vonb
ArboristSite Member
I've been looking at both of these saws hard for the last several months. The difference b/t the two look very minor (captive nuts, aluminum handle, etc). However, everything else looks pretty much the same. I've seen where the 501 mentions that is makes somewhere around 17-20% more power. Is this true? Aren't the using the same engine on both minus carb differences? The best price I'm seeing on the 501 is $449 while the 490 can be had from individuals for as low as $250 new.
For those of you that have ran both, what is your impression? Is the 501 worth an extra $250 and .2 lbs less?
For those of you that have ran both, what is your impression? Is the 501 worth an extra $250 and .2 lbs less?