Best Lightweight Chainsaw for Medium Trees
The best lightweight chainsaw for medium trees: the EGO Power+ CS2005 56V 20" (~$550).
If you need to fell trees in the 14-to-20-inch range but want something lighter and easier to handle than a gas saw, battery power has caught up. The EGO CS2005 delivers 55cc gas-equivalent felling power with a 20-inch bar, all while weighing less than comparable gas saws. Push-button start means you spend zero energy yanking a pull cord before the real work begins. Three speed settings let you conserve battery on lighter cuts and unleash full power when you hit the heartwood.
Key specs: 20" bar · 56V / 55cc gas equivalent · Battery · 15.2 lbs with battery · 9/10 score
EGO Power+ CS2005 56V 20"
EGO · Battery · 20" bar · 15.2 lbs with battery
~$550
The most powerful battery chainsaw you can buy. 55cc gas-equivalent motor, 20-inch bar, three speed settings, and faster cutting speed than most gas saws in timed tests. Built for serious firewood processing and medium tree felling.
- +55cc gas-equivalent power
- +20-inch bar for large logs and felling
- +Three speed settings to extend battery life
- +Beat most gas saws in timed cutting tests
- +Dual bar nuts for stability
- -Premium price at ~$550
- -Heavy at 15+ lbs with battery
- -Requires 5.0Ah+ battery for full performance
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