JackJ
ArboristSite Member
I'm looking for a new ~60cc saw to tackle some big oaks and maples that would be too much of a challenge for my 20 year old Stihl 025. $400 is about my limit, and I don't feel comfortable evaluating used saws, so I'm thinking the Echo Timberwolf is what I'm after. Clearly not the greatest 60cc saw, but seems to be the best value, and I've got a local dealer that I feel pretty good about, though I've only been in the shop twice.
I'll get it with the 20" bar and run it stock initially, but will probably eventually remove the carb limiters and do a muffler mod. My one concern is that there are very few accessories (bars, chains, sprockets) listed for this saw. I realize it's fairly new, but I'm wondering if there's anything about it that would limit future upgrades. Is there anything different about the bar mount or oil systems compared to the other 59cc Echos? Anything I need to watch out for in getting aftermarket accessories?
I'll get it with the 20" bar and run it stock initially, but will probably eventually remove the carb limiters and do a muffler mod. My one concern is that there are very few accessories (bars, chains, sprockets) listed for this saw. I realize it's fairly new, but I'm wondering if there's anything about it that would limit future upgrades. Is there anything different about the bar mount or oil systems compared to the other 59cc Echos? Anything I need to watch out for in getting aftermarket accessories?