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Best cordless pole saw
The safest tool in this hub, and the one whose published numbers actually justify the purchase.
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We have not tested these units. Every spec on this page comes from the manufacturer's own documentation and is linked to it. Every computed figure is arithmetic you can redo. Prices are checked daily — last verified January 1, 1970. Here is exactly how we pick.
Quick picks
Ranked on the published specs and the arithmetic below. Tap any row to jump to the full write-up. We have not tested these units -- here is exactly how we pick.
| # | Product | Best for | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No photo EGO Power+ 10" Pole Saw Attachment PSA1000 70 published cuts from a 140Wh pack at 4.17 lb -- the honest answer for limbs you should not be on a ladder for. | Best pole saw on-platform | 8.1 | |
| 2 | No photo EGO Power+ 18" Chain Saw CS1804 300 published cuts through a 4x4 on one 280Wh pack, on an 18 in bar -- a work figure rather than a runtime figure. | Best overall | 8.8 | |
| 3 | No photo EGO Power+ 24" Hedge Trimmer HT2410 A published 1 in cut capacity on 24 in of forged steel, at 6.17 lb bare -- the numbers that decide whether a hedge trimmer is a hedge trimmer. | Best cut capacity | 8.3 |
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A pole saw is the only tool in this hub whose main justification is safety rather than capability. It exists so you do not stand on a ladder holding a chainsaw, which is the most common way homeowners are seriously injured in the yard.
What EGO publishes
| Spec | EGO PSA1000 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bar length | 10 in | Handles limbs up to roughly 8 in |
| Max cut diameter | 10 in | Published, which is unusual |
| Chain | 3/8 in pitch, 0.043 in gauge | Narrow kerf -- a different spare from the CS1804 |
| Pole length | 38 in | Adds to the power head; EP7500 extension available |
| Cuts per charge | Up to 70 (2.5Ah) | Work done, not minutes |
| Weight | 4.17 lb | Attachment only, excluding power head and battery |
| Lubrication | Automatic | No manual oiler to remember mid-job |
From the EGO PSA1000 product page, checked 3 September 2026.
Energy per cut, and why it is double the chainsaw's
That difference is not a defect, and it is worth understanding. A pole saw cuts overhead limbs at the end of a long lever, with a narrow-kerf chain, without your body weight behind it. A chainsaw cutting a 4x4 on a sawhorse has gravity and your weight helping. Different jobs, different efficiency — and the published numbers let you see it rather than guess.
Practically: 70 cuts on a small pack is a genuine session of limb pruning. Fit a 7.5Ah pack from your mower and the same arithmetic gives roughly 210 cuts, which is more overhead pruning than most people do in a year.
The chain gauge that catches people out
Narrow-kerf chains remove less material per pass, which is how a small motor on a long pole manages a 10-inch cut at all. The trade is that they are less common in stores than the 0.050-inch gauge and they dull faster in dirty bark. Check the gauge on any pole saw before you buy, not after.
Attachment or dedicated tool?
Same economics as the edger attachment, and the same answer.
| Your situation | Buy | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Already own an EGO multi-head power head | The PSA1000 attachment | Cheapest capable option, shares your existing packs. |
| On EGO but no power head | Consider the combo kit | A power head that also drives a trimmer and an edger earns its place; one bought for a single attachment does not. |
| On a different platform entirely | A dedicated pole saw on your platform | Do not buy into a second platform for one tool. That is the mistake the cost calculator is built around. |
| One branch, once | Neither -- hire someone | An afternoon of an arborist's time costs less than a tool you use once. |
Reach, and the limit that is not published
EGO publishes a 38-inch pole and sells the EP7500 extension for more. What no manufacturer publishes — because it depends on you — is the height at which you can still control the tool.
Holding 4.17 lb plus a power head and a battery at full extension overhead is demanding, and control matters more than reach when there is a spinning chain above your head. The honest guidance is: if you are at the limit of your reach and your control, the branch is a job for an arborist rather than for a longer pole.
Safety
- Never on a ladder. A pole saw exists specifically so you do not need one. Combining the two removes the point.
- Helmet and eye protection. Everything you cut falls toward you.
- Plan the fall. Cut so limbs drop clear of you, the tool and anything breakable.
- Nothing near power lines. Ever, at any distance you are unsure about. That is a utility company's job.
- Remove the battery before touching the chain, including for tensioning.
The picks in full
Specs are the manufacturer's own and linked to the page they came from. Prices come from a live daily check; where we have no verified price we say so rather than print a stale one.
EGO Power+ 10" Pole Saw Attachment PSA1000
EGO · EGO 56V ARC Lithium · Our score 8.1/10
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70 published cuts from a 140Wh pack at 4.17 lb -- the honest answer for limbs you should not be on a ladder for.
Published specs
| Bar length | 10 in |
|---|---|
| Max cut diameter | 10 in |
| Chain | 3/8 in pitch, 0.043 in gauge |
| Pole length | 38 in (plus power head) |
| Cuts per charge | Up to 70 (2.5Ah) |
| Weight | 4.17 lb |
| Lubrication | Automatic |
Source: 10" Pole Saw Attachment for Multi-Head System (PSA1000), egopowerplus.com
140Wh (56V x 2.5Ah) over 70 published cuts = about 2.0Wh per cut, roughly double the CS1804's 0.93Wh -- a narrow-kerf chain on a long pole works harder per cut than a saw you can lean on.
What the numbers favor
- 70 cuts per 2.5Ah pack, published
- 4.17 lb attachment weight, published
- Automatic bar lubrication rather than a manual oiler
- Takes EGO's EP7500 extension pole for more reach
What they don't
- Attachment only -- needs an EGO PH1400 or PH1420 power head
- 0.043 in narrow-kerf gauge chain, less common than the 0.050 in on the CS1804
you have one overhanging branch. Renting or hiring is cheaper than a power head plus an attachment for a single afternoon.
How it scores
Scores are our editorial weighting of the published specs above, not a test result. They are deliberately kept out of this page's structured data.
EGO Power+ 18" Chain Saw CS1804
EGO · EGO 56V ARC Lithium · Our score 8.8/10
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300 published cuts through a 4x4 on one 280Wh pack, on an 18 in bar -- a work figure rather than a runtime figure.
Published specs
| Bar length | 18 in |
|---|---|
| Chain | 3/8 in pitch, 0.050 in gauge, 62 drive links |
| Motor speed | 11,000 RPM |
| Cuts per charge | Up to 300 cuts on a 4x4 (5.0Ah) |
| Battery (kit) | 56V 5.0Ah |
| Weight | 14.5 lb with battery |
Source: 18" Cordless Chain Saw (CS1804), egopowerplus.com
280Wh (56V x 5.0Ah) over 300 published cuts = about 0.93Wh per cut. A useful way to size a pack: 100 cuts of firewood needs roughly 93Wh, so a 2.5Ah pack covers it with margin.
What the numbers favor
- Publishes work done (300 cuts on a stated material) rather than a vague runtime
- Standard 3/8 in pitch, 0.050 in gauge chain -- replacements are commodity items
- 18 in bar on a consumer cordless saw
- Runs on the same 56V packs as the mower, blower and trimmer
What they don't
- 14.5 lb with the battery fitted is heavy for extended overhead work
- The 300-cut figure is on a 4x4; hardwood rounds will be a fraction of it
your cutting is limbs under 6 in. An 18 in bar is more saw than that needs, and a 10 in pole saw keeps you off the ladder.
How it scores
Scores are our editorial weighting of the published specs above, not a test result. They are deliberately kept out of this page's structured data.
EGO Power+ 24" Hedge Trimmer HT2410
EGO · EGO 56V ARC Lithium · Our score 8.3/10
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A published 1 in cut capacity on 24 in of forged steel, at 6.17 lb bare -- the numbers that decide whether a hedge trimmer is a hedge trimmer.
Published specs
| Blade length | 24 in, forged steel |
|---|---|
| Cut capacity | 1 in |
| Blade speed | 3,000 strokes per minute |
| Blade type | Dual-action, fully serviceable |
| Weight | 6.17 lb (bare tool) |
| Battery | Any EGO 56V ARC Lithium |
Source: 24" Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmer (HT2410), egopowerplus.com
What the numbers favor
- 1 in published cut capacity -- most cordless hedge trimmers publish 3/4 in or stay silent
- 6.17 lb bare, light enough to hold above shoulder height
- Blades described as fully serviceable rather than sealed
- Runs on any EGO 56V pack you already own
What they don't
- EGO publishes no runtime figure for this tool at any pack size, so we cannot compute one honestly
- Sold bare in most configurations
your hedges are soft new growth on a small boundary. 24 in of blade is awkward on a low hedge and a 20 in tool is easier to control.
How it scores
Scores are our editorial weighting of the published specs above, not a test result. They are deliberately kept out of this page's structured data.
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