Hi all,

Following on from my previous post where I had a chance to test out the little 18v chainsaw with people speaking positively of their own experiences with these new fandangled battery powered chainsaws,

Ozito shot me out their 36v variant of the same saw using the same batteries.

 At 36v this one uses 2 of the 18v units and obviously creates a bit more power than its little brother.

Ive got the 2x 5.2ah batteries on this one which add a fair bit to the weight of the whole set up.

If weight is an issue for you, the smaller one might be a better fit. One handed operation is possible there but of course I dont advocate it

 This one has a brushless motor, so with a lot more speed, power and a bigger bar, it puts up a good fight with the petrol equivalent.

Moulded plastic makes up the majority of the body of the saw and whilst I cant speak for longevity as yet, it appears to be rugged enough to last for some time.

Where the little 18v definitely feels like a toy, this one convinces you its more serious as soon as you pick it up.

 I got a few mates to test it out for the video, so I could get as many opinions, good bad or otherwise for a fair review.

That said, we had the 18v ozito, 36v ozito, 390es echo and the 170 stihl for the comparison.

 I must admit, Ive been a long time skeptic of battery powered stuff, but with my recent experiences with some newer gear, Im starting to be a convert.

I still love a good petty saw, yet when it comes to throwing  one in the back of the car for camp fire duties or clearing downed trees on a track, the benefit of not having to carry fuel in the car has to be the biggest benefit I can think of.

Of course they're quieter than a petty saw too, so you can go a sneaky wood collection without annoying everyone around you and avoid getting into too much trouble

Tool less operation for swapping out or tightening chains is also handy but not restricted to the realms of battery saws.

I dont want to give away the outcome of the comparison and spoil the vid but watching the reaction of my mates as they tried it out, confirmed my own opinion on unit.

Anyway, heres the vid as per usual.

 Hope you like it Moose :)

Cheers Brett

Great review Brett.
I will be interested in the pump review.

I had a small 18v Ozito Line Trimmer I carried around and it was ok but I had to nibble away to get job done. I upgraded to a 36v Ryobi and it gives a petrol trimmer a run for it's money.

These battery powed tools are great. My 18v drill gets a good work out setting up and packing up camp too. 

Good review Brett.

The more volts the better - your vid certainly shows that. I recall a neighbour yonks ago had a branch come down in his suburban backyard and was keen to show me his 12v (can't recall brand) in action. I reckon a beaver would have got through that branch faster. Painfully slow.  

When I first bought my 56v EGO and tried it against my ancient baby (36cc) petrol Husqvarna there was bugger all in it. Now we always take the EGO on holidays. So much more convenient. No petrol smell in Cruiser. Quiet. Light. 45min recharge off the inverter.

hey Dougie,

really ? I wasn't sure it would be overly interesting to be honest.
As I said in the video, I'm having a hard time figuring who it would best suit and how it would be used.
I might have been over thinking it.

it might very well be time for me to put the echo up for sale. I'm always grabbing the little one for home stuff. it's just easier to grab and use.
I was so impressed with my little petty saw though, it's kinda hard to part with it even if it doesn't get used....much
I have found myself just starting it now and then just to keep it working, maybe that's a sign.
I'm heading away on Aus weekend, I think I'll make a call after really putting the 36v to the test.

Do you use it for your stabilizers ?


I have not DD but I will take 10 .

Possum, is it one of these ones

that's the one I have. I picked it up off gumtree about 4 years ago and was only using it last  weekend. Still going strong.

Of course you roll the dice with any brand but probably a bit more with the cheaper stuff.

I would have to admit, I think I've had a pretty good one with cheaper tools don't think there has been anything I've had to return.

I do adjust my expectations a little but not so much that I would accept something DOA.

I am keen to see how they go over time though. I can't rush that through for a video though.

Hey Moose,

I've heard good things about those Egos. 56v must rip.

The little one has done a couple of small trips but I'm real keen to test out the bigger one on a REAL tree. (dead of course)

I'm dropping a few small trees for my old man this weekend but that won't even slow it down.

Plus I need to see how much I can get out of a set of batteries.

Question, do you still have your petty saw ?

cheers Brett

"Question, do you still have your petty saw ?"

Mate - the old Husky carked it a little while back. But I still have 3 petrol saws.  Need petrol power on a small farm!

The battery saw is really just for camping.

I was amazed when my mate cut all this Red Gum with his Ego Battery Chainsaw,they work great.

Hey Dougie,

ah, now I know what you're using it for. I'd seen others use those big coach screws . They seem to go the job,
I was wondering if you could weld a loop on them under the head(not to interfere with the head of the bolt) to put your ropes through...hmm food for thought.
My van has different legs, so I can't use a drill, but that might change down the track. You have to stop fiddling at some point and just use the thing.


Moose, and that's why I can't see myself letting go of the petrol one. I should but probably won't

PT I would like to get my hands on one of those 56v egos but I'm not sure they're still made. are they ?
I recall someone saying they picked one up on a close out for a steal but it could just be me thinking that was because they weren't making them.
although if I recall, it was from masters. so probably more because they were closing down.
That looks like enough timer for a good nights fire :)
with my mates anyway. I spend all the time collecting wood and starting the fires... they spend their night packing it all on at once .

EGO saws are still made - just Google and you'll find them.  But they are somewhat dearer than the Ozito ones.

Hate people who waste firewood.  Nice small fire for cooking and staring into (and a bit of warmth on a cold night) is perfect.