EFCO 152, has anyone used one? Have one? Opinions on Efco?

oakcutter · May 14, 2011, 03:19:32 PM

The more I read about these saws, the more I like them. Has anyone used them? I would use it for maybe 5 cords a year, would it hold up? Just want a reliable saw. Any opinions or info would be appreciated.

KBforester · May 14, 2011, 04:48:20 PM

I like my Efco 165. Got it with my logosol M5. My only complaint is that I've broken 2 chain breaks this year... not sure why... Your average chainsaw repair shop doesn't care Efco parts yet.

JohnG28 · May 14, 2011, 07:17:07 PM

I believe the H60Hawkpilot has a 152. If you do a search for that saw it should bring you to the threads he has posted about his saws.

saw_nut · May 14, 2011, 07:35:45 PM

Been testing one to see how they stand up to pro use although they are a high quality consumer saw. Pro Efcos start at 156 model. Have 500 tanks thru it now. Have it apart to port. They have good torque. Will run with a 353 Husky.

It has about 50 tanks thru it in this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXZggrhWNHI

At 490 tanks in this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w_xupdnBAQ

quietrangr · May 15, 2011, 08:14:10 AM

Looks like saw-nut is having good luck with his, but make sure you have a good local dealer who stocks parts.

oakcutter · May 16, 2011, 10:23:36 PM

Not going to have a dealer near by, probably going to buy at Menards. Are they set up OK from the factory? I can do simple adjustments on the carb.

quietrangr · May 17, 2011, 03:43:41 AM

Quote from: oakcutter on May 16, 2011, 10:23:36 PM
Not going to have a dealer near by, probably going to buy at Menards. Are they set up OK from the factory? I can do simple adjustments on the carb.

I went through problems with Dolmar. I had a decent dealer, but the distributor didn't have parts. I would check around. If you need to get your wood cut, the little extra you might pay a dealer is worth it. Otherwise maybe check out the similar sized main brands such as Stihl, Husky, Jonsered.

oakcutter · May 25, 2011, 11:42:31 AM

Just got it, pretty looking saw!!! Can't wait to cut some wood with it.

oakcutter · June 01, 2011, 10:53:06 PM

Well, I got it out and spent the entire day cutting with it. I am very impressed. What a nice chainsaw. I was cutting with two other guys, both Stihl guys. They were even impressed. After cutting with my 152, they both admitted that if they had to buy a new saw, they would seriously consider an Efco. Especially with the price difference and the 5 year warranty. Just seems like you can't go wrong with this saw!! 8)

Cut4fun · June 02, 2011, 01:30:48 PM

Quote from: oakcutter on June 01, 2011, 10:53:06 PM
Especially with the price difference and the 5 year warranty.

Efco has a 5 year warranty? I thought Echo was only one doing that.

oakcutter · June 03, 2011, 05:06:16 PM

Efco has a 5 year no fear warranty.

Cut4fun · June 03, 2011, 06:48:48 PM

Quote from: oakcutter on June 03, 2011, 05:06:16 PM
Efco has a 5 year no fear warranty.

I found what I was looking for.

copy and pasted from Efco dealer.

ALL EFCO CHAINSAWS COME WITH A FIVE YEAR NO FEAR LIMITED CONSUMER WARRANTY.

TWO-YEAR PROFESSIONAL WARRANTY.

Thanks for bringing it up. smiley_clapping

oakcutter · June 06, 2011, 04:55:21 PM

I hope more people take a look at Efco, they really are good saws for a good price.

nmurph · June 06, 2011, 05:05:20 PM

I have a Cub Cadet version of the 156. It is very comparable to a 359 in handling, power, and weight. They are a nice saw and are tough to beat for the money.

Dolmar parts are easily available from a couple of well known dealers. I can have virtually any part the next day if needed. I have a local dealer, but I prefer to deal with these other guys, and even after I pay shipping, I still come out ahead.

NCFarmboy · June 24, 2011, 09:56:04 AM

Quote from: oakcutter on May 16, 2011, 10:23:36 PM
Not going to have a dealer near by, probably going to buy at Menards. Are they set up OK from the factory? I can do simple adjustments on the carb.

I have checked three Efco's a 156,181 8200 all were set very rich from factory. 156-9,800rpm, 8200-8,600rpm don't remember on 181 just adjusted it to 12k for breakin.
Had to remove limiter tabs on 156 and 8200 181 was OK will however cut tabs when I pop cyl. for porting this summer.
NC

simonmeridew · July 01, 2011, 05:12:24 PM

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SwampDonkey · July 01, 2011, 06:45:26 PM

Here's what I used mine for this spring, for a little milling fun. ;)

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,50691.0.html

This saw came from Bailey's, got it at the 2010 Piggy Roast at Jeff's. 8)

pallis · July 21, 2011, 02:16:35 PM

I have one in the yellow, Cub Cadet color. It hasn't run enough to call it broke in, but certainly runs well enough to handle five cords a year, given you don't get too ambitious with the tree size.