don
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90cc and 7.4 HP. Is it a saw worth $500 new?
Does the saw hold up to a Stihl or Husky?
Does the saw hold up to a Stihl or Husky?
Solo 690
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don
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690 vs. 694
What is the difference betweeen the 690 and 694?
Is there room fror improvement on the 690?
Muffler modifications etc.
Are bars dealers hard to find?
What is the difference betweeen the 690 and 694?
Is there room fror improvement on the 690?
Muffler modifications etc.
Are bars dealers hard to find?
Ryan Willock
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that saw is remanufactured, not new but still should be a good saw:angel:
don
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Remanufactured can be a good thing
I prefer remanufactured. Usually it is a open box item reinspected by the manufacturer or something was wrong and now it is better then new.
I prefer remanufactured. Usually it is a open box item reinspected by the manufacturer or something was wrong and now it is better then new.
WOW!
A new 690 for $500? That's a steal IMO. It's my understanding that the only reason Solo went to the 694 was that the 690 wouldn't pass emissions and the 694 has a better air filtration system on it. It has been my experience that the 690 is a "bulldog", high torque type saw as opposed to a high rpm saw. IMO it will cut w/the other big boys just fine. I'm a big fan of the 690 if you couldn't tell. Uses Oregon bars and chains. There is a distributor in CA so finding a dealer shouldn't be a problem. Let us know what you decide, won't you?
Seesaw
A new 690 for $500? That's a steal IMO. It's my understanding that the only reason Solo went to the 694 was that the 690 wouldn't pass emissions and the 694 has a better air filtration system on it. It has been my experience that the 690 is a "bulldog", high torque type saw as opposed to a high rpm saw. IMO it will cut w/the other big boys just fine. I'm a big fan of the 690 if you couldn't tell. Uses Oregon bars and chains. There is a distributor in CA so finding a dealer shouldn't be a problem. Let us know what you decide, won't you?
Seesaw
don
ArboristSite Guru
What Solo said
These are the notes from Solo's tech department in Newport:
Made in Germany next to Stihl factory.
In fact made at same shop as Stihl saws.
90cc 7.4HP not as much torque as 694.
690 has metal body, 694 is plastic.
690 will not pass todays EPA requirements so they sold them out and stamped them as refurbished to sell them.
Tuned to run at 10500 to 11000. max rpm 12000
Weight 17 1/2 pounds
Nikasil coated cylinder
Decompress valve
Designed for 404 bars 24 to 70inches
designed for 92 -93 Octane
2 Stage air filter
2 ring piston
2 YEAR COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
These are the notes from Solo's tech department in Newport:
Made in Germany next to Stihl factory.
In fact made at same shop as Stihl saws.
90cc 7.4HP not as much torque as 694.
690 has metal body, 694 is plastic.
690 will not pass todays EPA requirements so they sold them out and stamped them as refurbished to sell them.
Tuned to run at 10500 to 11000. max rpm 12000
Weight 17 1/2 pounds
Nikasil coated cylinder
Decompress valve
Designed for 404 bars 24 to 70inches
designed for 92 -93 Octane
2 Stage air filter
2 ring piston
2 YEAR COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
don
ArboristSite Guru
Sold out
Solo is not allowed to sell anymore new 690's due EPA issue.
Solo is suggesting the retail stores that have 690's in stock be sold for $629 new and $449 refurbished. They are promoting the newer quieter and lighter 694.
Both new and refurbished have a 2 year commercial warranty.
Solo is not allowed to sell anymore new 690's due EPA issue.
Solo is suggesting the retail stores that have 690's in stock be sold for $629 new and $449 refurbished. They are promoting the newer quieter and lighter 694.
Both new and refurbished have a 2 year commercial warranty.
Ryan Willock
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wow!! thats a good deal!! wish they had some around here
don
ArboristSite Guru
Anybody know where to get a refurbished one
I fiquire for $150 less with the same 2 year commercial warranty it is worth a try.
I fiquire for $150 less with the same 2 year commercial warranty it is worth a try.
