EGO Chainsaw preliminary review

[IXLR8]

I had to get 20' up into a tree today to cut some branches that were starting to hit the roof of my garage. I put up my ladder, tied the ladder to the tree with a ratchet strap, tied a rope to my EGO 16" saw with the smaller 2.5Ah battery to keep it as light as possible, climbed the ladder. Then pulled up the saw, tied it off to a comfortable length and went to cut. Noticed chain was a little loose, I know, should have checked that before I climbed the ladder. Took 30 seconds to readjust tension without having to climb down and get a tool. 3 cuts and I was done.
I will never take a gas powered saw up into a tree again. No fighting to try and start it while in the tree, or starting it on the ground and hope it stays running until you get in position. BTDT Just pull the trigger, cut and done.
My wife just bought a little 8" Dewalt battery powered saw for trimming. That thing is an impressive little powerhouse and I wish I had it available rather than the heavier EGO. But she took it to her house in NC for a few days.

 

[Jstpssng]

We use our tiny makita 18v for firewood. (seen with twine!) I think his Ego is larger.View attachment 1338639

Do you find that the twine reduces vibration?
I know that it does on a gas saw... Because the darned thing will stop turning?
Interesting discussion. I have been thinking about buying something battery powered for a truck saw, mainly to cut trees out of the road. I was leaning toward Echo but after reading some of the comments I may go with something less pricey.

 

[ArlyA]

Do you find that the twine reduces vibration?
I know that it does on a gas saw... Because the darned thing will stop turning?
Interesting discussion. I have been thinking about buying something battery powered for a truck saw, mainly to cut trees out of the road. I was leaning toward Echo but after reading some of the comments I may go with something less pricey.

That twine reduced vibration by 100%! Here is the setup we take into the woods for trail clearing. Not shown is pole saws and string setups. These Makita's are super light and easier on my bad wrist. I hardly use loppers anymore since the Makita are more versatile than loppers. These battery saws might be lighter and smaller than the ones most people speak here have.

 

[IXLR8]

I am finding a love/hate relationship with the oil tank on the EGO. I like the fact that the filler is at the top of the tank, not at the bottom, less chances of leaking. I like you can see the oil level in the translucent tank. I get frustrated filling the tank as the oil flows SLOWLY thru the filter that is in the fill neck. But I guess that is better than getting junk in the tank and plugging up the oil pump.