EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit vs Milwaukee M18 Fuel 16" Chainsaw Kit
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Quick take: The EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit costs $170 less; the EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit is lighter at 8.9 lb.
| Spec | EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit | Milwaukee M18 Fuel 16" Chainsaw Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329 | $499 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (5,963) | 4.5★ (2,712) |
| Power Type | Battery | Battery |
| Use Case | Homeowner | Farm & Ranch |
| Engine | — | — |
| Rated Power | — | — |
| Voltage | 56V | 18V |
| Kit Battery | 4 Ah | 12 Ah |
| Bar Length | 16" | 16" |
| Bar Range | 16" | 16" |
| Chain | 3/8" low-profile pitch / .043" gauge, 56 DL | 3/8" low-profile pitch / .043" gauge Oregon, 56 DL |
| Weight | 8.9 lb (tool only, without battery) | 13.9 lb (with HD12.0 battery) |
| Warranty | 5-year tool / 3-year battery | 5-year tool / 3-year battery |
Pros & cons
EGO Power+ CS1613 16" Chainsaw Kit
- ✓Best kit value in the 16" battery class — saw, 4.0Ah pack, and charger for $329 when rivals charge $500+
- ✓56V ARC packs interchange with EGO mowers, trimmers, and blowers, so the battery investment compounds
- ✓Tool-free dual-dial chain tensioning that owners say actually holds, unlike lever-style tensioners
- ✓20 m/s chain speed with strong instant torque — cuts noticeably faster than the old CS1611 it replaced
- ✓5-year tool / 3-year battery warranty is the longest in the battery-saw class
- ✓Metal bucking spikes and a clearly indicated kickback brake — features skipped on most homeowner battery saws
- ✗Weeps bar oil when stored — the classic EGO gripe; owners keep it on a drip tray
- ✗Power is throttled on batteries smaller than the included 4.0Ah, so bare-tool buyers with 2.5Ah packs get less saw
- ✗New chains stretch fast and need re-tensioning every tank of oil at first
- ✗Sustained bucking of hardwood drains the 4.0Ah pack in well under half an hour — a second battery is near-mandatory for firewood duty
- ✗The .043" narrow-kerf chain dulls quickly in dirty wood and replacement options are thinner than 3/8"/.050 standards
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 16" Chainsaw Kit
- ✓Genuinely gas-class cutting speed — beat a Husqvarna 460 Rancher in Pro Tool Reviews' head-to-head
- ✓Ships with the HD12.0 (216 Wh) pack, the biggest battery any 18V saw kit includes
- ✓Full throttle in under a second with a well-tuned variable-speed trigger
- ✓Shares batteries with 250+ M18 tools — the kit pack powers your whole jobsite
- ✓Quality 16" Oregon bar and chain plus dual-stud bar retention, not proprietary hardware
- ✓5-year tool warranty, longer than most gas saws in this class
- ✗13.9 lbs with battery — noticeably heavier than gas rivals or EGO's 16" saw
- ✗Aggressive factory oiler setting; owners report oil-slinging and bar-oil puddles in storage
- ✗Needs an HO 8.0Ah+ pack for full power, so bare-tool buyers with compact batteries get a slower saw
- ✗$499 kit price is steep against EGO's $329 CS1613 unless you're already on M18
- ✗The .043" narrow-kerf chain dulls fast in dirty wood and stretches early in its life