Husqvarna 550xp vs echo cs490

[SawTroll]

You're wrong, ST said good things about many Dolmar saws, and a few Stihl's over the years. He actually own a 361 and his "beloved witchy" was a Dolly 5100 I think (or a 5105?)

5100SH, and it was my wife that wanted that saw - so I keep it even though it doesn't compare favorably to a 346xpg.

My 361W was stolen a few years ago, along with a 372xpg (old story by now).

Btw, I don't "hate" any chainsaws that isn't Chinese knock-offs/fakes.

All brands make saws that I don't like, including Husky. I surely would take an Echo 590 over a Husky 455, and have said so several times - but I don't want any of them.

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

What a surprise...I'm wrong.

No, that's absolutely not a surprise.

 

[SawTroll]

......

In all honesty Troll, you have some good input on this site but it is oftentimes overshadowed by your obsession with downing all brands except your own. To the point where it appears you have some sort of personal connection with Husqvarna.

I don't have any "own brand", and no connection to any brand. It just looks that way at the moment, as Husky has been doing a much better job than other brands in the 50 and 60cc classes for a while.

Also, I buy chainsaws relatively seldom, so I don't care much about price differences.

If I had too buy a 50cc Echo, it would be the 501SX, that likely is the same saw that is called 500P in the US - but I wouldn't really want to....

 

[Marshy]

 

[Deleted member 83629]

you to fighting over a saw is pathetic grown men acting like you are 5 yrs old.
doesn't matter what each of us think IT IS CALLED A OPINION and everyone is entitled to one so then just get over yourselves.
this is like randy fighting it out with brad. a bunch of foolishness.

 

[jughead500]

so whos gonna be in the jib jab bromance vids this year?

 

[KenJax Tree]

so whos gonna be in the jib jab bromance vids this year?

Bwalker and Redbull

 

[Deleted member 83629]

so whos gonna be in the jib jab bromance vids this year?

you first hon.

 

[jughead500]

you first hon.

don't think that would go over too well with me chewin on ginseng roots right now.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

sassafras root is better.

 

[jughead500]

sassafras root is better.

sassafras tastes good but dont have a "secondary" kick to it. may try to mix some and see what happens though.may be more powerful than horney goat weed.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

try hydrocodone mixed with beer.

 

[Idahonative]

you to fighting over a saw is pathetic grown men acting like you are 5 yrs old.
doesn't matter what each of us think IT IS CALLED A OPINION and everyone is entitled to one so then just get over yourselves.
this is like randy fighting it out with brad. a bunch of foolishness.

 

[brent denny]

Just thought I'd chime in and try to clear up a few differences between the 490 and 500p. Most of the parts with different numbers will interchange. The top cover is black on the 500 and orange on the 490. Fit is the same so interchangeable. Same with the mufflers 490 is stainless and 500 is painted black. Crankcase and clutch cover differences can be attributed to the chain tensioner setup. Front mounted tensioner on the 500 (tensioner screw hole in the front of the crankcase near the bumper spike) and clutch cover mounted tensioner on the 490. Aluminum front handle on the 500 and plastic on the 490. I don't believe these will interchange and they also mount slightly different to the rear handle so different part number there also. The starters assemblies are the same. There was a change in production dependent on serial numbers and the upgraded parts are the same. The 500 comes with a power match bar and the 490 is a laminated prolite/double guard. Carb, clutch, sprocket, and all engine/internals should be the same. They are pretty much the same saw.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

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[Idahonative]

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Looks like Jake has been recruited by the entitlement crowd. The only opinions that matter are theirs and you don't dare say anything that can remotely be construed as negative (or tell a joke). Come on Jake, grow a pair. I was having a little fun and you block me? Seriously? Real men don't ignore and block.

 

[weedkilla]

I really don't get this echo vs husky/stihl thing. It's not all that complicated to me, double the price is never going to get you twice the saw. That extra bit of performance, or slightly lower weight or whatever means a lot to some, and not much to others.

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

I really don't get this echo vs husky/stihl thing. It's not all that complicated to me, double the price is never going to get you twice the saw. That extra bit of performance, or slightly lower weight or whatever means a lot to some, and not much to others.

I agree. There are just a few guys who need to reassure themselves by claiming their saws are the strongest even when they cost half the price.

 

[SawTroll]

you to fighting over a saw is pathetic grown men acting like you are 5 yrs old.
doesn't matter what each of us think IT IS CALLED A OPINION and everyone is entitled to one so then just get over yourselves.
this is like randy fighting it out with brad. a bunch of foolishness.

An opinion - but the real problem is ignorance regarding facts. Some people don't like facts, when they don't fit with their opinions.

The Echo marketing in the US is based on confusing the public by lack of facts, but a lot of hype.

Also, even the more expensive Echo saws feels and looks like the plastic is cheap and brittle, and there are some evidence that it is.

 

[SawTroll]

I agree. There are just a few guys who need to reassure themselves by claiming their saws are the strongest even when they cost half the price.

That's the main issue with threads that is about "cheap" saws being "just as good" as more expensive ones - it seldom is true, but some people always will try to convince others that it is the case, to feel better about their "deal".

Mostly you get what you pay for though, and there always are some disadvantages with those "good deals".