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Started by Glenn, January 17, 2013, 12:03:47 PM

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Glenn

I was in at my local repair shop - very small shop.  He sells echo.  I gave them a very good look over and was very impressed.  Good balance, nice controls, actual toggle switch for on/off, extra handle pump oiler on largest model and they sit flat on the ground.  Come with a 5 year warranty too.  I think i'm going to try one for my next saw this summer ! 

petefrom bearswamp

I am very satisfied with my cs600p
Pete
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

old 030

i love my 600p as well, great saw popcorn_smiley

thecfarm

If it's half as good as my 25 year old trimmer,it would be a good one. I only replaced the whole starter thing last year. I use that poor thing alot too. No big deal for me to go through 2-3-4 tanks of gas with it.
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

ladylake

 
Just make sure he pulls the limiter caps and tunes your new saw before you use it, using the gas you use.  A lot of new saws come set too lean.  What model are you thinking of, the CS400  CS500  and CS600 are all real nice saws.  The muff on the CS400 is really choked up , cuts way faster when opened up.  I think the CS500 and CS600 are good as they come.  Out of my 30 or so saws the CS400 muff modd is my favorite around the mill, cuts fast, handles great and starts on the 1st pull without the choke even after sitting quite a while.    Steve
Timberking B20  18000  hours +  Case75xt grapple + forks+8" snow bucket + dirt bucket   770 Oliver   Lots(too many) of chainsaws, Like the Echo saws and the Stihl and Husky     W5  Case loader   1  trailers  Wright sharpener     Suffolk  setter Volvo MCT125c skid loader

SwampDonkey

Echo is just as good as the rest of the big brands.
"No amount of belief makes something a fact." James Randi

1 Thessalonians 5:21

2020 Polaris Ranger 570 to forward firewood, Husqvarna 555 XT Pro, Stihl FS560 clearing saw and continuously thinning my ground, on the side. Grow them trees. (((o)))

ALWOL

   I am very happy with my new cs 600 also. With the muffler opened up and carb worked over it will run circles around a 360 Stihl. The best part about it is the reliability. Never have to pull the rope more than twice and its running.


 
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Al_Smith

They've made some decent saws and like the rest some that were not .

I've got an Echo hedge trimmer that I think may have came over on the Mayflower .It needs some attention but when it takes a notion to run it does very well .Otherwise the hedges get trimmed with a Stihl 200T which also does a good job .I think though I could eliminate the hedge pruning  with a stout chain and my old Oliver Crawler without much effort .They make a nice bon fire after they dry a little .

SwampDonkey

Yeah, but it's awfully cold out there in the dog house this time of year. ;D
"No amount of belief makes something a fact." James Randi

1 Thessalonians 5:21

2020 Polaris Ranger 570 to forward firewood, Husqvarna 555 XT Pro, Stihl FS560 clearing saw and continuously thinning my ground, on the side. Grow them trees. (((o)))

JuniperBoss

I LOVE the looks of the Echo saws. I don't have a dealer within 60 miles, so I would have to be going out on a limb buying one. If it ever broke, I'd have to try to fix it myself or junk it (I don't think repair shops will fix them around here either). But, the small Echos are pretty cheap, so I could buy two Echo saws for the price of one Professional Stihl saw.
"The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense." --- Thomas Edison

beenthere

QuoteI LOVE the looks

Is it the red?
south central Wisconsin
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JuniperBoss

What I meant was that I like the features. Low-vibe, easy starting, good balance/handling, this is what I mean. It could be painted brown, I don't care.
"The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense." --- Thomas Edison

shinnlinger

HD has the 400 for $300 and the 600 for $550 as a point of reference.  If a local dealer has them I would of course buy thru them even if it was a little more but if no locals have it that is the way to go.
Shinnlinger
Woodshop teacher, pasture raised chicken farmer
34 horse kubota L-2850, Turner Band Mill, '84 F-600,
living in self-built/milled timberframe home

petefrom bearswamp

The only issue I have with my 600 is with the chain tension.
I have to tighten every tank of gas.
I did the limiter cap removal as soon as I got the saw out of the box
I bought mine on line for just under 400.
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

JuniperBoss

Do the smaller "limbing" Echos last with full-time use?
"The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense." --- Thomas Edison

trapper

I am satisfied with my cs670. 
stihl ms241cm ms261cm  echo 310 400 suzuki  log arch made by stepson several logrite tools woodmizer LT30

cuterz

Echo's are very nice saws I like the ones I have.

scully

from what I have seen personaly I would buy 1 without question . They seem to be a well thought out design .
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sawguy21

I have sold and serviced small engines, have always liked Echo products. I really don't think they get the respect they deserve. I have a trimmer I bought six years ago not running at a garage sale for ten bucks. A carb kit and starter rope was all it wanted.
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

Knute

The 600 seems to have very good reviews. Does anyone have an opinion on the 680?

Glenn

I think it was the 680 i was looking at.  It was the largest the make so far with a rumour of a larger one soon.  I like the little extra strength in the handle on this model and the balance was just right.  Going for around $800 here in Ontario.

arlostone

i have a kioritz echo cs 351 evl from 1972 that a fella gave me has japanese lettering on gas and oil caps good antivibe,non restricted muffler,50cc,looks to be pro grade,and this saw rips.so echo has been doing it awhile.
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cuterz

Echo's are very good saws.

DanG

I have a 670 and a 300.  I've had both of them for over ten years and have been well satisfied.  The 670 pulls its 32" bar quite well and the little 300 is the best little limbing saw I've ever used.  Both of them have been very dependable with few issues.
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JuniperBoss

Good. Maybe it's time to get one :).
"The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense." --- Thomas Edison

NCFarmboy

Quote from: JuniperBoss on January 27, 2013, 01:27:15 AM
Good. Maybe it's time to get one :).
CS600P x2.  Get one you will love it.  CS400 and CS500 are next maybe a CS550 too.  Very underrated saws.  Along with the Efco brand.   Efco was BBFTB now I believe it's The Echo saws.
Shep
Lots & Lots of Saws

ladylake


I'll be the first to ask, what does BBFTB mean...   Seems like the only people that knock Echo saws are the ones that haven't run them  .    Steve
Timberking B20  18000  hours +  Case75xt grapple + forks+8" snow bucket + dirt bucket   770 Oliver   Lots(too many) of chainsaws, Like the Echo saws and the Stihl and Husky     W5  Case loader   1  trailers  Wright sharpener     Suffolk  setter Volvo MCT125c skid loader

shinnlinger

Best Bang For The Buck is my guess.....
Shinnlinger
Woodshop teacher, pasture raised chicken farmer
34 horse kubota L-2850, Turner Band Mill, '84 F-600,
living in self-built/milled timberframe home

JuniperBoss

Quote from: ladylake on January 27, 2013, 09:17:47 PM

I'll be the first to ask, what does BBFTB mean...   Seems like the only people that knock Echo saws are the ones that haven't run them  .    Steve
I was confused about what BBFTB meant too.
"The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense." --- Thomas Edison

ladylake


I'd agree BBFTB, If you can work on a saw, tune them and don't mind buying off Ebay you can get a brand new CS400 for about $225  and a new CS600  for a little over $400.   The best buys on saws out there right now.   Also Echo parts are reasonable.   Steve
Timberking B20  18000  hours +  Case75xt grapple + forks+8" snow bucket + dirt bucket   770 Oliver   Lots(too many) of chainsaws, Like the Echo saws and the Stihl and Husky     W5  Case loader   1  trailers  Wright sharpener     Suffolk  setter Volvo MCT125c skid loader

NCFarmboy

Quote from: shinnlinger on January 27, 2013, 09:24:03 PM
Best Bang For The Buck is my guess.....
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Quote from: shinnlinger on January 27, 2013, 09:24:03 PM
Best Bang For The Buck is my guess.....
That is correct.  I picked my 2 CS600P's in factory sealed boxes on Ebay for $369 avg. inc. shipping.  Be patient bid often.  Where can you buy a pro grade 60cc saw for less. 
Shep
Lots & Lots of Saws

bama20a

Quote from: petefrombearswamp on January 18, 2013, 04:43:40 PM
The only issue I have with my 600 is with the chain tension.
I have to tighten every tank of gas.
I did the limiter cap removal as soon as I got the saw out of the box
I bought mine on line for just under 400.
I know this post is alittle ol' (Like Me ;D),But Pete what are you talking about Limiter Cap,I sure don't know alot about saws,As you can tell :D Mark,,,,,,
It is better to ask forgiveness than permission

sawguy21

They are installed over the carburetor adjusting screws to  keep us from tuning for power instead of minimum emissions. Some scofflaws remove them. ;)
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

sharkey

I have a couple of the Echo saws and like them.  One thing about them is they always start.  The 680 is a modernized 670.  Theyre using different cylinder porting and a ventilated piston for better torque.  50 x 34mm bore and stroke.  The 670 used a two thin ring (1.2mm) piston whereas the 680 uses one single 1.5mm thick ring.  Both 670 and 680 use Walbro HDA style carbs.  Like Steve pointed out they always are sent out very lean from the factory.  I dont think they use ethanol fuel when they set them up initially and that is why it is important to have them re-tuned with the blend of gas for your area.  A muffler mod and your on your way to having a very reliable machine.     

jackfork

Currently my biggest saw is a CS-680 with a 24 inch bar. One of the best saws I have ever had.
540 acres of which appox. 300 is wooded, 10 acres of water, and rest open pasture.
Timberwolf TW-5, Stihl 180, 270, 660, Echo CS-680

ladylake


Seems like almost everyone that has run a well tuned Echo saw likes them, only the ones wearing Stihl or Husky blinders don't like them.   Steve
Timberking B20  18000  hours +  Case75xt grapple + forks+8" snow bucket + dirt bucket   770 Oliver   Lots(too many) of chainsaws, Like the Echo saws and the Stihl and Husky     W5  Case loader   1  trailers  Wright sharpener     Suffolk  setter Volvo MCT125c skid loader

David-L

When buying a new saw recently I was going to buy a big Shinidaiwa, no longer made and bought by Echo I was told. Is that true.
                                     David
In two days from now, tomorrow will be yesterday.

ladylake


Yes it's true.   Steve
Timberking B20  18000  hours +  Case75xt grapple + forks+8" snow bucket + dirt bucket   770 Oliver   Lots(too many) of chainsaws, Like the Echo saws and the Stihl and Husky     W5  Case loader   1  trailers  Wright sharpener     Suffolk  setter Volvo MCT125c skid loader

beenthere

ladylake
Not sure who has the blinders, reading often how you do not like Stihl.  ;D

But I've no earthly reason to switch from the very fine performance I've had from my Stihl saws and my Stihl dealer. So... I'm for sure blind to using any other brand no matter how good they might be.
Not going to buy another brand just to find out either.  :snowball: :snowball:  ;D

I'll yield to those who own the Echo saws and gladly listen how they like them.

I wouldn't be happy if I learned that Stihl suddenly was sold out or bought up by another company and the brand wasn't the same. Stihl has been pretty solid all along, and it keeps them on top but it helps to have good competition.
south central Wisconsin
It may be that my sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others

trapper

my dealer who is top notch caries both stihl and echo. smaller saws ms250 and ms290 I have  stihl.  When I wanted a larger saw he steered me to a cs670 as a better value for my situation but I only cut firewood for my self. I am very happy with all 3.
stihl ms241cm ms261cm  echo 310 400 suzuki  log arch made by stepson several logrite tools woodmizer LT30

ladylake

Quote from: beenthere on March 07, 2013, 10:00:26 AM
ladylake
Not sure who has the blinders, reading often how you do not like Stihl.  ;D

But I've no earthly reason to switch from the very fine performance I've had from my Stihl saws and my Stihl dealer. So... I'm for sure blind to using any other brand no matter how good they might be.
Not going to buy another brand just to find out either.  :snowball: :snowball:  ;D

I'll yield to those who own the Echo saws and gladly listen how they like them.

I wouldn't be happy if I learned that Stihl suddenly was sold out or bought up by another company and the brand wasn't the same. Stihl has been pretty solid all along, and it keeps them on top but it helps to have good competition.

Nothing against Stihl pro saws except the price and parts price, the homeowner ones don't have the quality or performance of the same sized Echo saws yet cost about the same plus Echo saws are easy to work compared to the lower Stihl saws, Stihl pro saws are easy to work on also.  Dolmars are also nice well built saws but are getting more spendy than they used to be.  I have a 7900 here that cost $570 new when they first came out, has to be one of the best power to wieght saws out there and built good.  Steve
Timberking B20  18000  hours +  Case75xt grapple + forks+8" snow bucket + dirt bucket   770 Oliver   Lots(too many) of chainsaws, Like the Echo saws and the Stihl and Husky     W5  Case loader   1  trailers  Wright sharpener     Suffolk  setter Volvo MCT125c skid loader

ALWOL

   Well I must admit that I had the "Stihl blinders" on, up until a couple of years ago. I got talked into trying out a new CS600, and I kinda liked it. After buying my own this year, I have found that I like it even better than my 360 Stihl. When it comes to total "value" I think the Echo has the Stihl beat.

   Alan
There's a big difference between staying busy and making money.

tbone0106

My favorite small saw ever is my Echo CS-315. Yeah, it's forty years old, but it starts with three pulls (not bad for a saw with the fuel tank at the front of the case...) and the balance and compactness are excellent!

However, that little nylon "fuel pipe connector" recently broke on mine. Anybody know where I might find one? P/N 132 011-1123 0

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