Efco chainsaws

[schlot]

I came across an Efco chainsaw on CL. Never heard of them. Where do they rank in quality/performance? Not in the market or anything, just wondering.

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[jeff_t]

That's a box store saw, sold at Menard's. Nothing special, I'm sure, but I have no experience with them and don't know anybody who has one.

 

[HittinSteel]

They used to be Olympyk brand. They painted some of them john deere green. Some of them are decent.

 

[MasterMech]

They painted some of them john deere green.

They were decent saws that fell victim to Deere's half-hearted last-ditch run at handheld power equipment.

We have an Efco dealer here in town, he's also a Husqvarna and Dolmar dealer so I'm sure he doesn't sell many of the Efcos.

 

[computeruser]

EFCO is Italian and makes nice saws. Some are pro-level, others mid-level, and the one you linked to is a homeowner-type saw. You get what you expect at each level, nothing more but nothing less. The asking price for the CL saw is out of line by at least $75.

 

[700renegade]

my John Deere CS62 is an Efco saw and works nicely. can't complain a bit.

 

[Mass. Wine Guy]

I once had an EFCO grass/weed trimmer that was nothing but a PITA. I'd never buy anything else made by them.