Echo vs Husqvarna

[rangerfredbob]

I've been using a pair of 3M muffs with the tractor, they have a rear band low at the neck line instead of over the top of the head, while wearing a "ball cap" with an ouch button (never figured out the reason for that button, but they don't look right without it...) they are WAY THE HECK better than the over the top strap, and do not matter as much on head size (I have a big head, hard to find hats that fit and all muffs have to be maxxed out) since they aren't even adjustable.

I think I have an Echo 361 saw in the back shed... I should get it out, I imagine it will cut circles around the Craftsman/Poulan 40cc saw...

 

[joefromga]

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

I hope you know more about saws than cars.

 

[two_bit_score]

In my opinion, Echo is a bit better then Stihl and a much better deal when comparing what your money will buy for each. Husqvarna is a big step below Echo, but better then Poulan.

If I ever decide to give up on Stihl I will go with an Echo. They are good.

 

[AllByteNoBark]

Did not know Jonsered was rebranding. Not sure that is a good move. I used to have a Jonsered 49 that I ran several years. Then sold that to a nephew and bought a Jonsered 670. Both saws proved to be bulletproof. I'm sure the 670 will outlast me. Good machines from my perspective.

 

[tjkubota93]

I have owned stihl, echo and husky (also jonsered)

I wont have anything but a pro grade husky. I really like running them!

 

[arrow]

Back to the ops subject. You'll be fine with the Echo. Only difference from your choice is I'd consider their 40 cc saw with a 16" bar. I feel that for not too much more money or weight , you'd have more of an all around saw.

 

[goeduck]

I consider Echo a top 3 saw along with Stihl and Husky once you compare price, quality, dealers, etc. I have used Echo and Husky and they are good, but I prefer Stihl. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Oldoak]

I recycled my wife's worn out or rusted baking sheet pans. They go in the saw cabinet under the saws to catch the oil.

Hey, that's what I did! Just that my two saws are stored on a rack, not in a cabinet. :drink:

 

[dennis103]

I had my old Homelite XL12 crap out on me 5 or 6 years ago on a Sunday, I'm a week end warrior not a pro wood cutter. I had intended to get a Still when the time came to replace the old XL12. On Sunday my options were limited to Husky (tractor supply) or Echo (home depo). The finale decision went to home depo and Echo CS400, thinking it would be easier to return if I really hated the saw. The Echo has exceeded all my expectations. I put a carb on it last year, not a big deal less than $50. Other than that gas, oil and chains. When this sh*ts the bed I will replace it with another Echo.

 

[John_Mc]

I had my old Homelite XL12 crap out on me 5 or 6 years ago on a Sunday, I'm a week end warrior not a pro wood cutter. I had intended to get a Still when the time came to replace the old XL12. On Sunday my options were limited to Husky (tractor supply) or Echo (home depo). The finale decision went to home depo and Echo CS400, thinking it would be easier to return if I really hated the saw. The Echo has exceeded all my expectations. I put a carb on it last year, not a big deal less than $50. Other than that gas, oil and chains. When this sh*ts the bed I will replace it with another Echo.

Echo makes some good saws. I tend to lean toward Husqvarna, but I'll admit I like the Echo CS400 better than the similarly-priced Husky 440e (I've not yet seen Husky's newer 440 IIe). Neither of them will touch the Husky 543 XP, but that's a pro saw, and quite a bit more expensive.