ECHO Chainsaw Owners Please

[OzssieDave19]

Hi. I am not getting into Echo vs Stihl vs Husky.

I wanted to hear from Echo owners please after 3 Stihl chainsaws I am looking at trading into a 45cc Echo. Two reasons. One the local dealer is who I want to deal with. Good family business. Two the saws look good and value for money.

have you been happy with your Echo. Are the parts supply/ service back up all there. Thanks for your input.

 

[Caustic Burno]

I have been using two since early 2000.
Not one problem.

 

[jltrent]

Here is their current linup.

Chainsaws: Battery & Gas-Powered | ECHO

Chainsaws built to tackle the toughest jobs. ECHO chainsaws start easy, run smooth, and provides years of dependable performance.

www.echo-usa.com

I have had several and this small one goes about everywhere I go. It wears a 10" bar, is 25cc and weighs around 5 lbs. I use it with one hand mostly. It is a CS 2511 and sells close to $400, but is Pro design. On the cost they are less that top competitors, but parts are extremely high about like the top competitors. For example a small plastic bar cover runs around $50 and used parts are few and far in between. Use 100% pure gas, good 2-cycle oil, drain and run dry when not in use and you will be satisfied.

I recommend this one CS490 for a one saw plan. It is around 50cc, not to heavy and will do tree cutting up to 20", very useable.

ECHO-USA | Top or Rear Handle Chainsaws

ECHO chainsaws provide long lasting performance whether pruning limbs, cutting firewood or felling a tree. Look at top and rear handle saws to find what fits your job.

www.echo-usa.com

 

[Lucky_P]

Have had a 440EVL since about 1986. Not used hard, but has been a good one. Only issue now is that finding some replacement parts for one that old is getting to be difficult.
Wife has a little 12" Echo - loves it... and I'll admit, I use it more than I do the larger one.

 

[Brute 23]

Dont have many echo chainsaws but quite a few weed eaters, blowers, etc and they have been a good brand in general for us.

 

[Lucky]

I've got a Echo Timberwolf and one of the arborist top handle saws. Both have been great. I don't use either a ton but in the last 3 years they've never failed to start. I got both to replace Stihls. Nothing wrong with the stihls the new ones just seemed wimpier than the older ones. Especially the top handle saw.

 

[david1852]

I have had a PAS 266 system for 5 or 6 years and it's been great. Never had a minutes problem out of it and has never failed to crank. With the pole saw attachment, I've sawed miles of overgrown limbs, bushes and tress off of fence lines. I also use the other PAS attachments without any problems.
I liked the PAS so well I bought the 501P chainsaw a couple years ago. It's the pro 50cc saw with an 18" bar. Plenty of power for clearing downed trees here on the farm. No problems with it either.

 

[dave_shelby]

I like the small echo saws their trimmers but I was not happy with the larger 50cc + saws, just didnt have durability. All of the saws ran cold though.

 

[Ky hills]

I don't have an Echo saw, but had an Echo weed eater that lasted for about 20 years with me and several different hired folks using it. If we still had a local place to get parts or service I'd have another one.

 

[Dusty Britches]

I have been using two since early 2000.
Not one problem.

^^^ This.

 

[tex452]

I have been satisfied with my echo saws.

 

[damengineer]

Echo has been good for me. The best deal has been the Poulan saws. $99 on sale at Tractor supply. Start on second pull every time. Lasted clearing 1/4 mile of fencerow with 45 year growth of trees and brush and operated by my 2 Mexican friends.... I just kept chains sharpened for 2 days.. Bought an extra one when on sale again. Haven't needed it. The old poulans start when my little Stihl just never fires. I have 2 echo saws and half the time I can't find them. They hide very well..