Echo

[StihlEchoingHusky]

Cs590 is it any good. I see ALOT of negative reviews. Just on home Depot 88 1 star for the 20 inch

 

[farminkarman]

Cs590 is it any good. I see ALOT of negative reviews. Just on home Depot 88 1 star for the 20 inch

Yeah, they are a fine saw. I would take one of them any day over an MS271 or a 455 rancher.

 

[StihlEchoingHusky]

Good deal!! I just ported a 455 for someone and the first saw I ported was a 271.

 

[RCBS]

Consider the clientele base of HD when reading chainsaw or other power equipment reviews.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Around here the Echo CS-590 has become a favorite of tree removal companies. They rate it higher than the Stihl FarmBoss. It can pull a 20" bar. What is the essence of the negative reviews you have seen? Just curious.

 

[wood4pit]

Some of the idiot reviews will fault the saw because the chain gets dull to quickly.

That is what you get with chainsaw reviews on general sites.

 

[Cuttin530]

I own a 590 and a 620p, they have been fantastic saws going on 5 years now.

 

[Onan18]

They are not tuned properly out of the box, a real dealership will set it up and tune it for free if you purchase from them. Also, Echo sets the price so the dealer should be the same price if not cheaper than Home Depot.

I sell Red Armor for less than HALF of what H.D. does.

 

[HWRDBNZ]

Don't forget 5 year homeowner warranty.

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

They are not tuned properly out of the box, a real dealership will set it up and tune it for free if you purchase from them. Also, Echo sets the price so the dealer should be the same price if not cheaper than Home Depot.

I sell Red Armor for less than HALF of what H.D. does.

You're an Echo dealer? Cool. And how about non-Echo branded Oregon chains and such?

 

[Onan18]

You're an Echo dealer? Cool. And how about non-Echo branded Oregon chains and such?

Sir Yes Sir, try to keep a pretty good selection. @redlight066 will attest, he was down yesterday picking up some parts.

 

[EFSM]

The 590/600/620 platform saw is flat out one of the easiest chainsaws ever to work on. Period. Taking the carburetor off is a 10 second job.

 

[Wood Doctor]

I just sold this Echo CS-346 to a lady who thought that a lighter saw would be nice to have:

It starts easily and runs perfectly after 15 years of use. It was owned by a guy who instead wanted to buy a top handle with only a 14" bar for tree climbing work. She loves the saw and thought my price of $160 delivered was very reasonable. That's a 16" bar. These saws tend to last and last.

 

[whitesnake]

Sir Yes Sir, try to keep a pretty good selection. @redlight066 will attest, he was down yesterday picking up some parts.View attachment 442940

That’s awesome. Not sure I’ve ever seen an actually echo dealer. Would be like spotting big foot around my area.

 

[EchoShindaiwaMakitaDolmar]

That’s awesome. Not sure I’ve ever seen an actually echo dealer. Would be like spotting big foot around my area.

Really?! I guess I'm a bit surprised- being from NJ, I always figured Echo dealers are common. Perhaps you'll see one or two in the near future with Husky dealers reportedly dwindling.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Cs590 is it any good. I see ALOT of negative reviews. Just on home Depot 88 1 star for the 20 inch

Have no fear, the 590 is probably the best value ever in chainsaws. A few little bits that are plastic rather than metal are the only thing that separate it from "pro" saws. Yes, be sure to tune the carb properly if you get one, it will most likely be lean from the factory to pass smog. Be sure to check Fleabay, alot of people buy these to cut up one big tree and then sell them. Also, you'll find good deals on overstocks. McHenry Power is one seller there that I have dealt with and they have great deals on anything Echo new or used.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Another one of my favorite older Echo saws:

The CS-3900 that I acquired in 2002. For its size, it is as strong as a horse and easily pulls an 18" bar. They are almost impossible to find used because owners like me hang onto them.

 

[StihlEchoingHusky]

The 590/600/620 platform saw is flat out one of the easiest chainsaws ever to work on. Period. Taking the carburetor off is a 10 second job.

Easier than a husky 372??

Have no fear, the 590 is probably the best value ever in chainsaws. A few little bits that are plastic rather than metal are the only thing that separate it from "pro" saws. Yes, be sure to tune the carb properly if you get one, it will most likely be lean from the factory to pass smog. Be sure to check Fleabay, alot of people buy these to cut up one big tree and then sell them. Also, you'll find good deals on overstocks. McHenry Power is one seller there that I have dealt with and they have great deals on anything Echo new or used.

Id rather go new. That way I know some guy didn't use olive oil for the bar and super thick Maxwell House for mix. When I buy a saw the very first time I fire it up I usually have a tuning screw driver in my pocket. If there is a limiter that gets delt with almost instantly.

You've all got me sold on it. I was planning on picking one up anyways just because of my timber wolf, but you guys have help move the want/priority of obtaining it up my list.

 

[StihlEchoingHusky]

I just sold this Echo CS-346 to a lady who thought that a lighter saw would be nice to have:
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It starts easily and runs perfectly after 15 years of use. It was owned by a guy who instead wanted to buy a top handle with only a 14" bar for tree climbing work. She loves the saw and thought my price of $160 delivered was very reasonable. That's a 16" bar. These saws tend to last and last.

It Doesn't surprise me about their longevity. Since the little pick up truck phase of the late late 70s up through the 80s the Japanese have produced insanely reliable engines/vehicles. #1 enemy of internal combustion engines is heat. Open the hood of a Toyota next to a American or English make. ALOT more coolant hoses.

Reading all of these is getting me excited to own some echos. I went through and looked at OEM parts for echo products and I'm a little frustrated I haven't picked up an echo sooner. My plan is go for a timber wolf then a 7310

 

[EFSM]

Easier than a husky 372??

By a mile.