Our top picks for the best EGO chainsaws in 2026 are the EGO Power+ CS1810 18in Chainsaw (Best Overall), EGO POWER+ CS1610 16in Chainsaw (Runner Up), EGO Power+ CS2000 20in Chainsaw (Editor’s Choice), EGO Power+ CS1611 16in Chainsaw (Also Great), EGO Power+ CS1815 18in (Also Great), EGO Power+ CS1201 12in (Best Lightweight), EGO Power+ CS2005 20in (Also Great), EGO Power+ CS1613 16in (Also Great) and EGO Power+ CS1600 16in (Also Great). All of them run on EGO’s 56V ARC Lithium batteries, so a pack from an EGO mower or blower can often run the saw too.
The first split between these saws is bar length: 12, 16, 18 or 20 inches. After that, the differences are the battery you pair with the saw, whether that battery comes in the box, and how much gas-equivalent power and chain speed drive the chain. Together these decide how thick a limb you can take in a single cut and how long you can work before the pack goes on the charger.
What matters with any battery saw is whether it keeps pulling through thick wood and whether the pack lasts through an afternoon of storm cleanup. A larger battery solves the runtime problem, but it adds weight you hold at arm’s length for every cut. The right saw is the one sized to your wood, with enough bar and battery for the job without extra weight to carry.
If you already own an EGO mower, string trimmer or blower, start with the bare-tool versions and use the battery and charger you have. A kit makes more sense when the saw is your first EGO tool or when you want a second battery to swap in.
Are EGO Electric Chainsaws Any Good?
Yes. For limbing, storm cleanup and light firewood, these brushless 56V saws deliver 30cc to 55cc of gas-equivalent power with no pull cord to yank, no fuel to mix and no spark plug to replace.
A brushless motor has no carbon brushes to wear out, and it turns more of the battery’s charge into chain speed, so the chain keeps clearing chips in hardwood instead of bogging down. The gas-equivalent rating gives you a quick read on which size of gas saw each model cuts like, which helps you match the saw to the wood in your yard. The shared 56V ARC Lithium platform makes the strongest practical case for homeowners: a pack from an EGO mower or blower can run most of these saws, so one set of batteries covers the whole shed.
Where they stop being a good fit is sustained heavy cutting of large hardwood all day. A battery pack runs down well before a tank of gas would on a long firewood day, and recharging takes longer than refueling. If you’re bucking big oak every weekend, a gas saw will serve you better.
EGO is only one name in a crowded field, so if you are still choosing a platform to buy into, look at the best chainsaw brands before you commit to batteries.
What Should You Look for in an EGO Chainsaw?
Once you’ve settled on a bar length, the right saw comes down to how long it runs, how heavy it feels in your hands and what you need to buy before the first cut. On a battery saw these work against each other. The larger pack that adds runtime also adds weight you hold through every cut, and whether a battery and charger come in the box changes what you spend to get started. Get the balance wrong and a real yard shows it quickly: the saw runs down halfway through a downed limb, or it’s too heavy to hold steady along a fence line.
Which Battery Size Should You Pair With an EGO Chainsaw?
A 2.5Ah pack covers pruning and short cleanup jobs. A 5.0Ah or 6.0Ah pack is worth its extra weight once you’re cutting thick limbs or working through a storm pile. Amp-hours measure how much energy the pack stores, so runtime follows the number closely. The CS1610 is rated for up to 130 cuts on a 4×4 with a 2.5Ah battery, the CS1600 for up to 250 with a 5.0Ah pack, and the CS1810 for up to 330 with a 6.0Ah pack.
The extra capacity costs you in your hands and at the charger. A bigger pack weighs more, rides on the saw you hold at arm’s length, and takes longer to recharge. The 6.0Ah battery in the CS1815 kit needs 80 minutes on its charger. Hardwood, wet wood and long bucking cuts drain a small pack fastest, because the motor draws more current to hold chain speed in dense wood.
Every EGO 56V ARC Lithium battery fits the same family of tools, so one pack can move between a saw, a mower and a blower. The exception is the CS1201, which is designed for packs of 5.0Ah and smaller.
Should You Buy the Kit or Just the Bare Tool?
If an EGO mower, trimmer or blower has already left you with a 56V battery and charger, the bare tool is the better buy. If the saw is your first EGO tool, get the kit. Buying the bare tool means you don’t pay again for a pack and charger you already own, and a 6.0Ah battery from a mower will run the CS1810 or CS2000 directly.
The CS1810, CS1610, CS2000 and CS1600 come as bare tools. The CS1611 and CS1201 ship with a 2.5Ah battery and charger, the CS1613 with a 4.0Ah battery and charger, and the CS1815 and CS2005 with a 6.0Ah battery and charger. So choosing a kit also sets how much runtime you start with.
If your other yard tools run on another brand’s batteries, an EGO saw means starting a second battery system with its own chargers. Look at the best Greenworks chainsaws or the best Makita chainsaws first if either platform is already in your garage. I would only start a new platform for a saw if you expect to add an EGO mower or blower later.
What Do Gas-Equivalent Power and Chain Speed Mean for Cutting?
A 55cc rating on an EGO saw means it cuts like a 55cc gas saw, not that it has a 55cc engine. Across the lineup the ratings run from 30cc on the CS1201 to 55cc on the 20-inch saws, and the faster the chain travels around the bar, the cleaner and steadier the cut. A battery saw has no cylinder, so the cc figure is a comparison label for the brushless motor’s output (the CS1810’s motor is rated at 2500W). Treat it as a rough guide to the wood a saw can handle, not as a measurement.
Chain speed, measured in feet per second, has the bigger effect once you’re in the cut. The CS1201, CS1610, CS1611 and CS1613 run up to 66 ft/s, the 18-inch saws up to 72 ft/s and the 20-inch saws up to 82 ft/s. A faster chain pulls more cutters through the wood each second, so it throws cleaner chips and is less likely to slow down when you lean into a thick limb. That means less pushing from you and a cut that finishes before the wood pinches the bar.
Which Handling Features Matter Most on a Battery Saw?
Tool-free chain tensioning and weather resistance earn their place on any battery saw. The digital display, cut-speed modes and LED work light matter mainly on the 18- and 20-inch saws you run for longer jobs. Here is what each one changes:
- Tool-free chain tensioning: a dial tightens the chain without a wrench, so you can fix a sagging chain partway through a job instead of hunting for a scrench. The CS1201, all the 16-inch saws, and the CS1810 and CS1815 have it.
- Digital display and cut-speed modes: the CS1810, CS1815, CS2000 and CS2005 show battery charge and let you pick a cutting speed. You see a pack running low before it quits mid-cut, and you can use a lower speed for small branches.
- LED work light: the same four saws light up the cut at dusk or after a storm knocks out the power, when cleanup can’t wait for morning.
- IPX4 weather resistance: IPX4 means protection against splashing water, so damp mornings and light rain won’t sideline the saw. It doesn’t mean you can cut in a downpour or hose the saw down.
- Brake indicator: it shows whether the chain brake is engaged, so you aren’t squeezing the trigger on a saw that won’t spin. The display models and the CS1611 have it.
On a light-duty pruning saw, tensioning and weather resistance are the features worth paying for. The display and the light pay for themselves on long storm-cleanup days.
The 9 Best EGO Chainsaws of 2026
The EGO saws worth buying in 2026 are the EGO Power+ CS1810 18in Chainsaw, EGO POWER+ CS1610 16in Chainsaw, EGO Power+ CS2000 20in Chainsaw, EGO Power+ CS1611 16in Chainsaw, EGO Power+ CS1815 18in, EGO Power+ CS1201 12in, EGO Power+ CS2005 20in, EGO Power+ CS1613 16in and EGO Power+ CS1600 16in. Bar length and battery size split them into two camps. The 12- and 16-inch saws on smaller packs suit a suburban yard where the work is occasional trimming and pruning. The 18- and 20-inch saws on 6.0Ah packs are built for storm-downed limbs and firewood. Each step up gets you thicker cuts and more work per charge, and you carry the extra weight through every one of those cuts.
#1 EGO Power+ CS1810 18in Chainsaw — Best Overall
For storm cleanup, thick limbs and a few weekends of firewood, the CS1810 gives you 50cc gas-equivalent power and up to 330 cuts on a 4×4 when paired with a 6.0Ah battery. Bring your own 56V battery.
Key Specs:
- Gas equivalent: 50cc, 2500W brushless motor
- Chain speed: up to 72 ft/s
- Bar and chain: 18-inch bar, 3/8-inch low-profile chain, 62 drive links
- Runtime: up to 330 cuts on a 4×4 with a 6.0Ah battery (sold separately)
- Weight: 10.14 lb
- Warranty: 5-year limited tool warranty
Detailed Review:
The 2500W brushless motor drives the chain at up to 72 ft/s, and that speed keeps the 18-inch bar pulling through storm-downed limbs instead of stalling halfway. Compared with the CS1610, it steps up from 40cc to 50cc gas-equivalent power and from 66 to 72 ft/s, which you feel as less leaning on the saw in hardwood.
Paired with a 6.0Ah battery, it is rated for up to 330 cuts on a 4×4, enough to work through a yard of storm debris on one charge. The digital display shows remaining charge and lets you set the cut speed, so you can save full speed for the thick wood.
Large metal bucking spikes give the saw a pivot point against the log, which takes strain off your wrists on long bucking cuts. The tool-free tensioning dial lets you snug the chain partway through a job without reaching for a wrench.
The adjustable LED work light and IPX4-rated build cover cleanup that starts at dusk or happens in wet wood. The tool itself carries a 5-year limited warranty.
Pros:
- 50cc gas-equivalent power handles thick storm limbs.
- Up to 330 cuts on a 4×4 with a 6.0Ah battery.
- Metal bucking spikes steady the saw against the log.
- Digital display shows charge and cut speed.
- Tool-free dial makes chain tension quick to set.
Cons:
- Battery and charger are sold separately.
- 18-inch bar feels heavy for light pruning.
Who It’s For:
Homeowners who deal with storm-downed limbs every year and cut some firewood will put this saw to full use, especially with a 56V EGO battery already on the shelf. If your cutting is mostly pruning shrubs and small branches, a shorter, lighter saw will be easier to handle.
Editor’s Verdict:
This is the EGO saw I would buy first for a yard with real storm cleanup, because the 50cc power and 18-inch bar cover nearly every homeowner job.
#2 EGO POWER+ CS1610 16in Chainsaw — Runner Up
Limbing, pruning and fence-line cleanup are where the CS1610 earns its keep, with 40cc gas-equivalent power in a 9 lb body that stays easy to control through a long afternoon. Its low-profile dial lets you cut flush to the ground.
Key Specs:
- Gas equivalent: 40cc, brushless motor
- Chain speed: up to 66 ft/s
- Bar and chain: 16-inch bar, 3/8-inch pitch, 0.043-inch gauge, 56 drive links
- Runtime: up to 130 cuts on a 4×4 with a 2.5Ah battery (sold separately)
- Weight: 9 lb
- Weather rating: IPX4
Detailed Review:
The 40cc gas-equivalent rating and 16-inch bar put this saw in the size class for yard limbs, pruning and small downed trees, and its weight makes it easy to carry from one end of the property to the other. The brushless motor runs the chain at up to 66 ft/s, which keeps cuts clean in branches and medium limbs.
Its 0.043-inch gauge chain cuts a narrow kerf, so the motor moves less wood per pass and holds its speed in hardwood and softwood alike. The 56-drive-link chain suits general cutting rather than big trunks.
With the recommended 2.5Ah battery, it is rated for up to 130 cuts on a 4×4, which covers pruning sessions and light cleanup. Any EGO 56V ARC Lithium battery fits, so a larger pack from a mower stretches runtime when a storm leaves more to cut.
The tool-free tensioning dial adjusts the chain with nothing to take apart, and the low-profile dial design lets you cut stumps and fallen limbs flush to the ground. The IPX4-rated build handles damp-weather work.
Pros:
- Light body stays manageable through long limbing sessions.
- Narrow 0.043-inch chain helps hold speed in hardwood.
- Low-profile dial allows cuts flush to the ground.
- Works with any EGO 56V ARC Lithium battery.
Cons:
- Needs a separate battery and charger purchase.
- 16-inch bar needs more passes on thick trunks.
Who It’s For:
A suburban yard with fruit trees, hedges and the occasional fallen limb is a good match for this saw. Owners of an EGO mower or blower can slot in the battery they already have. If firewood is a regular job, a longer, more powerful saw makes more sense.
Editor’s Verdict:
For pruning and routine cleanup, the CS1610 gives up little that matters and stays easy on your arms all afternoon.
#3 EGO Power+ CS2000 20in Chainsaw — Editor’s Choice
Big trunks, stumps and storm-felled trees call for the CS2000, whose 20-inch bar runs a full chisel chain at up to 82 ft/s behind 55cc gas-equivalent power. It is a saw for big wood, not hedges.
Key Specs:
- Gas equivalent: 55cc, brushless motor
- Chain speed: up to 82 ft/s
- Bar and chain: 20-inch bar, full chisel chain, 3/8-inch pitch, 0.050-inch gauge, 69 drive links
- Runtime: up to 135 cuts on a 6×6 with a 6.0Ah battery (sold separately)
- Weight: 12.7 lb
- Weather rating: IPX4
Detailed Review:
A full chisel chain has square-cornered cutters that slice through wood fibers rather than scraping them, and at up to 82 ft/s the chain clears chips fast enough to keep the 20-inch bar moving through a wide trunk. Compared with the CS1810, it rises from 50cc to 55cc gas-equivalent power and from 72 to 82 ft/s, so big rounds take less pushing.
With a 6.0Ah battery, it is rated for up to 135 cuts on a 6×6 post, which is much thicker wood than the limbs a pruning saw sees. The 69-drive-link chain on a 0.050-inch gauge is set up for large branches, stumps and tall trees.
The 12.7 lb weight is what that capacity costs you. You feel it at the end of a long bucking session, and it is more saw than you want for trimming small branches at arm’s length.
The digital display handles speed-select modes, battery charge and the safety brake indicator, while the front LED work light lets you finish a cut at dusk. The IPX4-rated build handles wet wood after a storm.
Pros:
- Full chisel chain cuts aggressively through large trunks.
- 82 ft/s chain speed keeps the 20-inch bar moving.
- 55cc gas-equivalent power for stumps and big rounds.
- Front LED light helps you finish cuts at dusk.
Cons:
- 12.7 lb weight tires your arms on light trimming.
- Full chisel chain dulls faster in dirty wood.
- Requires a 6.0Ah battery bought separately for full runtime.
Who It’s For:
Property owners with big trees, old stumps or firewood rounds to buck will put the long bar and full chisel chain to work, and a large 56V EGO battery from a mower can power it. If your cutting is mostly shrubs and small limbs, the extra weight brings nothing to the job.
Editor’s Verdict:
I would pick the CS2000 when the wood is genuinely big, because the full chisel chain and 82 ft/s chain speed handle work a shorter saw struggles with.
#4 EGO Power+ CS1611 16in Chainsaw — Also Great
If a saw is going to be your first EGO tool, the CS1611 makes the start simple, because the box includes a 56V 2.5Ah ARC Lithium battery and a charger. Charge the pack and it is ready for pruning.
Key Specs:
- Gas equivalent: 40cc
- Chain speed: 66 ft/s
- Bar and chain: 16-inch bar, 3/8-inch pitch, 0.043-inch gauge, 52 drive links
- Runtime: up to 130 cuts on a 4×4 with the included battery
- Included: 56V 2.5Ah ARC Lithium battery and charger
- Oiling: automatic, with a spill-free reservoir
Detailed Review:
Next to the CS1610, this saw puts the 2.5Ah battery and charger in the box instead of selling them separately, while keeping the same 40cc gas-equivalent rating, 66 ft/s chain speed and 16-inch bar. If you have no EGO batteries yet, one purchase covers everything you need to start cutting.
The automatic oiling system feeds bar oil to the chain as you cut, so you don’t have to remember to keep it lubricated yourself. The spill-free reservoir makes refills less messy, which matters when you top it up every time you charge the battery.
The low kickback chain design reduces the sudden upward jerk at the bar tip, which makes the saw more forgiving for a newer user, and the brake indicator is built in. Tool-free tensioning keeps chain adjustments quick.
The included 2.5Ah battery is rated for up to 130 cuts on a 4×4. That fits pruning and short cleanup sessions, though heavier wood drains it sooner. The IPX4-rated construction keeps the saw working on damp days.
Pros:
- Battery and charger included for a complete start.
- Automatic oiling keeps the bar and chain lubricated.
- Low kickback chain design suits newer users.
- Spill-free reservoir makes refills cleaner.
Cons:
- Small 2.5Ah battery limits runtime on bigger cleanups.
- A spare EGO battery at home makes the kit redundant.
Who It’s For:
Anyone new to chainsaws who wants everything for pruning, limbing and small cleanup jobs in one box will find the included battery and low kickback chain a comfortable start. If you already own an EGO 56V battery and charger, paying for another set makes little sense.
Editor’s Verdict:
Buy the CS1611 when the saw is your first EGO tool. The included battery and charger mean nothing stands between you and the first cut.
#5 EGO Power+ CS1815 18in — Also Great
You get the CS1810’s 50cc gas-equivalent motor and 18-inch bar here, plus a 56V 6.0Ah battery and the CH3200 charger in the box. That makes it a complete storm-cleanup saw from the first day.
Key Specs:
- Gas equivalent: 50cc, 2500W brushless motor
- Chain speed: up to 72 ft/s
- Bar and chain: 18-inch bar, 3/8-inch low-profile chain, 62 drive links
- Runtime: up to 330 cuts on a 4×4 with the included 6.0Ah battery
- Charging: 80 minutes with the included CH3200 charger
- Warranty: 5-year tool, 3-year battery
Detailed Review:
The 2500W brushless motor drives the 18-inch bar at up to 72 ft/s with 50cc gas-equivalent power, the same cutting setup as the CS1810 for large branches, stumps and tall trees. The difference is in the box: this version comes with a 6.0Ah battery and the CH3200 charger, while the CS1810 needs both bought separately.
That battery is rated for up to 330 cuts on a 4×4 and recharges in 80 minutes on the included charger. On a long cleanup day, that means one pack can be back in the saw after a lunch break.
The pack works with every EGO power tool, so it can run a mower or blower while the saw is put away. Coverage runs 5 years on the tool and 3 years on the battery.
The color display shows cut speed, battery charge, LED work light status and the safety brake indicator, and the adjustable LED light helps with dusk work. Chain adjustments take a twist of the tensioning dial.
Pros:
- Includes a 6.0Ah battery and CH3200 charger.
- Battery recharges in 80 minutes.
- Up to 330 cuts on a 4×4 per charge.
- 5-year tool and 3-year battery warranty.
- Color display shows charge and brake status.
Cons:
- Large 6.0Ah battery adds weight you feel in your hands.
- Included battery duplicates packs current EGO owners already have.
Who It’s For:
Buyers starting from scratch who expect storm cleanup and firewood work need a large battery right away, and this kit puts one in the box along with a fast charger. The 56V pack can move to an EGO mower or blower if you add one later. Light pruning doesn’t call for this much saw.
Editor’s Verdict:
Choose the CS1815 if you want the 18-inch saw and a large battery in one purchase. The 80-minute recharge keeps a long cleanup day moving.
#6 EGO Power+ CS1201 12in — Best Lightweight
Brush clearing, small limbs and cuts in tight spots between shrubs suit the CS1201, whose 12-inch bar keeps the saw short and easy to steer, with a 2.5Ah battery and charger in the box. Weight stays low through long trimming sessions.
Key Specs:
- Gas equivalent: 30cc, brushless motor
- Chain speed: up to 66 ft/s
- Bar and chain: 12-inch bar, 3/8-inch pitch, 0.043-inch gauge, 45 drive links
- Runtime: up to 130 cuts on a 4×4 with the included 2.5Ah battery
- Weight: 8.4 lb with the 2.5Ah battery attached
- Battery fit: 56V ARC Lithium packs up to 5.0Ah
Detailed Review:
The 12-inch bar and compact body let this saw slip between hedge branches, along fence lines and around the base of shrubs, where a longer bar catches on everything. At 8.4 lb with the battery attached, it is light enough that your arms take longer to tire during a long brush-clearing session.
The 30cc gas-equivalent motor still drives the chain at up to 66 ft/s, which keeps small-limb cuts clean rather than ragged. The 45-drive-link chain is sized for light-duty brush removal and limb work, so this is a trimming saw, not a firewood saw.
The included 2.5Ah battery is rated for up to 130 cuts on a 4×4. The saw is designed to work directly with 56V ARC Lithium batteries of 5.0Ah and smaller, so check the rating on your mower’s pack before planning to share it.
Tool-free chain tensioning handles adjustments without a wrench. Push it into thick logs and you get slow cuts and a battery that empties quickly.
Pros:
- 8.4 lb with the battery keeps fatigue low.
- Short 12-inch bar steers easily around shrubs.
- Battery and charger come in the box.
- Tool-free tensioning speeds up chain adjustments.
Cons:
- 12-inch bar limits how thick a piece you can cut in a single cut.
- Designed only for EGO packs up to 5.0Ah.
Who It’s For:
If most of your cutting is brush removal, pruning and clearing small limbs along a fence line, this compact saw keeps the work easy on your arms and shoulders. Anyone facing storm-downed trees or firewood should look at a longer saw with more power.
Editor’s Verdict:
Keep the CS1201 for brush and limb work, and it stays light in your hands long after a heavier saw would wear you out.
#7 EGO Power+ CS2005 20in — Also Great
Anyone with big trunks to buck and no EGO batteries yet should look at the CS2005, which pairs a 20-inch full chisel chain and 55cc gas-equivalent power with a 6.0Ah battery and charger. Nothing else is needed to start.
Key Specs:
- Gas equivalent: 55cc, brushless motor
- Chain speed: up to 82 ft/s
- Bar and chain: 20-inch bar, full chisel chain, 3/8-inch pitch, 0.050-inch gauge, 69 drive links
- Runtime: up to 135 cuts on a 6×6 with the included 6.0Ah battery
- Included: 56V 6.0Ah ARC Lithium battery and charger
- Weather rating: IPX4
Detailed Review:
This saw shares the CS2000’s 55cc gas-equivalent motor, 82 ft/s chain speed and 20-inch full chisel chain, and adds the 6.0Ah battery and charger that the CS2000 leaves you to buy separately. If you are starting from scratch with big wood to cut, that settles the question of which battery to get.
The chain’s 69 drive links and 0.050-inch gauge suit stump work and storm-felled trunks, and the included pack is rated for up to 135 cuts on a 6×6. A large battery belongs on a saw like this, because cuts through wood this thick pull hard on whatever pack is attached.
Watching the charge on the onboard display lets you plan the last rounds of a bucking session before the pack runs down, and the speed-select modes let you ease up on smaller limbs. The front LED light and IPX4-rated build cover cleanup at dusk and in wet wood.
With the large battery fitted to a 20-inch bar, this is a heavy saw to hold. The pack moves across the EGO 56V platform, so it can run a mower or blower between cutting jobs.
Pros:
- Includes a 6.0Ah battery and charger.
- Full chisel chain bites hard into big rounds.
- 82 ft/s chain speed for thick trunks.
- Display shows charge and brake status.
Cons:
- Large battery and long bar make a heavy package.
- Too much saw for hedge and shrub trimming.
Who It’s For:
Wooded lots, old stumps and firewood rounds are the work this kit suits, for a buyer who has no EGO batteries yet and wants a large pack included. If you already run a large 56V EGO battery, the bare-tool version saves you buying a duplicate.
Editor’s Verdict:
Pick the CS2005 when you need a 20-inch saw and a large battery in one box, and plan on serious wood rather than yard trimming.
#8 EGO Power+ CS1613 16in — Also Great
With a 4.0Ah battery and charger included, the CS1613 puts more runtime behind a 16-inch, 40cc gas-equivalent saw than a 2.5Ah kit would for yard cleanup after a storm. A mid-size pack suits a yard where the work goes beyond pruning.
Key Specs:
- Gas equivalent: 40cc, brushless motor
- Chain speed: up to 66 ft/s
- Bar and chain: 16-inch bar, 3/8-inch pitch, 0.043-inch gauge, 56 drive links
- Included: 4.0Ah battery (BA2242T) and charger
- Weather rating: IPX4
Detailed Review:
Next to the CS1611, this kit ships with a 4.0Ah battery instead of a 2.5Ah pack, and both carry the same 40cc gas-equivalent rating and 66 ft/s chain speed. The larger pack spreads each charge across more limbs, which helps when a storm leaves you more than a pruning session’s worth of cleanup.
The 16-inch bar and 56-drive-link chain on a 0.043-inch gauge are set up for hardwood, softwood and branches, the mix of wood a typical yard produces after wind or during spring cleanup. The brushless motor keeps the chain at speed through that kind of general cutting.
Tightening the chain takes a twist of the tool-free dial, with nothing to take apart. The low-profile dial design also allows flush cuts at ground level, which is handy when you’re trimming stumps down after cleanup.
The IPX4-rated build handles damp conditions. The saw accepts any EGO 56V ARC Lithium battery, so the included 4.0Ah pack and any you add later share the same platform.
Pros:
- Included 4.0Ah battery gives generous runtime for a full afternoon of cutting.
- Tool-free tensioning needs nothing taken apart.
- Low-profile dial allows flush cuts at ground level.
- IPX4 rating handles damp-weather work.
Cons:
- Bar length limits it to limbs and small trees.
- Kit adds a charger current EGO owners won’t need.
Who It’s For:
For a yard that sees regular pruning and some storm cleanup, this kit gives a new EGO owner a mid-size battery without moving up to a heavier saw. Firewood and big trunks call for more bar and power than this saw has.
Editor’s Verdict:
Count on the CS1613 for steady yard cleanup, since the 4.0Ah battery keeps a 16-inch saw cutting longer between charges.
#9 EGO Power+ CS1600 16in — Also Great
A 5.0Ah battery turns the CS1600 into a long-running 16-inch saw, rated for up to 250 cuts on a 4×4 per charge for steady limb and branch work. It suits owners who already have a mid-size EGO pack.
Key Specs:
- Gas equivalent: 35cc, brushless motor
- Motor speed: up to 6,800 RPM
- Bar and chain: 16-inch bar, 3/8-inch pitch, 0.043-inch gauge, 52 drive links
- Runtime: up to 250 cuts on a 4×4 with a 5.0Ah battery (sold separately)
- Weight: about 8.7 lb
- Weather rating: IPX4
Detailed Review:
The 35cc gas-equivalent motor spins at up to 6,800 RPM, which gives this 16-inch saw enough speed for limbs, branches and general cutting through hardwood and softwood. Stepping down from the CS1610’s 40cc to 35cc gas-equivalent power, it fits steady yard work better than thick storm wood.
Paired with a 5.0Ah battery, it is rated for up to 250 cuts on a 4×4, which carries it through a long afternoon of limb cleanup on one pack. Any EGO 56V ARC Lithium battery fits, so a pack from your mower or blower works too.
At about 8.7 lb, it is easy to carry around the yard and hold steady through a string of cuts. The tool-free tensioning system handles bar and chain adjustments quickly, and the IPX4-rated build covers wet-weather work.
The 52-drive-link chain on a 0.043-inch gauge keeps the cut narrow, which suits the 35cc motor in branches and medium limbs.
Pros:
- Up to 250 cuts on a 4×4 with 5.0Ah.
- About 8.7 lb, so it’s easy to carry.
- Fits any EGO 56V ARC Lithium battery.
- Tool-free tensioning for quick adjustments.
Cons:
- No battery or charger in the box.
- 35cc rating suits limbs more than thick hardwood.
Who It’s For:
Owners of an EGO mower or blower with a mid-size 56V battery can turn that pack into a saw for regular limb and branch work. Heavy storm damage and firewood are better handled by a saw with more power and a longer bar.
Editor’s Verdict:
Pair the CS1600 with a 5.0Ah battery you already own and it becomes a light, long-running saw for routine yard limbs.
How Do EGO Chainsaw Bar Lengths Compare?
Each step from 12 to 20 inches gets you thicker cuts and a higher gas-equivalent rating, and you pay for it in weight and battery drain. That balance decides how much of a cleanup you finish before your arms or the battery give out. A saw you can hold steady through a long job gets more done in a day than a bigger one you keep setting down, so the right bar is the one matched to the wood you cut most often.
What Are the Differences Between the EGO 16-Inch and 18-Inch Chainsaws?
The longer saws bring 50cc of gas-equivalent power, 72 ft/s chain speed and a 6.0Ah battery pairing. The shorter class sits at 35cc to 40cc, runs lighter and pairs with packs from 2.5Ah to 5.0Ah. Here is how the two classes line up on the specs that change real cutting:
| Spec | 16-inch (CS1610, CS1611, CS1613, CS1600) | 18-inch (CS1810, CS1815) |
|---|---|---|
| Gas-equivalent rating | 35cc to 40cc | 50cc |
| Chain speed | up to 66 ft/s (CS1600: up to 6,800 RPM) | up to 72 ft/s |
| Weight | 9 lb (CS1610), about 8.7 lb (CS1600) | 10.14 lb (CS1810) |
| Paired battery | 2.5Ah, 4.0Ah or 5.0Ah | 6.0Ah |
| Cuts on a 4×4 | up to 130 (2.5Ah), up to 250 (5.0Ah) | up to 330 (6.0Ah) |
The 16-inch class handles pruning, limbing and the branches an ordinary wind storm brings down, and the lighter weight keeps you steady through a long session. Step up to 18 inches when you face thicker limbs or a downed tree, because the longer bar can get through wide wood in a single cut and the 50cc rating keeps the chain from slowing in dense wood. The cost is a heavier saw plus a heavier battery, which you feel in your forearms and lower back by the end of a big cleanup.
Is the 20-Inch EGO Worth Stepping Up to From the 18-Inch?
Only if you regularly cut large trunks, stumps or wide firewood rounds. For ordinary storm limbs, the 18-inch saws do the job with less weight in your hands. The CS2000 and CS2005 add 55cc gas-equivalent power, 82 ft/s chain speed and a full chisel chain, a combination that keeps the bar moving through wide hardwood that would slow a shorter saw.
You pay for that in weight and balance. The CS2000 weighs 12.7 lb, noticeably more than the CS1810, and the longer bar puts more of that weight out in front of your hands, which makes the saw slower to swing between cuts. Wide cuts also pull hard on the 6.0Ah battery, so a session in big wood empties the pack sooner than limbing does.
Step up if big wood is a regular job, not something a rare storm brings. For pruning and routine cleanup, a 20-inch saw is tiring to hold and awkward to maneuver around shrubs and fence lines.
Is the 12-Inch EGO Chainsaw Enough for Yard Work?
For brush removal, pruning and small limb work it is plenty, but it runs out of capacity once storm-downed trees or firewood come into it. The CS1201’s 12-inch bar and 30cc gas-equivalent rating suit light-duty cutting. Because the whole saw is short and light, it’s easy to hold steady at awkward angles, along fence lines and deep inside a shrub. Low weight matters on long trimming sessions, when your arms tire before the battery does.
The limits show up in thick wood. A short bar needs several passes to get through a large limb, and the smaller motor slows in dense hardwood. If your yard has mature trees that drop big limbs, skip it for a 16- or 18-inch saw.
Which EGO Chainsaw Should You Pick for Your Job?
Pruning calls for a 12- or 16-inch saw on a small battery, storm cleanup and firewood for an 18-inch saw on a 6.0Ah pack, and big trunks for a 20-inch saw.
Pruning and limb trimming reward low weight over power, because you hold the saw at odd angles and stop and start constantly. The CS1201, or a 16-inch saw such as the CS1610 on a 2.5Ah battery, keeps the whole package light, and short sessions rarely drain a small pack.
Storm cleanup is mostly a runtime problem. A yard full of downed limbs means cut after cut through wood of every size, so the CS1810 or CS1815 with a 6.0Ah battery fits the work, and a second charged pack keeps you going while the first one recharges. The LED work light on those saws helps when cleanup runs into the evening.
Firewood asks for power and runtime together, since every round is a full-width cut through the trunk. An 18-inch saw handles the rounds from a fallen yard tree. Once the rounds are wide hardwood, the CS2000 or CS2005 with its full chisel chain is worth the extra weight.
Heavier, professional-style use is where an EGO saw stops being the right tool. Clearing a wooded lot or cutting a winter’s worth of firewood means hours of continuous cutting, and recharging packs can’t keep pace with refilling a gas tank. A gas saw does that work better.
How Do EGO Battery Chainsaws Compare With Gas Chainsaws?
Cordless saws start with a squeeze of the trigger, run quieter and need no fuel mixing or spark plugs, while a two-stroke engine still leads on all-day runtime and raw power in big hardwood. Side by side, here are the differences you live with as an owner:
| Factor | EGO battery saw | Gas saw |
|---|---|---|
| Starting | Press the trigger | Choke, primer and pull cord |
| Noise | Quieter, silent between cuts | Loud, engine idles between cuts |
| Fumes | None | Exhaust at the operator |
| Routine upkeep | Chain, bar oil, battery care | Chain, bar oil, fuel mix, spark plug, air filter, carburetor |
| Long-day runtime | Limited by charged packs | Refuel in minutes |
| Big hardwood | Fine for occasional rounds | Better for sustained heavy cutting |
The upkeep gap is the one you feel over a year. A gas saw needs fresh fuel mixed with two-stroke oil, and fuel left in the carburetor over winter gums it up, which is the usual reason a gas saw won’t start in spring. A battery saw skips all of that: you charge the pack, check the bar oil and keep the chain sharp.
Gas still wins on long, heavy cutting. A tank refills in moments while a drained pack needs time on the charger, so a gas saw keeps going through a full day of bucking large hardwood. For a homeowner doing limbing, storm cleanup and some firewood, I would take the battery saw. For clearing a wooded lot, gas is still the better call.
Other platforms are worth a look before you commit. The best Husqvarna chainsaws include both gas and battery models, and the best Milwaukee chainsaws run on a battery line built around contractor tools.
A new chain stretches as it heats up in the first cuts of a job, and a bar oil reservoir running low gives no sound or feel of trouble until the bar starts to smoke. Keep cutting through either one and the chain dulls fast and the bar rails wear down, turning a simple adjustment into a new bar and chain.
What Are the Common Problems With EGO Chainsaws?
Most of what goes wrong comes down to four things: a chain that loosens during use, bar oil running low, a dull chain that slows down and scorches the wood, and a motor that runs warm in long cuts on hot days. Each has a simple fix.
- A loose chain sags under the bar and can jump out of the groove. New chains stretch as they warm up, so recheck tension after the first few cuts and snug it with the tensioning dial. Once the dial runs out of adjustment, the chain has stretched too far and needs replacing.
- Low bar oil shows up as smoke at the bar tip and a dry, darkened bar. Refill the reservoir each time you swap batteries, and clear sawdust from the oil port if the bar stays dry with a full reservoir.
- A dull chain makes fine dust instead of chips and forces you to push. Hitting dirt or rocks is the usual cause, and the fix is filing the cutters or fitting a new chain.
- A saw that runs warm in long cuts on hot days needs a pause in the shade, and its batteries should never sit in a hot truck cab.
Replace the bar when its rails wear uneven or the groove spreads, because chain tension can’t make up for a worn bar. Between seasons, store batteries indoors, partly charged and away from heat and freezing temperatures. Clean the bar and chain, then coat the chain with bar oil so it doesn’t rust.
When Should You Hire a Pro Instead of Cutting It Yourself?
Leave the job to a certified arborist or tree service when a tree or limb is under tension, when a trunk leans toward your house or fence, or when any part of the work is near power lines. Those jobs are dangerous no matter which saw you own.
Wood under tension, such as a limb bent under a fallen trunk or a tree hung up in another, stores energy that releases the moment the cut opens. It can whip the log or the saw toward you faster than you can step back. A leaning trunk also chooses its own direction. Without wedges, ropes and felling experience, it can land on the roof or fence you were trying to protect.
Power lines are a separate case. The utility company handles anything touching or near the lines, because a cut limb that brushes a line can carry current to the saw and to you. A tree crew brings rigging, the training to read how a tree will fall, and liability insurance if something goes wrong, which puts the risk on people equipped for it instead of on you and your house.
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