EGO POWER+ Chain Saw, 16" Battery Powered Chainsaw, Electric Cordless, Includes 56V 5.0Ah Battery and Charger - CS1604

Bought this to replace an old anemic battery saw that burned itself up. This saw has so much more power. It’s relatively quiet versus a gas saw, but you sure do hear the chain scream. It’s loud enough I couldn’t listen to a podcast while cutting, but music would have been fine or use ear protection with your favorite headphones. Used it to fell 2 standing dead oaks on my property, one was 6-8” at the base and the other was 8-10”. Using a 4ah battery from my blower provided lots of cuts, but was just on the edge of being able to comfortably and easily wield with one hand. The included 2.5ah battery was just the right weight for one handed limbing and bucking. Between the 4ah and a 2.5ah battery I bucked all of both trees and some other limbs that had already fell on the ground. There were several times where the saw bogged down or stopped. I’m fairly aggressive with pushing my saws through the wood, so this has always happened to me with my gas saws too, but getting to cutting again is much easier on the electric saws, just let off the trigger and then pull it again. This seemed to happen more frequently once the batteries were down to 2 bars and isn’t really a negative, just something to know. I still have my trusty Stihl 20” saw for larger trees and bigger jobs, but this little saw has got me thinking about selling it and getting one of the larger EGO chainsaws because at times I struggle to keep fresh gas around and keep the saw running when I need it. Plus there’s no starter cord to yank a bunch of times to get it started and restarted.

I've been among the first people I know to have trusted battery-powered yard tools to have enough runtime and power to be worth buying, against the skepticism of others. But I've also been let down over time by a hedge trimmer, and a few *indoor* tools, that used an earlier battery technology. Since lithium batteries became common I've built up a collection of yard tools including a new hedge trimmer, leaf blower, string trimmer, and chainsaw. I chose EGO for the first of them, based on several professional reviews. When I was in the market for the second I *wanted* an EGO so I could share the battery between them, since they can all use the same one. But I did my research with an open mind, willing to have two different brands if that's what it took to have the best tool for each job. My research again brought me to EGO. Ditto for the third, even with brand-agnostic shopping yet again. By the time I decided to try a battery-powered chainsaw, I was really *hoping* the EGO looked good in reviews -- and it did. I've used but never owned a gasoline-powered chainsaw, and previously owned a plug-in electric unit from a different maker. On that unit, the chain kept coming off! That frustrated and baffled me because I was being ultra-careful to follow the instructions, to keep checking the tightness, make sure it was getting enough oil... everything. The bar seemed straight to my eye, and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out the cause. But I had to still wonder if I was doing something wrong because it was the first chainsaw I'd ever used extensively. One feature, therefore, that attracted me to the EGO was the tool-free, in-the-field chain tightening system. Genius! Why hadn't this been done before? I took a chance and bought it, and was relieved and delighted that I've never once had that previous chain issue, in something like a dozen hours of use. So I guess it wasn't me; there was something wrong with that unit from another brand. But NOT dropping the chain is a low bar, no pun intended, so about its other pros: --It has *plenty* of power. I've used it on three separate occasions to cut two complete trees into logs, with an estimated total of 30 feet from the trunks alone (not counting branches), and maximum diameters of maybe 14 inches. With only light force from me, the saw easily cut through that diameter in maybe 30 seconds -- it's been months, so I can't be sure. It felt quick & easy. For comparison, I had the misfortune of using a friend's plug-in electric chainsaw -- with a much lower chain speed and probably much less power -- and it took at least that long to cut a tree branch that was more like *4* inches in diameter. A remarkable difference, especially given the convenience & portability of a battery unit! --The tool-free chain tightening has worked very well, though I will say it's become a little harder on the hand over time than it was at first. I'd like to see a grip that's a bit more ergonomic. For me, it's just not quite enough to grab onto, ideally speaking. But just being able to do it at all is a joy. --The battery, being larger-capacity than the one used by the other three EGO tools I have, lasted more than long enough for the first job, and *almost* long enough for the second (much bigger) job. Given that I was pooping out around the same time the battery was, I was not dissatisfied at all. I could have easily swapped in a fully-charged battery of the lower capacity from one of the other tools to finish the job. Or, because the battery charges quickly, I could have taken a coffee break and then finished the job with the same battery. I could only guess how many minutes of *runtime* I got in those four or five hours of work, so I won't try, but it was plenty for my needs. This kind of inconvenience is, to me, FAR better than dealing with all the downsides of gas. No comparison. But for someone who needs, say, three hours or more of actual *runtime* they'd want a 2nd battery charging while they work -- or to use gasoline. As I see it, the limitation these batteries have is only in runtime, compared to gasoline, it's NOT in power! And even for runtime they've reached a level where I'll never need gasoline tools again for my 0.8 acre yard. --It's easy to add chain oil. Sharpening is still a question, because I've *never* done that before (given that my previous saw kept dropping the chain and therefore wasn't used enough). I've also never *replaced* a chain, so I can't comment on that. --As for balance, it's definitely bar-heavy without the battery (which is in back), and feels just right with the battery attached. A good design. I wouldn't call the combo lightweight, but I'd also hesitate to call it heavy because (a) I'm not the most muscular guy around and (b) it's been so long since I've used a gasoline-powered unit that I can't fairly compare them. I really have no complaints about the weight, even after a few hours of intermittent use. Overall, I'm *very* pleased both in comparison to my previous electric chainsaw and any gasoline chainsaw, for my needs. I no longer fear getting frustrated and irritated when I see another fallen branch or tree in my yard. I'm finally confident my tool can handle the job, and conveniently. In fact, it's been kinda fun to use!

I've had a lot of battery tools over the years but I've stayed away from outdoor equipment because I'm even tougher on and more demanding of outdoor equipment than I am my shop tools. A while ago I did get a 6" battery chainsaw, a cheap knockoff, and I was impressed with it. It was so easy to use and it was so useful! Then my 16" Stihl chainsaw died and I was forced to make a choice, electric or gas to replace it. I have a 20" & 28" gas saw for heavy cutting. This is my light duty saw, it's for limbs, small trees, yard cleanup. While it never sees the hardest use, it's the saw I'm most likely to grab for some quick project. While I was skeptical, the reviews both on Amazon and the rest of the internet, had me believing this EGO Power+ CS1611 might be the right choice. Turns out it definitely is the right choice. I had a small tree (about 25 ft tall, 12" diameter) fall over a few days before the saw came. I charged up the battery overnight and got to work in the morning. This saw was every bit as good as my Stihl and in many ways better. It's compact, light-weight, and much quieter. More importantly, it cuts fast. As fast as any small gas chainsaw I've ever had previously. It's well-balanced, the dogs work well, and the no tool chain tensioning is great. I thought the thing I was going to like most about this chainsaw was going to be starting it. Small gas chainsaws are ALWAYS a pain to start, even when they're broken in and perfectly tuned. I was wrong, although just pressing a button to start it is wonderful. Turns out the thing I love best about this saw is the lack of vibration. I've gotten old enough that the vibration of a chainsaw will leave my wrists, elbows, and shoulders sore after even a fairly short bit of use. I cut up the entire tree and the next day there was no soreness because there's almost no vibration. So if you're older, this saw is much easier on your joints. As far as battery life, I'd say that the included 2.5Ah battery is about equivalent to a 1/2 tank of gas in my old Stihl 16". I did the whole tree on one battery but the battery was done at the end. I've already got a 2nd battery and I think if I run through both batteries my body will be done even if the work isn't. So, if you're looking for a great, small, chainsaw and you're on the fence between gas and battery, get off the fence. This is the saw to get!

Je n'ai pas encore coupé du bois, mais je l'ai tout de même essayé, l'appareil me semble bien. Je ferais un commentaire après l'avoir utilisé toute une journée.

My god best thing in the world want to sleep with her

Works great, and the battery lasts a long time.

Lightweight, good speed, recharges quickly, easy to manipulate.

Works better than expected! Love it! Highly recommend it!!!