HELP! Chinese clone chainsaws - worth the hassle ?

[Fabulous]

Looking for input on Chinese clone saws

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

Looking for input on Chinese clone saws

The general opinion seems to be that some are ok and they're able to get around the EPA in ways the big brands can't. I've run a couple that will beat a stock Stihl but on the other hand parts are probably going to be impossible to get after a couple years unless it's a clone of another saw.

 

[ammoaddict]

Most are pretty good but may have a few minor issues. There are lots of threads on this and other forums.

 

[Fabulous]

I was most curious about the neotec 3120 clone listed as NH 8120. Looks like it’s available for around $500. If anyone here has one or can offer insights I’m all ears. It’s going to be used sparingly just want to see if there are any pitfalls from folks who actually own / run them.

 

[Fleethirte]

I got a 395 and mill
With it.

 

[SimonHS]

Looking for input on Chinese clone saws

Lots of good info in this thread linked below. All the info you need. Good luck reading 164 pages though.

In short, most Chinese chainsaws can be made to run great. You may need to swap out bits to get them running right and to repair them when they break. But spare parts are plentiful and cheap. The better brands are Farmertec/Holzfforma and Neotec. Some of the other brands are really cheaply made.

Thread 'Any Chinese chainsaw and chinese parts discussion'

Jan 31, 2017

Edit.
Later in this thread page 9.
i bought four of the chinese 365 saws from china and converted them to 372s.

Here's one of those ebay saws 79.08 shipped they have many names and plastics but identical chassis much lighter than expected ill have to weigh it.
Has a sucky start assist that's the only thing i don't like started third pull 32-1 red armor for the first tank cuts very much like a stihl 028 290 just lighter and more vibes adjustable oiler works good rim sprocket really like the chisel chain ran a tank empty on oak never stretched or dulled Kingpark canada brand hopefully...

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[Fabulous]

Ok thanks

 

[mainer_in_ak]

Looking for input on Chinese clone saws

China rip-off alternatives:

Used grey echo cs 6700, 670, 8000.

67 cc and 81 cc saws that are usually $150-$400 used.

Nother cheap one is the grey cs 520. Mine slaps a stock cs 501p/4910 silly.

Quality, Made in Japan parts from at least a dozen online vendors.

Woods ported at home, they're excellent saws and will last a long time. Coils are unlimited and Ive never seen one go bad.
Cs 670:

Cs 8000

Cs 6700

Cs 520

 

[EFSM]

China rip-off alternatives:

Used grey echo cs 6700, 670, 8000.

67 cc and 81 cc saws that are usually $150-$400 used.

Nother cheap one is the grey cs 520. Mine slaps a stock cs 501p/4910 silly.

Quality, Made in Japan parts from at least a dozen online vendors.

Woods ported at home, they're excellent saws and will last a long time. Coils are unlimited and Ive never seen one go bad.
Cs 670:

Cs 8000

Cs 6700

Cs 520

But you don’t have any excuses to upgrade if you can’t wear them out!