There’s a new EGO Pole Saw that came out in 2023.
It’s the PS1001 (with battery) or PS1000 (bare tool without battery), and it is a big improvement on the previous EGO MPS1001 Pole Saw (which received a lot of complaints) and is for sale now on Amazon. The bare tool price isn’t bad at all!
The PS1000 is a stand-alone pole saw and is not compatible with the multi-head system or attachments, however, it is compatible with all of the EGO batteries. Let’s take a look at the differences between the 2 models.
EGO PS1001 Telescopic Pole Saw
Differences with the new version compared to the old:
- It’s lighter
- Has a telescopic pole feature
- Has a carbon fiber shaft
- Faster 20 m/s chain speed
- Toolless chain tensioning
- Green LED light
- A smaller, sleeker design
- Smaller chain oil reservoir
To sum it up, the new version is a lot better.
In use, the new saw is noticeably faster, smoother, and more professional. The new features make a big difference.
The carbon fiber shaft, for example, makes the tool stronger and lighter – making it easier to maneuver and use. One of the biggest complaints with the old saw was that it is heavy, so this helps to solve that issue.
Also, the telescopic pole is a fantastic feature. Telescopic poles are much easier to use compared to the versions where you break the pole saw apart in order to insert the attachment pole.
The PS1001/PS1000 has a toolless chain tensioning system is also a nice improvement and was already a feature of the EGO chainsaws. The old system wasn’t so bad because the scrench tool was easily attached to the pole shaft, so this is more of a neutral improvement.
The LED light is a bit gimmicky, in my opinion. How often are you going to be outdoors in the fading light or dark where this is going to make a difference?
The more compact design of the saw end is great. I think this will deal with some of the poor performance problems of the MPS1001.
MPS1001/1000 Verses PS1001/PS1000
| EGO | MPS1001 | PS1001 |
| Weight | 20 lbs (with battery) | 10 lbs (with battery) |
| Reach | 7 – 8 ft | 16 ft |
| Chain Speed | 15 m/s | 20 m/s |
| Material | Plastic | Carbon fiber |
| Cuts w/ 2.5 Ah | Up to 70 | Up to 100 |
| Price | Amazon: MPS1000 MPS1001 |
Amazon: PS1000 PS1001 |
That’s a comparison of some of the pole saw specs.
The chain speed difference and max number of cuts is also noticeable improvement. This is possibly achieved through the new lighter weight and sleeker design.
EGO shared:
The EGO POWER+ 10” Pole Saw introduces an industry-first LED Cut Line Indicator for more accurate cuts when working under dark, shaded canopies and low light conditions.
Its telescopic carbon fiber shaft extends for a total reach up to 16 feet while maintaining best-in-class weight up to 30 percent lighter than other pole saws.
Tool-free tensioning provides fast, precise chain tensioning so you can get back to work faster.
Another big difference is that the telescopic carbon fiber shaft comes with a lifetime warranty, over the previous model’s 5-year warranty.
As we shared in our post about where EGO products are made, EGO is committed to developing new and improved tools, and I think they’ve achieved that here.
PS1000 / PS1001 Pole Saw Reviews
Here are some user comments from the EGO Power Tool Users group about the PS1000/PS1001.
Rob said:
Just started using my new ego chainsaw and pole saw too. Very pleased so far. I fill the oil about half way up in both tools and keep an eye on the oil levels during use. I also store both tools so the oil reservoir cap is up. No leaks.
Stephen said:
My only concern with the EGO telescoping Polesaw is that the motor is open to all the saw shavings and chain oil, etc.
I had the Skil 40 volt polesaw and, although it’s a great tool, I didn’t like the open motor design.
Have a look at the new PH1420 powerhead… it fits a lot of tools and the hedge trimmer extension is way better than the hand held.
Siim said:
The EGO telescopic pole saw PS1000 E is compact, light weight and powerful, so cutting branches from a height of 4-5 meters is now an enjoyable activity 😃
Lynley said:
The PS1000 is a stand alone pole saw. It has a telescopic carbon fiber pole, LED light to show where you are cutting, metal bucking spikes and a tool free chain tensioning system.
You can buy a 1 meter long extension pole to make its reach even longer. PS1000 has a reach up to 16ft. This is significantly more than the powerhead and attachment. It is 30% lighter than most power pole saws.
The powerhead multitools system is great and has its applications but if a high reach, lightweight, easy to use pole saw is your goal, I recommend the PS1000.
And of course, you can read the early reviews on Amazon.
EGO recommends emptying the oil tank after each use and then running the saw for one minute to prevent seepage.
New EGO Pole Saw
One downside of the new EGO pole saw is that the replacement chains (here on Amazon) are quite expensive. Thankfully, a single chain should last a long time and can be sharpened along the way.
It’s safe to say that this new pole saw has significant improvement over the old version. We expect to see them in the EGO sales soon, but they’re well worth paying full price for if you need one now.
Let us know your thoughts about the new EGO power tools being released in the comments below!
