Echo cs-501p vs Husqvarna 545

[Manugoss]

I am in the market for a new 50cc saw. We have been runnig Shindaiwa 488 forever but they are no longer available new. A few years ago we replace one of them for a Jonsered CS2252/H usqvarna 545 and I am very please with the saw. I really like the extra power and better anti-vibe system compared to the old 488. The local chainsaw dealer has the 2252 and the echo 501p on sale right now and about the same $$. He suggest that I get the echo. It is lighter and supposedly more powerfull. I realy like the 2252 my only complait would be that it does not always start as easily as the shindaiwa. Which new saw should I get?? I would say my criteria is reliability, comfort and power is a nice to have but not the most important. These saw are used all day long to fell/limb medium size tree so comfort/weight is more important to me. Thanks

 

[Jwilliams]

I say the echo I use to own 2 stihls. Sold them and bought a echo 620 about 1 yr ago. And recently just found a cs 400 from a pawn shop for 70 bucks. Did a muffler mod and retuned with a sharp chain that little saw is a beast I’ve had no problems both saws sip gas and never had a problem starting. But that’s just my 2cents

 

[Colt Marlington]

I got a bunch of Echo's, and one of them is the consumer version of the CS-501P, the CS-490.

I bought this saw mainly because I got a really super deal on a brand new saw. But I've been pretty impressed with it's ease of starting, fairly compact size and low weight, and it's power.
Add the features of the 501P: aluminum handlebar, see through tank, decomp switch, and 20% more power, and that'd be a tough saw to beat if it was on sale.
A pound less, and most likely more powerful and easier to start than the 2252. I know which one I'd choose.

 

[Bstull34]

Hmmm, I’m surprised there haven’t been more to jump in on this topic . Would like to give my two cents, but am also curious on the subject

 

[Colt Marlington]

I'm kinda wondering what a medium sized tree is.

 

[Dylan Hazeltine]

If you're used to the Shindawa I'd say go with the Echo. It should feel more familiar. The 501p/490 is a fantastic saw. Just got my new shipment in for spring time with four 490s. Though id be very tempted to spend the extra $50 and move from the 490 to the 590.

 

[Bstull34]

I have a 390xp, a Cs590, and a ms250, was maybe looking to get a 50cc at some point to take the place of my 250. The dealer I go to has Husky and Echo, told me the 545, and the 501 are both good saws. More less just whichever one I want. Im just hoping more people will weigh in on the topic that have run both saws, maybe side by side.

 

[mountainlake]

Once broken in a tuned right the Echo will have more power plus a wider power band, starts and runs great and most likely a little lighter. Steve