ECHO Anybody run the 800p much?

[Dasmoose]

Title says it all. Anyone running the 800p? or would it be worth it to pinch the pennies for a 461?

 

[Dub11]

I would say they are in two different classes.

I have an older version of the 800p in yellow and it will out oil anything under the sun.

 

[Dasmoose]

I just kinda went by ccs. I figured it was a decent saw but I really wish I could rent one before I buy. I know stihl won’t let me down but I haven’t ran newer echo stuff

 

[Dub11]

I just kinda went by ccs. I figured it was a decent saw but I really wish I could rent one before I buy. I know stihl won’t let me down but I haven’t ran newer echo stuff

That Echo chassis has been around a long time. The only thing that has changed over the years is the coil and head Iirc. That Echo is built like a tank and has more metal than any saw on the market. It's just a slower saw for the weight. Now a 620p might be a good one to look at too.

 

[Dub11]

@Red97 is the Echo man. He would have some better info than me.

 

[Red97]

What ya want to do with It? What bar size and wood type?

 

[FergusonTO35]

I would bet that you could buy a new 800P and mod/port it any way you like and still spend less than an equivalent Stihl or Husky. McHenry Power sells them on Fleabay for $800.00 or so. There is a new 461 there right now, $900.00 with 7 hours to go:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-MS46...518129&hash=item2f17434bef:g:Sw4AAOSw~P9aoZZg