Bucket Hooks ECHO Chainsaw

[Piperflyer]

Looking to buy an ECHO saw. Can anyone give a review of this brand. Thanks

 

[haroldy]

I dont have one ,but I understand they are excellent quality

 

[Grandad4]

Echo is one of the good brands. I bought a little Echo saw about 25 years ago and it has been very reliable. Followed that with an Echo leaf blower and string trimmer... also dependable. Unlike the "use it til it breaks, then throw it away" brands, you can get parts for Echo equipment. Echo engines are famous for always starting... something pretty important with 2 cycle engines.

 

[TCowner]

I like the Echo brand. I have the CS670, CS400 and CS360T and am impressed with all of them. I believe they are equals to the Stihl and other quality brands. And, they usually are less expensive.

 

[atomchaser]

I have quite few pieces of echo equipment and they have been reliable and well made. They are also easy to get parts for and easy to do simple repairs on.

 

[mudcat47537]

I have always been a Stihl guy and all my big saws are Stihl. But my little Echo that I bought several years ago to carry on the skidder when I was logging has been a great saw. It has become my favorite saw to cut firewood with trim trees with and just carry around on the ATV or tractor when checking out the woods. Never fails to start has decent rpm and decent power for a small saw. It is a CS4400 with an 18" bar. In my opinion they are better than the other offerings in the small saw department.

 

[DieselnHooters]

Purchased a CS500 last year, its really a rebranded Shindaiwa 488 which was one terrific easy starting bullet proof saw. Echo bought out Shindaiwa a few years ago but kept the Shindaiwa name on trimmers and brush cutters but its Echo on all saw models .

I also own an old CS 6700 which still works like new, Echo makes good reliable equipment but its no undiscovered treasure anymore _ they are getting nearly as pricey as Husqvarna and Stihl.

 

[JimRB]

When I was looking for a chainsaw the only saw I was aware of that actually had servicing dealers was Stihl. Of course I was wrong as the mower shop that opened a new branch carries and services Echo. Translated that means if I were to buy an Echo from a big box store I would want to know that the servicing dealer sells the same saw. Well actually buying from a servicing dealer might be a safer route as they may treat you better if they sold you the saw or they may have a better saw or a better deal. Well in the perfect world a servicing shop is blind as to where you bought something but some dealers have chips on their shoulders so I have read. I have an Echo leaf blower, two friends have the same model and we are all happy with the leaf blowers.

 

[DieselnHooters]

Dealers are obligated to service the brand they sell even if you bought it at a big box store...they will get to it ''eventually'' ~ meaning you will be at the end of the queue and better be in no hurry. Several dealers have told me that much.

 

[gwdixon]

Consumer Reports just did a test on medium sized chain saws for storm cleanup. Stihl, Husqvarna, and Echo were the top three and were fairly equal.

I just bought a top handle Echo CS 355T to replace a Husqvarna 338XPT. The Echo is a fine well-made saw that was designed to compete with the Stihl MS 201T. Arborist sites are on board with it performance-wise and it costs about half of the Stihl price.

Plus, I got mine at Home Depot on sale.

Try Googling the saw you want and add "review" to the end. Most of the reviews are quite positive from users.

 

[Baby Grand]

I have an old, abused 14" echo that never fails to start - usually on the first tug.
It's a great little limber and very light, which is helpful when working in tight quarters.

 

[EddieWalker]

I have two Stihl chainsaws, one Echo chainsaw and an Echo weedeater. I think Echo is far better then Stihl in every regard. I'll never buy another Stihl. While the two I have are good saws, they ease of starting the Echo over them means that when they die, I will replace them with Echo.

Eddie

 

[Gunny]

I sold Echo products many many years ago. We had very few warranty issues with them and they're very easy to service if they do need repairs. I've still got an old CS 60 chainsaw that hasn't been manufactured for probably 20 years that is still running strong, an older model CS 400 and a newer CS 550P. The only real problems I've had out of any of them would be with the gas lines breaking down because of ethanol. (not a big deal to replace) They always start easily, run good and cut even better. I've seen no reason to even try any other brand, as these do all I expect out of them. I also used Echo gas trimmers for years, but finally went to another brand because it was a 4 cycle, so the only time I have to worry about have a 2 cycle mix is during the winter months. If Echo ever comes out with a 4 cycle trimmer, I'll have one of them too.
Good stuff

 

[NWOH_Grizz]

Echo is generally a good saw. The new ones have the same problem as all the other new ones: EPA has made manufacturers lean them out so much to meet emission standards that they run hot and at less power than an equally-sized saw from just 5 years ago. My little Echo CS-360T is a great one-handed top saw. I have an OLD Echo CS-510EVL that is a monster, and I run a 24" bar on that one. I've put about everything new in that saw over the years. New plastic tanks, on/off switch, fuel lines, rear handle, stuff like that which is from lots of hard use and the crappy fuel we make now. Keeps on a-runnin'. The Stihl MS391 I bought new, runs OK after it gets warmed up, always takes 5 pulls to get it running when dead cold. 1 pull after warmup.

 

[case245]

I have a 670 had it 4.5 year never a problem with its walks thourgh 20+ inch hard wood I like it better then the stihl s

 

[Natureboy]

Have the CS345 and the CS 520 for years, best saws I ever owned. Also got a trimmer, 2110 I think. Going on 12 years with that.

 

[mrmikey]

I've got a CS-370 saw and a SRM-225 trimmer. Neither one has skipped a beat. Starting the saw: prime, choke, two pulls, push in the choke, third one starts right up. Warm pull about 4" cord out and shes going. Trimmer pretty much the same....Mike

 

[tachnem]

I have two echo saws, a backpack blower and a string trimmer. I only run echo oil (in case of a warranty issue) and premium gas in them and have never had a single problem with any of them. At this point I have no reason to shop any other brand.

 

[Turbys_1700]

My dad 20 years ago or so bought a 4600 series Echo chainsaw after selling old Homelites for years...
Excellent quality that is comparable to Stihl and Husky...

 

[coobie]

Looking to buy an ECHO saw. Can anyone give a review of this brand. Thanks

I have 2 echo saws.One is a smaller limb saw the other larger for bigger trees.They are about 4 years old,never missed a beat.Excellent saw IMHO.coobie