Finally took the plunge on a 355.

[Treespotter]

Actually it's not a 355 because that's probably only what it's called in the US.
Being a Euro I bought an Echo 360tes a couple of weeks ago.
Know what? I love it. In fact, if I wasn't married I would probably take it to bed every night. [emoji12]
This gems cold starts amaze me. Choke on, pull. When I'm quick with the throttle I sometimes don't even have to do a second pull.
Warm starts? Even after ten minutes of down time the saw fires up on the first pull without using the choke.
Dang, I love my Husqy battery topper but this Echo is definitely my very first choice when it rains! Heck, even without a drizzle it puts a smile on my face.

Wolter

 

[Wood Doctor]

Husky 353 gets my vote also. Not sure why the 353 was ever discontinued. My good friend has one and he will never sell it.

 

[pro94lt]

In the USA a 355t and 360t are complete different saws. 360 is an older model 355 the newest top handle...

 

[Treespotter]

That's right, but that's probably why the Echo calls this new one the 360 tes.

Wolter

 

[Treespotter]

[emoji106]

 

[airframefixer]

Congrats. Great saw. I had one briefly before I got into 200T's. I only sold the echo to fund a few 200t rebuilds. I would buy again and the new 361p has my interest.

I believe your saw comes with a catalytic muffler. Perhaps one of the site sponsors (echo dealer) could supply you with the north American non catylist muffler.

Here's a pic of my muffler mod.

 

[pro94lt]

So theirs the 360t a 355t and a 360tes which are all different saws ?