LuDookie
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I believe anything Echo markets as pro will have rim sprockets.
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ClimberBusinessman
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The only thing pro about it is that it does the job it's supposed to do, unlike many Stihl's and nearly all Husqvarnas. It starts and gets the job done.
LuDookie
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Don’t take my comment in the wrong context. I’ma big fan of Echo and of the 590. It was more tongue-in-cheek considering that it’s “us” that puts it into that class based on its crank case, which is superior, and not Echo. They market it as mid grade and sell it for considerably less than the ms311/391 or 460 Rancher, when it is every bit as good, if not much better.
ClimberBusinessman
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Yeah, my response was a bit tongue and cheek as well.
LuDookie
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Hope so. Lol. I’ve got Stihl and Husqy stuff that get the job done nicely.
Some you tube videos of ported ones
I have a CS-600P which is no longer made. It's the same as a 590 but with rim sprocket. They're pretty impressive after a muffler mod and tune. It performs very similar to my 036 Pro.
Not sure. I’ve also heard from other sources that the 4910 came with a spur, so ??.
As far as I can tell, it has a plastic handle instead of aluminum, but I don’t know for certain if there are more differences in the 501 or not
LuDookie
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Not sure either. Bit of trivia… you’ll notice that saw is a bit of an oddball in the Echo lineup as far as looks go…I’ve heard that it is because since the Shindaiwa merger thing, it’s the one saw that is of pure Shindaiwa “DNA”. Just hearsay but there’s got to be something to it. It’s got a different look.
I figured it was an xx10 thing. It’s similar to the 7310 look
LuDookie
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But it’s a much older design than the new generation… xx10 models, even though it shares the numbers. I think they just added black plastic to it.
wisconsintreeguy
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What do you guys think is the best 40-60cc echo saw is? Ive been searching craigslist and facebook looking for a deal. I don't need the saw just want to try one. From what I'm reading the 590 is the safe bet but I am ok with a smaller saw as well.
LuDookie
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And if you look in the Shindaiwa lineup, the 405S is of pure Echo DNA.
Probly the 590 or 620pw but alot of buzz on that 4910. I run cs-400s and cs 590s with no issues
LuDookie
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In that Range, the 620p is the best. I like the 680 more but it’sa slightly bigger, stronger saw with longer bars but it’s heavy and not for everyone. For 40cc the cs400 is a great saw.
Cs-400 14" bar full comp chain cs-590 24" bar full comp chain. Maybe not super fast as comparable still/husky/dolmar but super reliable and start real easy
For a homeowner that cuts firewood a 400 and a 590 is a great combo. Most guys aren't attacking trees bigger than 24" diameter but some say 24" can cut a 48" log when I ask about longer bars I have gotten that answer
wisconsintreeguy
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Whats up with the 501? I think I want a 50ish cc saw but the 590 seems to get such good reviews. The 620 is interesting but more expensive and probably won't find a deal on one of those.
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