Echo CS-500P

[Edge & Engine]

Figured there might be one or two of you interested in this. We got the new CS-500P in today. Amazingly, this saw weighs over two pounds less than the Dolmar PS-5100, it must be one of the lightest 50cc's around. Didn't run it yet, I'll post up some pics this evening, maybe even a video if time permits and the rains slows up.

Note: no shipments on these, sorry.

 

[o8f150]

it sure is a light weight,, 10.6 pounds but cost almost 500.00

 

[Edge & Engine]

Yes, it's not cheap, ($459 list) but it's not higher than any other 50cc pro saw.

 

[nmurph]

It doesn't interest Troll!! (it's the side-ways balance thing!).

 

[miking]

Are there any major changes from the 530? The specs look pretty similar except it's slightly lighter and a smaller fuel tank.

 

[rburg]

Does this model have an outboard clutch or inboard? Does this model have side or front tensioning? I believe I have read that this saw is made by shindaiwa. It sounds like a good model for the 50cc class. Thanks for the info.

 

[Jeepin']

Checked it out on Echo's website, owners manual shows inboard clutch. From the looks of this saw, it might be time for a new family member addition...

 

[Edge & Engine]

It's an inboard, and 100% different from the CS-530. It's very similar to the Shindaiwa 446s, but it has a different engine and several new features.

 

[fatboymoe]

I took a chance and bought the Echo CS 600P when it first came out and couldn't be more happy. I might do the same with one of these. I just hope the actual weight is what the spec's say it is supposed to be.

The price is not that far off from a Stihl 261, looks lilke about a C note difference in retail.

 

[Storm56]

I bought a 530 used this year and am pretty pleased with. If this is an improvement it may be pretty good. I do like the inboard clutches better when it comes time to swap a chain, flip the bar or replace a sprocket.

The high and low speed limiter setup on the carb kind of reminds me of those on my Stihl 290.

 

[nmurph]

I spy removable transfer covers a la 359........

 

[Edge & Engine]

As you can see, the actual weight is very close to the advertised weight of 10.6 lbs.

I haven't had time to run it yet, but I will post a video when I do.

 

[caleath]

sweet looking saw...I did want a new saw...I mean one thats new new...not just new to me. This might just be it.

 

[mountainlake]

So long as it's got the power of the 510, 520 and 530n saws it should be a winner. Steve

 

[mountainlake]

it sure is a light weight,, 10.6 pounds but cost almost 500.00

$459 list, maybe they'll start selling on Ebay for $325 or so. Steve

 

[GASoline71]

That's not a bad lookin' saw.

Gary

 

[rmh3481]

Looks good Kyle, thanks for posting the under cover pics!

 

[miking]

$459 list, maybe they'll start selling on Ebay for $325 or so. Steve

Haha, if that's the case I'll be buying one! Really like my 530, but for that price I could be persuaded to buy another 50 cc saw.

 

[nmurph]

What's the HP rating?

 

[mountainlake]

What's the HP rating?

Doesn't matter, its how fast they cut and we've been seeing vids of Echo saws cutting good lately. Steve