50cc saw with best power to weight?

[Derrick Sawyer]

I usually run the original 550xp and also use a 261 v2 quite a bit, but i recently tuned-up a buddy Stihl MS250 that had a ton of compression, cut real well, and felt much lighter than the 550 or 261, specs say the MS250 is 10.1 lbs, maybe it holds less gas/oil, plus it had a 16" bar, but it was a lot of fun to cut with, wonder what a ported one could do, i did notice the anti-vibe wasnt as good though

 

[Greg 625]

Who's arguing? I won't get into the difference between a g5000 and g5200.
I've got both. The efcos are good options.

For the price it's poor man's dream!!

 

[Greg 625]

I usually run the original 550xp and also use a 261 v2 quite a bit, but i recently tuned-up a buddy Stihl MS250 that had a ton of compression, cut real well, and felt much lighter than the 550 or 261, specs say the MS250 is 10.1 lbs, maybe it holds less gas/oil, plus it had a 16" bar, but it was a lot of fun to cut with, wonder what a ported one could do, i did notice the anti-vibe wasnt as good though

Wait till sept when they are $299

 

[Greg 625]

Wait till sept when they are $299

I had one w 18in

 

[ammoaddict]

50cc saws always seem to be a hot point to argue about. There are either a lot of paper specs cowboys here with little actual experience. Or guys that are weak enough that a few oz's. seem to really bother them. There are a ton of good 50cc pro and homeowner saws so I don't understand the reason for wasting time arguing like a bunch of bickering children.

I read all the posts. I didn't get the feeling that anyone was arguing. The op just asked what 50cc saw has the best power to weight ratio. I thought that was a legitimate question. That is what sells saws. Why would anyone want a 12 pound saw when you can get a 10 pound saw with the same power.

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[sawfun]

I read all the posts. I didn't get the feeling that anyone was arguing. The op just asked what 50cc saw has the best power to weight ratio. I thought that was a legitimate question. That is what sells saws. Why would anyone want a 12 pound saw when you can get a 10 pound saw with the same power.

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A couple of pounds MAY be something but it seems that 1 or 2 ounces make or break whether a saw may be tolerated. I guess I'm tired of hearing that a saw that weighs 11.1 lb.isn't any good because another weighs 10.9. by guys who probably haven't even run a saw very much.

 

[KiwiBro]

Hahahaha
Handbags at dawn about whether or not there were handbags at dawn.

 

[727sunset]

Echo 501P - I was shocked to see the price of this saw here it's $818 CDN.
I bought my 261-cm for $650 CDN on sale.

Echo 501p output is 2.57 kw; vs 261-cm is 3 kw output.
Echo 501p weight is 4.7 kg; vs 261-cm is 4.9 kg

261-cm is stronger on paper but a tad heavier, and quite a bit less expensive here in Canada.

Just checked and confirmed Echo 501P MSRP is $629.95 in Ontario.
If you look around some dealers will offer 15% off on their annual "One Day Sale."

 

[MountainHigh]

Just checked and confirmed Echo 501P MSRP is $629.95 in Ontario.
If you look around some dealers will offer 15% off on their annual "One Day Sale."

Looks like Home de pot is hosing us here in BC - still $818 CDN:
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ec...0-2-cc-gas-2-stroke-cycle-chainsaw/1001297859

 

[KiwiBro]

Looks like Home de pot is hosing us here in BC - still $818 CDN:
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ec...0-2-cc-gas-2-stroke-cycle-chainsaw/1001297859

US$625 with 20" b&c here in NZ, for shindaiwa 501sx, including 15% sales tax