I'm looking into getting a new saw. I just want a good running 20" saw that will have plenty of power and last. I called two local dealers (both do dolmar and Echo) about the dolmar 5105 and 6100 saws. They both told me hands down for the money, buy the echo cs590 for $399! One dealer even throws in an extra chain. They both claimed they sell the day lights out of that model and have no trouble with them. This saw wasn't even in my sights before talking to them. I was prepared to go into the 500-600 dollar range but if a 400 dollar saw can get it done, I'm game! After reading reviews in Amazon it seems like a solid saw! Any one have any experience with it, or other recommendations for that price range as good or better. My little ms210 is not cutting it !
Need a new saw! Echo cs590 or something better?
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drz1050
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raybonz
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Excellent reviews everywhere you look.. I wouldn't hesitate getting one! Echo makes good tools.. Have a 25 year old Echo GT-1100 weed whacker that still runs great!
raybonz
Minister of Fire
I bought one for my father probably 25 years ago. I would likely still be using it if it wasn't stolen out of the garage. It was sorta like the RedMax I have now. Zero maintenance, total neglect, dump the old gas out and new gas in in the spring and start it on the third pull.
CS 590 is definitely the best bang for the buck in the 60cc class.
jeffesonm
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TreePointer
Minister of Fire
The Echo CS-590 is one of the least expensive 60cc saws from a major brand in the market today. It also has the lowest horsepower of these saws, too. I'm not saying it's a bad saw. I want to make it known that not all 60cc saws are equal.
Clyde S. Dale
Feeling the Heat
If you were willing to pay as much as $600 for a 60cc saw then you have a wide range of options. Shoot, for $400-$500 you should be able to find a nice pro-level saw if you look hard enough. I'm not knockin' the Echo. I've never run their chainsaws and agree their other OPE is top notch, but like TreePointer said - not all 60cc saws are created equal.
jeffesonm
Minister of Fire
I just upped the ante a bit boys....gonna spend a little more if it buys me a better/faster/more powerful saw. I'm a power junkie! The three contenders are the echo cs620, the dolmar 6400 and possibly Stihl ms362 or husky 562xp(which is pushin it on price)! I did see the jonsered at tsc for $699 and is supposedly about the same. Whatcha think? I've been reviewing this stuff to death and figured I'm probably gonna keep whatever I buy for a looooong time so it doesn't bother me to spend a couple hundred more.
I bought a still 362cm two months ago and it's a beast! I have a echo cs530 and the stihl makes it seem like a toy. Plus everything I read says the 362 should get more powerful after i run a few tanks thru it.
Osagebndr
Minister of Fire
You should also consider chaps, safety glasses and hearing protection in your budget that's must have stuff for cutting wood also IMO.
drz1050
Minister of Fire
The Husky 562xp is the best new saw out of that group... but really what are you buying a saw for? You originally said that you just wanted something to pull a 20" bar and be reliable... and for longevity the 562 won't be your friend compared to some of the not so high-strung ones.. most of the guys that buy this saw only run it for a year, then trade it in for a new one. I've also read it can be tough to start.
If I was a pro, cutting all day every day, yeah I'd get one. For my needs? And double the price? No thanks; I'll stick with the 590.
If I was a pro, cutting all day every day, yeah I'd get one. For my needs? And double the price? No thanks; I'll stick with the 590.
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Osagebndr
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TreePointer
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Clyde S. Dale
Feeling the Heat
Yes, the 372xp is bulletproof with the reputation to back it. 15+ years of production and it is still on the market and part of the reason I moved up into one. However, now we're at 70cc when the OP is looking for a 60cc which is the perfect class of saws for a 1 saw plan. It's almost a coin flip but of the saws mentioned and for this gentleman's needs I vote 562xp or 555.
Osagebndr
Minister of Fire
Clyde S. Dale
Feeling the Heat
Well done. Never ran one before but from what I've heard they are strong runners. Don't forget pics once you have it in your hands.
Really diggin it! Nice looking saw. Just got it out of the box.
Clyde S. Dale
Feeling the Heat
That's what I told the wife......she's not nearly as impressed as I am
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