JD CS 81 - what is it?

['bert]

the local CL has a John Deere CS 81 for sale for $ 75.00.

I am thinking the JD private labels this saw from someone. Anyone know what is really is? Looks big. Here is a link to the website....

http://www.deere.com/en_US/ProductCatalog/HO/servlet/ProdCatProduct?pNbr=UT10924&tM=HO#

Thanks..

 

[HittinSteel]

Probably made by Efco.

 

[Jags]

Don't know what it is, but that is one of the freakiest damn avatars I have ever seen.

 

[JeffRey30747]

Efco MT8200? Some of the specs match but still not sure. 80.7cc is saw and then some.

 

['bert]

so we have 2 votes for Efco - I have never heard of them before. Not mentioned here that I have read. Would it be worth a $ 75.00 risk? Are the Efco a respectable saw? Can parts and dealers with parts be found? I guess if it is a JD they will be able to get the parts, as long as one is willing to pay the Green & Yellow pride tax.

 

[HittinSteel]

Look at the price new. If it runs and has decent compression I would say an 80cc saw is worth $75. May even be worth $75 if it is blown up.

 

[BrotherBart]

The specs for the saw appear to be pretty much exactly the same as an Efco 181.

 

[smokinj]

75.00 for a 80cc saw that runs what the heck!

 

[Backroads]

List is over $700!! I'd jump on it yesterday.

 

[SmokinPiney]

Yes JD can order parts for their discontinued line of saws. I run a cs56 and it'll handle pretty much anything i put it too. Jump on that sucker for $75