EGO Power+Chain Saw, 16” Battery Powered Chainsaw, Electric Cordless, Battery and Charger Not Included – CS1600

As the headline says, I did not want to own a chainsaw. I've managed to get by without one for a few decades. But..... I need to rip out a bunch of overgrown evergreens around my pool area including a 30 foot tall blue spruce. And a huge block of mugo pines that have blocked my vision at the end of my driveway. And then there's a decent sized oak on the woodline at the rear of my property. It's rotten and leaning toward my garden shed. Better it comes down in a controlled fashion than a storm.I haven't bothered getting quotes. I know it would be a couple thousand dollars in my area. OK, I give up. I bought this EGO chainsaw. It's a last generation CS1600 and Bomb Brands had a new one in a damaged box for $179. Let's see, $179 vs $2,000. Chainsaw wins.This 1600 has slightly less power than the new CS1610, about 14% less. That's meaningless to me. They've changed the controls around but it's basically the same "no tool" chain and bar adjustment. So once again, I don't care. The CS1610 has a red line added to the kickback blade stop. I did the same thing with some red nail polish borrowed from a female friend. So, don't care again. The only really new feature on the CS1610 is bucking teeth so you can dig into a log for leverage when cutting. But once again, I'll use this thing so seldom that I don't really care. I just need a bare bones tool for occasional use.Other than that, it has automatic chain oiling, it's light, quiet, and it uses the batteries I already own. Replacement bars and chains are readily available and cheap. It is so much easier to use than a gas powered saw. The only consumable is the chain and bar oil.This thing will pay for itself 10 times over with these first few little jobs I have planned for it.Edit one day later: So I dropped the blue spruce (12" trunk) limbed it and cut it up. Removed 2 huge mugho pines at the end of my driveway, and cleaned up a stump from a 30 foot tall arborvitae I cut down a few years ago. The saw worked great. It made the work fast and easy. The spruce pretty much drained a 5 AH battery. The mugho pines and arborvitae stump didn't even put a dent in my 7.5 AH battery. I'm happy with the saw. Much cheaper than the $2,000 a professional would have cost, LOL.EDIT 8/23/24: We got once in 1,000 year rains a week ago. I had one huge oak come down in the woods at the back of my property line. About 50 feet tall and 16" diameter trunk. The woods are pretty dense / packed in there. So when that big oak came down it did a lot of damage to other trees. I ended up taking down 5 trees total because they were either damaged and/or leaning towards my garden shed or out over the yard. The Oak was the largest but they were all 12-16" in diameter. I figured it was better to take them down in a controlled fashion rather than risk injury to people and property if they come down in another random weather event.This chainsaw did a great job of making short work of the trees. But..... the EGO OEM chain sucked. It was basically toast halfway through my initial project with this chainsaw and was burning its way through the wood. After that I ordered a 3 pack of new chains off Amazon from JUMUZHE, $25 for 3 new chains. I had no idea what to expect but the new chain was amazing. Much better than the OEM chain from EGO. It went through 5 good sized hardwood trees like they were butter and is still cutting well at the end of the job.This chainsaw will do everything I'll ever need a chainsaw to do. But do yourself a favor and get a few replacement chains from a decent brand and have them on the shelf ready to go. The chains do take a beating.

After the latest storm brought down two small trees in my yard, I decided it was time to purchase a chainsaw. I decided on the Ego after seeing several positive reviews of it on YouTube. Another factor that influenced my decision was that I already own an EGO string trimmer and I have found it to be well made and works very well. Already having the trimmer, I could use the battery and charger for it with the chainsaw as well, saving a good amount of money. The chainsaw required very little setup - it was already put together when it arrived, all I had to do was add chain oil and it was ready to go. After using the chainsaw several times now I was surprised at first at how quiet it is - very little noise, and it is very powerful, It cut through the thickest part of the tree, about 10 inches in diameter in just a matter of seconds. Battery life is good, the picture shown of what I cut up used less than half the battery, and it only takes about 45 minutes to charge back up. To sum up, this chainsaw has met all my expectations as a first-time owner, and I highly recommend it.

I just bought this chainsaw and used it today for the first time. It came dry, so I bought some EGO bar oil and I started to add oil using a little funnel. The oil started to pour slowly but immediately overwhelmed the small filling neck creating a mess on my work bench. This oil is like molasses, it is very sticky and thick and you need to be very careful to pour it extremely slow. I tossed the funnel and poured small amount at the time directly from the bottle. Also it is difficult to see how much oil is in the saw because the oil is very light in color and the window on the saw is white. I used a flash light and was able to gauge the level. When I tried to start it would not come on despite having a fully charged battery. I moved the safety bar to the run position and it started right away. I have used many chainsaws in the past and never had to start one with the safety off only...Be aware of that..Other than that it is a great saw for around the house..

I recently purchased this cordless ion chainsaw, and it has been a total game-changer! I’ve used gas-powered and corded chainsaws in the past, but this one is by far the most convenient and powerful for light to medium-duty work. The battery life is impressive—I’ve been able to cut through several branches and even small trees on a single charge without any drop in power. It’s perfect for trimming, pruning, and cutting firewood around my yard.The chainsaw is lightweight and easy to maneuver, which makes cutting more comfortable, especially when working on higher branches or in tight spaces. I also appreciate the low vibration, which makes it easier on my hands during extended use. Starting the chainsaw is a breeze—there’s no pulling on cords or worrying about fuel, just push the button, and you’re good to go.The cutting power is excellent for its size. The chain moves quickly, and it cuts through wood with ease. I was able to cut through thick branches with minimal effort. Plus, the design of the chainsaw ensures that the chain stays well-lubricated, which extends the life of the tool and keeps everything running smoothly.

I love the ego line. They are a little pricy but you get what you pay for. Just wait for it to go on sale like it did. The chain saw is built like a tank but not heavy as one. It's durable and built really well. Has enough power to cut though big logs and the battery will last for a while. Only thing i noticed was when I left the chainsaw sitting for a month or so was when I pick it up, the chain oil leaked. I think it was because I over filled it and it might of seeped out cause it was too full. We will see in the future if it continues as I will change my rating if it happens again. Other then that, cuts fast and like butter!