Echo Chainsaw History 1963-1986

[Bob Wright]

Here is some Echo history that i have dates and papers of. My dad was a dealer from 1970 to 1984

Kyoritsu Noki Company Limited Echo's 1963-1971
Kyoritsu CS-80 1963 First Echo model
Kyoritsu CS-60 1965 Second Echo model
Kyoritsu CS-100 1965
I don't belive any came to the US in these years '63-'65 at least by the company.

March 1969 Echo comes To America. Kyoritsu Noki SN Tags
CS-60S, CS-801 or CS-802, CS-100
1970 CS-301, CS-60S, CS-601, CS-801 or CS802, CS-100

1971 Kioritz SN Tags Echo's
1971-1974 CS-302, CS-60S, CS-451, CS-601, CS-701, CS802, CS-100
1975 CS-302, CS-60S, CS-452, CS-601, CS-701, CS-802, CS-100
1976 CS-302, CS-60S, CS-452, CS-602, CS-702, CS-802, CS1001VL ('76-'80)
1977 CS-302, CS-60S, CS-315, CS-351, CS-452, CS-602, CS-702, CS-802, CS1001VL
1978 Cut Off Saws CS-60S 12" CS-701 14"
1979 CS-302S, CS-60S, CS-315, CS-351, CS-452, CS-602, CS-702, CS-750, CS1001VL
1981 CS-302S, CS-60S, CS-280, CS-290, CS-300, CS-500, CS-600, CS-650, CS-702, CS-750, CS-900
1985 CS-60S, CS-280, CS-290, CS-300, CS-500, CS-610, CS-650, CS-750, CS-900
1986 CS-60S, CS-280, CS-290, CS-300, CS-500, CS-550, CS-610, CS-650, CS-8000, CS-900

Now there could be some overlap of models that dealers had on the shelves and the exact dates of some newer models i don't know for sure in the mid 80's so i just lumped some together.

The one saw that was made the longest was the CS-60S from 1965-2007 that i can find the last ones of. They weren't sold in the US after '83 but still sold overseas, thats 42 years of the same model.

Now there are some models sold in other countries that are in between the models here in the US Like the CS-803 in Japan is the CS-750 in the US

To be continued...Bob

 

[REJ2]

Good info, Bob. I have a newer model Echo chainsaw and a Mantis tiller with a Kioritz engine. Reliable with a capital R, they work everytime. REJ2

 

[Strelnikov]

Thanks for posting, I've always wondered about the history of my dad's CS-280E. I picked up another CS-280E from Craig's List yesterday for $50. I used it today to trim some apricot trees in my yard. I have a Kioritz-powered Mantis tiller that was also my dad's. I mostly use the lawn edger attachment on it but I also have the tiller and wire brush (crevice cleaner I think they call it).

 

[heimannm]

Good stuff Bob.

Any idea how the John Deere saws fit in the program?

Mark

 

[Bob Wright]

Good stuff Bob.

Any idea how the John Deere saws fit in the program?

Mark

Maybe, There was a JD dealer right up the road from my dads shop and i think they started selling yellow Echos in '79 or so and prob went to the mid 80's...Bob

 

[Bob Wright]

Maybe, There was a JD dealer right up the road from my dads shop and i think they started selling yellow Echos in '79 or so and prob went to the mid 80's...Bob

Sears also had the 302 and the 701 in Sears yellow. The mod # started with 271

Mobilco in Australia had some rebagded Echos and i have seen the 702

Barker had a rebadged 602

 

[caleath]

thanks bob...helps to understand where you love of Echos comes from too...

 

[Modifiedmark]

Thanks for posting this up Bob.

I'm always interested in saws history.

 

[rmh3481]

Here is an interesting list of some of the Echo/Kioritz patents;
Kioritz Corporation Patents

 

[Leoncio]

Echo Chainsaw History 1963-1986. What's next?

A very interesting topic. I wish I had continued.
What's next?
: Rock:

 

[redunshee]

Where does the 660 fit in the timeline?

Bob

 

[redunshee]

Who really cares, this is as indifferent as it can get? :msp_confused:

I would have been disappointed to not hear from you. I know how much you like Echos'.
Bob

 

[Leoncio]

Everyone has his troll. ECHO VL?

Everyone has his troll.
I wind up the old saw ECHO. Especially series - VL.
Very strong, slow but ..... with high torque.
Are not in the tree, as the new Husqvarna ..... For example, 346xp.
: Hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Icedogs28]

Hey Bob, any idea when the Echo 315 came out? I just picked up a 302 and 315. I was able to find some info on the 302, but can't find any information on years of production for the 315. Thanks!

 

[fwgsaw]

Hey Bob, any idea when the Echo 315 came out? I just picked up a 302 and 315. I was able to find some info on the 302, but can't find any information on years of production for the 315. Thanks! View attachment 624915 View attachment 624916

Bob hasn't been on here for around 3 years now.

 

[Icedogs28]

Bob hasn't been on here for around 3 years now.

Well damn..... Anyone else? LoL

 

[J.W Younger]

Well damn..... Anyone else? LoL

Acres or google

 

[fwgsaw]

Bob hasn't been on here for around 3 years now.

If you give me the serial number I can tell you what year it was built.

 

[Icedogs28]

If you give me the serial number I can tell you what year it was built.

Thanks a lot fwgsaw! Here are the serial numbers for both saws. Whatever info turns up would be great

 

[fwgsaw]

Thanks a lot fwgsaw! Here are the serial numbers for both saws. Whatever info turns up would be great
View attachment 625038 View attachment 625040

Cs315 built in 1980
Cs302 built in 1981