EGO 56V Brushless 16" Chainsaw Review [CS1610]

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2 жыл бұрын

Battery-powered chainsaws have come a long way in the past few years, and EGO has been one of the leaders in this category. This EGO 56-volt 16" chainsaw uses a brushless motor to deliver a chain speed of more than 65 fps. The 16" Oregon bar and chain make quick work of timber and fallen debris. Just slam in one of the 56V Arc Lithium batteries, release the blade lock, and pull the trigger. You can get this in a kit for under $300.
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@zaineridling Жыл бұрын

One of the most accurate tests I've ever seen someone do for an electric chainsaw. Very nice. Love the chain tensioners on it, too. Thank you! 👍

@macmcmillen6282 2 жыл бұрын

I own an EGO blower, weed wacker, and self-propelled mower. They all perform great.

@tgrjds Жыл бұрын

Me too

@forestfishburne7900 Жыл бұрын

Got the weed wacker, hedge trimmer, and blower. Haven’t been disappointed yet.

@Bluebird22200 Жыл бұрын

Never expected this guy to in depth of the area of a circle. Great stuff 👏

@DennisMathias 5 күн бұрын

The first really good review of this. Thanks!

@rlatimer1962 Жыл бұрын

What an awesome review. Actually learned how to cut better by watching the review. Thank you!

@Shoptoolreviews Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. We love helping and educating. Sometimes we get it right! :) Thanks for watching.

@christophersorenson8412 23 күн бұрын

Outstanding review. Thank you.

@elsalva8337 3 ай бұрын

Got mine today. Looks good, will try it out This week-end

@freightdawg6762 4 ай бұрын

That saw is a Beast, Best review on youtube EXCELLENT !!

@AJ-ds9xq Жыл бұрын

Great review!! Thanks!

@kentuckybeardsman 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Definitely alot of power for a batt ran saw.

@OffGridandOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Wow best review video of this saw. Just got mine today.

@wakawaka1976 Ай бұрын

How do you like it?

@OffGridandOutdoors Ай бұрын

@@wakawaka1976 I really like it. Things a beast.

@scott-4482 11 ай бұрын

I had initially considered getting the CS1611 but decided to get the CS1613 because of the battery size. Also there was a sale on it for $209, 4.0 battery and charger included. Thanks for the video. It's very helpful.

@wakawaka1976 Ай бұрын

So are they the same unit just a different combination?

@scott-4482 Ай бұрын

@@wakawaka1976 The saw does not have a label on it saying CS1611 or CS1613. But the box does and it's CS1613. So I'd guess most likely the same unit in a different combination. I like this saw and would highly recommend it. If it costs a few bucks more it's worth it.

@wakawaka1976 Ай бұрын

@@scott-4482 thanks I’m contemplating buying an open box one for $100 no battery but I had a line trimmer from ego I had to return so I’m not sure how reliable ego is

@scott-4482 Ай бұрын

@@wakawaka1976 I don't have any other experience with EGO, but so far so good with this saw. Speaking of line trimmers, I need one. I have the big battery to use. Which one did you have to return?

@fiddlerthecat8332 9 ай бұрын

Great job!

@mmetz105 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@philipdove1705 Жыл бұрын

What is the temperature of the bar after 6 straight cuts in 8" logs. My 18 inch gets extremely hot even though its slinging some oil. I think there is something wrong with the chain tensioner the bar wobbles at the same time the chain gets too tight.

@frankcastle7777 11 ай бұрын

GOOD video, keep up the nice work, and GOD BLESS

@johnlang2293 Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT video, EGO should be paying you for this great video !! I have an older Husqvarna chainsaw that takes oil and gas mixed plus chain oil, when it stops working I am getting an EGO chainsaw. And I have other EGO products so I have a bunch of batteries !! Thank you for posting this video !!

@johnlang2293 Жыл бұрын

If you had a pair of 7.5 batteries you could really go to bonkers with cutting ! This is pretty good for just 2 of the 2.5 batteries !!

@philipdove1705 Жыл бұрын

I like the light on my ego 18" chainsaw but it takes too long to reach full throttle. Hopefully they improve that

@joshkliniske6766 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a head to head with the 18" Ego. Both have the same chain speed now so be interesting to see if they perform the same. Just got the 18" yesterday and have zero complaints on the power but I like the features of the new 16".

@dale10knjdale32 Жыл бұрын

exactly what I was thinking

@ChristianBaptiste 11 ай бұрын

I noticed you replaced the blade with 56 drive links, it comes with 52, is there any harm in using the extra drive links?

@bribri1657 7 ай бұрын

Some people say they have no oil getting on bar and chain, like the oil pump is faulty out of the box. Any issues with that?

@t0fast 11 ай бұрын

I own an EGO leaf blower and was starting to look into their chainsaw to either work beside or replace my DeWalt 40v chainsaw that I use primarily for "sound sensitive jobs". I drop trees ranging anywhere between 16" to 30" with my 16" bar where it has never had a thermal overload, even in the middle of the summer heat, while on the tool. The charger wants it to cool off before charging, but it's never happened while using it. On a 18"-20" tree I can typically get 15 to 16 cuts out of a battery. With two batteries, I can normally drop the tree and section it up. I keep seeing review after review saying that this EGO just isn't meant to handle that. Guess I'll be sticking with DeWalt with the chainsaws, or Stihl if they ever gets their shit together, and stay with EGO on their other stuff.

@frommatorav1 26 күн бұрын

He was mainly having issues from using a 2.5ah battery. When I bought my Ego 16" chainsaw about 3 years ago, it started with a 4ah battery. I had a 5ah battery model ordered by Lowes, so I could upgrade my lawn mower's battery, which was 5 years old and starting to lose some juice. My chainsaw works far better on the 5ah battery then the 2.5ah battery. My 2.5ah battery works excellent with the string trimmer, edger, hedge trimmer and pole saw but wasn't a great match with the chainsaw.

@boosted2.4_sky 2 жыл бұрын

TJ!!!LET'S GO...🏁 I actually just bought a 16" gas chainsaw..this is nice...she's a beast...👍

@reded6640 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to decide between the ego and the greenworks

@JBK63 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the 16 inch went through a redesign but the 18 inch has not? I think I’d rather have 18 but then as soon as I buy it they’ll probably re-design it which is really annoying. I think the 16 inch redesign included changes to the motor, the metal breaker bar in Vizza Bility of the oil well

@joehertel8846 2 жыл бұрын

Dewalt just released a 20 inch that’s pretty badass, and the echo 56v comes in 18” from hd with battery and charger 299 imo the echo is the best deal for the size and performance you get in these , for that matter echo also gives you the best bang for your buck with their gas models as well highly recommend you take a look at their stuff

@avlisk Жыл бұрын

Will this saw take the 7.5 and 10 AH batteries? I've already got a pair of each. Thanks.

@brandonstaley1289 Жыл бұрын

Yes all ego products can use all batteries

@ocrun6765 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if there are any power differences between this new ego 16" and the old 16". Same motor?

@mplsmark222 Жыл бұрын

From what I understand, the new 16” saw has a higher chain speed than the old one and tends to cut faster. Other reviews I’ve read or watched indicate the new model is superior in performance.

@MrCotaman98 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks so much. Just got the hand blower as a gift. If I order from link will you get credit? Want to support you some how. Thanks.

@joshuabush2569 Жыл бұрын

This particular chainsaws is designed to work with a 5.0AH battery. Much better run time and it actually has a bit more power aswell.

@copedennis1 Жыл бұрын

Yes the 5.0 battery gauge wouldn’t have move yet

@borrow82 11 ай бұрын

Power doesn’t change. They are all 56v.

@frommatorav1 26 күн бұрын

@@borrow82 I have the older version 16" Ego chainsaw that came with a 5ah battery. I can tell you from personal experience it worked a lot better with the 5ah battery than the 2.5ah battery. The 2.5ah battery does great with the pole saw and string trimmer but was not near as good with the chainsaw as the 5ah battery. The power definitely matters.

@muhaski 13 күн бұрын

@@frommatorav1 Thats what the other guy is saying. The 2.5 vs 5 is how long the battery runs, it has nothing to do with how powerful it is.

@frommatorav1 13 күн бұрын

@@muhaski it felt like it was less power and less battery life with the 2.5ah.

@danieldenton9351 Жыл бұрын

I purchased the CS 1611 chainsaw. Upon opening the box, the actual product is stamped CS 1610. Any thoughts?

@mplsmark222 Жыл бұрын

They give the “bare tool” different model numbers depending on how you buy it, no battery, 2.5ah, 4.0ah ect. Perhaps that is why? Probably the same tool, though I’d be concerned should you ever need a warranty claim, they may give you trouble.

@frommatorav1 26 күн бұрын

@@mplsmark222 The tool by itself is the 1610. If you register it when you buy it, there won't be any issue with warranty claims.

@tellfile Жыл бұрын

Yes, I kissed all my misery goodbye by switching to an Ego! No more wasted time and wearing yourself out using a hard to pull gas saw that refuses to crank. Glad I found electric.

@sammarmon3965 Жыл бұрын

I have both the old and new versions of this saw. The new one has much faster chain speed, but seems to just be harder on itself and the batteries. I don’t like the little flip turn levers on the oil and chain retainer. The old ego didn’t have these flip levers and everything worked fine. I wish I had gotten the new 18” with the 5AH battery. The 2.5AH battery is barely ‘cutting it’ for my current purposes.

@wakawaka1976 Ай бұрын

Do you still have buyer’s remorse? I’m considering buying an open box 1610

@frommatorav1 26 күн бұрын

@@wakawaka1976 I have the old version of the 16" chainsaw with a 5ah battery. I found the 5ah battery worked a lot better than the 2.5ah battery with it. The Ego 10" pole saw worked really well with the 2.5ah battery, though. If you have a 4-6ah battery for it, I would consider getting the open box one.

@wakawaka1976 26 күн бұрын

@@frommatorav1 I ended up getting the 1610 for $100 and used it onetime so far… it did a good job. I have a 4 ah battery… have you bought any of the cheaper generic batteries? I’m also considering the multi head so I can get the hedge trimmer attachment… then who knows what’s next.

@frommatorav1 26 күн бұрын

@@wakawaka1976 I haven't got any generic batteries. I only have 3. The original 5ah battery that came with my mower, the 2.5ah battery that came with my string trimmer a couple years later and a 5ah battery that came with my 16" chainsaw. That became the workhorse battery for the mower. I've been getting tools without batteries to save money. I have the edger and hedge trimmer that share the 2.5ah battery. I have 2 multi head tools. In the garage for front yard, I have the edger. In the shed I have the pole saw. I usually use the 2.5ah with the pole saw but sometimes use a 5ah battery because that's what gets charged in the shed. I've gone down a rabbit hole and am considering buying the upgraded carbon fiber multi tools. It would make the pole saw lighter and could help with the hedge trimmer attachment you're looking into. Your 4ah battery would be good for that.

@wakawaka1976 26 күн бұрын

@@frommatorav1 I saw a review and the 1420 multi head is actually a little stronger and a little heavier than the 1400 but I’m not sure about the carbon fiber attachments… do you like the saw and hedge trimmer attachments besides their weight?

@Bogdan-kk9bd Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@scubatrucker6806 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@AlexanderKrebs Жыл бұрын

Ever tried it with a 7.5Ah batterie. Since it is a 3P battery it should deliver a bit more performance.

@karimhayes3134 Жыл бұрын

i have great tool

@mikev.1034 2 жыл бұрын

🤘🤙👍

@radams009 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the batteries. I had 2 for my EZGO LAWN MOWER.

@radams009 2 жыл бұрын

With my mower it is hard to run. So now I'm going to Worx Robic to cut my yard. EGO It I need a new battery again. It will $$$ A LOT. No more. this is fun. the mower runs great. But the battery says no cut. You fix the battery, and this would be the best mower ever. I bought the best of EGO. I have a lot of money in my mower.

@rickbady2281 Жыл бұрын

Calls for a 0.177" or 4.5mm) file for sharpening. These are hard to find. Have search for dremel tool that size with no success.

@bradleybrown7801 Жыл бұрын

Will you test it with a 5 ah battery and see if it overheats as bad

@bradleybrown7801 Жыл бұрын

Ive been usinh mine to cut firewood tbh and ive had good luck but only used three 2.5 but just purchased a 5 ah and want to see before I receive it if theres a difference in power and ober heating issues

@frommatorav1 26 күн бұрын

@@bradleybrown7801 5ah battery will work better with it.

@michman2 8 ай бұрын

I have this saw. I can't stall it. I cleared a stand of 42 4" to 14" poplar and I gave out long before the battery needed to be charged. Gas... never again.

@moxnix Жыл бұрын

Your saw sounds like mine, it sounds like the chain is too tight, I know it's not too tight. My nextdoor neighbor was having some trees removed today. I compared my 16" EGO saw to his commercial 16" Husqvarna and his was lighter, BTW I was using my 4.0 ah battery.

@ddeboy002 Жыл бұрын

My chain keeps coming off no matter how tight I make it. Happened 3x in an hour.

@kvernesdotten Жыл бұрын

Hoooh watching that table rattle around all the time while this zoomed in makes me slightly disoriented

@AlwaysSlimShadyBro 3 ай бұрын

Ego vs greenworks 80v

@arvindrana292 Жыл бұрын

One peesh Mee

@BMWE90HQ 9 ай бұрын

I have an ego leaf blower, weed whacker, hedge trimmer, and 16 inch chainsaw (same model as this one).The chain saw is a complete POS the rest are great.

@JH93688 8 ай бұрын

I've never had a problem with the older version of the 16" with a 5ah battery.

@john4kc Жыл бұрын

Just information for whomever... once your tool stops from a dead battery you need to charge it and not try to run for a few more seconds, or whatever you can tease out of it. That's a great way to kill a battery for good.

@fiaao546 2 жыл бұрын

One bolt and one stud securing the bar is unaceptable. Same as the dewalt one. shame

@gavincardwell2223 Жыл бұрын

My stihl does the same thing but better and faster and it's gas this whole battery saw thing is a joke

@kobeandgary Жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised how convenient a battery powered saw is for smaller jobs. No gas, quiet, no fussing with pull starting. Gas is great for bigger jobs, but these are fantastic for smaller ones.

@markwalton4626 Жыл бұрын

I saw a battery powered car race charger with a hellcat motor. Battery won 9.3 quarter mile...😁😁😁

@jeremypriest4062 2 жыл бұрын

I needed this laugh. What garbage. Guy has no clue what the dogs(teeth) are for, and we all know that thing couldn't finish bucking that lil log.

@steveh8724 3 ай бұрын

Right or left handers should hold the saw the same way. It's designed for the right hand on the rear handle and left hand on the front handle--it's not ambidextrous.