In the full review (9 sections)
Short verdict: In my February 2022 video, I unboxed two Toro 60V tools in my garage, the brushless pole saw and the 8-inch brushless stick edger. I assembled the pole saw, cut a branch in my yard and some logs, folded it back down, then ran the edger along a sidewalk. Both did the job on camera. The video has no captions, and I don’t have a transcript of what I said, so this page sticks to what the footage shows and what Toro lists today. As of October 26, 2026, each tool is $289.99 with a battery on toro.com, or $229.99 as a bare tool.
How I tested it, and what this page is based on
My video is 5 minutes and 20 seconds, posted February 3, 2022. Its chapters are: pole saw unboxing and setup at 0:29, cutting a branch at 2:40, folding the pole saw and unboxing the edger at 3:23, an edger demo at 4:17, and the outro at 4:43.
No captions are available for this video, so I’ve written this page from frames of the footage and from Toro’s official product pages only. I’m not quoting myself from memory, and I’m not adding opinions I can’t show you. The video doesn’t say on screen whether I bought these or Toro sent them.
What the video shows
Unboxing and setup. The unboxing is in my garage. On-screen graphics name the two tools: “60V Max 8” Brushless Stick Edger” and “60V Max Brushless Pole Saw.” The pole saw setup includes putting the chain on the bar before assembling the pole sections.
The pole saw at work. With the pole assembled, I cut a branch in my yard. The footage also shows cutting into a pile of logs, with an on-screen caption: “be careful and don’t try this at home…” A pole saw is built for overhead limbs at a distance, not for bucking logs on the ground. Follow Toro’s manual, not that clip.
Folding it down. At 3:23 the pole saw comes apart for storage, before I unbox the edger.
The edger. The last demo shows the stick edger running along a sidewalk edge.
That’s what’s on screen. I didn’t count cuts, time batteries or measure anything for this video.
Quick specs (sourced)
These are Toro’s current listings. They may not match the exact units in my 2022 video in every detail.
| Spec | Toro 60V pole saw (51870) | Toro 60V 8-in stick edger (51833) |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | Brushless | Brushless |
| Cutting tool | 10 in bar, 3/8 in pitch chain, automatic oiler | 8 in high-carbon steel blade |
| Reach or adjustment | 8 ft, 3-piece aluminum pole | Adjustable depth, guide wheel |
| Speed | Not listed | Variable speed, 2 ranges |
| Battery in kit | 2.0Ah (L108) | 2.0Ah (L108) |
| Work per charge (Toro claim) | Up to 80 cuts of a 4x4 | Up to 45 min |
| Charge time | Not listed | 103 min |
| Weight | 16 lb | 12 lb |
| Other | Bar cover included, bar oil sold separately | Cast aluminum head |
| Warranty | 3-year tool and battery | 3-year tool and battery |
| Price as of Oct 26, 2026 (toro.com) | $289.99 kit, $229.99 bare tool (51870T) | $289.99 kit, $229.99 bare tool (51833T) |
| CPSC recalls | None found | None found |
If you already own Toro 60V batteries, the bare tools save $60 each as of October 26, 2026.
How it compares
I haven’t tested either EGO tool. Specs and prices are from the retailer pages listed in Sources.
| Toro pole saw 51870 (kit) | EGO pole saw PS1000 (bare) | Toro edger 51833 (kit) | EGO ME0800 edger + power head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar or blade | 10 in | 10 in | 8 in | 8 in |
| Battery included | 2.0Ah | None | 2.0Ah | None |
| Price as of Oct 26, 2026 | $289.99 | $299.99, in stock | $289.99 | $199.00, listed unavailable |
| My testing | In my video | Not tested | In my video | Not tested |
Choose by battery platform. If you have Toro 60V batteries, the bare 51870T and 51833T are the cheapest route. If you’re on EGO, look at EGO’s versions instead. The ME0800 is an edger attachment plus EGO’s multi-head power head, not a dedicated stick edger.
Pros and cons (from what the footage and Toro’s listings show)
Pros
- Both are brushless and run on Toro’s 60V battery, which is shared with Toro’s mowers, trimmers and blowers
- The pole saw comes apart for storage
- The edger has a guide wheel and depth adjustment
- Bare-tool versions are $60 cheaper if you own the battery (Oct 26, 2026 prices)
- 3-year warranty on tool and battery
Cons
- The pole saw needs bar oil, sold separately
- Toro lists the pole saw at 16 lb, and you hold that weight out at the end of an 8 ft pole
- I have no measured runtime or cut counts of my own
Who should buy or skip
Buy them if you already have Toro 60V batteries and want to trim overhead limbs and edge a sidewalk without gas.
Skip them if you’re on another battery platform. Buy into that brand’s pole saw and edger instead.
FAQ
Are these the same models as in your video? The on-screen graphics say “60V Max Brushless Pole Saw” and “60V Max 8” Brushless Stick Edger.” Toro’s current matching listings are the 51870 and 51833. I can’t confirm every detail is unchanged since 2022.
Do they share a battery? Both kits ship with Toro’s 2.0Ah L108 60V battery, per Toro.
Should I cut logs on the ground with the pole saw? No. My video shows it, with a “don’t try this at home” caption. Use a chainsaw for that.
Have they been recalled? I found no CPSC recall for Toro’s 60V pole saw or stick edger as of October 26, 2026.
Was this sponsored? The video doesn’t say on screen.
Why this review stops here
This video has no captions. I couldn’t download it for a closer look, so I worked from preview frames. Without my own words or measurements, the honest review is what’s on screen plus Toro’s published specs.
Sources
- My video: Toro | 60V MAX Stick Edger & Pole Saw | FULL REVIEW, February 2022
- Toro 60V pole saw (51870), accessed Oct 26, 2026
- Toro 60V pole saw, bare tool (51870T), accessed Oct 26, 2026
- Toro 60V 8-in stick edger (51833), accessed Oct 26, 2026
- Toro 60V 8-in stick edger, bare tool (51833T), accessed Oct 26, 2026
- EGO PS1000 pole saw at Power Plus Parts, accessed Oct 26, 2026
- EGO ME0800 edger at Power Plus Parts, accessed Oct 26, 2026
- CPSC recalls search, accessed Oct 26, 2026