I have a soft spot for the older echo products they are the best because they just keep running and wont stop, Yeah they are old mag case obsolete rubber av that produce more noise and use more fuel some parts can be tough getting, And if i ever want another they can be had for little money because nobody wants them anymore.
Everybody wants a plastic saw these days that will cut fast but yet won't have the ass to pull a longer bar if needed to, Used this john deere 55sv/echo 550evl the other day it did a great job pulling a 24'' with full comp on it in red oak. So i will say the older echo 50-55 cc's are my favorite and best to me.
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