Efco 152 long term test

[oakcutter]

Do the new 152's have a cat muffler on them? Any updates??

 

[8433jeff]

Last I heard, the 152's replacement was at least a year away. I know nothing of a cat muffler, but that could happen, although unlikely.

 

[slipknot]

Last I heard, the 152's replacement was at least a year away. I know nothing of a cat muffler, but that could happen, although unlikely.

They are replacing the 152:msp_angry: Id like to hear more on this

 

[8433jeff]

They are replacing the 152:msp_angry: Id like to hear more on this

Everything is going to be replaced eventually. It will be EPA compliant, one can assume, and will be one of the last ones done, as the 152 is a popular saw.

 

[Trigger Man]

Congrats on the Little one, Art. Best wishes to the new Parents!

 

[Great Smokies]

They are replacing the 152:msp_angry: Id like to hear more on this

Look at the Efco line-up. New models in chainsaws are called "MT****" and old models are just the number, like 152. Weedeaters are "DS****" in the same way. My local dealer was talking about this last week, it's like a phased facelift of the line. The 152 will be phased out in time to something with the all in one controller lever and new styling of the MT**** models...expect an MT5200 next year probably!

 

[oakcutter]

So, in other words.... buy one now?

 

[Bad Cut]

Echo 152

I have a 152 that I am useing and 1 new one in the box. The 152 are good saws. The only problem I had with it was the trigger would stick when giving it some gas. 20 minutes and I fixed that problem.

 

[8433jeff]

So, in other words.... buy one now?

Wait. And either get one or not, or buy now and have a great saw, up to you.

 

[oakcutter]

I just bought one.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Here is the broken thread boss. Hole in crankcase is circled in red.

 

[slipknot]

So will that be fixed under warranty? Was this the saw that was to be ported? I put about the 10th tank through my newest one since i ported it....Its always nice to make a good thing better

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Going to fix this myself. I ran this saw harder than it was designed for. Yes it will be ported while it is apart.

 

[oakcutter]

Is this test still going? I'd love to hear more, I just bought a 152!!!!

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Is this test still going? I'd love to hear more, I just bought a 152!!!!

no shortcuts. ya gotta read the thread. all 24 pages, before you can ask questions.

 

[oakcutter]

no shortcuts. ya gotta read the thread. all 24 pages, before you can ask questions.

I actually did read all the posts..... just couldn't find the 24th page.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

I actually did read all the posts..... just couldn't find the 24th page.

that's cause we was waitin on you to start it.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

Waiting on a new crankcase.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Waiting on a new crankcase.

efco gonna provide it free?

 

[Stihl Crazy]

efco gonna provide it free?

Didn't ask. I used this saw above what it was designed for, so I will repair it out of pocket. If it had been a customer's saw I would have gone the warranty route.