EGO POWER+ 56V 16" Brushless Cordless Chainsaw w/ 5 Ah Battery + Charger

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04-10-2021 at 04:40 AM #3

I have the Dewalt 20 volt 14 inch chainsaw, and I find it great for pruning and light cutting. But is this one actually a good replacement for a 30-40cc gas chainsaw?

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04-10-2021 at 04:44 AM #4

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I have the Dewalt 20 volt 14 inch chainsaw, and I find it great for pruning and light cutting. But is this one actually a good replacement for a 30-40cc gas chainsaw?

Depends on how much you'll be using it.

Checking reviews on these they're good for cutting down 15" diameter trees all day. For a typical home user that far exceed most needs.

I literally just ordered an Oregon bar 18" 15a for $99 on Amazon last night. Then this popped up. I canceled that order in favor of this.

This will add nicely to my ego string trimmer and leaf blower.

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04-10-2021 at 04:50 AM #5

Was just looking at a 5 ah battery yesterday. Got a "free" chainsaw and a discount on the battery with this deal. Also used a coupon and some gift cards. Amazon's batteries are $220-$250 depending on which generation you get. Thanks a lot!

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04-10-2021 at 04:50 AM #6

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I have the Dewalt 20 volt 14 inch chainsaw, and I find it great for pruning and light cutting. But is this one actually a good replacement for a 30-40cc gas chainsaw?

No, the newer 18" ego is close to a 32cc and probably the most powerful battery chainsaw. The 16" is fine as well but not as fast as gas

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04-10-2021 at 04:57 AM #7

I have this 16" version. I say it's good for anything below "heavy duty", which is one step below "commercial" in my book. That being said, that's all I'm comfortable with handling as well. I have cut up multiple small/medium trees in one charge (new chain), which is plenty for my uses.

However, the 18" version has double the RPM and has much improved performance over the 16". If I were buying new today, I would opt for that model as I would consider that closer to "heavy duty".

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04-10-2021 at 05:00 AM #8

Does this come with the newer battery with the fuel gauge?

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04-10-2021 at 05:07 AM #9

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I have this 16" version. I say it's good for anything below "heavy duty", which is one step below "commercial" in my book. That being said, that's all I'm comfortable with handling as well. I have cut up multiple small/medium trees in one charge (new chain), which is plenty for my uses.

However, the 18" version has double the RPM and has much improved performance over the 16". If I were buying new today, I would opt for that model as I would consider that closer to "heavy duty".

Thank you for the feedback.

Could you provide an opinion on the ego in the deal vs the Oregon CS1500 corded for $99?

I have a few dogwood trees to cut down with the largest being 13" diameter.

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04-10-2021 at 05:16 AM #10

EGO 16" chainsaw with 5ah battery on sale at Lowes for their desk of the day for $199.00, $100 off and cheaper than the same saw without the battery.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/EGO-POWE...5001871975

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04-10-2021 at 05:27 AM #11

Great deal, thanks op!

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04-10-2021 at 05:28 AM #12

in. thanks op!

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04-10-2021 at 05:30 AM #13

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Thank you for the feedback.

Could you provide an opinion on the ego in the deal vs the Oregon CS1500 corded for $99?

I have a few dogwood trees to cut down with the largest being 13" diameter.

Edit: Dogwood is actually a very dense wood, I was thinking birch when you said dogwood. I still think with a sharp chain it will do the job but it might be a little tougher.

I can't speak to anything corded but dogwood is soft wood and 13" isn't much, I'm sure the EGO will do the job.

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04-10-2021 at 05:38 AM #14

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I can't speak to anything corded but dogwood is soft wood and 13" isn't much, I'm sure the EGO will do the job.

I've been waiting for this deal for a while. I just recently borrowed the ego 16" from a relative that has been using it for over a year. It is incredible for battery operated. At this price you can't go wrong. Ego makes great products and batteries for a good price. Just make sure you always have at least 2 batteries. I jumped on the last deal for the trimmer, handheld blower, battery and charger. The chainsaw completes my set and now I have 2 batteries for continuous operation. Use one while the other charges.

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04-10-2021 at 05:39 AM #15

Maybe I've missed it, but the dang 18" version never goes on sale... Been waiting for over a year. And if I remember correctly back when home depot had it, it used to be $10 or $20 cheaper. The wait continues.

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