Echo cs-590 VS Stihl ms310

[Jmccoy]

Picked up a cs 590 that was new in the box and just bought a ms 310 that's in really good shape.
I got the ms 310 as a package deal with a ms 200t from an estate sale so I'm not sure about the history but it is extremely clean and runs good.

I know neither of the saws are pro grade but I'm just getting started cutting a few trees for friends and family.

I haven't run both but maybe 15 minutes each and don't really see a power difference. Both have 20 in bars and cut well.

Which one would you keep?




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[Deleted member 149229]

Which ever one handles best for you. For me, I love the 590, I got rid of a Dolmar 6100 for a 590. Everyone is different.

 

[LoveStihlQuality]

Agree which feels best. The Echo 590 would sell on here. The MS 310 probably better sale locally. The Stihl runs popular chain loops 3/8 .050. 72 dl. Good, fresh fuel and shatrp chains are key.

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[Andyshine77]

The 590 is a pro grade saw where it counts, the 310 is an overpriced piece of plastic. If you open up the muffler on the 590 it will eat the 310 and run right with a 362. So yes sell that 310 and make some good cash, and have fun running the 590.

 

[TBS]

Picked up a cs 590 that was new in the box and just bought a ms 310 that's in really good shape.
I got the ms 310 as a package deal with a ms 200t from an estate sale so I'm not sure about the history but it is extremely clean and runs good.

I know neither of the saws are pro grade but I'm just getting started cutting a few trees for friends and family.

I haven't run both but maybe 15 minutes each and don't really see a power difference. Both have 20 in bars and cut well.

Which one would you keep?



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The 590 has a magnesium case....its considered pro grade construction. I did have a 590 for a short time though and it felt bulky when handling even compared to my chinese 070 clone which is a heavy beast but handles like a 105cc saw should.

The 310 is a nice homeowner saw plus you've got the bonus of a 200t. Personally I would sell the 590 and 200t then put that money toward another saw.

 

[SmellyPirateHooker]

Keep both, it's always nice to have a backup saw.

 

[SmellyPirateHooker]

The 590 has a magnesium case....its considered pro grade construction. I did have a 590 for a short time though and it felt bulky when handling even compared to my chinese 070 clone which is a heavy beast but handles like a 105cc saw should.

The 310 is a nice homeowner saw plus you've got the bonus of a 200t. Personally I would sell the 590 and 200t then put that money toward another saw.

Having the cs620, which is the pro grade saw of the 590, I can say you are way off on it being anything like a 070 in handling ...clone or not. I run the 620 next to my 288xp, which really has a small footprint for a 88cc and can tell you while they are close, the 620 is lighter and smaller. Looking up the specs the 310 is the same weight as the 590.

 

[jltrent]

I have bought and sold a lot of saws. Down the road if you decide to resale the MS310 wins. Parts available and dealer support the Stihl wins. If that ms 200t is in good shape you could sell it and bout buy an almost new Pro grade Stihl saw.

 

[Jed1124]

Keep both. Always good to have a back up.

 

[Jmccoy]

I have bought and sold a lot of saws. Down the road if you decide to resale the MS310 wins. Parts available and dealer support the Stihl wins. If that ms 200t is in good shape you could sell it and bout buy an almost new Pro grade Stihl saw.

The 200t is in really good shape and I have thought about selling it but I'm starting to climb a few trees and the little top handle cs3400 I'm running now is rough. I could sell the 200t and pick up a new echo cs355t......

 

[Cope1024]

The 200t is in really good shape and I have thought about selling it but I'm starting to climb a few trees and the little top handle cs3400 I'm running now is rough. I could sell the 200t and pick up a new echo cs355t......

That's the ticket; sell the MS310 and the 200t.

 

[Jmccoy]

Wonder what the MS310 would sell for. Its is great shape

 

[Giles]

I could sell the 200t and pick up a new echo cs355t......
I have a really nice CS355T.
Any interest in trading the 200T?
If so, send me a PM

 

[Huskitoter]

Sell all three and get a couple huskies.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Since I work on my own saws I would keep the Stihl. Easy to find parts, most are already in my shop. I'd probably change it over to a 390 like I already did to my 290..