Don't overlook the Makita 3601 either. Lighter than the 40's and stock it has similar power to all but the high end 40 cc saws.
(Stock) 3601 is rated at 2.4 hp versus 2.5 on the Redmax. You can add .1 HP at the cost of .2 LBS and the Redmax costs more.In an old thread fordf150 weighed Makita3601 at 9.4lbs.
Redmax 4500 is 9.6lbs.
I will take .2 pounds and 9cc all day long.
Echo cs400 10.1 lbs. from their site.
I had to double check that 3601 rating. It shows 2.4 in the "features" and 2.3 in the "specs". Maybe split the differencefor comparison on current models under roughly $350.
echo 400 2.4hp
echo 490(this would also apply to the CS500P) 2.8hp
makita 3601 2.3hp
makita 4300 2.9hp
stihl 251 2.9hp
stihl 250 3.0hp
husky 235 2.2hp
husky 440 2.4hp
husky 445 2.8hp
obsolete models
redmax 4000 2.4hp
redmax 4500 2.5hp(also found it listed as 2.7hp)
That's a great deal. Aren't they like 329 or 339 msrp?Jonsered 2245 sometimes it's on sale for$260 at TSC. Same saw as the Husqvarna 445
Yes sir something like that.That's a great deal. Aren't they like 329 or 339 msrp?
Despite the 49 model number they are a 50 cc saw though so deserve to be compared to their peer group and not the true 40 cc saws.echo 490(this would also apply to the CS500P) 2.8hp
With a simple muff modd and tuned right they run like a 3.8 to 3.9 hp saw plus have a wide power band. Plus they are light Steve
Probably if you gave them both muffler mods you'd find the 3601 was quite overwhelmed. I don't put too much stock in advertised hp.I would like to run a Redmax against my 3601.
It seems a shame how a lot of older saw become obsolete and the newer ones are not quite as good. The 361 Stihl comes to mind and I am not a Stihl guy.Probably if you gave them both muffler mods you'd find the 3601 was quite overwhelmed. I don't put too much stock in advertised hp.
Still, my impression is the OP was looking at new saws, which leaves the older RedMax saws out. The 3601 would be a decent choice, even with less displacement.
Hard to tell without trying. With all things equal, it should favor the higher cube saw.Probably if you gave them both muffler mods you'd find the 3601 was quite overwhelmed. I don't put too much stock in advertised hp.
Still, my impression is the OP was looking at new saws, which leaves the older RedMax saws out. The 3601 would be a decent choice, even with less displacement.
I have only seen one 543 in person and only heard of a handful more from all of the folks on this forum. They really are smoking crack if they think the saw is fairly priced at the current MSRP.The 543xp is a great saw too once its broke in( may take 20+ tanks-oh-fuel) but they are pricey.
The 543xp is probably overpriced because it says hoskaverna on and not redmax/zenoah.
Those craftsman 42 & 46cc zenoah design saws are nice runners and inexpensive, but they are heavy at 13lbs.
That's a great deal. Aren't they like 329 or 339 msrp?
I would add the Husky 435 to that list also. 2.2 hp, 9.2 lbs. Impressive little saw for $200 or less.
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