Echo vs Husqvarna

[Oldpath05]

Jonsereds are Husqvarna's in a different color...

They come right down the Husky line in the Husqvarna factory...

Everyone who runs my Jonsered really loves it including me!!

SR

I'd like to report a safety violation, Statute No. BR549, cutting wood with no chainsaw helmet................

Welcome to the new improved-ish Jonsered>>>> Chainsaws

 

[Oldpath05]

If you hold on til Oct everyone here will get a good demo of Echo 501p vs the awesome first edition Husqvarna 550xp, both bought new last March and both have been on vacation since May. Two 50cc saws but I can state for a fact that the Echo is no match against 550xp, October will show it.........

 

[Oldpath05]

I'd be more concern if bar oil didn't leak out by the bar, all the saws I had did. I once had a Stihl 44, 25 years ago that leaked oil in the case, had to split the saw and put new gasket on then it had more power, for 3 more years.

 

[DieselnHooters]

If you hold on til Oct everyone here will get a good demo of Echo 501p vs the awesome first edition Husqvarna 550xp, both bought new last March and both have been on vacation since May. Two 50cc saws but I can state for a fact that the Echo is no match against 550xp, October will show it.........

I am with you on that one, Echo are good value for the money although price have crept up last few years but there is no way they can match the pro grade Husky and Stihl on performance.

Akin to Hyundai vs Lexus.

BTW I have 2 Echos in my arsenal and I like them fine, easy start and reliable _ a 5 years old CS 500 and a much older CS6700

 

[Oldpath05]

<<<< Echo bought last March from Frawley's saw shop, $449.95, delivered. 550xp bought local last Feb. $601.29 out the door. Due to the $150.00 price difference I'll use the Echo more.

 

[John_Mc]

... The only time that I had a really bad oil leak was with my 254 after cutting ice for beaver trapping. We used to run them without oil to keep it out of the water and I ended up ruining the pump.

Just use the veggie oil based bar lube (Stihl sells some - in a green jug. There are a few other brands out there as well.)

 

[John_Mc]

I'd like to report a safety violation, Statute No. BR549, cutting wood with no chainsaw helmet................

With no overhead hazards (as far as I can tell), the lack of a helmet doesn't bother me. The lack of some kind of eye protection is a concern.

Welcome to the new improved-ish Jonsered>>>> Chainsaws

Yeah, I was disappointed hearing that the Jonsered name was going by the wayside. Like Sawyer Rob, I've really liked my Jonsered saws over the years.

 

[Jstpssng]

Just use the veggie oil based bar lube (Stihl sells some - in a green jug. There are a few other brands out there as well.)

We avoided any oil as it causes a sheen on the water, making it hard to look down and see where the best place was to set a conibear.
That's the only saw that ever gave me a problem with the oiler, but it made up for it in other ways. It was the best saw that I've ever owned, even surviving getting run over when I forgot that it was in the bucket.

 

[Oldpath05]

With no overhead hazards (as far as I can tell), the lack of a helmet doesn't bother me. The lack of some kind of eye protection is a concern.

Yeah, I was disappointed hearing that the Jonsered name was going by the wayside. Like Sawyer Rob, I've really liked my Jonsered saws over the years.

And ear protection to, kinda important to be able to hear suppertime without the ole neighborhood hearing it. That's why I like helmets they have both ear and eye protection and a helmet makes me look like I know what I'm doing...........

I have two Jonsereds, 2171, and 2151, both still run great. Makes no sense to me why a well known name brand would change it's name, but longs the quality is still there guess that's what counts...

 

[Jstpssng]

And ear protection to, kinda important to be able to hear suppertime without the ole neighborhood hearing it. That's why I like helmets they have both ear and eye protection and a helmet makes me look like I know what I'm doing...........

I have two Jonsereds, 2171, and 2151, both still run great. Makes no sense to me why a well known name brand would change it's name, but longs the quality is still there guess that's what counts...

My hearing is bad enough as it is. I wear foam inserts any time that I'm running my tractor, Troybilt, lawn mower, string trimmer,or any other small engine. They are comfortable enough so that I don't even take them out during lunch, and often I will forget they are there. If I'm running chainsaw all day I will wear the plugs and muffs, otherwise I will hear the saw running all night long. I just bought a new Husky helmet and while the muffs do work well- I probably could dispense with the plugs- they are also very uncomfortable, so I need to take an occasional break and get them off my head.