I have one of those. Been a good saw.
Opinions on saws in the $400-450 range.
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I would prefer that new saw smell. I guess something to keep in mind is this is not my first saw, but will be my first pro saw. I recently upgraded my lawn equipment and have loved the next level so I thought I would do the same with my saws. The PP5020 does well but I'm looking forward to something that does great. I have learned a lot from the guys on this site about care and maintenance of saws so my next saw will be better cared for than my poor 5020. Anyway that's where I'm at. 450 seems like a reasonable number but I'm not opposed to going higher if there is good reason to. Most of the trees I cut are in the 16 to 20 inch range, every now and then I may get a 24.
USMC615
Wood's Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips...
Oh hell no...don't say now "you're willing to go higher and up the funds", lol. This thing will turn into 33 pages quick like.
Lol, Well I said if there is good reason. It sounds like the Echo will fit my needs, but if there is good reason to get something else I should consider it.
562xp
562xp
Never run one but I have cut a few sticks held by a skid steer with a stock 562xp cutting on one end and a ported 361 cutting on the other. Husky was very impressive. Ron
CoreyB
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I would suggest something a lot less trouble prone. Every week seems to be a new thread on how the 562 doesn't run right or won't start or the dealer has had it for weeks and still no news.562xp
The Echo is a much better option in my opinion. And it is almost half the price.
Ok to compare Apple's to apples, how does the 6100 compare to the CS680? Close to the same price.
CoreyB
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Not comparable the 6100 compair more to the Echo 620, husky 562, stihl 362.
James Miller
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CS680 shouldn't even be in the conversation. In my opinion
Why? The Echo would be less expensive if I got on the annual sale.
CoreyB
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The 680 is bigger heavier, slower, but should have good torque. I only briefly handled one and knew it was not a saw it was looking for.
I see, it would be for different use.
Ok I see the CS620 is nearly the same price. So how does it compare to the 6100? Is there a comparable Stihl in the same price range?
562xp
Ok I will have to draw a line somewhere or we will be talking $1000 saws soon. Lets keep it below $650 new tops. That can include sale prices. Its more than I would want to spend but I don't want to not consider something a little out of my original budget.
USMC615
Wood's Tougher Than Woodpecker Lips...
Future pages 20-33 are reserved for $1000 saw talk, lol. Now that we've taken the ceiling to $650...550XP, 555, or now you're gettin' damn close to 562XP territory.
Big Block
WFO or I don't go
Or a 365XP x torq pho only
Big Block
WFO or I don't go
And then buy a bar on the TP for 50 ish bucks and your in biz
I just know what i have run. I was mostly kidding i am aware its much more than the OP wants/needs to spend. Dont knock them till you try them though. I have nothing positive or negative to say about echo's. I havent ran one.
