Husky or Echo (quandary)

[2000ssm6]

I have a tiny cs-346 for a limbing saw. I have used it quite a bit and it runs great, going to have the muffler modded soon. I think Echo makes a great saw!! My local Echo dealer is a ass though:censored:

 

[computeruser]

The Echo warranty is only good for 5 years if its used for residential purposes. And its only for the power head. 60 days on bar, chain, and sprocket.

The Echo warranty is only good for 1 year if its commercial. 30 days on bar, chain and sprocket.

Go over the warranty statement, with a fine tooth comb.

Worrying about the warranty on the bar and chain and sprocket?! Who the hell cares about that stuff?

Maybe it's just me, but I don't see the presence/absence/nature of the warranty offered as being particularly important one way or the next. All the warranty in the world isn't going to be worth a damn when your saw is broken down in the woods, waiting for you to finish the backcut on a tree you're trying to drop. A durable, pro-grade product with a good reputation for being a reliable performer will up your odds for success immensely, regardless of what its warranty covers.

 

[441_Stihl]

id go wuth the husky.

 

[kennertree]

I'd go with echo. I've always had problems with huskys.

 

[Outback]

I'd go with echo. I've always had problems with huskys.

Me too,


I can't get enough of them.

 

[Lou]

If I build and warranty a saw for 20 years but you cannot find anyone willing to order parts or repair my saw how much is my warranty worth? IMO Dolmar and Echo dealer support about the same in most locations. If no dealer support go with used Makita (Dolmar) 6401 (blue/black) for $250-300 @ Home Depot tool rental center. Dolmar dealers on slow increase; Echo dealers in death throws. There are plenty of Dolmar dealers on this site to guarantee parts support. Have you chatted with any Echo dealers???

 

[x30csi]

Hey, that is some great advise! I have 2 Echo Dealers within 30 miles of my house. I spoke with one and got a good feeling about the saw! Not to mention that he is an old timer and we just kinda hit it off! I need to go out and try some saws out there and get a feel for them, but I'm leaning toward the Echo! There is at least a few of you that will be happy to have another in your camp! I hope you all had fun discussing, and I'm sure there are more opinions out there to be heard!

Gary

 

[Scooterbum]

Echo hands down.There are about the most dependable saw there is.
Kinda like the Energizer Bunny, :hmm3grin2orange: just not as "Fuzzy".

 

[Austin1]

Echo hands down.There are about the most dependable saw there is.
Kinda like the Energizer Bunny, :hmm3grin2orange: just not as "Fuzzy".

Yes they are very reliable saw's, my wood cutting buddy has a cs440 and it has never gave him any trouble. I would like to get one to add to the collection. But it is real hard to find a dealer here with anything bigger than the 440 I will have to see if I can get one online maybe.

 

[nytreeman]

I have a tiny cs-346 for a limbing saw. I have used it quite a bit and it runs great, going to have the muffler modded soon. I think Echo makes a great saw!! My local Echo dealer is a ass though:censored:

My dad used echoes cutting firewood for yrs always liked them.
Ive had several little top handle echoes for small climbing and limbing saws for 10 yrs,maybe not the most powerful but very dependable saws but the biggest echo I have though is a 440 everything bigger is husky272,372,Except a big old stihl for giant stuff and old mac I still keep going :welcome: to hack off dirty stumps etc.

 

[x30csi]

My dad got his echo in the early 80s and cut wood his entire life. My dad's saw still runs fine but I broke the rear handle and lower support during a tree binding time, I guess I pulled a little too hard. If anyone knows of a echo 650 evl for parts let me know, I want to repair that saw for sentimental reasons

 

[nytreeman]

My dad got his echo in the early 80s and cut wood his entire life. My dad's saw still runs fine but I broke the rear handle and lower support during a tree binding time, I guess I pulled a little too hard. If anyone knows of a echo 650 evl for parts let me know, I want to repair that saw for sentimental reasons

try Ebay lots of times you can pick up a cheap parts saw there just watch the shipping costs

 

[robby26wi]

dont they have a lifetime warrenty on the ignition also? I just bought a new echo trimmer and couldnt be happier...

 

[x30csi]

Yes they do! I read that the original weak link in the Echo line was the ignition module, so I guess they wanted to clear their name!

 

[x30csi]

Change of Plans

Well my purchase has been put on hold! My wife's van just went into the shop for a complete brake job and it has kinda put my chainsaw on hold.:bang:

 

[johnha]

I have an Echo and love it.

You can't go wrong with the Echo though some folks here say they are heavy and underpowered. I guess they're the Harley Davidson of chainsaws....

 

[ciscoguy01]

Amen

Oh, get the Echo. Everybody and their brother owns Huskys. It's nice to see and hear about other brands for a change.

Here Here!!!!

 

[Urbicide]

I have 2 Echo trimmers, a back pack blower, and a CS-4400 saw. They may not win a beauty contest but they are dependable and easy to start. Most people around here have never heard of them. opcorn:

 

[Wood Hick]

Sorry to hear about your van, I hate when your "fun" money has to go for something like brakes! Hey anyway, of the two saws the Echo is a much better choice. If you were to spend about $150.00 more you could get into a better Husky, but the 455 is a big box gimmick, just my opinion. The 670 is rock solid reliable, and since you won't be earning a paycheck with it, speed matters little. You will not find easier starting saws than the new echo. I also happen to know where there is a 650evl with poor compression here in Pa. Its been for sale a long time and last I knew he would take $30.00.
PM me if your interested, of course you would have to pay the shipping from here to there. Hope the mechanic takes it easy on ya!

 

[SawTroll]

I am getting a new saw and I can't decide between the Husqvarna 460 and the Echo cs670. Both are priced about the same and I am wondering if anyone has had major problems with either. My dad ran a Echo saw for years and I feel drawn to that saw, but the Husky is very popular. Let me know what you think. (I can't wait to see the replies I get on this one)

Gary

Those saws are not really comparable, the Echo is both more powerful, and heavier. None of them have a good power to weight ratio.