Efco???

[mantis]

I am in the market for a new saw.I have a 55 rancher but I want something with a little more power...(or a lot more power)anyway more power. I will be using the 55 for a backup.I was considering either another Husq. or a stihl. Northern tools.com used to sell the husq brands but now they sell EFCO (not echo)Has anyone heard of this brand and r they reliable.I cut my own fire wood in northern NY about 20 Face Chord for myself 50-60 for my parents.

 

[KMB]

Efco, made in Italy, well built, reliable, also sold under the name of Olympyk and Oleo-Mac. I have an older Olympyk 970 (71cc), been a great saw for me.

Kevin

 

[mantis]

Thanks

Thanks KMB.would you consider this over a husq or stihl?

 

[Four Paws]

I am in the market for a new saw.I have a 55 rancher but I want something with a little more power...(or a lot more power)anyway more power. I will be using the 55 for a backup.I was considering either another Husq. or a stihl. Northern tools.com used to sell the husq brands but now they sell EFCO (not echo)Has anyone heard of this brand and r they reliable.I cut my own fire wood in northern NY about 20 Face Chord for myself 50-60 for my parents.

Yeah, Efco makes a good saw. Stout. I run a 981 (same as a 980, just older) and like it quite a bit, and would recommend it. Northern is pretty pricey - you could buy it cheaper from an Efco dealer. The 962 is also a great saw if you can find one.

Josh

 

[mantis]

Thanks

thanks four paws will check it out

 

[KMB]

Thanks KMB.would you consider this over a husq or stihl?

I don't know...yet. I'm going to be putting back together a Stihl 044 which is about the same size as my 970. I'll be comparing the 2 for sure.

Kevin

 

[hornett22]

i have never seen a good price at Northern.

and wait till you get there shipping quote! :jawdrop:

 

[Kogafortwo]

Ditto on Northern's prices: you can do better at a big box store or a dealer, depending on what you are looking for.

Hey Mantis, I went to college in Potsdam (Clarkson U) and used to drive through your town all the time. How's the winter up there this year?

 

[mantis]

every now and then

and wait till you get there shipping quote! :jawdrop:

You can find a "sale" every now and then from Northern tools... I bought a fender from them once.they keep sending me catalogs...Gives me something to read when I am on the toilet... sorry,. to much information

 

[troutfisher]

There is a Farm Supply store in Lisbon that sells Efco, I see you're in Governeur.

 

[mantis]

winter

Ditto on Northern's prices: you can do better at a big box store or a dealer, depending on what you are looking for.

Hey Mantis, I went to college in Potsdam (Clarkson U) and used to drive through your town all the time. How's the winter up there this year?

ah yes the big city of potsdam the winters suck as they normally do.one day maybe I'll have the sense to move south.So do you miss the north country?

 

[mantis]

Yeah

There is a Farm Supply store in Lisbon that sells Efco, I see you're in Governeur.

Hey troutfisher.I'm in Gouverneur...but please don't rub it in You must not be to far away.

 

[troutfisher]

Hey troutfisher.I'm in Gouverneur...but please don't rub it in You must not be to far away.

I'm in Massena. I think the name of the place is "Evan's Farm Supply", I've bought parts there. Might be worth a phone call.

 

[mantis]

thanks

Thanks troutfisher i guess it won't hurt to call

 

[Kogafortwo]

Hey Mantis,
yeah, sometimes I miss the Great White North. It's beautiful country up there and I really miss camping in the Adirondacks. I miss the good parts of snow: nice quiet woods, skiing, etc. I DON'T miss having to shovel it and all that.

Hey Troutfisher,
I worked a summer job at the GM Foundry up there near Massena. Also used to cross the border to Cornwall to the Canadian beer outlet place.

Brings back memories.

 

[mantis]

385

Hey guys I ended up going with the Husq 385XP Thanks for all of the suggestions

 

[lawnmowertech37]

Ditto on Northern's prices: you can do better at a big box store or a dealer, depending on what you are looking for.

Hey Mantis, I went to college in Potsdam (Clarkson U) and used to drive through your town all the time. How's the winter up there this year?

im way cheaper than northern by the way we can get a efco chainsaw if you need one cheaper than you can buy at northern

 

[mantis]

Thanks lawnmowertec I'll check that out

 

[lawnmowertech37]

Thanks lawnmowertec I'll check that out

you can actually view the available ones we can get at our parts lookup site and under new equipment category to the left of the page


just fill out the request a quote form and we will submit you a price on that particular product
calvin

 

[carney19]

Husky or Efco

I have a 455 rancher Husky and just this fall bought an Efco 52 cc I think. I love it and prefer it to my husky. The action is nice and the compression button is great.