efco chainsaws from Baileys (good/bad) ?

[Lugnutz]

I like my CS56, it starts, it runs, and it cuts. Its the same as the 156 Efco I believe. If I was in the market for a general purpose saw I'd get another...but I did get the JD version for cheap on Ebay which might have directed my decision, but not my opinion.

 

[mile9socounty]

199's???? you mean the 999"s???

Same saw, just a different sticker on it and different colored plastic.
On the website. If you look under Efco, their largest CC saw is the 199.
Oleo-Mac is the 999 F. Both of them are the same saw. Different Colors and stickers. Black and Red, Black and Orange.

 

[The Lorax]

I like my CS56, it starts, it runs, and it cuts. Its the same as the 156 Efco I believe. If I was in the market for a general purpose saw I'd get another...but I did get the JD version for cheap on Ebay which might have directed my decision, but not my opinion.

I talked to a mate who sells small OPE and bikes, he reckons the CS 56 is one tough saw, he sold one to an old farmer who cuts firewood with it commercially and he has had it for 4 years and a lot of bars and the thing is still running well.
I have a CS52 myself and for a small cheap saw it works well, mag clutch cover and a prime button on the carb.
I use it as a limbsaw in conjunction with my 262 and I have no cause for complaint with it.

 

[indiansprings]

Being a Stihl fan, I didn't know if I would like the CS-56 I bought off ebay, but after having it a couple of months now and cutting approx 10 cord with it, I can say that it is a great saw. I switch which saws I use day to day and I can honestly say I don't hesitate to pick up the EFCO built saw. I haven't had any issue's with it, just fresh gas, bar oil and go. It does seem to have excellent air filteration, it doesn't need cleaned that often. I have switched it from a .325 to a 3/8. Just a good solid little saw, it needs a muffler mod, it's a very quiet saw, probably choked down to the max, also they come very lean from the factory, like most other saws. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.