Great video! I have the weed eater and love it, but I was hesitant about the chainsaw. I'm sold now. Looks like a great saw if you don't push it too hard
Thanks to a comment someone made here to this video about Echo changing to a 56v battery system you saved me from buying the 58v version. I see the new one is pre-order only, but looks like they upgraded several things from the original. Thanks for the video on this saw. I was trying to decide between the Echo and the Milwaukee since I already am invested in the Milwaukee battery system, but it looks like the Echo is the better saw so I think I will jump on the new one.
Yes, I’m so disappointed echo is changing battery systems as I have a few tools of the old 58v, and now I’m going to have to buy all the 56v versions to have the updated system, I’m sure they are making improvements to the product with this change but it would be nice if the old batteries would interchange.
@@WilliamsonRidge 56v or 58v is just the same, just marketing values. 56v is more correct (as they contain the same number of cells) & I wonder if they are changing for legal reasons.
I WATCHED A DIFFERENT VIDEO AND JUST BOUGHT THIS SAW BASED ON THAT VIDEO.. IT BEAT OUT A COUPLE OF BIG BRAND NAMES ... THE CHARGER IS AWESOME AND NOT A CHEAP ONE..
I'm impressed with how well it did and the down time charging the battery makes for a longer break vs. refueling and going back at it like I tend to do when cutting. 👍
Amazing the amount you got on that batt! Want the saw but been waiting on a gen 2 model. Would think after a couple of years they could find something to improve!
Your cutting up cherry wood for firewood??? I'm crying. That aside. I think I'm buying an echo saw this week. They look amazing for the price point. Thanks for the review.
Buy a used one off eBay, or in some cases you can still find new ones, Amazon has new ones listed, or if you bought it new it has a warranty if it’s messed up as long as it is in the warranty period
Not really familiar with the oleo but from what I can find the oleo is a 12” bar and doesn’t look as well made but again I’m not familiar with the brand, so I would go with the Echo DCS-5000 which is the new version of the CCs-58V
You'll like this saw better than your Atlas! Like you I have the Echo Timberwolf 59.8cc saw! Echo makes quality saws and lawn equipment at an affordable price. I'm a huge Husqvarna fan, I like all the brands but Husqvarna and Echo have a wonderful product for the price. Hey now you need a Makita/ Dolmar, haha!
Looks like Echo is changing to a 56V system because the saw shown in the video has been out of stock w/battery for many months now. Echo USA shows that a new 56V model is coming out in 2022. Model DCS-5000 with an 18" bar.
Yeah I’ve been hearing they are replacing the 58v with 56v kinda stinks for the folks that have invested in the 58v, from my understanding will not be interchangeable
In Australia they are marketed as AEG (but still 58v) with the 16"version being here for 5 years at least now (there was a recall on the first lot because of jam protection not always working), but last year they added the 18" version. It looks to be the same chainsaw with a longer bar. I think they may be changing voltage rating for legal reasons (my guess) as 58v is really 56v & the difference is only marketing (same number of cells used). It's interesting if they are also changing compatibility too though, but then again, that might be needed for safety approval status.
Bought the Echo and am shocked how it feels like cutting though trees like butter. Great cordless. I thought about buying a new bar and chain for my greenworks also but after using the Echo I would rather put that money towards having two Echo. It's so much faster and smooth and made better.
hi. im considering to get an echo battery powered chainsaw. your video shows that this is quite a good model. i have one question though, what is the best way to resharpen the chainsaw blade? what chainsaw blade replacement do you recommend? looking forward to hear your reply. thank you.
A file seems to be the only option to sharpen the chain right now. it takes a 4.5mm. stihl makes a 2in1 sharpener that works really well but I can’t find it in the correct size, here is a link to the factory replacement chain www.echo-usa.com/Products/Accessories/Cordless-Accessories/Bar-Chain/16-Chain-90PX-Series , hope this info helps, sorry it took so long to get back to you, a lot going on right now, with the ice storm that hit here it’s been a mess. Also at the bottom of that page it has videos of how to adjust chain and sharpen it too.
Good review. An 18 inch bar would be more versatile. How do you compare this to the Milwaukee? So far all the evidence shows me that the EGO 18 inch battery Chainsaw as well as the Greenworks Commercial 18 inch bar are the best battery Chainsaws to date.
I’m impressed with both, I haven’t used the Echo enough yet to come to a good conclusion both batteries last a good amount of time but there’s just something that feels more precise or refined on the Echo.
Great review. You mentioned your Milwaukee M18 saw, which saw would you rather? I have the Milwaukee and was thinking on selling to get the Echo. What are your thoughts?
I haven’t got to do any head to head comparisons yet but I am leaning towards the echo. It’s not quite as powerful as the Milwaukee but it runs faster, so it has a good balance of speed and power.
Yes, I like it better anyway, it has a good combination of speed and power and you can run a battery from full charge to dead without it overheating, like the Atlas.
It's the Watt/hour that matters. The 4Amp/Hr 58v chainsaw is more powerful by 16 W/hr. BTW, these are marketed as AEG in Australia by the same company, Techronic Industries that also supply the Milwaukee power tools (at least outside of the USA).
Sawsuppliers is with out a doubt the best place to purchase a a chainsaw as long as your not a brand snob who thinks that it's garbage unless it's husky or Stihl , I have both 50 60 and 70 cc huskies and echos and at the end of the day if I had to sell off all my equipment And I was only allowed to keep two (small and large ) I'm keeping my echo 620p and my 7310 because they both perform as well as their more expensive brethren and because saw suppliers have me hands down the best customer service when I ordered through them I normally prefer to go through my local dealers for equipment but sawsuppliers blew them out of the water in all aspects of service when I ordered my echos through them and like you said once they left the warehouse they were here in a flash
I get it. It's a chainsaw. It cuts wood. How many times do you have to show that to me? Really. You could have told me how many cuts it made until the battery was depleted. I didn't have to watch it happen. Learn how to edit.
On the other side of the spectrum I get folks that don’t want me to edit it out because they think I charge the battery in between to make the saw look better, can’t make everyone happy.
@@WilliamsonRidge I understand, but those suspicious folks will just have to learn to trust you. Didn't mean to be mean. It's just that time is short and I need the cut to the chase. What do you think about a corded electric chainsaw? Any preferences?
No problem, I had a corded pole saw it did a great job cutting had plenty of power but the cord got tangled on everything, it was one of the cheap Portland harbor freight ones
Thanks. Bought one this week. You're video was helpful! Thanks again. Kirk
That’s a great saw thanks for watching!
Dam hell of a battery saw!!!
Great video! I have the weed eater and love it, but I was hesitant about the chainsaw. I'm sold now. Looks like a great saw if you don't push it too hard
Thanks to a comment someone made here to this video about Echo changing to a 56v battery system you saved me from buying the 58v version. I see the new one is pre-order only, but looks like they upgraded several things from the original. Thanks for the video on this saw. I was trying to decide between the Echo and the Milwaukee since I already am invested in the Milwaukee battery system, but it looks like the Echo is the better saw so I think I will jump on the new one.
Yes, I’m so disappointed echo is changing battery systems as I have a few tools of the old 58v, and now I’m going to have to buy all the 56v versions to have the updated system, I’m sure they are making improvements to the product with this change but it would be nice if the old batteries would interchange.
@@WilliamsonRidge 56v or 58v is just the same, just marketing values. 56v is more correct (as they contain the same number of cells) & I wonder if they are changing for legal reasons.
Can’t wait to see your comparison video between all the cordless chain saws you’ve shown so far!
Excellent work!
Thanks!
I WATCHED A DIFFERENT VIDEO AND JUST BOUGHT THIS SAW BASED ON THAT VIDEO.. IT BEAT OUT A COUPLE OF BIG BRAND NAMES ... THE CHARGER IS AWESOME AND NOT A CHEAP ONE..
I have a few different battery saws myself and I think I like the echo the best.
I'm impressed with how well it did and the down time charging the battery makes for a longer break vs. refueling and going back at it like I tend to do when cutting. 👍
@Yousef Chase Trust issues you have.
@Kara Crumpacker You have trust and scam issues.
Really good and informative video. Good work.
Thanks!
Amazing the amount you got on that batt! Want the saw but been waiting on a gen 2 model. Would think after a couple of years they could find something to improve!
Great video btw I've been eyeing this one as well to have as a carry all the time saw for the car
Thanks!
Nice little saw. I enjoyed the video!!!
Thanks!
Your cutting up cherry wood for firewood??? I'm crying. That aside. I think I'm buying an echo saw this week. They look amazing for the price point. Thanks for the review.
Oh yeah cherry is common firewood in my area, I’ve been happy with all my echo purchases.
@@WilliamsonRidge btw. I bought one of these saws. Absolutely love it. Buying a second battery soon for more time in the bush.
@@rockerobertson4002 that’s great I’m still very happy with mine!
When your battery charger is missing or messed up what the alternative for charging the 58 volt Echo chainsaw
Buy a used one off eBay, or in some cases you can still find new ones, Amazon has new ones listed, or if you bought it new it has a warranty if it’s messed up as long as it is in the warranty period
Where are you located? I'm heading your way for the cherry, damn beautiful stuff that makes a woodturner jealous...great review by the way!
Hello. I also wanted to buy a cordless saw. oleo mac gsi 30 or Echo CSS 58V. which do you advise? Thank you.
Not really familiar with the oleo but from what I can find the oleo is a 12” bar and doesn’t look as well made but again I’m not familiar with the brand, so I would go with the Echo DCS-5000 which is the new version of the CCs-58V
On the Echo saw, do you need to hold the thumb safety after the chain is going? Thanks!
No, you can release it but every time you let off the trigger and go to pull again you have to hit the thumb safety again
Could you slab out hardwood logs like oak with this, or would you be better off with a gas powered saw?
You probably could but definitely be better off with a gas saw for that
Echo made more cuts than I thought it would 👍
You'll like this saw better than your Atlas! Like you I have the Echo Timberwolf 59.8cc saw! Echo makes quality saws and lawn equipment at an affordable price. I'm a huge Husqvarna fan, I like all the brands but Husqvarna and Echo have a wonderful product for the price. Hey now you need a Makita/ Dolmar, haha!
lol, yeah I’m already liking it better!
If you like all the brands then your either a crowd pleaser or haven't used many different saw to know some suck.
Looks like Echo is changing to a 56V system because the saw shown in the video has been out of stock w/battery for many months now. Echo USA shows that a new 56V model is coming out in 2022. Model DCS-5000 with an 18" bar.
Yeah I’ve been hearing they are replacing the 58v with 56v kinda stinks for the folks that have invested in the 58v, from my understanding will not be interchangeable
In Australia they are marketed as AEG (but still 58v) with the 16"version being here for 5 years at least now (there was a recall on the first lot because of jam protection not always working), but last year they added the 18" version. It looks to be the same chainsaw with a longer bar. I think they may be changing voltage rating for legal reasons (my guess) as 58v is really 56v & the difference is only marketing (same number of cells used). It's interesting if they are also changing compatibility too though, but then again, that might be needed for safety approval status.
thanks
Great video I
Better than the Dewalt 60v?
how long it took to charge? in your video it doesn’t show because your recommended videos in the way covering the timer!
I put words across the screen, it took 72 minutes to fully charge
@@WilliamsonRidge cool thanks
Bought the Echo and am shocked how it feels like cutting though trees like butter. Great cordless. I thought about buying a new bar and chain for my greenworks also but after using the Echo I would rather put that money towards having two Echo. It's so much faster and smooth and made better.
good video
hi. im considering to get an echo battery powered chainsaw. your video shows that this is quite a good model. i have one question though, what is the best way to resharpen the chainsaw blade? what chainsaw blade replacement do you recommend? looking forward to hear your reply. thank you.
A file seems to be the only option to sharpen the chain right now. it takes a 4.5mm. stihl makes a 2in1 sharpener that works really well but I can’t find it in the correct size, here is a link to the factory replacement chain www.echo-usa.com/Products/Accessories/Cordless-Accessories/Bar-Chain/16-Chain-90PX-Series , hope this info helps, sorry it took so long to get back to you, a lot going on right now, with the ice storm that hit here it’s been a mess. Also at the bottom of that page it has videos of how to adjust chain and sharpen it too.
Good review. An 18 inch bar would be more versatile. How do you compare this to the Milwaukee?
So far all the evidence shows me that the EGO 18 inch battery Chainsaw as well as the Greenworks Commercial 18 inch bar are the best battery Chainsaws to date.
I’m impressed with both, I haven’t used the Echo enough yet to come to a good conclusion both batteries last a good amount of time but there’s just something that feels more precise or refined on the Echo.
Great review. You mentioned your Milwaukee M18 saw, which saw would you rather? I have the Milwaukee and was thinking on selling to get the Echo. What are your thoughts?
I haven’t got to do any head to head comparisons yet but I am leaning towards the echo. It’s not quite as powerful as the Milwaukee but it runs faster, so it has a good balance of speed and power.
Would you say this is better than the Atlas?
Yes, I like it better anyway, it has a good combination of speed and power and you can run a battery from full charge to dead without it overheating, like the Atlas.
@@WilliamsonRidge thanks for response! I been stuck indecision in which one to get.
It's the Watt/hour that matters. The 4Amp/Hr 58v chainsaw is more powerful by 16 W/hr.
BTW, these are marketed as AEG in Australia by the same company, Techronic Industries that also supply the Milwaukee power tools (at least outside of the USA).
Would have been better if not edited between each cut.. how many batteries were changed out?
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Sawsuppliers is with out a doubt the best place to purchase a a chainsaw as long as your not a brand snob who thinks that it's garbage unless it's husky or Stihl , I have both 50 60 and 70 cc huskies and echos and at the end of the day if I had to sell off all my equipment And I was only allowed to keep two (small and large ) I'm keeping my echo 620p and my 7310 because they both perform as well as their more expensive brethren and because saw suppliers have me hands down the best customer service when I ordered through them I normally prefer to go through my local dealers for equipment but sawsuppliers blew them out of the water in all aspects of service when I ordered my echos through them and like you said once they left the warehouse they were here in a flash
I’m wanting to get a 7310 probably will get it from them. I like the echo products seems to be the best bang for the buck right now.
This saw beat the 800 dollar Stihl!
Looks pretty stout. I found one at the pawn shop, really heavy and they want too much for it used. And not for climbing.
Yeah definitely not a climbing saw
I'm from India
I want buy this item
It might be available as AEG where you are. It is in Australia.
Everbody one charge and two charge???
Seems everyone wants to know how long they last
Do not buy 50 amp electric
I get it. It's a chainsaw. It cuts wood. How many times do you have to show that to me? Really. You could have told me how many cuts it made until the battery was depleted. I didn't have to watch it happen. Learn how to edit.
On the other side of the spectrum I get folks that don’t want me to edit it out because they think I charge the battery in between to make the saw look better, can’t make everyone happy.
@@WilliamsonRidge I understand, but those suspicious folks will just have to learn
to trust you. Didn't mean to be mean. It's just that time is short and I need the cut to the chase. What do you think about a corded electric chainsaw? Any preferences?
No problem, I had a corded pole saw it did a great job cutting had plenty of power but the cord got tangled on everything, it was one of the cheap Portland harbor freight ones
@@WilliamsonRidge THX
@@Glicksman1 If time was short you would have moved on without leaving a comment.