motoguy
ArboristSite Member
My little Poulan 4218 (WalMart special) was recently damaged, and requires replacement. It was my smallest saw, with Echo CS-501P and CS-620PW big brothers. I really like the little Poulan, as it was small, light, and my go-to for limbing and general light duty stuff. The 501 got the call for bucking most trees, with the 620 being used for real big stuff or noodling.
Given the saws I have, I'm curious on recommendations for something to replace the "handy" Poulan. I've considered going to Walmart/Lowes/HD and just picking up another Poulan. I know folks love to hate them, but I had mine for over 15 years, and it did great for me. I had to replace a chain adjuster and an oiling pump, but aside from that it worked great (using non-ethanol fuel, and with a muffler mod).
One of the local retailers has the little Poulan 3314 (33cc, 14in bar) for $70. That's smaller than the 4218 (42cc, 18in bar) saw I had, but may actually be a little better for me. I've looked at the Echo 310 and 352 as well, thinking along the lines of "just keep them all Echo". They're all a long way from $70, though. The 310 is $200, and it's the least expensive.
Curious as to your thoughts and suggestions. I'm a homeowner, cutting wood for our wood furnace. We burn 5 or so cord a year.
Given the saws I have, I'm curious on recommendations for something to replace the "handy" Poulan. I've considered going to Walmart/Lowes/HD and just picking up another Poulan. I know folks love to hate them, but I had mine for over 15 years, and it did great for me. I had to replace a chain adjuster and an oiling pump, but aside from that it worked great (using non-ethanol fuel, and with a muffler mod).
One of the local retailers has the little Poulan 3314 (33cc, 14in bar) for $70. That's smaller than the 4218 (42cc, 18in bar) saw I had, but may actually be a little better for me. I've looked at the Echo 310 and 352 as well, thinking along the lines of "just keep them all Echo". They're all a long way from $70, though. The 310 is $200, and it's the least expensive.
Curious as to your thoughts and suggestions. I'm a homeowner, cutting wood for our wood furnace. We burn 5 or so cord a year.