle ? It’s a flexvolt so 54v 14” and a chain speed of 75ft / sec and dewalts claiming its faster than a ms201 os d 35cc professional gas saw equivalent which i wouldn’t doubt

[@benjaminleslie3155]

I actually am glad it's using. 325, is the stock chain standard profile? If it is try getting stihl "23rs pro" .325 chain and see how well it does!

[@reusefull]

I'll look in to that. The chain looked normal, but it seems like a thin kerf for a .050 chain.

[@John-cj3ve]

How many drive links are there in that 24" chain and bar combination you used? You must have had to change the sprocket too; correct?

[@reusefull]

84

[@reusefull]

To use the 24" bar, you will have to switch the drive spur to 3/8". I made a short video on it, but I haven't had time to edit and publish yet.

[@John-cj3ve]

@@reusefull I'll be looking for it!

[@John-cj3ve]

I can't seem to find the comment where you described the configuration of the drive spur you used for the 3/8 chain when you put the 24" bar on. Would you please give me a description again so that I can look the part up on Amazon?

[@reusefull]

3/8 pitch 7 tooth 7 spline 19mm bore

[@John-cj3ve]

​@reusefull Thank you sir! However; I still have no idea what the process is to R&R this part, or the tools required. What holds the spur onto the shaft? I'm not helpless; just clueless 🤔🤷

[@John-cj3ve]

​Oregon 18720?

[@reusefull]

@@John-cj3ve I posted the swap out. Let me know if you need more detail

[@John-cj3ve]

I'm hoping to be able to do this within a month or two!😃😁

[@John-cj3ve]

I haven't been around chainsaws since my old BIG Stihl days. You refer to what I called a sprocket; as a drive spur. What is that unusual, (to me), drive spur on our CSX5000s? Where the drive links 'disappear' into a recess? Also; can these drive spurs be interchanged with a more conventional one?

[@reusefull]

I believe they can be. I haven't looked closely on the Ego, but they can definitely be changed on the Greenworks. Both Husky and Stihl have some saws that utilize the same style sprocket/spur.

[@John-cj3ve]

...off topic: I was just using my 'little' 14" 40v Greenworks saw. And of all my saws; (I don't really have that many); this one is the dirtiest! I'm not very diligent about maintenance; I keep the chains sharp, and the oil tank topped up; but I don't clean them...UNLESS; like this 40v Greenworks; the chain looks dry. That's my indicator that the saw needs to be taken apart and cleaned! Anyway; this bar always gets it's oil hole blocked! So apart it comes; and a bar rake dragged through the kerf, and the oil hole blown out. I'm sure you'll agree; all saws have their own 'personality'. I really like what there is to like about it; but it sure gets dirty fast! Naturally; this saw has a full chisel chain!😁

[@reusefull]

@John-cj3ve nice! My littlest is the pole saw. I'm not even sure the size, maybe 10", but it's nice for reaching stuff. That one leaks the worst though, I check the oil every time because it leaks out.

[@John-cj3ve]

@@reusefull I've got a 24v Greenworks pole saw. It is 8". I stole it from Amazon. It was used; listed as Acceptible. It was supposed to come with a 2ah battery. When it arrived; it looked like new! AND it came with a 4ah battery!

[@reusefull]

@@John-cj3ve nice... I love bargains!

[@John-cj3ve]

If running chainsaws had been my job; I wouldn't have worked a day in my life!

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

I was surprised by the ego battery overheating i thoughts because the battery is so big she will desipated the heat better

[@reusefull]

Agree, but I will be getting a bigger battery.

[@PaulStregevsky]

90 meters per second! That's like, what, 97 feet per second? I think Greenworks saws top out at about 79 feet per second. As for coming with an 8AH battery and 0.325 chain, so does the Greenworks 60V (54V actual) 20-inch 3.2 kW Greenworks. I look forward to your comparisons!

[@reusefull]

I would really like to get a 12ah ego battery to see if it makes a difference in the saws performance and then test the 82v 8ah vs 56v 12ah set ups. 20 inch and then 24 inch bars.

[@John-cj3ve]

Hey! Have you ever modded an EGO CS1800 with a 20" bar? I think that would be cool. The saw seems like it has enough power 🤔

[@reusefull]

Haven't tried it.

[@John-cj3ve]

​@@reusefullGranted; it's not in the same class as these 'hotrod' saws; but I still think it would be a lot of fun for those of us in the 'masses'.

[@reusefull]

@@John-cj3ve I never looked at the tailstock on the one that I had. I'll see if I can get it back and check it out at some point.

[@John-cj3ve]

@@reusefull did you ever do a video on the CS1800? I would love to see it.

[@philipdove1705]

Well darn I just got the cs2000. Havnt even unboxed it yet.when are these csx5000 gonna be available

[@reusefull]

I believe they are available, but only from outdoor power dealers. Such as Sohars/RCPW online or Hooksett Rent-a-tool type of place locally.

[@John-cj3ve]

​@@reusefull I got mine from a place called Power+Parts; out of Utah.

[@John-cj3ve]

It's probably a nice saw if you have 1500.00 worth of batteries available for it; to change them out when the one you're using overheats. I figure 3 batteries in rotation; so that when the third battery has become too hot; the initial one will have gotten cool enough to put back in service.

[@reusefull]

I'm going to do some testing and I'll post about it, but my experience with the Greenworks 82CS34 was that the recommended (included) battery was not big enough. I believe they size the battery as small as possible so that the weight is as light as possible. I ordered a 10 ah battery for the Ego and we'll see if the saw performs better and the battery stays cooler. My experience with Greenworks was that both of those things were true with a larger amp hour battery.

[@John-cj3ve]

@@reusefullvery interesting! I just do this for a hobby. I WILL; as soon as I am financially able to; acquire one of the bigger batteries and see what happens. Hopefully I can see your upcoming video to see if it influences my decision to buy one of those horribly expensive batteries! Your experience appears to be validated by EGO's cautioning about using smaller batteries. 🤔

[@reusefull]

@John-cj3ve I try to do things to offset cost... I got a battery and charger for $300 on ebay. I'll attempt to sell the charger to get the cost of the battery closer to $200. If it makes an appreciable difference, I'll probably try to get a 12ah battery and test that.

[@BenDiscoe]

You are not wrong, having multiple batteries is ideal for serious battery saws. In my case I own both a 82CS34 and an CRZ428 riding mower which comes with 6 5Ah 82V batteries, so I have enough batteries to use my chainsaw continuously forever

[@reusefull]

@@BenDiscoe perfect!

[@anthonybarker9123]

It could very possibly be me, but it sounds like the chain tension is a little too high.

[@jean-marcbriane7283]

In Europe we find the CSX5000E 50cm model. What is the difference with the CSX5007 model in America?

[@reusefull]

I'm not sure what the e denotes other than Europe! The CSX5000 is the chainsaw only and the CSX5007 includes a battery and charger. I believe 50cm is the same length as 20".

[@jean-marcbriane7283]

@@reusefull Thank you very much for your answer. I found a site that sells this model at the price of €928.81 with 6ah battery + a 5ah battery that they give + simple charger, 50cm guide.

[@reusefull]

@jean-marcbriane7283 I wonder why they don't include the 8ah battery and if that will effect the performance?

[@jean-marcbriane7283]

@@reusefull I looked at several sites in France, but is it much more expensive than in America?

[@reusefull]

@jean-marcbriane7283 not sure what the conversion of € to $ is, but mine was $650 with an 8ah battery and charger.

[@user-pf1eh8lw7z]

Na longway away to catching up to gaspower, letalone being called "commercial".

[@John-cj3ve]

Have you used any of the big aftermarket batteries in a saw? DRASTIC price difference!

[@reusefull]

I haven't personally used any. Most of the research I've done points to the batteries not meeting their claimed outputs. Ok for lower draw stuff, but not high draw stuff like these chainsaws. But that's just a guess, I have no personal experience.

[@John-cj3ve]

I've had very good luck with 40v aftermarket batteries for my Greenworks 14" saw! 6ah; they run for quite a while. I chose Greenworks because I wanted a 'little'; lightweight 14" saw. Not a big bulky one like the EGO is. If I only had one saw; and it was going to be a 14" one; I would have chosen the EGO in a heartbeat.

[@benjaminleslie3155]

0:18 lmao I know! You can literally buy an ms 462c for just $100 bucks more 😂

[@ossieljuarez1936]

Electric chainsaws have come along ways. But a 20 pound chainsaw is a hefty beast. I will stick with my gas powered chainsaws. That are much lighter.

[@BenDiscoe]

FWIW, I replaced my Husqvarna 372XP (18 lb loaded) with a Greenworks Commercial 82CS34 (19 lb loaded) and I am THRILLED to leave behind the noise, vibration, fumes and engine maintenance of the gas saw. Weight nearly the same.

[@bigchungus1848]

@@BenDiscoeinstant torque is nice too. No lag.

[@michaelchownyk5255]

I have the Dewalt 20 inch flex volt chainsaw as well as the ego 18 inch and I would never go back to a gasoline powered chainsaw because of the extreme noise and the toxic fumes are within an arms length of my lungs. Noise, pollution, and actual pollution sucks. I also live off grid and I can recharge my batteries from solar energy and it’s much better than spilling gas around my organic food garden

[@patterdalezipsuzilil]

What about dewalt 500mm 3000w motor 15amp hour 54v that motor sounds junk

[@reusefull]

Everything I have researched about the dewalt points to it not really being on the same level as Greenworks/Ego/Stihl... overheats, doesn't run strong for long, has a special proprietary chain etc. But that's only what I've researched, I haven't had personal experience.

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

Dewalt 20" chainsaw is not that great , yes the batterie overheated ​@@reusefull

[@reusefull]

@OUTILSCLIPSQC good info, thank you.

[@jean-marcbriane7283]

I have watched this video several times, why does the saw stop every now and then, maybe you are pressing too hard on it?

[@reusefull]

Maybe

[@user-pf1eh8lw7z]

I got both Ego and regular. It has a load protection and doesn't have enough power like a gaspowered regular saw!