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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    the deal is done. went over to the echo dealer, looked at the CS590, and I have to agree, a lot of saw for 400 bucks...... though I think too much (weight wise). I drove down the street, picked up the 545 husqvarna with 18" bar, and bought that. I think the 60cc would be nice, but I think...
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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    I've been looking at the differences between the 545/550. I know my local dealer has the 545
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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    We don't run in the winter. My dealers don't deal on these. I talked to the dealer that had the regular 550xp about working on price vs the online pricing before I made the drive. Said best they could do was $10 off... Not worth the hassle of lowballing them...
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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    As I typed that they took the pole saw out... Threw the chain on the second branch, didn't bring the saw tool with then and they are rounding out the nuts with the wrong size wrench. The bolt to tension the extension portion went missing in that time as well. I just grabbed the sob and told...
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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    When its seasonal, you don't get the best of the work force. You get those that fall a little further down through the cracks.
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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    My guess is dirty air filters. I supply the gas/mix and my personal only use equipment holds up fine. I want something decent, but nothing is going to hold up to abuse forever. I can't run ever piece of equipment. If I could I would never have to replace anything. My dad bought an echo pole...
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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    Marshy, scored pistons
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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    I'd prefer to run out of box without having to meas with it. I agree, I probably could use more power but not sure I want the extra 2.5+ lbs that the 590 comes with. I know most here consider a 70cc saw a mid-class, but to me that's a big saw... For what its worth I think the ms261 feels bulky...
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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    You reference the mod to the muffler and carb settings to o make it more comparable power wise to the still/husqvarna saws? Obviously that kills the warranty, but then again, abuse isn't covered under warranty....
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    Echo CS500P vs Stihl MS261 vs Husqvarna 550XP

    I have a farm and need a general use saw for maintaining tree lines and cutting up trees that fall from wind/storms. I have a had a stihl 041 and a husqvarna 55 rancher die on me over the last two years. I am down to my husqvarna 334t top handle saw I bought for use around my house. I have...
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