Narwhale
ArboristSite Lurker
In the last 15 years, I've bought about 8 chain saws of differenct cheap brands. Craftsmans, Poulan Wild Thing, Eager Beavers, and one good Echo, a CS-4400. All of them died really fast, either needing repairs or would not start
The echo lived thru it all and did a good job. Needed a bigger saw about a year ago, got an Echo cs-670. It does pretty good for it's size. It always starts, reliable as dirt even if it is a bit heavy.
With hurricane Ike coming in, decided (and accountant/wife agreed) it was time for a bigger saw. Looking at the Echo cs-8000 of course. I like and trust Echo to keep living and cutting.
But she said get the last one you will buy for 10 years.
Asked around and found it....
Still can not believe I bought it, but brought home a Stihl MS-660, which had a 32" bar with her.
Only got one tank thru her yesterday after picking it up, but I REALLY LIKE it. It cuts. It is not as big a I thought it would be, although the bar is a bit long and hence the saw off balance. Closest thing to a "light saber" around trees that may exist.
Never thought a Stihl would be in may saw stable, but it is and it is a good one.
3 saw man now:
1. 40 cc Echo CS-4400 (Baby saw)
2. 60 cc Echo CS-670 (Mama saw)
3. Stihl MS-660 (Papa saw.)
Thanks guys.
Rich S.
SW Houston
The echo lived thru it all and did a good job. Needed a bigger saw about a year ago, got an Echo cs-670. It does pretty good for it's size. It always starts, reliable as dirt even if it is a bit heavy.
With hurricane Ike coming in, decided (and accountant/wife agreed) it was time for a bigger saw. Looking at the Echo cs-8000 of course. I like and trust Echo to keep living and cutting.
But she said get the last one you will buy for 10 years.
Asked around and found it....
Still can not believe I bought it, but brought home a Stihl MS-660, which had a 32" bar with her.
Only got one tank thru her yesterday after picking it up, but I REALLY LIKE it. It cuts. It is not as big a I thought it would be, although the bar is a bit long and hence the saw off balance. Closest thing to a "light saber" around trees that may exist.
Never thought a Stihl would be in may saw stable, but it is and it is a good one.
3 saw man now:
1. 40 cc Echo CS-4400 (Baby saw)
2. 60 cc Echo CS-670 (Mama saw)
3. Stihl MS-660 (Papa saw.)
Thanks guys.
Rich S.
SW Houston