Echo 501P Questions and Is There A Shindiawa Equivalent

[leeave96]

Considering an Echo 501P for firewood cutting. Is there a Shindiawa version of this saw?

Approaching retirement, would like something new, that is 50cc-ish and lightweight.

The 501P has been out for a number of years, has it been a good chainsaw over the long term?

The 501P that I looked at - at the dealer came with a 18 inch bar. I prefer a 16 inch bar. Any recommendations, dealer didn’t carry a 16 inch bar. Is the 18 inch Echo bar a good quality bar? Should I stick with an Echo bar or something else?

Any sage info is much appreciated.

 

[esean]

If you can still find an Echo CS-4910 its basically the same saw as the 501P, and can be found with a 16" bar (and 18 and maybe 20.) It has a synthetic instead of metal handle and lacks captured bar nuts and the rubber grip on the back handle. Same frame and engine (except the coil). The Shindaiwa equivalent is the 492.