Echo CS-370 vs CS-400 but with a twist?

[Macky Anthony]

So not the typical comparison because I was able to purchase a CS-370 new for $240 with a 15% coupon. So is it worth it now to return it for a CS-400 for $300, $60 more?


If it was a difference of $20 as normal, I would do it in a heartbeat.


18” bar (compared to a 16”) and .4 more cc’s really worth it or should I stick with the CS-370?


Please advise.

 

[Cope1024]

Difference is .9 cc according to Echo, and they weigh the same. Not sure I'd want an 18" bar on either saw though.

 

[Macky Anthony]

Thank you. I thought one was 36cc while the other was 4occ. Am I missing something? I'm confused now lol

 

[zogger]

Probably not a whiskers difference in the wood when cutting. I wouldn't sweat it, run what ya got!

 

[Cope1024]

Thank you. I thought one was 36cc while the other was 4occ. Am I missing something? I'm confused now lol

Sorry, you added a decimal place in front of the four, and I just plain had a brain fart.

 

[mountainlake]

CS400 cuts a lot faster. Steve

 

[Fishnuts2]

Swap the black air filter covers between the 370 and 400 and you'd be hard pressed to see the difference. I'm putting a 16" bar on my 400 today. I wonder why Echo markets so many similar models?

However, if I were to buy only one initially, it would be the CS-400. CAD is the only excuse for having both.

 

[Macky Anthony]

I guess the $60-70 I have to add is not really worth it considering I bought the 370 on sale.

If I bought it regular price, I would be all over the 400 though

 

[zogger]

60-70 clams is a couple files, couple new loops, and some mix and bar oil.

 

[Macky Anthony]

So after my 370 leaked a ton of bar oil while idling, returned it without hesitation. I'm in the market for a MS-151!

 

[walterg]

MS151 why.??

 

[Macky Anthony]

MS151 why.??

I would think that it would meet my needs as a homeowner saw and to have some Stihl Kool Aid hehe.

 

[walterg]

Do you by chance mean the MS171.
I dont think the MS151 in available in the US.
It would be in the $450 or so range if it was.

 

[Macky Anthony]

Sorry but I meant MS-251...But I kinda like the 250 because it has two bar nuts but 251 has a better anti-vibration thingy right?

What would you get?

 

[walterg]

MS 250 would be my choice.
Less weight, and most parts are available aftermarket.
I don't have a lot of money to put in my saws so they have to be able to be fixed cheap.

 

[7sleeper]

My choice by about a light year would be a Dolmar 421. Pro built type saw in the same power range for less money than the 251. Easy start inlcuded which is great for beginners. For the price difference(Dolmar 421 ~300$) you can get a bunch of extra stuff.

But stay with the cool aid if it makes you feel any better. It will serve you simillarly well.

Personally I want the most for my money and don't need the cheering from any audience.

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[Macky Anthony]

^^ Thanks but I don't want to have that feeling of regret that I was almost there, I should have gotten a Stihl for only $30 more.

Not really for for bragging rights but a sense of accomplishment for me

 

[Cope1024]

Sorry but I meant MS-251...But I kinda like the 250 because it has two bar nuts but 251 has a better anti-vibration thingy right?

What would you get?

Regular MS251 has two bar nuts, the C-BE has easy adjuster. The specs on the MS250 and MS251 are too close to argue over. Go for the best price.

 

[Fishnuts2]

I guess you should hurry on down and spend your money for a sense of accomplishment and quit asking for other people's opinions while it seems your mind has been made up for some time.


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[Macky Anthony]

If that makes you feel better.

If I had made up my mind, I wouldn't be asking.

It's a forum, that's what it is for.