Ego 18" 56V Chainsaw Extreme Milling Battery Test
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- čas přidán 17. 09. 2020
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Supremely extreme real-world electric chainsaw battery runtime milling test of this great little saw. See what your money will really get you.
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I have 4 batteries for this chainsaw and guys just cut 8 big trees on my property, so I decided to slice few pieces on my own. Thank you for video.
Thanks for watching!
Just ordered the 18in saw, plan to rotate 3 5ah batteries with it. The 2.5ah battery is perfect on my commercial polesaw around the yard, get plenty of cuts. I also used to live on a small block of land and I could mow front and back with that battery.
Awesome plan. I've got 5 5ah EGO batteries now and can basically cut all day long. It's great
I feel having an extra battery on hand to swap back and forth on would be beneficial possibly a blower to blow saw dust and used to cool the batteries as they use to cool down F1 cars with same blowers
Haha, yes that would be an epic setup!
I've done a lot of this kind of thing. Built and used similar mills. And owned a larger sawmill. Personally, I would take the first cut at a 45 degree angle to cut "with the grain". Just because you are cutting the log lengthwise doesn't mean you are cutting with the grain. The "fine" sawdust is a result of cutting "across the grain". But great video! And great to see the EGO in action in a challenging situation.
Thanks for this info!
sweet little saw. To be fair for the electronics, i mill a bit with an old stihl 088, i do 2-3ft diameter elm logs and stop for a cool down every 2 or 3 feet or cutting. cool down breaks are recommended for anything when milling anyway.
Maybe i missed it in your video, did you test with different chain cutter types, skip chain, maybe sprockets are changeable to smaller?
This know by the technical term of "torture test."
What is the model milling attachment you've got on the Ego? I've seen quite a few larger more flashy types of mills but I'm digging the minimal convenience.
Definitely the move with this type of setup is to have as many batteries as you might afford but they're not cheap. The tech involved is essentially worry-less as the batteries are protected. With a few sharp chains and enough batteries, you could rip logs all day long. Just have to keep an eye on the oil.
Excellent video. I have a Mac 1-80 and a Husqvarna 450. Amazing saws but can't wait for the day I can go electric. Tired of the maintenance, the mess and dealing with fuel. The EGO looks like a great saw just not there yet. But I'm going to get one to keep in my truck to do small stuff and road debris. Thanks for a great demo!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for chiming in friend. We are at the tipping point now you can get battery backpacks and 20" electric saws! For a steep price of course lol. Yeah love the E saw for small stuff. So good!
For that application, maybe a 3/8" 50ga skip tooth full square chisel chain would cut easier at a same pace with less over heating?? Low profile chipper chain not so good for ripping.
Totally agree! This is the stock chain semi chisel. It's pretty bad at ripping.
In regards to battery over heating same happen with my Stihl saws in particular the MSA300. I think battery technology still needs to improve.
Oh yeah. Agree. We're just getting started. It's got a ways to go. But considering small gas engines are kind of at the peak of their design evolution after 100 years of use, electric can already hold it's own pretty well.
@@felixholloway I have the Stihl MSA 300, 220 C, 161 T, GTA 26 and the Trimmer 135, batteries I have from AP 200 to AP 500S. The machines are great I believe I have went beyond manufacturers recommendation so far in over 3 years never have any problem.
The batteries in my view still kind light years away for professional use.
EGO should make a battery attachment that has a plug on it so you can hook it directly to a generator for extra long cuts.
Brilliant!!
This is called: a corded chainsaw... Alreaddy existsss!
@@ronbradshaw7404 LoL, but the people want more Ron!!
They actually have those now.
With corded chainsaws, it's the motor that overheats constantly. They are rated "15A" (at 110V) but when you actually draw that kind of current the little motor will overheat super soon. A larger/heavier motor could handle that current, but there is a limit in how heavy a chainsaw people are willing to lift.
Great video!
Thank you, I appreciate your input friend
Nice video , whats thats this piece is attached in the blade ??
Timber Tuff Lumber Cutting Chainsaw Guide
Nice video! Any idea if I can switch out the chain bar of the CS1800 to
the shorter chain bar (16")? I like the more powerful motor on the 18"
chainsaw, but not the extra length
I only have this one saw so I can’t answer you in total confidence!
In my case with Stihl yes, on the MSA300 I have both 16 and 18" bars.
get yourself a rip chain for this kind of work.
Totally agree for a typical case, I'm just stress testing the battery here in this application.
I did this with my ryobi, I swapped out my battery ever 8inches or so. eastern cedar, and smaller log. The Ego seems like one of the better E chainsaws. I have the low amp hour batteries, they suck, 1st gen.
Dried cedar sure cuts like butter and you can't beat the smell!
Did you every find any 10ah batteries? I know ace has had them for a little while now
Never really looked, I’m happy with the 5ah currently
@@felixandforest having a backup battery might make things easier, especially if you're like me and own almost all EGO's tools.
However, the optional fast charger is also a good alternative.
Did you use the same chain it came with or did you switch to a ripping chain?
Stock chain. Not very good for this application.
@@felixandforest I have done this with the ego 16inch 5 amp battery these are great saws.
Should us a larger battery or use two and swap them.
Definitely
If you keep switching batteries would that allow enough cooling time,and is it to much for the motor for continuous operation ?
That's a good question Ron, I think the motor could handle it yes, but I'll need to test that when I get another battery!
Like someone said I would definitely get a few extra batteries and switch back and forth through them. Also, with the Li ion batteries you don’t really want to make it a habit to run the battery completely dead. 18650s do not like to be run lower than 3v. Heat plays a part in over working the batteries, and with the amount of cells in one battery pack there’s a good chance to run a single cell to the point of no return. Unless you know how to open the pack and safely remove and replace the damaged cell, you would have to throw the whole battery pack away. You don’t want to put a hot battery on a charger, though most chargers will test the battery and not charge until it’s at a certain temp. I like to replace my power tool batteries when there are only 2 bars left. I’ll let the battery cool before I put it on the charger and grab a fresh one. If I get to a good stopping point and I decide to take off for lunch I will remove the current battery I’m working with and put it on the charge even if there are 4 out of 5 bars, as charging a battery from dead to full can minimize the life expectancy.
Great info Tony! Thanks. I agree stressing the battery out like this is bad for business! EGO makes a great smart charger that cools the battery with a fan before charging, but I am still waiting for the chargers that let you cap charge at 90%, significantly increasing life expectancy. So far Luna Cycle seems to be the only company that makes products allowing you to do this. Ahead of the game!
The BMS doesnt allow the cells to go under 3 volts and the BMS keeps them balanced. Thats when it cuts out. You're incorrect.
Modern li ion batteries all have auto cutoff before going too low on voltage (below 3v per cell). So it isn’t completely dead when the battery cuts off to prevent under voltage. Otherwise people would ruin batteries immediately after 1 use.
Cool test, and yes you are going w-a-a-a-y beyond that saw's capability with a log that size. Also that little milling rig, looks like one of the dozens of cheap Chinese Lumbermaker knockoffs on Amazon (which one is it?) FYI your Ego has around 2.8 HP, but there are battery saws now with 4 HP, and Greenworks even sells one at 4.56 HP and next year planning a 5.8 HP chainsaw so... soon these tests won't be silly at all.
Thanks for the HP info I love to hear that. It's the TimberTuff brand of mill. But honestly they all look like they come from the same manufacturer and are just re-branded. I've got several different "brands" of these and they appear identical.
Should have done a few shallow passes, to keep the heat down and be done sooner.
Good idea! Though the point of the video was to stress the saw to the maximum for this particular study.
@@felixandforest Well, you did that. You should also make a video optimizing this tool's use in a correct logical manner.
@@foam27 No doubt!
The 2.5amp hour battery overheats in that saw. Don't bother with them. I use an ego leaf blower in the cut about every foot and swap batteries at that time.
Good to know! I'm using the 5.0 AH here. Wondering how the 7.5 will work when I can get one.
Rip chain would help tremendously if you’re not using one already. And milling with a battery saw is pretty silly :)
Ha no doubt. Good to be silly sometimes.
Not silly to push boundaries like this ... and more and more powerful battery saws are coming out now!
Can the motor handle the continuous cutting regardless of the battery?
To be determined!
Is that the chain that came with the saw or did you buy a ripping chain?
Stock chain. Point of the test was to let people know what they could expect off the shelf
@@felixandforest I’d like to find a ripping chain for mine after watching this.
@@CashJohnston Definitely!
Yep they are good saws .I use 7.5 amp battery it gives you a good long run time.mine is an old model 16 inch bar. Are the new ones brushless motors?
Hi Richard, nice, I'd like to get my hands on one of those 7.5s. Yeah they are brushless. great saws!
I have the 16" EGO and use a 7.5 ah battery from my EGO mower. Considerably more runtime (and seemingly power) than the smaller batteries. I also have the 2.5 ah battery that came in the package with the saw and it's fine for light duty work.
Are you using a ripchain?
No. Stock test for battery life. Rip chain would be the move for sure!
Where did you get the milling attachment??!
I found it on amazon. Just search Timber Tuff chainsaw mill on google.
I just cringe when I see people put their hands that close to a chainsaw blade...
Give it a E for effort. I feel bad for the little saw
I'm definitely abusing it. Only way to find the limits!
@@felixandforest true! I hate these reviews from guys who have rarely pruned a hedge. The older I get, the less I like fumes off my stihl! These saws do good for what they are.
Wrong use for this sort of chainsaw. Battery operated tools are not meant to run full bore like this but they are the best option for short bursts like cutting off branches, medium trees, 6x6 posts etc.
Yeah a 6x8 should not be cut with an electric saw.
I wonder how many people buy a chainsaw for this purpose? Just silly....
I bought it for light trimming around the land. This test is just for fun! If you can't be silly, you'll end up an old rusty bucket.