Echo has a new CS-490

[jl4c]

http://www.echo-usa.com/Products/Chain-Saws/CS-490

I don't believe I've seen this before. Just listed on their website. 50.2cc


http://www.echo-usa.com/Products/Chain-Saws/CS-490

 

[cobey]

Cool

 

[WSE]

Meant to compete with the ms250 and husky 450 but with magnesium case like the 590 has over the ms310 and 460 rancher. At $350 Echo has another best bang for your buck saw! These are already available at the factory. I plan to get one on my next order!

 

[jughead500]

sweet! Now if they will do something in the 70cc range.

 

[jughead500]

Wait wonder what the difference is between the 490 and 500p? Other than $100 price difference.

 

[WSE]

Wait wonder what the difference is between the 490 and 500p? Other than $100 price difference.

Basically the same differences as the differences between the 620 and 590

 

[WSE]

sweet! Now if they will do something in the 70cc range.

We all keep hoping!

 

[cedarshark]

You can always port a cs620 and not worry about a 70cc.

 

[rmh3481]

I see its listed at 50.2cc and Im wondering if this is a re-do of the cs-520/530 engine. The 520 was one of the best at 10lbs and it reved to the moon.

 

[mountainlake]

I see its listed at 50.2cc and Im wondering if this is a re-do of the cs-520/530 engine. The 520 was one of the best at 10lbs and it reved to the moon.

Sure would be nice if they brought the CS 520 530 engine back, quite a bit better runners than the new CS500p. Steve

 

[Macky Anthony]

Is this available in the US. SORRY I'm mobile at the moment.

 

[Cope1024]

Yes it is.

 

[jughead500]

Ok looked over the specs.both the 490 and 500 have the rim sprocket.the only difference i see is the 490 comes with a cheaper bar and plastic handle bar. i can see me getting one in the future.plastic handlebars don't worry me the least bit.my redmax has a plastic handlebar and so does my ms360.

 

[Macky Anthony]

I called a local Elite Echo Dealer. No warehouse has this in stock.

Can this be purchased online elsewhere? Even the Echo website does not have the option to purchase it.

 

[Cope1024]

WSE posted a few posts up the page. He is an Echo dealer, contact him by PM.

 

[brent denny]

Looks like the 490 actually has a nicer side tensioner than the front mounted one on the 500. Orange top cover on the 490 looks better too.

 

[Macky Anthony]

Plan to get one from WSE soon. Anyone try this yet? Looks like like the best saw for your buck'

 

[Macky Anthony]

Sorry WSE but went with a local dealer. Thanks for your great service and pricing!

I will post pictures of this new saw next week. I'm so excited!

 

[stubnail67]

cant wait to see the breakdown of this one

 

[2lumbarleft]

Echo has been making some real savvy marketing decisions and this has got to be hurting the competition. For instance, the CS-590 Timberwolf offers incredible value for the money. When they had Echo customer appreciation days, they offered 20% off. I walked away with a CS-590 for about $338 tax included. In my opinion, it is way superior to Husqvarna farm and ranch grade saws like the 460 which costs considerably more. This new CS-490 is going to dominate sales in the 42 to 50 cc class just because of weight and price. This is going to force more competition between major manufacturers, and I would not doubt that someone like Electrolux/Husqvarna tries to take over Echo like they did Redmax. How many new Redmax saws do you see advertised "this year." I'm still mad they took away the G5000Av. Fortunately, I have two brand new G5000 powerheads still in the box, plus extra oil pumps for each. Same thing will probably happen to Echo someday.