EGO Power+ CS1613 16-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Chainsaw with 4.0Ah Battery and Charger Included Chain Saw, Black

Update Oct 2026: still going strong 2+ yrs in. Still love this thing. Cut 2 more trees that fell today. Just replaced the chain. Easy to use and light. Husband continues to steal it and thinks its his I think. Would 100% buy again. Lasted way longer and way more reliable than our gas stihl ever was. Just purchased an ego weed whacker and edger this year based on experience with this chainsaw. Original review July 2024: So we had a gas powered stihl chainsaw that we have been using to break down a very large tree for almost 2 years now. The gas one constantly was breaking or would stop half way thru a cut and was in the shop more than it wasn't. I could also never start it and always had to have my significant other do it which annoyed the heck out of me cause I hate depending on others. Last time we took it in it had so many issues it was going to cost more to fix than replace. I ordered the 16" ego on prime day after reading the reviews assuming I could easily handle myself. I'm in general pretty handy and good with power tools. This thing cut up a huge portion of the tree (2.5 very large cart fulls) in <1 hr on one battery. We have this tree nearly completely done at this point in 2 hours that we had been trying to remove for 2 years. Hubby was pretty mad because he's always said a battery powered chain saw wouldn't work for our property and this chainsaw proved him wrong. We have ~1.5 acres and very large branches are constantly falling. Cut some very large branches wider than the 16" chain without an issue. Quiet, fast, east to use. It's only day one but I highly recommend. It does not come with chain oil so make sure you order at the same time. I also bought a speed charger for the battery which is charging super quick. I'm happy, hubby isn't, mostly cause he hates when I'm right tho lol we will see how it holds up but very happy so far.

My EGO 16 inch model CS1613 is wonderful. I have a Stihl 16 inch gasoline chainsaw and it works wonderfully too. The EGO electric I use for trees and limbs up to one foot diameter. The EGO is lighter and much easier to use and adjust without tools. It is powerful but NOT as powerful as my Stihl gasoline 16 inch chainsaw. The battery lasts much longer than I guessed. In addition the battery charges quickly as well. The one problem I noticed was working in and around vines. The vines strip the chain off the bar frequently, 4 times in 3 hours of use. The positive is that it is easy to remove the coverplate and bar and put the chain back on. I would definitely buy the EGO chainsaw again !

Great chain saw! Cuts very nicely! Plenty of power. My first time with a battery powered chain saw and I find it much more convenient. The battery can be a little heavy but not too heavy. Just a well-built device.

This saw is unbelievable, I should have bought it years ago. It is simple to start. Once again simple to start. I bought it out of frustration with a gas powered saw that is very cranky, it is a brand name saw. The Ego Power started easily and cut a 16 inch and 12 inch tree into manageable pieces. I also cut the 4 foot remainder of a tree that is ~2 feet in diameter. The saw cut the trees easily. The saw is very quiet and easy to use. Glad I finally made the purchase.

My Husqvarna gas 22" chainsaw finally died a slow death as I finally gave up trying to adjust it seasonally over the last few years. A 16" size electric (40cc equivalent) alternative was not my optimal choice. However, even the testing process went well. Happy. Limb and tree cutting of pine, juniper, and mountain mahogany is a seasonal necessity where I reside. It's not a pro saw requirement area, but a decent chainsaw precludes hiring the experts until it's a must. The battery charged quickly, and, after adding some bar oil to the reservoir, I was cutting through 4" limbs effortlessly. Then I switched over to an 8" tree. Easy! Finally, I proceeded to cut it into firewood lengths with no issue. Battery remained well charged throughout my 1/2 hour test. Obviously the chain is new, which helps in the process. And I know that the cost of the battery represented a good chunk of the purchase price. But there is much to be said about ease of use without the time consuming process of 50/1 gas/oil mixing, priming, choking, and chainsaw tightening/adjustments -- all associated with my "not ancient" gas chainsaw. The urge to get some work accomplished might perhaps NOT be dampened through the mental image of engine adjusting and pulling a starter cord. I still need to really put it through it's paces. Can it cut through a 12" tree easily? Does the oil keep the chain properly lubricated? Overheating? Durability? Battery efficiency? I hope to update, but so far, I'm a happy amateur.