Dolmar 6100 vs Echo 620p

[M&Rtree]

Fact of the matter is I love my 562 and have only had the starter prongs break in 3 years of daily use. Doesn't change the fact of me wanting to try new and different saw design's. I will always ask about certain models on this site. That's what this site is here for. Especially comparing cheaper models and the expensive models.

 

[STIHLTHEDEERE]

we have run two 600-p saws, 20" and 24". they are going on 3 yrs. old now, and have cut a ton of wood. we have not even put so much as a spark plug in either one. they always start on the second pull, cut and run exc. i do agree on the "plasticy feel" though, duribility-reliability have been second to none. the 6100 looks very well made, and for the price one could not go wrong. as for Troll, thats what the ignore button is for. he spout the same banter here, and the other dozens of sites he frequents. it is quite doubtful that any person who spends that much time being a husky fan-boy on the web, has much trigger time on any saw . as for husky saws, we all know they are light and fast. but the simple fact is if a saw will not start and run reliably all the time, then what good is it to a pro or a weekend worrior????

 

[Four Paws]

The muffler on this saw is SOLID. It is substantial when held in your hand. Under normal use I would suspect it would never dent and crack. It is furnace brazed. There is an internal baffle which holds the outlet pipe in place. The exhaust gas flows out the exhaust port into the rear 'chamber' of the muffler and through the baffle which is perforated with holes approximately 3/8" diameter. Once in the forward chamber, the escape route is up the large diameter tube which feeds from the bottom. The area under the deflector is depressed (concave) and large. The deflector it self is two deflectors in one...the lower deflector is short and forces the exhaust to the back and against the top deflector which ultimately allows the gas to exhaust. This muffler could be easily modded. The deflector itself can be separated and the lower deflector used to cover a second port on the clutch side of the muffler. Pretty handy to have the necessary parts to mod your muffler included as part of OEM equipment.

Looking inside - the best I could do on the picture.

The exhaust port on this saw is a thing of beauty.

 

[M&Rtree]

I've heard the 6100 doesn't gain with a muffler mod. Looks as the 620 has lots to gain.

 

[Four Paws]

Any 6100 Dolmar owners willing to add pictures - close ups or details?

 

[7sleeper]

If you want pics of a 6100 check out this thread.

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/mastermind-meets-the-dolmar-ps-6100.253902/

All questions should be answered.

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[SawTroll]

Looks like Echo has really done it right with this saw....

Isn't it just a Shinny inside anyways?

It is, as far as I know - but power to weight still isn't first rate, and signs of less than stallar quality remains - at least with the plastic.

 

[Mastermind]

Niko...........

This Echo is a fine saw........it's not like the ones that were made when you were in your 80s. In these last 30 years they have really come a long ways.

 

[riley1056]

All this hype about the 562 is crazy. Yea it's a great saw I have one and also have a 359 with a muffler mod among a few others but imo for the average user I don't believe they would see a huge difference between the two. I haven't timed them but I would say their within a sec of each other both wear 20".bars. As far as the echo goes I would definitely consider one if I needed another 60cc saw. I've been eyeing the 590 for a awhile I can get a new one for sub $300 husky can't beat that with a stick and I love husky.

 

[wigglesworth]

It is, as far as I know - but power to weight still isn't first rate, and signs of less than stallar quality remains - at least with the plastic.

Huh?

Be honest Niko, if the 620P made 10hp and weighed 10lbs, would you would still hate it?

 

[wigglesworth]

The exhaust port on this saw is a thing of beauty.

Yes it is. Id hate to grind on it.....




















But I would.

 

[SawTroll]

Huh?

Be honest Niko, if the 620P made 10hp and weighed 10lbs, would you would still hate it?

 

[jughead500]

The fit,finish and plasticky feel of the 590/600/620 is pretty much the same as my tanaka equipment all the way down to the orange color.so far the performance is too.may just be a japanese thing i don't know.

 

[BugaBoots]

Hopefully this summer i can get to a few of the GTGs and see how my 6100 does against an echo, if someone has one there. If so i will post some direct comparisons to them and pictures to match. If nothing comes of it maby ill just have to buy another saw, lol.

 

[jughead500]

View attachment 399787

Thats jonsered type sexy.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

Stock the 562xp didnt impress me at all (maybe the one I ran was just a TURD ). Maybe a 6100 590-620 will. Someday I hope to try them both out.

A 6100H sounds really sweet. So does echo have heated handles for the northern areas?

 

[jughead500]

No heated handles that i'm aware of.

 

[fordf150]

ok guys. I was out of 590's and 620's so I put in my spring order today. Should have it in a week or so and I will get a comparison thread up and running on a 590, 620PW(sorry I dont stock the 620P), 6100, 2258. My scale isnt a certified postal scale but comparing all these models on the same scale will at least make it valid weights for this test. I could add in a 6100W and 6400, 6400W if I have the time and there is interest in them too.

 

[goosegunner]

I would like to see the comparison, especially the 6100 and the 2258 or 2260. Everyone knows the 6400 is heaver but it would be great to see a cutoff with the other 60cc saws.

Gg

 

[wigglesworth]

Stock the 562xp didnt impress me at all (maybe the one I ran was just a TURD

I've not been impressed with them either, other than their smoothness. Stock for stock, they don't want nothing to do with a MS361....

Now the 550xp I ran a few weeks ago that randy built....that's a fun little saw.