THIS is how product reviews should be done. Great work, thanks.

I was called something very insulting by the clerk at my local Ace Hardware store for wanting to purchase an electric chainsaw instead of another unreliable gas saw. I own a few rental homes, so I actually do a full month or two of fire clearing and wood cutting each year. I’ll save my big Stihl for big, downed trees, and will get a 16” Ego for limbing and brushing. Based on your review, with two batteries, I can do as much cutting as I want on any one day.

Never wanted a cordless chainsaw. But my Rancher 450 is still in the shop after two weeks, found this video and decided to go ahead and try it because I'm tired of the 450 breaking down for some stupid reason. I can always take the Ego back if I don't like it. I'm sold. The main thing for me is, the chain is so freaking easy to change or put back on. The keeper nuts are a fantastic idea. Had to order more nuts for my 450 because I'd lose them if they vibrated off while working, so I to order a bunch. The adjustement screw is set in one place, not in the cover. I bent the 450 adjustment screw after hitting a tough spot, had to order the whole cover. Can't replace that screw, it's in the cover. You cut a 12 inch tree. I swear the trees I'm cutting up are almost twice that big and the Ego cuts through them like butter. IN ECO MODE. Mine came with the 7.5 amp battery. I have three other Ego products so those batteries work also. Although you can only run in Eco mode with those 5 amp batteries. If I had to list any drawbacks it would be the weight. That sucker is heavier than any gas chainsaw I've used. But I don't care. I bought it 4 days ago and can't be happier with it. I've used it more in those 4 days than I've used my 450 in the last 6 months. The stupid things like a bent screw, lost nuts that shouldn't vibrate off, adjusting the carb, trying to see where the chain goes under that clutch. I have to order stuff or get someone to adjust the carb, or hold one end of the chain while I look for the sprockets under the clutch. Or like now. It's in the shop for two weeks and counting. This takes time away from what I have to be doing. Not with the Ego. I don't have these problems. If it breaks, it's going to be because I did something seriously wrong. Not just bump some knot hole or something easy. Gas chainsaws are so touchy, I don't have time for that. Only (really small) drawbacks are the weight and the price for another battery.

Very informative. I like how you not only go through all the features, but actually use the product and give your opinion.

I find that EGOs cut the fastest when the motor is singing at full speed. I don't push hard at at all. I just swap chains all day long and sharpen them later. Chain sharpness is the number one factor in an electric chainsaw keeping up Touching a running chain in the dirt for one second will cut it's performance in half. If you aren't pushing out linguini noodles or big chips, it's time to either sharpen the chain or swap a new one like I do.

I have the 16 inch Ego chainsaw and it is great...my friend who is a tree cutter used it and was totally impressed with the performance...he looked at it with doubt but used it and was shocked at the power and speed....it's a good homeowner tool but I don't know about using it to cut trees all day long

nice review, my brother in law British Columbia owns the EGO 16 inch chainsaw, I own a number of pieces of EGO products and i talked him into buying it, He has a gas powered Stihl 20 inch saw, we cut down 3 trees on his property each being about 50' tall, roughly 14" across, used the Ego to remove all the branches and did almost 2 trees with one 7.5 amp/hr battery, just taking my time and not forcing it, i also had a new chain so i have to admit it did make a big difference, these were softwood trees, 2 cedar and one spruce tree, he and my sister have firewood for a few years, none of it went to waste, EGO builds very high quality products, I have had the 21" lawnmower for 7 years coming this May and no issues, just regular maintenance, cleaning the underside of the deck and sharpen the blade thats it, BTW a sharp blade allows you together much cleaner and neat cuts, my neighbour says you got a sharp blade, yeppers 👍

Great review, thank you!! I love my ego products. Looks like i will be adding a chain saw.

This has been the best review video. Very helpful.

Thank you for your solid words and presentation of this saw. I have the EGO "18 saw. I've noticed a difference in it's blade just as you have mentioned. It's not as aggressive as the "20 blade you demonstrated here. However, it gets the job done very well. These saws are nice and boring, IN A GOOD WAY. I like it when I can go through these cutting jobs without the drama of spending money and time maintaining a gas saw (my misspent youth). I'll take "boring" everyday of the week.

I haven’t seen a bad review about ego products so far !!

I just bought this yesterday and gave it a hot supper today, clearing a ton of property for a relative. I'm in love with the thing, for the stuff I was cutting I couldn't get it to stall out at all. It's pretty heavy, but the performance is more than I'd ever be able to utilize. So much nicer of an experience than gas saws I've had in the past, at least for the application I need one for. I am biased though, as I've loved every ego product I've bought, as they've all been very thoughtfully engineered with a lot of nice small touches that make life better. I just wish their batteries were more affordable, because that's the sour point.

Great video! so interesting

Great video tim!!! Now it's time to compare it alongside the other ego saws, then switch all the bars over and see what happens then!!!

That seems like a pretty nice saw but I love my GreenWorks 60V 20” saw, it is a beast! I believe there is another 20” saw that is the next level up from this one that has a metal bottom side to it. If I’m correct then that one would be closer matched to my GreenWorks 60V 20” saw. Great review, it does look like a really nice saw!

Excellent. Well done video

Ok. Im gonna buy an Ego Chainsaw. Everybody's opinion seemed honest and fair.

Anybody worried about these batteries catching fire like ebikes?

Finally. A better bar mount. Metal plate and 2 bar nuts. What wood you cutting there?

I find the 10amp hour batteries from my riding mower which are not recommended (weight?) but usable to be the best. They seem to last about forever unless you are cutting stuff bigger than the saw and I've found anything lower than the 6AH which a 5AH came with my trimmer to sometimes overheat and turn red. Maybe the 7.5 is the sweet spot for weight and power I'd guess. You will have to call ego to register the bare tool. Their website doesn't have it listed which was a PITA but the customer service rep was good.

My battery died after a year after purchasing. Replacement died after 2 and now they are saying tough luck that it's outside warranty. My string timmer went down and it took 3 months to fix. It seems customer service has gotten pretty bad over the last 8 years I have used their stuff.

Three things I thought were missing from your review; Number 1 is; you never said to make sure you have the tip of the bar pressed up while tightening. Number 2 is; what ARE the three speeds. And lastly; what is the minimum amp hour battery rating to be able to reach full speed. OTHERWISE; I DID enjoy this video, and have watched it at least a half dozen times.

have you done a side-by-side with Ryobi's battery saw?

Great video. How much does it weigh with the 6 amp battery, full of oil, with bar and chain?

Can I use an 18 inch bar with the CS2000

Yeah we're good....but the chain is backwards! Is it .043 gauge or .050 gauge?

Great video. Are you sure a larger battery would fit there? Looks like the area maxes out at 6a. I have a 10a in my mower and eyeballing it, it looks like it would be way too big. Regardless, this looks like a great saw. Also, please do one of those videos on how to sharpen the chain - that would be interesting to see.

I have this same saw and finding replacement chains are a challenge. Also I would not recommend using the Ego brand bar oil as it seems too think and the oiler struggles to push oil to the bar.

NOOOOOOOO!!! I bought the 18" a few years ago because it was the biggest, but now I have to buy this one.

Thanks for the great video.I can find the CS2000 and CS2005 for sale at the usual places, but nowhere are they labeled "Fam and Ranch". Nor is there anything on the EGO website about Farm and Ranch. Are you sure what you are showing actually the CS2000 or is there some other version that just isn't available for sale yet?

Nice backwards chain

I did a little quick math, assuming the 6x6's used were the common 5.5x5.5 inch size, ego claims to have cut a little over 4,000 square inches of wood, in your test assuming perfect 12 inch wide logs you cut about 4,400 square inches of wood. Close enough to somewhat validate egos testing for me.

who makes the chain ? it looks like oregon doesn't have replacements like with other ego saws.

At 7:37 chain on backwards, oops 😅

This looks way more powerful than a gas saw

I believe this model has an anti kickback feature

Show speed cutting a log compared to Husky

I dunno man, Im not convinced it'd do well with the saw work I generally do for hours lol .seems gimmicky to me..maybe a suburban home owner ya know, might use it 3 times in 5 years ...

How much price

I was disappointed to find out that this 20” chainsaw can not achieve high speed with a battery rated for less than 6ah. My 5ah battery only achieves medium speed. I would think that high speed is what you want for best performance.

I wonder why ego made this 55 = saw when they also made a 60cc = model

Its ok. But dry. Trimer cutting its ok. Sizes enitig cutting.

Im surprised nobody noticed the chain was put back on backwards 🤦‍♂️

I used one didn’t buy it it was brand new out the box not impressed glad there measure chain speed the way they do because not even close to 13000 rpm of gas Will have to make huge improvements to compete with 2 stoke Battery chainsaw for sissies

80v better than 56 volt. Like greenworks

Its ok. It tool verry good. But How many Rupies are. There. Please show me. But I have phursege when How.,,,,,. 56V battery chain saw.. Indian curency ke, samne.