Echo 650EVL Replacement guidebar and chain

[Beemac]

Hi, have been given an echo 650EVL chainsaw but it needs a new bar and chain. Current bar is 20” with 5/8 x 70 DL on chain 

 

anyone recommend a bar and chain replacement, is 70 DL common or could it be changed to a different bar and chain

 

thanks in advance 

[Dan Maynard]

My 20" bars are 72 drive links so 70 looks uncommon - but the important thing is to count your chain that fits because 70 absolutely could be right.

I didn't find the saw on most of the usual chain suppliers, I would suggest to contact either chainsawbars.co.uk or skylandequipment.com as they both have Echo spares and may have a parts catalog for the saw. Likely to need to wait till Jan for an answer of course.

[Beemac]

Thanks, 70 links does not seem to be readily available, would there be a good upgrade for a guide bar that ouldvtake a more common chain ?( eg 72 DL 3/8)

 

thanks john

[Dan Maynard]

chainsawbars.co.uk let you order any number of links so that would be one answer. Otherwise if you can find a smaller dealer they should be able to make up the loop from a bulk reel.

I guess maybe there's another bar but bit of a minefield to advise.

[gand]

Where you based, is there a chainsaw shop near you? They should be able to make one for you. If not message me on here and I'll make one up and post out on Monday when back at work 👍

[Beemac]

Thanks, I managed to source a chain 70DL, just need to find a replacement bar