Homelite Super EZ auto

[Nathan Bruce]

I have heard a lot of people talking about the Homelite Super EZ auto, is it as good as people say? I would like to get a light weight saw that is good on power, and built well. I currently have a Stihl 029 with a 20" bar, it is a good saw but a bit heavy. Recommendations for a light saw would be great.

 

[Coolbreeze]

I have a couple ez saws. They are good saw for what they are. Depends if you like running older saws or if you want something newer that you know will fire up and get the job done. I like mine for cutting firewood when I am just taking my time and it's not big wood. But if I am cleaning off cattle fence line or have a small blow down on the fence I have a newer echo CS 400. It is a light saw with great power. I have the dependability of a newer saw. It is also a lot easier to find parts for if something does happen to it. As far as weight goes I would put them at about the same.

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[Roanoker494]

EZ and SEZ are good little saws but you will loose all creature comforts. No chain brake and no anti-vibe being the biggest, in my opinion.

 

[Pioneer]

Great little saws with a lot of power. Reliable oiling system, easy to find bars, (Husqvarna mount) a lot of used and some NOS parts around. One in good shape will have no problems pulling a 16-in bar through dry hardwood.
They totally outclass any of the box store saws in similar displacement, the reed valve setup gives them a very broad powerband.
Not much fun taking the carb off one, but that's about the only downside maintenance wise.

 

[buzz sawyer]

All of the above - plus my hands always tingled after a long cutting session due to no anti-vibe. I retired and restored mine a few years ago.

 

[Maintenance supervisor]

Punches well above it's weight class.

 

[joe25DA]

Also small saw with a full 3/8” chain. They usually are very high compression and the decomp is needed to start them otherwise you could have recoil problems. I have 2 one is like new. Both strong runners

 

[Duane(Pa)]

 

[Jasonrkba]

One reliable saw. High compression, snappy. I have a few of them but not what I grab if I'm going to be running all day. Just my opinion. More nostalgia than anything else.

 

[Nathan Bruce]

Does anybody have experience with the echo 4910? It is basically a hybrid 490/501p

 

[Jasonrkba]

What kind of cutting are you doing with this saw? Down limbs, pruning?

 

[Nathan Bruce]

I think that I will probably be pruning, limbing, and light firewood.

 

[Jasonrkba]

The EZ will definitely do it. Grab some parts while they are still available. Points, clutch, check valve, air filter and a cover in case you break one. Oh and reeds.

 

[Nathan Bruce]

I will do that if I buy one, thanks for the suggestion.