Opinions on EFCO

[dirt1]

New to the board. A lot of good info on here! Just wondering if you guy's had any opinions good/bad on EFCO saws. Thanks for the help.

dirt1

 

[jburlingham]

I have used 2 different models of saw that were made by Efco (John Deere saws ) and I can say that the 62 (same as the 56) is an awesome, strong running saw. Very Little plastic, plenty of power, and reliable to beat the band.

 

[KMB]

I have an old Olympyk 970 (bought it used). 71cc. Built by EMAK which is the parent company of EFCO. Itallian built. My saw might be a touch heavier than my 044. As has already been said, the saws are well built with very little plastic, reliable, strong running, and I'd recommend them to anyone.

Kevin

 

[shortlid]

Olympyk

I have Olympyk 264F I was made in Italy by EFCO and is a great saw!!

 

[indiansprings]

I have a JD CS 56, great saw, we run the pizz out it and have had no problems. Well built saw, plan on giving it to the youngest son for his first saw.

 

[deezlfan]

Have The JD CS56 version also. Absolutely love running it. Very well built. Cleaning the air filter after an extremely dusty session is a nessecary chore, but no more than any other brand. Looking for a JD CS71 or CS81 next!!

 

[mscott]

cs56

I have a cs56 that I got bound in a poplar last weekend when I jerked it out of the tree, not all that hard, it busted the throttle and seems to have jerked it almost a part. Anyone ever had a problem like this? Did I bust the anti-vibe mpunts or? Can't figure out how to get it lined back together. I've jerked the old Husky 51 much harder for 20 years with no problems.

 

[Gizzard]

I have a cs56 that I got bound in a poplar last weekend when I jerked it out of the tree, not all that hard, it busted the throttle and seems to have jerked it almost a part. Anyone ever had a problem like this? Did I bust the anti-vibe mpunts or? Can't figure out how to get it lined back together. I've jerked the old Husky 51 much harder for 20 years with no problems.

I did similar thing one time and had to take apart two of the spring mounts. Then I was able to line up handle and throttle easily. After lining handle, etc. up, I then reattached the spring mounts. The spring mount at handle seemed stretched slightly, but I got it back in place easily. This was on a 1998 Husky 49. The saw still handles and cuts good. It is still one my main firewood saws.