Best 50-60cc saw

[Gavinmalloy18]

Looking for opinions on the best 50-60cc saw with a 20 inch bar. Thinking of either a echo 620 or husqvarna 562, any opinions would be appreciated.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Current/new offerings or anything?

 

[Maintenance Chief]

Pro mac 60, one of my most used firewood saws. Just a pleasure to cut with.

 

[Sawdust Man]

If price don't matter then get a Stihl ms400..... it's lighter than the other ones, and it'll eat their lunch.

Otherwise which ever of the other two floats your boat, they are both great saws.

 

[Gavinmalloy18]

I’m looking for new, I guess I should have specified.

 

[karrl]

Imo 50-60cc is a decent power gap if we’re talking a 20 inch bar. I wouldn’t run a 20inch bar on a 50cc saw in anything I get from my tree guy, which is usually gnurlly northeast hardwood.
I can definitely recommend the echo 590 which is the detuned 620. Between my 590 and my makita 6100, the 590 wins on torque but I really like both of them. If you’re a guy who likes a torque get the 620, otherwise grab a 562 from Gentlman by Friday and get yourself a deal.

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[drf256]

Best deal will be the echo 490.

Best saw will be an arguable response by many because of brand loyalty.

If price is no object, the Stihl 400. A Husky 562 will cost less and is a great saw as well. The echo 620 or Shindaiwa equivalent is also a good saw for the Money.

If you’re not stuck on new, someone here can do a used Stihl 036 up for you for under the cost of a newer saw. It may not be quite as fuel efficient, but if you ask for new rubber parts, piston and bearings, if should outlast most of the new models (even being a used saw).

 

[2000ssm6]

I ran a 20" lw bar using full skip on a muff modded 261. It works great for reach on limbs but if I need to do several cuts where the bar is buried, I'm grabbing a 70cc saw. I have a gen 2 261 being ported now, I'm sure I will love it even more.

I've owned some 036, 360 and 361 saws, never thought they were a good choice between a lighter weight 50cc and more powerful 70cc saw.

If you haven't ran a ported saw, I'd recommend trying one. It's a good way to step up to the next cc class of power but have a lighter saw.

 

[pwheel]

I’m looking for new,

I'd suggest the best local servicing dealer for Stihl, Husqvarna or Echo, describe your situation, and buy there.

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

Looking for opinions on the best 50-60cc saw with a 20 inch bar. Thinking of either a echo 620 or husqvarna 562, any opinions would be appreciated.

Hardwood or softwood? As has already been pointed out, a 50cc saw with a 20" bar buried in hardwood on a regular basis would be... unpleasant to use.

 

[ZERO]

Hardwood or softwood? As has already been pointed out, a 50cc saw with a 20" bar buried in hardwood on a regular basis would be... unpleasant to use.

Thus far has not been a problem, hard wood, dry as a bone, unable to stop or stall these saws on a 20".

Very aggressive rakers, non safety chain, round and square.

346 @Mastermind
MK1 @awol
MK2 @Stump Shot

 

[Gavinmalloy18]

Mostly hardwood, I’ve got a 390xp with a 28” bar and a 660 with a 36”. Just looking for something smaller and lightweight.

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

Thus far has not been a problem, hard wood, dry as a bone, unable to stop or stall these saws on a 20".

Very aggressive rakers, non safety chain, round and square.

346 @Mastermind
MK1 @awol
MK2 @Stump Shot

Are you talking about ported saws? I'm responding to the OP and referring to a stock 50cc saw.

Lets be specific so there's no misunderstanding. A 50cc with .325 .063 full chisel 20" buried in hardwood was not very pleasant to use in my experience. YMMV.

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

Mostly hardwood, I’ve got a 390xp with a 28” bar and a 660 with a 36”. Just looking for something smaller and lightweight.

If you want a 20" bar and price isn't the main concern, I'd recommend a Stihl 400. I don't own one, but there's been positive feedback here on the performance so far.

If that's not light enough you could go to Stihl 261, get it ported and you'd have basically the same performance as the 400 with 2 fewer pounds to carry around.

Both a 400 and a ported 261 would pull a 20" bar in hardwood comfortably.

 

[Gavinmalloy18]

Is the price difference in the ms400 worth it vs the 562 or 620. It seems to be close to $400 dollars difference. The 562xp on sale is similarly priced to the 620.

 

[Gavinmalloy18]

I’m just going by list price on Stihl website, I haven’t called to get any kind of price yet.

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

Is the price difference in the ms400 worth it vs the 562 or 620. It seems to be close to $400 dollars difference. The 562xp on sale is similarly priced to the 620.

If you don't wrench on your own saws, my recommendation would be to buy what you can get good service for. Good local service can more than make up for any initial price difference when things break.

Stihl and Husky both make good saws. I don't know much about Echo's. Look for a good local dealer with a good service reputation, ask them a lot of questions, and buy the one you're comfortable with.

As for the 400 vs the 562, Stihl's are always more expensive to begin with, but the 400 has about 1/2hp more and they're about the same weight. To the average homeowner that's probably nothing to even think about, but to professionals using it all day it's worth something.

 

[Stump Shot]

Looking for opinions on the best 50-60cc saw with a 20 inch bar. Thinking of either a echo 620 or husqvarna 562, any opinions would be appreciated.

A 562xp from Gentleman is going to be hard to beat saw for the $ out of the box. No tinkering, install B&C, add bar oil and fuel mix and go. The saw takes care of the tune for optimal setting while you cut, it's a no brainer.

 

[Stump Shot]

Lets be specific so there's no misunderstanding. A 50cc with .325 .063 full chisel 20" buried in hardwood was not very pleasant to use in my experience. YMMV.

.063" sounds like Stihl talk. A stock 550xp will handle a 20" without issue, the bigger 562xp saw is of course faster when both buried to the hilt.

 

[sawmikaze]

If you don't wrench on your own saws, my recommendation would be to buy what you can get good service for. Good local service can more than make up for any initial price difference when things break.

Stihl and Husky both make good saws. I don't know much about Echo's. Look for a good local dealer with a good service reputation, ask them a lot of questions, and buy the one you're comfortable with.

As for the 400 vs the 562, Stihl's are always more expensive to begin with, but the 400 has about 1/2hp more and they're about the same weight. To the average homeowner that's probably nothing to even think about, but to professionals using it all day it's worth something.

It still amazes me the weight comparisons people make..I think it's hilarious lol !

I don't know a single person in real life that works with a chainsaw that's mentioned the weight differences between saw brands..only the internet..I swear...lol.