you mean like those requiring trousers down in the dark? LOLLZZZ

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Good Deal. I used the saw over the weekend for a small downed tree. I noticed eGO updated the smaller chainsaw this year with flush bar oil plug and bar chain tensioner. Looked like good improvements on par with a small gasoline chainsaw. Wondering if they will update this saw the same next year.

I have this Ego 18" chainsaw and it makes almost no sound when running. I have cut about 4 cords of wood with it.

Another great benefit is illuminating inside the cutting surface, especially if in shaded areas, as well as if cutting wood indoors or under a roofed area where sunlight isn’t strong.

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I've held the bar up while tensioning before, I'll try that again. I've seen that they redesigned the 16" eGO saw for this year so I'm guessing this saw will have an updated tensioner soon.

Project farm compared it against the 14” ego, not the 18” ego. It’s a completely different league and way better than the Echo. The 14” only had the tiny 2.5AH battery too. With EGO, you can go all the way up to 12AH on the same tool (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12 AH). They also offer a backpack link to hold the weight on your back and have the tools lightweight and batteries compatible across their entire lineup (even the ride on Z6 mower).

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@@projectpinehills Do you know if you can swap out the 18" chain and bar with a 16" on this saw if you're doing small jobs? Also, can you swap between 2 and 5 amp hour batteries? Will the saw perform the same, just have shorter run time?

Yes, you could go to a smaller bar size. If you put in a smaller battery, the tool will adjust its power output automatically to a lower power output.

Consuer Reports ranked it #1 over the Echo: egopowerplus.com/media/productattach/custom/consumer-reports/C116918-3_Chainsaws_Ratings.pdf I do recommend it over the other saws and consumer reports ranked it #1 in their testing. I believe that this saw would have outperformed the Echo in the Project Farm test considering the lower end Ego model seemingly did better but was hampered with a small Ego battery. I have not seen the recently announced updated DeWalt 60 volt saw yet. But it's easy to decide if choosing a platform for all Outdoor Power Equipment like leaf blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers because Ego wins in those areas.

The ego battery is going to weigh more, it’s bigger.

@@trajan6927 it means high voltage, yes more power and runtime.

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The charger appears to only accept 120 volts. Thanks for commenting!

EGO hand tools! Lol

Right, you don't need any tools, that is a big plus. One gentlemen told me he didn't have that wobble. I did mess with a display model in the store that appeared to do the same thing. The chain has never popped off or loosened even for me to have that concern. It's a great saw though an update maybe in the works for next year.

I have had this same Ego 18" chainsaw and the blade does comes loose after prolonged use, but there is NO chainsaw tool to use to tighten the chain. There is only the side hand tightener it works great. After cutting for over 30mins its good to check to see how much you can pull the blade away from the bar, if its loose a few quick turns on the adjuster and its tight again. I have cut about 4 cords of fire wood the last few years and no problems. You may just want to get an extra blade, and one gallon of Orgon bar oil because it DOES go through some bar oil.

@@projectpinehills I have this same 18" chainsaw and after a few years and cutting about 4 cords of wood for my fire pit it works GREAT! I would recommend this chainsaw to EVERYONE that cuts wood that is NOT a lumberjack/professional tree cutter that may need a 36" bar for huge trees, anyone below that, this is a great chainsaw as long as you have enough batteries. What I do is buy a tool, battery, and charger and basically get the tool for free.

I keep it in the truck. They are coming out with a new one with 20” bar. I’ve seen some sale prices in the 18”. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍

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I’ve seen it loose in several store demos. Thanks for watching!

I wish I did. I have a new review coming up soon that will update this video. Thanks for watching!

That’s not the case. You don’t want the chain that tight. Look at the 16” model, they’ve redesigned it and I think this will see a redesign too. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!

@@projectpinehills Agree with you on that. I actually stick a screw driver into the chain to keep the slack I want. I shouldn't have to do that.

That’s a good idea! Thanks! 👍

That’s is a drawback with cordless power tools. Right now you are better off buying another tool that comes with a battery due to the cost. How does that cost compare to the cost of 2 cycle fuel mix and gas over time as well as carburetor issues. Thanks for watching. 👍