Echo CS300 good deal?

[Kogafortwo]

Local Craigslist here has an Echo CS300 top-handle climber's saw for $100 with a 16 inch bar.

1. Is that a good deal, assuming the saw is in OK shape?
2. Why would anyone put a 16" bar on a climber saw? I don't climb so I don't know, just sounds long to have up in the tree with you.

Saving up for a steel tool shed, but I might have enough left over to nab this saw if it's a real deal. Sounds pretty handy for little limbing etc.

Opinions please!

 

[RED-85-Z51]

It's intended for limbing up in the tree, but most use it for limbing on the ground, small firwood cutting, you know.

Good lightweight saw. Compare it to the current CS-330, same basic machine, 330 has a couple more CC's...

It will pull the 16" chain no problem, probably would be more comfortable with a 12 or 14" b & c, but the 16" was an option. They start easily, dont gulp fuel, and did I mention they are light?

You could use it for cutting oak and such, 6-8", 10" logs, it'll do it. Wont be surprisingly fast, but it'll go through it. Keep the chain sharp and it'll keep on pulling.

 

[oldirty]

Local Craigslist here has an Echo CS300 top-handle climber's saw for $100 with a 16 inch bar.

1. Is that a good deal, assuming the saw is in OK shape?
2. Why would anyone put a 16" bar on a climber saw? I don't climb so I don't know, just sounds long to have up in the tree with you.

Saving up for a steel tool shed, but I might have enough left over to nab this saw if it's a real deal. Sounds pretty handy for little limbing etc.

Opinions please!

koga, echo top handles are doo doo.

no doubt about that.

 

[2000ssm6]

Throw the 16" away if you get it. Add $30-40 for a 12" b&c also. So $140 for a used cs300? Nope, keep looking.....

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Throw the 16" away if you get it. Add $30-40 for a 12" b&c also. So $140 for a used cs300? Nope, keep looking.....

I agree, unless it is absolutely clean and barely used. It would have to crank in 3 pulls or less COLD, oil right, and be spotless.

 

[computeruser]

$100...sure, if it's NIB.

 

[Kogafortwo]

Thanks for the advice. I'll skip it for now. Still saving up for a tool shed to store all the stuff I've already got. Plus I need a Stihl HT pole saw more than I need a little top-handle.