New Ego CSX5000 not CS2000, 20 inch commercial series electric chainsaw review and testing! 3.5kw 

I started doing some cuts, but I ran out of log and out of time. We have a snow storm coming, so unfortunately it might be a few days.

I have their 18" saw and looking at getting this one. With the abuse I've put the 18" saw through, I'm more than impressed with EGO.

@@wizzle0979 they seem to be one of the better brands for sure. I plan to do some more testing on this. Just got a 10ah battery to see if it makes a difference.

Curious about the CSX3000... that's backpack only right? Have you used the CSX5000?

Not yet, what disapoint me is the weight equal to a petrol one without the battery. Too heavy ...

That paddle on the left is the speed control, the oil flow control is on the panel. It's a little button.

@@reusefull OOPS! Like I said; I JUST got it! Sorry for the incorrect information. I'll remove my embarrassing comment!

@John-cj3ve 🤣... no worries, it happens!

...I'm claiming old age privileges! I've already used both of those controls before I made my first cut! Idk why I didn't remember!​@reusefull

I would go with the lightest weight you think you could get away with of you're trekking it out in the woods.

I'll look in to that. The chain looked normal, but it seems like a thin kerf for a .050 chain.

I just got my csx5000. IT IS A PIG! I have two EGO 18" saws; and they seem like they weigh about half of what this thing does! For the occasional user; I am almost sure you would much rather have the 18" model. I have renewed respect and appreciation for the speed and power of my 18" saws. Also; the CSX5000 is a battery killer! I only made two cuts in a +20" log. I couldn't quite finish the second cut; and the saw stopped working. I found out that it was because the battery had become too hot! I have never had that problem with my 18" saws! The battery had plenty of charge left; but it was getting too hot. I have a pair of 4" cooling fans that I place on either side of a battery to cool any battery I have so that it's charger will accept it. Just cool it down; reinsert it; and off you go.

Don't wait for the new Greenworks H.O.G. saw (4.3kW) unless you _really_ need that insane power. A smaller saw will be more affordable, cut much longer per battery, and be far easier to lift. The existing Greenworks 82CS34 already replaces a serious gas saw like the Husqvarna 372XP (as long as you have enough 5Ah 82V batteries)

I will STILL have to get one; just because. ​@@BenDiscoe

@@John-cj3ve LOL

Agree, but I will be getting a bigger battery.

I did that on some other saws I tried out with varying results. I'll check the depth on the Ego.

@2pdlpwr There is about 19 inches of usable bar slightly over including the chain.

I'm going to do some testing and I'll post about it, but my experience with the Greenworks 82CS34 was that the recommended (included) battery was not big enough. I believe they size the battery as small as possible so that the weight is as light as possible. I ordered a 10 ah battery for the Ego and we'll see if the saw performs better and the battery stays cooler. My experience with Greenworks was that both of those things were true with a larger amp hour battery.

@@reusefullvery interesting! I just do this for a hobby. I WILL; as soon as I am financially able to; acquire one of the bigger batteries and see what happens. Hopefully I can see your upcoming video to see if it influences my decision to buy one of those horribly expensive batteries! Your experience appears to be validated by EGO's cautioning about using smaller batteries. 🤔

@John-cj3ve I try to do things to offset cost... I got a battery and charger for $300 on ebay. I'll attempt to sell the charger to get the cost of the battery closer to $200. If it makes an appreciable difference, I'll probably try to get a 12ah battery and test that.

You are not wrong, having multiple batteries is ideal for serious battery saws. In my case I own both a 82CS34 and an CRZ428 riding mower which comes with 6 5Ah 82V batteries, so I have enough batteries to use my chainsaw continuously forever

@@BenDiscoe perfect!

3/8 pitch 7 tooth 7 spline 19mm bore

​@reusefull Thank you sir! However; I still have no idea what the process is to R&R this part, or the tools required. What holds the spur onto the shaft? I'm not helpless; just clueless 🤔🤷

​Oregon 18720?

@@John-cj3ve I posted the swap out. Let me know if you need more detail

I'm hoping to be able to do this within a month or two!😃😁

I would really like to get a 12ah ego battery to see if it makes a difference in the saws performance and then test the 82v 8ah vs 56v 12ah set ups. 20 inch and then 24 inch bars.

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To use the 24" bar, you will have to switch the drive spur to 3/8". I made a short video on it, but I haven't had time to edit and publish yet.

@@reusefull I'll be looking for it!

I believe they can be. I haven't looked closely on the Ego, but they can definitely be changed on the Greenworks. Both Husky and Stihl have some saws that utilize the same style sprocket/spur.

...off topic: I was just using my 'little' 14" 40v Greenworks saw. And of all my saws; (I don't really have that many); this one is the dirtiest! I'm not very diligent about maintenance; I keep the chains sharp, and the oil tank topped up; but I don't clean them...UNLESS; like this 40v Greenworks; the chain looks dry. That's my indicator that the saw needs to be taken apart and cleaned! Anyway; this bar always gets it's oil hole blocked! So apart it comes; and a bar rake dragged through the kerf, and the oil hole blown out. I'm sure you'll agree; all saws have their own 'personality'. I really like what there is to like about it; but it sure gets dirty fast! Naturally; this saw has a full chisel chain!😁

@John-cj3ve nice! My littlest is the pole saw. I'm not even sure the size, maybe 10", but it's nice for reaching stuff. That one leaks the worst though, I check the oil every time because it leaks out.

@@reusefull I've got a 24v Greenworks pole saw. It is 8". I stole it from Amazon. It was used; listed as Acceptible. It was supposed to come with a 2ah battery. When it arrived; it looked like new! AND it came with a 4ah battery!

@@John-cj3ve nice... I love bargains!

Haven't tried it.

​@@reusefullGranted; it's not in the same class as these 'hotrod' saws; but I still think it would be a lot of fun for those of us in the 'masses'.

@@John-cj3ve I never looked at the tailstock on the one that I had. I'll see if I can get it back and check it out at some point.

@@reusefull did you ever do a video on the CS1800? I would love to see it.

I believe they are available, but only from outdoor power dealers. Such as Sohars/RCPW online or Hooksett Rent-a-tool type of place locally.

​@@reusefull I got mine from a place called Power+Parts; out of Utah.

I'm not sure what the e denotes other than Europe! The CSX5000 is the chainsaw only and the CSX5007 includes a battery and charger. I believe 50cm is the same length as 20".

@@reusefull Thank you very much for your answer. I found a site that sells this model at the price of €928.81 with 6ah battery + a 5ah battery that they give + simple charger, 50cm guide.

@jean-marcbriane7283 I wonder why they don't include the 8ah battery and if that will effect the performance?

@@reusefull I looked at several sites in France, but is it much more expensive than in America?

@jean-marcbriane7283 not sure what the conversion of € to $ is, but mine was $650 with an 8ah battery and charger.

FWIW, I replaced my Husqvarna 372XP (18 lb loaded) with a Greenworks Commercial 82CS34 (19 lb loaded) and I am THRILLED to leave behind the noise, vibration, fumes and engine maintenance of the gas saw. Weight nearly the same.

@@BenDiscoeinstant torque is nice too. No lag.

I have the Dewalt 20 inch flex volt chainsaw as well as the ego 18 inch and I would never go back to a gasoline powered chainsaw because of the extreme noise and the toxic fumes are within an arms length of my lungs. Noise, pollution, and actual pollution sucks. I also live off grid and I can recharge my batteries from solar energy and it’s much better than spilling gas around my organic food garden

Maybe

I got both Ego and regular. It has a load protection and doesn't have enough power like a gaspowered regular saw!

I haven't personally used any. Most of the research I've done points to the batteries not meeting their claimed outputs. Ok for lower draw stuff, but not high draw stuff like these chainsaws. But that's just a guess, I have no personal experience.

I've had very good luck with 40v aftermarket batteries for my Greenworks 14" saw! 6ah; they run for quite a while. I chose Greenworks because I wanted a 'little'; lightweight 14" saw. Not a big bulky one like the EGO is. If I only had one saw; and it was going to be a 14" one; I would have chosen the EGO in a heartbeat.

Everything I have researched about the dewalt points to it not really being on the same level as Greenworks/Ego/Stihl... overheats, doesn't run strong for long, has a special proprietary chain etc. But that's only what I've researched, I haven't had personal experience.

Dewalt 20" chainsaw is not that great , yes the batterie overheated ​@@reusefull

@OUTILSCLIPSQC good info, thank you.