CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? EGO 18' 56V Chainsaw Review [OREGON BAR & CHAIN]

EGO has played a significant role in making cordless outdoor power equipment (OPE) a legit option. This EGO 18" Chainsaw is a testament to this. The EGO CS1800 runs an 18-inch Oregon bar and chain and turns an impressive 11,000 RPM at the sprocket. Taking into consideration the number of teeth per revolution and we back our way into the 67 FPS (Feet per Second).
We wouldn't say this EGO chainsaw is going to compete with a Pro model Stihl or Husqvarna, but it will definitely hold it's own or surpass the performance of the typical homeowner 40cc chainsaw. Furthermore, with the EGO 18-inch chainsaw, you leave behind the concerns of fuel, oil, and even tools. Just keep the battery charged and you're ready to go.

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[CLCinflorida]

I can tell you EXACTLY WHY THEY HAVE THE LIGHT, I live in Florida, a few Years ago a Hurricane Hit, and I needed to get to the Hospital but there were limbs down and I couldn't even get out of my Driveway and had to cut some limbs in half to drag them, I WAS SO GRATEFUL THAT EGO HAD THE FORSITE TO ADD A LIGHT 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[johnnysager]

I purchased this model and I have had gas saws for years now. I would definitely recommend this saw. Today I was cutting up some oak trees that came down from a recent wind storm here in Ohio and atleast 16" in diameter and I was very impressed with the performance and life of the battery. I was tired of messing with gas and oil and the issue of pulling and pulling to get gas saws running!! It's worth buying and very easy to operate.

[samsabastian]

I have had this saw for 12 months now. Best chain saw I have ever owned, and I have owned quite a few. I am in Australia, and our timber is in general much harder than timber found in the US.
Cutting iron bark gum over the weekend, and it goes through that hard wood like butter, when the chain is really sharp. I do not push the saw down, I just let the weight of the saw do the pushing.
I have sold all my other motor saws, (3) and will just keep this one. I cut almost a ton of hard wood gum up on Sunday and used only one battery charge. Not pushing the saw the battery lasts a long long time. You will be delighted with this magic saw.

[dash]

Great review. Hit the high points well. Liked the inset video running simultaneous to the discussion, saves time. Good honest commentary. Thank you, well done!

[TheTurbomopar]

Excellent video! You are the only video on this saw who shows bar removal and also deciphers chain speed. Subscribed!

[jessier.]

Love my new Ego 18" chainsaw! I'm obsessed and it just made my time cutting wood more enjoyable!

[superflea]

Great review man!

I've been looking into these saws recently, and this is easily the most useful review piece that I've seen. Also you seem like a terrific fella, so thank you!

[TheOGPickleRick]

@Shop Tool Review. The light is amazing for when you take this out on the trails when you go UTV/ATV. You don't have to bring extra gas and it fits in the storage box on the back of the ATV/UTV. Run the trails, run into a log, You can pull this out and clear the path and keep going.

[colehallman]

Also keep in mind bogging electric really pulls the amperage. So when cutting big stuff while not pushing will give you much better life

[michman]

Incredible saw. I couldn't get my gas saw to start for the last time and hit the Google for alternatives. I am SOLD on this machine. I cut and cleaned a stand of 37 4" to 12" poplars over 3 days, cutting the trunks to 16" logs and I couldn't stall it.

When my leaf blower dies... no more gas for me.

[avlisk]

I bought the Ego 24" snow blower with 7.5ah batteries for my home in the woods, and after 6 snowstorms, I'm loving it. I am now looking into other Ego products. Thanks for the review.

[juanroberts]

Florida Man Uses Chainsaw in Shorts.

110 = Average number of stitches from a chainsaw accident.

This saw rocks. I bent the bar, bent it back, and it takes all types of abuse.

Tips:
Bring two batteries on big jobs during hot days so you can alternate in case they get hot. Also I sharpen the chain after a battery’s worth of use. This ensures efficient use of the second battery too.

Before the first cut of the day, run it for a minute or until oil flicks off the tip of the bar down on the ground. This will ensure proper lubrication for ironically longer battery run time, and less wear on the system.

Just do not forget to refill the oil reservoir every time you go through about a battery-worth of cutting big trees. The oil will last a couple of batteries but the risk of premature wear may not be worth it.

[joeallegra]

Excellent review, supports my research on EGO tools. I certainly plan on purchasing this chainsaw. Thanks!

[haywoodmorganjr]

Excellent review!! One of the best of any kind that I’ve seen in a while. I just purchased the 16” ego 1604. If I had seen this sooner it may have pushed me to the 18”, mainly for the higher rpm motor, the auto tensioner and the head light that would come in handy for late evening or emergency night work. I went with the 16” mainly because it’s big enough for my needs and I wasn’t sure if I could use the 16”bar with the auto tensioner. Btw the 04’s come with the battery and charger the 00’s do not. The only critique I have is that with any chainsaw gas or electric, if you have a sharp chain and let the chainsaw do the work bogging down should not be an issue.

[Ramblin_Rob]

Bought it last month to use for bucking oak firewood up in Michigan. So far after 3 full cord(not ricks) it’s performing very well. A few 20”+ diameter didn’t faze it. I love the ego line of products. We have the big blower, trimmer and lawnmower.

[renoallstate]

I have this saw and I believe your first battery may have just needed a cool down as I have been able to cut a full hardwood tree around the size of that portion you cut down. My strategy is after making long hard cut I'll work on limbs then back to the trunk giving the saw a rest so to speak. Its definitely not a gas saw but it works great, is much more enjoyable to use and my new go to if I'm not cutting large amounts of wood. Worked great for lot clearing when only cutting trees into 8ft sections.

[scotthoover]

I've had this saw for a while now, and I've cut a ton of wood with it, including a huge silver maple, and it always does great! No issues for me.

[jamesrowe]

I have a story similar to many others. Large tree falls in my yard after a Hurricane. I get out my trusted Still Chain saw to clean up the mess, but I can't get it to crank, so off to the repair shop, got it running great. Bring it back home and works fine for a few minutes then shuts off. Will not restart. Fight, fight, fight to no avail, Never believed in Battery Chain saw. Bought it mostly to prove it was a bad investment once and for all. This EGO CS1800 proved me wrong. I am sold. I have not pulled the cord on my still for about three years and I am sure I can still get good money for it as it is a quality Gas/Oil Saw that many still want. As for me I have moved on. I also have the weed eater head, Extension Pole saw, and also have the blower. Pleased with each. Might put my Still Chain Saw in the Local Museum at some point.

[jamesreid]

I can get plenty of use from that headlight. Sun goes down around 5:30 pm during mid winter here in Northeast Ohio. Sometimes it's dark by the time I get home from work and there is still work to be done around the house.

[JeeperJimbo]

Great review ! I've owned a string trimmer and blower for 3 years now love them both bought the hedge trimmer last fall for clean up before winter that thing blew me away .... My mother in law had a limb about the same as your video go down last week I decided ok I'll try the chain saw I figured I'd buy the 14" but once I held the 18" for some reason it seemed like a better deal being brushless and all The saw blew me away ! My second and third cuts i felt that cut-out once I realized I was forcing the saw to cut when the dang thing will just eat wood ! Funniest part was seeing a. 73 year old woman act like a little kid oh I wanna try .... It was a good time thanks to the saw EGO nailed it