Why no Echo clones?

[a. palmer jr.]

Just me wondering out loud while pricing some Echo chainsaw parts..The Chinese have cloned Stihl, Husqvarna, and even have their own brands now but wondering why no Echo clones? I notice the clutch covers are around $30 or so for a used Echo cover while considerably less for a Stihl knock of cover brand new. Any opinions?

 

[U&A]

Because echo is already a knock off brand.


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[cuinrearview]

Because echo is already a knock off brand.


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Of what?

 

[U&A]

Sorry, had to do it. I have no hate at all for any of the brands. Just had to mess with you a bit[emoji1787]


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[Deleted member 117362]

Of what?

Cheap, unfinished plastic. My FIL ran and liked ECHO, ongoing Husqvarna/echo debate, all in jest.

 

[cuinrearview]

Cheap, unfinished plastic. My FIL ran and liked ECHO, ongoing Husqvarna/echo debate, all in jest.

Working with a lot of stuff from Japan like I do, I can definitely feel the influence when I handle one. I hadn't been impressed until I ran a 501 last month at the GTG. Fine saw.

 

[U&A]

He was messing around


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[cuinrearview]

He was messing around


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Actually the dude that has the 501 lives in Eaton Rapids. I'm sure you guys will meet up one day via Joe or a GTG.

 

[EchoRomeoCharlie]

Because it's going to cost the same to get an Echo clone into production as a Stihl. Problem is, the cost difference between an Echo and a clone isn't as big as a clone and a Stihl. Which means there's less of a market.

So, same cost, less market, less profit. Doesn't make sense to clone them.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Ar one time the John Deere saws were made by Kioritz, maker of Echo saws. But I have to agree that there have been no Chinese knock offs or copies made that I know of. Good analysis in Post @9. The higher Stihl raises their prices, the greater the chances of more knock offs.

 

[cuinrearview]

Because it's going to cost the same to get an Echo clone into production as a Stihl. Problem is, the cost difference between an Echo and a clone isn't as big as a clone and a Stihl. Which means there's less of a market.

So, same cost, less market, less profit. Doesn't make sense to clone them.

Until you break your 490 and need parts...
Pretty sure Huztl sells a lot more parts than kits. But still, the volume for Echo had to be the real deciding factor.

 

[s sidewall]

Farmertec had one on their web site a few years ago. Can't remember what model it was a copy of but was of a newer model. Was on there for a month then gone.

Steve Sidwell

 

[foeke]

Also, Echo is US only. (There are echo dealers in other regions, but not a lot, and since they ask Stihl prices I don't believe they get a real Echo backing).

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G955F met Tapatalk

 

[s sidewall]

Found it.
https://m.huztl.net/Free-Shipping-4...ible-With-ECHO-CS-420ES-Chainsaw-p428400.html

Steve Sidwell

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Too much for junker than junk saws. Just kidding, run whatever makes a person happy and warm. But, Stihl saws are crap, that's because my step-brother runs them.

 

[s sidewall]

LOL

Steve Sidwell

 

[LonestarStihl]

Because echo is already a knock off brand.


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Kinda like cloning the clones...how low can you go?

Lol I kid obviously, make fun of all brands. But I think someone else already linked that it has been done

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I'm pretty sure Echo sales are right up there with the

Found it.
https://m.huztl.net/Free-Shipping-4...ible-With-ECHO-CS-420ES-Chainsaw-p428400.html

Steve Sidwell

I guess I stand corrected...first Echo look-alike I've seen and at a much cheaper price.. Next thing we're going for is a Wild Thing clone....

 

[cuinrearview]

I'm pretty sure Echo sales are right up there with the

I guess I stand corrected...first Echo look-alike I've seen and at a much cheaper price.. Next thing we're going for a Wild Thing clone....

No need to settle for a clone, I can hook you up with the real thing

 

[a. palmer jr.]

No need to settle for a clone, I can hook you up with the real thing

Better not today, I was just given three saws yesterday, non runners, so I guess I have my hands full..He's got a few more but I called it quits after three..