Is it worth it to buy the Echo CS-310?

[jkk04]

I just purchased echo CS- 310 chainsaw.
The reason to buy it is that it is much lighter than the Husqvarna 450 due to my age.
The weight is almost 3lb lighter than 450.
It makes me quite impressed after cutting some limbs, branches and dead oak trees.
Jkk

 

[JJT]

I have 3 Echo's, the smallest and most used is the cs310. Nice saw, great price. I've been using it for 6 years.

 

[oosik]

I have two Stihls. A big one - a small one. After hours of use they get heavy. The little/light one is so I don't accidentally cut off my toes.

 

[bullbreaker]

I don't have a pig in there race , however in the past I have purchased a couple saws here . I try to buy local but when theres a big difference in prices I order online .

Shindaiwa/ Echo for most part the same , just different colors and model #'s . They carry huge inventory .

16" 34.4cc 2-Stroke Rear Handle Chainsaw

The ECHO CS-3410 features a 34.4 cc professional-grade, 2-stroke engine for lower emissions. It's the perfect, lightweight saw for homeowner. Ideal for limbing and cutting firewood. TOP FEATURES 34.4 cc professional-grade, 2-stroke engine Momentary stop switch Automatic, clutch-driven oiler

www.rcpw.com

 

[Citydude]

I bought one a couple of years ago for around the home pruning. Nice little saw.

 

[dodge man]

I bought a Stihl MS 261 a couple of years ago. It one of their smaller pro saws, I could have bought a larger farm and ranch saw for a little less money that would have had a little more power. It would have weighed 2 pounds more. My point is 2 pounds is a lot of weight difference in a saw.

 

[jkk04]

I bought a Stihl MS 261 a couple of years ago. It one of their smaller pro saws, I could have bought a larger farm and ranch saw for a little less money that would have had a little more power. It would have weighed 2 pounds more. My point is 2 pounds is a lot of weight difference in a saw.

Yes! Even a 1lb difference is a lot for a long period of cutting..

It was featherlight when I cut some trees yesterday because there was almost a 3lb difference between this saw and Husqvarna 450..

Unfortunately I didn't know the Echo 3510 is much better than the CS-310 according to a professional arborist.

The weight is 0.2 heavier and little more expenses but a lot of improvement.

I will consider buying it next time for sure.
Jkk

 

[Joel/ak]

Don't have a 310. Sometimes I wouldn't mind something smaller though. The 18" cs400 works for about everything. Something smaller to keep in my toolbox would work.

I like echos also.

 

[jkk04]

Don't have a 310. Sometimes I wouldn't mind something smaller though. The 18" cs400 works for about everything. Something smaller to keep in my toolbox would work.

I like echos also.

I am still a Husqvarna chainsaw fan
The echo CS-400 is almost the same as the Husqvarna 440e that I used to have.
I still have Husqvarna 450 for cutting big trees that I cut couple days ago..
jkk

 

[Bill Guenthner]

I have two Stihls. A big one - a small one. After hours of use they get heavy. The little/light one is so I don't accidentally cut off my toes.

This! My wrists, elbows, shoulders, can’t take it like they used to. I use the topping saw more than anything. I’m just very strict about never one-handing it. The electric gets a lot of use too, especially when I’m using the wood chipper. The little Stihl and the Kobalt can use the same chains so that keeps it simple. The bigger Stihl has the easy pull start, also a big plus for old arms. Serious point about toes BTW, I wear kevlar hard toed boots when I’m sawing.

 

[ericm979]

Won't a saw chain cut through non steel hard toes? Or are these some sort of chain stopping kevlar layers like they use for chaps?

 

[Bill Guenthner]

Won't a saw chain cut through non steel hard toes? Or are these some sort of chain stopping kevlar layers like they use for chaps?

I guess if you were trying to cut your toes off you could. I've never hit my foot with a saw. Pretty sure i would drop the saw well before it got through the toe of a kevlar boot. My kevlar boots boots have puncture proof soles and pretty good toe protection and are light enough that I can wear them all day in the woods.

 

[sandman2234]

I am still a Husqvarna chainsaw fan
The echo CS-400 is almost the same as the Husqvarna 440e that I used to have.
I still have Husqvarna 450 for cutting big trees that I cut couple days ago..
jkk

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That picture, showing where you bent over and cut all that wood is why I like to use an extremely heavy, outdated, antique, cumbersome saw. I use a bow saw, and simply set it on the top of the log, making sure the bar foot is securely in place and then let the weight of the saw do the cutting. When the foot hits the ground, it is time to visibly double check to see if the log is completely cut thru, and then lug that old heavy relic to the next cut. At the end of the day of cutting, the Homelite Super Wiz bow saw is a lot easier on my back then using my Stihl MS310 with a 25" bar. (both of which are heavier than your Husky) Now if I have to go walking thru the woods, cutting a log up here and a log up there, then it is time to grab the tractor with grapple and bring them all to a central location!! That Super Wiz isn't something I want to carry all over the woods, but it sure saves my back when cutting logs to firewood length that are laying on the ground!
David from jax

 

[Hay Dude]

How does Echo CS310 compare to Stihl MS170?

 

[sandman2234]

How does CS310 compare to Stihl 170?

I wish manufacturers would use a standard numbering system to identify just how big or powerful a saw is! The Echo 310 versus the Husky 310 is a long way from my Stihl 310.
A friend told me he was considering buying a new chainsaw. I asked him what model, and he said it was a 310, (with him knowing it was a Husky). I didn't know that, and assumed it was a Stihl, so I told him I would bring him a bar and chain. Turned out not to be a Stihl, and the bar was way too big for his Husky. Guess I need to make sure of what manufacturer a 310 is when I offer spare parts, lol!
Funny thing was, all of his weedeaters are Stihl, and the chainsaw is orange, just not a Stihl....go figure.
David from jax

 

[Hay Dude]

Reason I ask is the Stihl MS170 is on sale for $189.99 with 16” bar.
I could use another small saw, but listed as “perfect for the homeowner”. Gives me a little pause on durability.

 

[RjCorazza]

I have the MS180, Which is very comparable to the MS170. I am not an arborist, but both saws are very popular with them.
The MS180 had been bullet proof for the past 10 years or so, and I really like the no tools chain adjustment.

 

[jkk04]

How does Echo CS310 compare to Stihl MS170?

They are almost the same between the Stihl ms170 and echo CS-310 according to the specifications

I was considered to buy Husqvarna 120II, but it is 1 1/2lb heavier than CS310.



Stihl MS 170

POWER SOURCEGas

POWERHEAD WEIGHT 8.6 lbs.

GUIDE BAR LENGTH (Recommended)16 in.

OILOMATIC® CHAIN3/8" PMM3 CHAIN

OIL CAPACITY4.9 oz.

ENGINE POWER1.7 bhp

FUEL CAPACITY 8.5 oz.

DISPLACEMENT 1.8 cu. in.

Echo cs-310

Engine Displacement (cc)30.5Engine Displacement (cu in)1.86

Starting Systemi-30™Ignition System Digital

Oiling System Automatic (Clutch-Driven)

Vibration Reduction System

Standard Available Bar Lengths (in)14, 16

Oil Capacity (fl. oz.)8.8

Dry Weight (lb)8.8

Sprocket Cover Plastic

Bar Type Double-Guard 91Sprocket TypeSpurHandlePlastic

Fuel Capacity (fl. oz.)8.5

Carburetor (w/Purge Pump) Butterfly-Valve Diaphragm

Warranty5 year consumer / 1 year commercial

MSRP 1$199.99

 

[jkk04]

Reason I ask is the Stihl MS170 is on sale for $189.99 with 16” bar.
I could use another small saw, but listed as “perfect for the homeowner”. Gives me a little pause on durability.

I used to have Stihl MS250 and Husqvarna 450 with 18" bar.

I usually sharpened the chain with a file after refilling the gas a second time in the field.

The sharpening of the chain with a file on the MS250 was not easier than the Husqvarna chainsaw at all.

Ever since, I purchased the Husqvarna 440 450 again and have enjoyed it so much.

I already sharpened the Echo CS-310 chain with a file in the field a couple times and was very satisfied with it.
Jkk

 

[xyz123]

I know if you wait on sale by stihl the little 170 can be had for 159-179.

I took care of a locals 310. Lasted alittle while for him with hard use. Then needed seals. Wasnt worth the cost of labor to do the seals etc for him. So he bought another saw.

One of those saws you need to learn to work on yourself when need work IMHO.

Not a fan of any of these little plastic clamshell saws myself. But took a 180 on trade one time to give my dad with easy start on it. Being older he needed that.