EGO Chainsaw preliminary review

[etpm]

First of all I have not used any other brand of electric chainsaw so I cannot compare to a Stihl or etc. I have 2 EGO weed wackers so I thought I would get their saw because it uses the same batteries. The saw itself is pretty nice and seems to have plenty of power. Changing the chain and tensioning the chain is very easy. No tools required. My saw came with the 5 amp hour battery and this makes the saw a little heavy. The only real problem is the chain that the saw comes with. It is an anti kickback chain and it is useless. It kept getting stuck in the cut on wood that was only 4 inches in diameter. With a 16 inch bar. But when I bought the saw I also bought a 3 pack of extra chains for 30 bucks. I put one of the aftermarket chains on and it cut easily twice as fast. So if you get one of these saws make sure to get better chains for it. Aside from the really crummy stock chain I really like the saw so far. I have made over twenty cuts with the saw and the battery still shows a full charge. I will report back later with more results.
Eric

 

[5030]

A loop is only as good as the person who sharpens it and all loops get progressively dull as you use them. I suggest you learn how to properly file a chain and cut the depth gages. Oregon has some excellent tutorials online.

 

[WranglerX]

A chain is a chain whether its on a electric or a gas saw, anti kickback (which is all I use) or not...... Quality of chain is everything, the way saw cuts is how sharp chain is..... MY STIHL chain maybe have 50 + hours on it and has been on the bench numerous times to be hand filed and made sharp.... IF your saw came with 3 extra chains that may mean your chains are probably crap.....BUT if you learn to sharpen a chain correctly no needs for all the extras..... But yes, I keep a spare sharp chain in my field box....

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OR there is a lot of Utube University videos on chainsaw sharpening....

 

[ArlyA]

I get spare chains off of Amazonie for much less than $10 each in a 6 pack. Had good luck doing that.

 

[EddieWalker]

Is this for pruning? Or are you cutting rounds for firewood?

I've used a corded electric chainsaw for stuff around the house and I liked how light and quiet it was, but didn't feel it was up to the job of cutting rounds for firewood.

 

[ArlyA]

We use our tiny makita 18v for firewood. (seen with twine!) I think his Ego is larger.

 

[IXLR8]

I have the EGO 16" electric saw. Original chain cut fine out of the box, I emptied 4 of the 5amp hr batteries before I felt the need to sharpen it. Keeping it SHARP makes a big difference in cutting and how long the batteries last. I have used it for cutting up an 80+' tall pine tree that was 16" at the base. I would not use it for a day of cutting up firewood, unless you have a bunch of the $$$$$ 5 or 7 Amphr batteries. The Stihl comes out for that. I use it a good deal for doing quick cleanups after a storm and I will usually use the smaller 2.5Amphr battery we have as it is lighter and easier to maneuver.

 

[etpm]

IF your saw came with 3 extra chains that may mean your chains are probably crap..

I didn't say the saw came with 3 extra chains, I said I bought 3 extra chains. They were not purchased from EGO. The anti kickback chain that came with the saw is similar to the anti kickback chain that came with my Stihl 14 inch saw. They are both crap. Even the Stihl dealer told me the chain was crap. They cut slowly.
Eric

 

[D&D]

First of all I have not used any other brand of electric chainsaw so I cannot compare to a Stihl or etc. I have 2 EGO weed wackers so I thought I would get their saw because it uses the same batteries. The saw itself is pretty nice and seems to have plenty of power. Changing the chain and tensioning the chain is very easy. No tools required. My saw came with the 5 amp hour battery and this makes the saw a little heavy. The only real problem is the chain that the saw comes with. It is an anti kickback chain and it is useless. It kept getting stuck in the cut on wood that was only 4 inches in diameter. With a 16 inch bar. But when I bought the saw I also bought a 3 pack of extra chains for 30 bucks. I put one of the aftermarket chains on and it cut easily twice as fast. So if you get one of these saws make sure to get better chains for it. Aside from the really crummy stock chain I really like the saw so far. I have made over twenty cuts with the saw and the battery still shows a full charge. I will report back later with more results.
Eric

Because of the battery/saw weight, I ordered the backpack link for my saw and like the way it works. So much so, I use it with my weed eater and blower.
I didn’t have any real issues with the factory chain but did buy some Oregon chains. I like to keep 4 or 5 chains per saw. Swap and go during the day and can sharpen on the bench later.

 

[ArlyA]

Me to. I have many chains for each saw.