Husqvarna 550xp vs echo cs490

[buttercup]

Shouldn't the question be Husqvarna 550xp or Echo cs-501 ?

 

[Colt Marlington]

Shouldn't the question be Husqvarna 550xp or Echo cs-501 ?

I don't think there was a 501P when this question was asked.

 

[buttercup]

Ahh... but there is now right?

 

[buttercup]

You want a 4,7kg saw... whats your options? Or you want a 3kw saw, whats your options?

 

[Colt Marlington]

You want a 4,7kg saw... whats your options? Or you want a 3kw saw, whats your options?

Or.... Do I want to spend $650 on one brand new pro saw....or $300 for TWO used semi-pro saws?
I chose the latter with the German bench built 421 and the 491s.

If I had someone to help me use them, then my two old semi-pro saws would smoke the brand new pro saw. Or if for some reason one saw was put out of service, then you shut down for however long with the one pro saw or keep motoring along with my second semi-pro saw and three fitty in my pocket still.

Of course everyone doesn't have the time or opportunity to find two good saws for that deal. But there's usually some other options available for most.
And I can certainly understand buying either a brand new or lightly used pro saw if that's what you want or need.