EGO Power+ CS2005 20-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-ion Farm & Ranch Cordless Chain Saw with Digital Display, LED Work Light, 6Ah Battery…
Best for
Best for heavy felling
Amazon rating
Amazon aggregate, one input among many in the Verdict Score
Current price
$549.00
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the 20-inch CS2005 Farm & Ranch is the top performer for serious cutting. High-trust techgearlab went furthest, calling it the best electric chainsaw they have ever tested and noting a faster cutting time than any gas saw in their test lineup, with praise for its LCD display. High-trust protoolreviews added that its three cutting speeds and lightning-fast trigger response are a major step up from EGO's older 18-inch model, and a referenced Project Farm comparison surfaced in r/egopowerplus had EGO finishing second in every wood-cutting category.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust techgearlab rated it the best electric chainsaw they have tested, faster than their gas saws
- High-trust protoolreviews praised its three speeds and fast trigger response
- Digital display, LED work light and 6Ah battery included for heavy-duty tasks
- Community comparisons place EGO at or near the top among battery saws for wood cutting
Where it falls short
- r/egopowerplus reviewers flag a problematic chain-tension mechanism
- Owners describe it as heavy, especially with the 6Ah pack
- Very thin Amazon sample (9 reviews) limits confidence in the customer-satisfaction signal
- Premium price relative to other cordless options
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Across the reviewers we read, the 20-inch CS2005 Farm & Ranch is the top performer for serious cutting. High-trust techgearlab went furthest, calling it the best electric chainsaw they have ever tested and noting a faster cutting time than any gas saw in their test lineup, with praise for its LCD display. High-trust protoolreviews added that its three cutting speeds and lightning-fast trigger response are a major step up from EGO's older 18-inch model, and a referenced Project Farm comparison surfaced in r/egopowerplus had EGO finishing second in every wood-cutting category.
The community caveats are real. r/egopowerplus owners describe it as a beast that rips through wood but also call it hefty and, more pointedly, flag significant issues with the chain-tension mechanism. With a 6Ah battery on board, the weight is noticeable during extended use.
The biggest data limitation is volume: this exact kit shows only nine Amazon ratings at a 4.2 average, so the verdict leans heavily on the two high-trust labs and EGO community discussion rather than a large customer sample. For buyers tackling larger trunks and willing to pay the splurge price, the testing evidence is compelling.
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It is an absolute beast of a saw. The saw absolutely ripped. Plus, quiet and no vibration. The 20 inch EGO seems to get decent reviews
Powerful saw with 6ah battery and charger , but a bit hefty. there are significant issues with the tension mechanism (I own one),
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