echco 341?

[alk]

Anyone have experince with these saws yet?I was thinking about issueing them to new hires as a starter saw before handing off a brand new 200ms.
looks like the old 280e dependable but not much power.The 341 is sold as an arborist chian saw.

 

[hornett224]

i'd get the 192 from Stihl.

it's a great little light saw at a good price.Best of all,it's not an Echo.

 

[kai2139]

I got one last month. Cuts well but usually takes 3-5 tries to start. That can be a pain when your 50ft up.

 

[John464]

we use this saw to cut into dirt for bushes and in between chain link fences. I buy a new one when it breaks for this purpose only. I have about 9 all in pieces in my shop since It costs more(time/effort/$) to repair then to buy a new one. Wouldn't put a Stihl through that abuse, but have no problem putting the junker echo into some nasty conditions.

 

[Upscale29]

Its pretty light and good to climb with. Not much power though. For the price it might be good for a new hire.

 

[mckeetree]

I have bought several and like them pretty good. I actually like the 341 better than the 192 stihl. Of course it's not up there with a 200ms stihl.

 

[hornett224]

it may be time for a re tune.

I got one last month. Cuts well but usually takes 3-5 tries to start. That can be a pain when your 50ft up.

mine was after a few tanks of gas.muffler mod really helps the 192.