EGO Power+ CS2005 20 in
#7 in BatteryFull review
For rural owners felling and bucking bigger trees who want the most power EGO makes. Overkill for yard cleanup.
Amazon $549$549
The EGO Power+ CS2005 20 in rates 3.7 among battery chainsaws; the STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss rates 3.0 among gas ones. The STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss costs $59.01 less ($489.99 vs $549).
STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss
#15 in GasFull review
STIHL’s firewood and farm saw for owners who cut a lot of wood and want a dealer nearby.
STIHL $489.99$489.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (battery and gas), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | EGO Power+ CS2005 20 in | STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 8 $27.45 per inch of bar ($549 with battery and charger, 20 in bar) | 33 $24.50 per inch of bar ($489.99, 20 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 100 82 ft/s chain speed | 61 50.2 cc engine |
| Weight 15% | 38 13 lb (with bar and chain) | 51 12.4 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 100 20 in bar | 100 20 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| EGO Power+ CS2005 20 in | STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 20 in | 20 in |
| Chain speed | 82 ft/s | - |
| Chain pitch | 3/8 in low profile | .325 in (RM3) |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | - |
| Tool-free chain tension | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 56 V, 6 Ah battery | 50.2 cc, 3.5 hp |
| Battery energy | 336 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 13 lb (with bar and chain) | 12.4 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |