I hope EGO electric saws get their forum chat soon. So post up!

[Deleted member 111]

The E-Go or EGO.

I'm guessing the saw got its name much like electric bicycles did when those then got called E-bikes. So this saw just goes with the push of a button without having to pull a cord to start it. I was skeptical at first. I already had/have have a Husqvarna and two STIHL gas powered saws. I bought this quieter electric saw to use around the house and also in doing trail work in my local city park. Neighbors are less skeptical if they don't hear or smell something and its perceived to be less of a fire danger.

I own the 18" home version (not the commercial one).

I have taken the saw apart almost completely, and put it back together. At one point, something got stuck in the chain, and it broke the plastic in the casing. After using it that way for many years, the inside started to get full of sawdust. So I took it apart, removed all the sawdust and put it back and after sealing with epoxy putty that hole from both sides, I put it back together. Like I said, I was very skeptical of the saw at first. I have used it for at least four years, gone through two chains, and also just abused it. And the thing just keeps working. I bent the bar and I just straightened it out and it keeps working. I like its running light for longer work days that go to dusk. The only thing is the battery. I own five. The reason is that sometimes there's really large deadfall that requires many cuts to unblock a trail. One 5 AH battery is almost about a tank-worth of gas. So traditionally, I will sharpen the chain after I go through one battery.

If anybody has any questions on this saw, feel free to ask.

 

[SmoothOperator1]

Let's say I would be interested in going electric, how's the battery life on this? Most importantly how long does it take to recharge? I'm not looking for brochure numbers, I'm interested in the real world ones.

 

[Deleted member 111]

If its around the house one battery charges while the other one is used. If you are worried just get a second battery. I have three 5.0AH batteries so it has never been a problem.

The 5.0AH from fully drained, takes about 1.5 hours on the standard charger. And it lasts almost as much as a tank does on a gas saw. With a sharp chain I can cut soft fine for about 45 minutes. About 5-7 cuts on a 24” thick deadfallen softwood pine, depending how clean the bark is.


This is from Google:

• 2.5Ah Battery: 50 minutes (standard charger), 30 minutes (rapid charger)
• 4.0Ah Battery: 80 minutes (standard charger)
• 5.0Ah Battery: 100 minutes (standard charger)
• 7.5Ah Battery: 145 minutes (standard charger), 45-60 minutes (rapid charger)
• 8.0Ah Battery: 160 minutes (standard charger)
• 10.0Ah Battery: 190 minutes (standard charger)
• 12.0Ah Battery: 230 minutes (standard charger)

 

[hyunkiiiiii]

The E-Go or EGO.

I'm guessing the saw got its name much like electric bicycles did when those then got called E-bikes. So this saw just goes with the push of a button without having to pull a cord to start it. I was skeptical at first. I already had/have have a Husqvarna and two STIHL gas powered saws. I bought this quieter electric saw to use around the house and also in doing trail work in my local city park. Neighbors are less skeptical if they don't hear or smell something and its perceived to be less of a fire danger.

I own the 18" home version (not the commercial one).

I have taken the saw apart almost completely, and put it back together. At one point, something got stuck in the chain, and it broke the plastic in the casing. After using it that way for many years, the inside started to get full of sawdust. So I took it apart, removed all the sawdust and put it back and after sealing with epoxy putty that hole from both sides, I put it back together. Like I said, I was very skeptical of the saw at first. I have used it for at least four years, gone through two chains, and also just abused it. And the thing just keeps working. I bent the bar and I just straightened it out and it keeps working. I like its running light for longer work days that go to dusk. The only thing is the battery. I own five. The reason is that sometimes there's really large deadfall that requires many cuts to unblock a trail. One 5 AH battery is almost about a tank-worth of gas. So traditionally, I will sharpen the chain after I go through one battery.

If anybody has any questions on this saw, feel free to ask.

Nice. Love hearing it able to hodl up through that kind of use. I've been pondering getting one for trailwork too since it's quiet and got no fumes. This might be my go signal so thanks for this comprehensive review.

 

[Deleted member 111]

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[Deleted member 111]

Yes. You may want to check the customer reviews first as the EGO Power (home version which I have) was getting better reviews than the commercial or ranch versions and is cheaper anyway.

 

[PretzelBites]

The E-Go or EGO.

I'm guessing the saw got its name much like electric bicycles did when those then got called E-bikes. So this saw just goes with the push of a button without having to pull a cord to start it. I was skeptical at first. I already had/have have a Husqvarna and two STIHL gas powered saws. I bought this quieter electric saw to use around the house and also in doing trail work in my local city park. Neighbors are less skeptical if they don't hear or smell something and its perceived to be less of a fire danger.

I own the 18" home version (not the commercial one).

I have taken the saw apart almost completely, and put it back together. At one point, something got stuck in the chain, and it broke the plastic in the casing. After using it that way for many years, the inside started to get full of sawdust. So I took it apart, removed all the sawdust and put it back and after sealing with epoxy putty that hole from both sides, I put it back together. Like I said, I was very skeptical of the saw at first. I have used it for at least four years, gone through two chains, and also just abused it. And the thing just keeps working. I bent the bar and I just straightened it out and it keeps working. I like its running light for longer work days that go to dusk. The only thing is the battery. I own five. The reason is that sometimes there's really large deadfall that requires many cuts to unblock a trail. One 5 AH battery is almost about a tank-worth of gas. So traditionally, I will sharpen the chain after I go through one battery.

If anybody has any questions on this saw, feel free to ask.

I've been eyeing an EGO for quieter work around my cottage, but wondered about real world durability. You've clearly put it through its paces.
How does it feel for limbing vs. felling small stuff?
And what's your typical run time like on that 5Ah battery when doing sustained cuts on, say, 6-8 inch deadfall?

 

[HArborist2]

Great feedback shared here. It sounds like the EGO is more robust than I thought. I've been considering getting one for trail cleanup and work around the cottage, so this kind of practical review is exactly what I was looking for. I'm also curious about how it feels for limbing,does it maintain its balance once the bar is in the cut?

 

[Stihl 99]

My EGO stuff I have I run with the Stihl AP500 and AP300S batteries, which are 36volt, however the higher the Ah the better performance.
The ones I use are Ap500 9.5ah and AP300S 7.9ah.
I have been looking at the MSA 300 for my dad to carry around with him on his UTV with most likely the AP500 batteries.

 

[Dacha]

i prefer cordless for short tasks only.

many have turnwheel instead of bar nuts.

cordless typicaly use smaller chain teeth size to makeup for less power. (means sharpening more often)

Many cordless models are not well suited for dissasembly and assembly.

but it is nice not to smell the gas mix.

When too hot outside, you have to be carefull not to place batteries in the sun, but same with the gas.

what i really see as game changer is small cordles pruner stihl gta26.

Just my opinion.

 

[Calavera]

i prefer cordless for short tasks only.

many have turnwheel instead of bar nuts.

cordless typicaly use smaller chain teeth size to makeup for less power. (means sharpening more often)

Many cordless models are not well suited for dissasembly and assembly.

but it is nice not to smell the gas mix.

When too hot outside, you have to be carefull not to place batteries in the sun, but same with the gas.

what i really see as game changer is small cordles pruner stihl gta26.

Just my opinion.

They are catching up fast though. I imagine the next generation of battery tech will catapult electric saws into the forefront for most users. Exceptions would still probably be production fellers, millers, and ground guys who process big trunks for heavy removals. But who knows?

Even limited to li-ion the battery saws are catching up fast. Big EGO saws run 3/8 lp on 20" bars from the factory. The new Makita looks amazing too; real bar nuts, and the thing rips. Check it around 10 mins in the vid



Ideally, I think I'd have 2 saws for each size in my quiver. One battery and one gas. Use whichever makes more sense for its unique advantages, and the other can be a backup at any given time.

 

[Dacha]

New cordless Husqvarna has a clutch.

 

[madpogue]

To me, what "wakes up" a cordless is to swap in a more aggressive bar and chain. The stock chain is usually a 3/8" LP .043 pitch. Switch to a .050 pitch bar, and a full-chisel chain, and it'll feel more like what you're used to.

As for run time vs. gas, it depends on how much you can carry, whether it's a gas can or 2-3 batteries. If you're not a far walk from an AC outlet (including the option of an inverter on your truck / ATV battery), you can charge one battery while running 1-2 others. 'Course, for some that's impractical, which is why we'll always still have gassers.

 

[John Bruner]

Let's say I would be interested in going electric, how's the battery life on this? Most importantly how long does it take to recharge? I'm not looking for brochure numbers, I'm interested in the real world ones.

Two friends and I processed a 60ft oak tree with 6 EGO saws ranging from 12"-28" and 10 batteries. In the end we had 3 batteries left over.
The smaller branches; around an inch and a quarter, were processed with Kebtek pruning shears. The stump was cut off flush with the ground with the 28" EGO CSX5000 with the 28" bar. It was a full bar cut.
Temperatures were in the low 60's, which enabled the 5000 to run without overheating.
The plunge cuts for the tongue and groove notch were made with the CS2000, and final felling cuts made by a CS1800.
I had great fun outfitting and managing the three man crew, which includes myself.
I hope this gives you some insight as to what's possible with battery operated saws.

 

[John Bruner]

Great feedback shared here. It sounds like the EGO is more robust than I thought. I've been considering getting one for trail cleanup and work around the cottage, so this kind of practical review is exactly what I was looking for. I'm also curious about how it feels for limbing,does it maintain its balance once the bar is in the cut?

When we processed a 60ft oak tree; all the smaller limbs, around 8 inches and under; were cut with the EGO CS1201 top handle. The larger remainder were cut with a CS1800 and CS2005, while the trunk was bucked up with the CSX5000.
Balance was good with all saws.

 

[John Bruner]

My EGO stuff I have I run with the Stihl AP500 and AP300S batteries, which are 36volt, however the higher the Ah the better performance.
The ones I use are Ap500 9.5ah and AP300S 7.9ah.
I have been looking at the MSA 300 for my dad to carry around with him on his UTV with most likely the AP500 batteries.

Confusing...

 

[HArborist2]

When we processed a 60ft oak tree; all the smaller limbs, around 8 inches and under; were cut with the EGO CS1201 top handle. The larger remainder were cut with a CS1800 and CS2005, while the trunk was bucked up with the CSX5000.
Balance was good with all saws.

Good to know balance isn't a problem. Chopping up to 8" limbs from up top while staying steady means it's actually useful for trimming and other stuff