Talk me out of an Echo CS620P.

[Mmholling89]

New guy here from NE Tennessee.

I’ve been lurking around the forms for the last few weeks trying to learn as much as possible. I have an older 026 that has been great but just doesn’t have the power I need for several large oak and ash trees I have on my property. My 80 year old neighbor is also felling and cutting up several very large oak and ash trees with an MS311.

I need a larger saw and I’m thinking a 60cc would be perfect. I am considering a MS362 C, 562XP, and finally an Echo CS620. My first choice would be the Husky but they are on backorder and my neighbor needs help ASAP, he doesn’t want it but needs it. I am leaning towards the Echo-it’s cheaper and has a better warranty, regular carburetor, and is available. Any opinions?

MS362 C 12.35 lbs $779
Echo CS620P 13.7 $569

 

[esean]

You could save even more $$ with the Echo 590 if you don't really need the few extra features of the 620.

 

[Robin Wood]

New guy here from NE Tennessee.

I’ve been lurking around the forms for the last few weeks trying to learn as much as possible. I have an older 026 that has been great but just doesn’t have the power I need for several large oak and ash trees I have on my property. My 80 year old neighbor is also felling and cutting up several very large oak and ash trees with an MS311.

I need a larger saw and I’m thinking a 60cc would be perfect. I am considering a MS362 C, 562XP, and finally an Echo CS620. My first choice would be the Husky but they are on backorder and my neighbor needs help ASAP, he doesn’t want it but needs it. I am leaning towards the Echo-it’s cheaper and has a better warranty, regular carburetor, and is available. Any opinions?

MS362 C 12.35 lbs $779
Echo CS620P 13.7 $569

I know a guy who specialises in 590 mod, he does sick work. You can use that ported 590 even in big wood

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[Ronaldo]

The Echo would be a great choice.

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[The Singing Arborist]

You'll probably hear from the group that the 620 is a great saw. The Husky or Stihl may boast a bit more HP, but at the end of the day, your buyers remorse would come from overpaying for an unsatisfactory product. That just won't happen with the 620 (or 590 for that matter). They would last you a decade easily and cut through anything you ask 'em to, just like the other big brands.

 

[r black]

Also my first choice would be a Husqvarna , get a 562 xp or step up to the 572 xp , have it shipped to your door from new-york, @spike60 , you can send him a pm ..............

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

Don't buy an Echo 620P.

There. That'll be $20.

 

[Mmholling89]

I know a guy who specialises in 590 mod, he does sick work. You can use that ported 590 even in big wood

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Don't buy an Echo 620P.

There. That'll be $20.

Not a problem as long as you accept payment in beer and firewood.

 

[Mmholling89]

I know a guy who specialises in 590 mod, he does sick work. You can use that ported 590 even in big wood

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How long and how much to mod the saw? I read some stuff on another form about the 590 having more torque than the 620 after moding.

 

[Justin Taylor]

Get a Ms 462

 

[champion221elite]

You will be very happy with the CS620P.

 

[Lionsfan]

At 13.7 lbs., why not just find a good used 372xp?

 

[babybart]

At 13.7 lbs., why not just find a good used 372xp?

There are a couple in the Trading Post now.

 

[Robin Wood]

How long and how much to mod the saw? I read some stuff on another form about the 590 having more torque than the 620 after moding.

Hang on I'll put the guy in touch

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[Fatherwheels]

You'll probably hear from the group that the 620 is a great saw. The Husky or Stihl may boast a bit more HP, but at the end of the day, your buyers remorse would come from overpaying for an unsatisfactory product. That just won't happen with the 620 (or 590 for that matter). They would last you a decade easily and cut through anything you ask 'em to, just like the other big brands.

And not overheat, and start every time, and are easy on fuel, and no AT or MT to deal with.

 

[Fatherwheels]

New guy here from NE Tennessee.

I’ve been lurking around the forms for the last few weeks trying to learn as much as possible. I have an older 026 that has been great but just doesn’t have the power I need for several large oak and ash trees I have on my property. My 80 year old neighbor is also felling and cutting up several very large oak and ash trees with an MS311.

I need a larger saw and I’m thinking a 60cc would be perfect. I am considering a MS362 C, 562XP, and finally an Echo CS620. My first choice would be the Husky but they are on backorder and my neighbor needs help ASAP, he doesn’t want it but needs it. I am leaning towards the Echo-it’s cheaper and has a better warranty, regular carburetor, and is available. Any opinions?

MS362 C 12.35 lbs $779
Echo CS620P 13.7 $569

I would avoid a 362, had a new one, sold it because it had starting problems from the day I bought it.
I like Echo, had Two 501 ‘s and a 352, would like a 620, but 590 is cheap in your part of the world,
if money is an issue, or you don't use a saw much, 590, otherwise 620.

 

[Red97]

Grab the 620, and have it modded down the road if you wanted.

Can get more power out of the 620 chassis than the 562/362.

 

[maplegrovetom]

I have a Shindaiwa 600sx, it's the same as a Echo 620. Took out of box, removed muffler restriction and pulled limiter caps off carburetor. I don't care about warranty. Almost as strong as my hotrod Jonsered 2260. Should get better when it breaks in. It weighs a little bit more than the 2260 with the same size bar. There is a Shindaiwa/Echo dealer in Hebron, Ohio that has the best prices I've seen.
I paid $413.00 for the shiny new red Shindaiwa 600sx shipped to my door, but that was last year. It's a well built saw without computerized carburetor.
I have an impressive Husqvarna/Jonsered arsenal, and owned several Stihl M-TRONIC saws. The Echo is $300 less than a 562 or 362, and it's built as well in Japan.
Ok, don't buy that Echo, get a Poulan instead. It's a great saw if you don't need to cut wood.

 

[Cliff R]

I have all three, CS-590, 600P and 620PW. Have been running the bag off of the CS-590 for quite a few years now, zero issues.

Had some problems with the 600P, and of all things it turned out to be a defective NGK spark plug. Funny how something as simple as a spark plug can cause all sorts of grief.

They all have plenty of power and about all you need to do is remove the limiter caps to give them a little fuel as they are set up pretty lean right out of the box. I also open up the muffler deflector some and good to go.

They are also very well built with a lot of professional features, inboard clutch, oiler is clutch driven, compression release, excellent anti-vibe, etc. I've shelved all of my Husquvarna Pro saws at this point and beating up the Echo's instead. They will handle a 24" bar in hardwood fine. The pic below is a HUGE Beech tree. I used the CS-590 to cross-cut the entire trunk to make the pieces more manageable to the splitter, it never grumbled once........

 

[svk]

Can get more power out of the 620 chassis than the 562/362.

If you are building a 590 or 600 do you need to step up to a 620 carb to accomplish this?