Echo CS-8000 worth fixing for firewood use?

[Adamam]

Is a old Echo CS-8000 worth spending around £100 in parts on for bigger bits of firewood?

 

It's in good condition apart from the bits that aren't...if you follow.

 

Need something bigger than my 50cc saw for bigger bits that are coming my way...

 

Is it decent or shite?

 

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

unbelievable strong saw. Torquey but by golly do you know you're using it.

[Adamam]

Awesome, thanks. Didn't want to sell as spares really if for no other reason than it having an almost new 24" bar and chain...

 

[Stubby]

Just had a quick look on a US forum and the big torque is mentioned . One other thing is they said it would cope well running an 8 pin sprocket which will give a bit more chain speed without sacrificing the torque ( bar length dependent )

[doobin]

If it's anything like my old 6000 that died due to wrong mix from a muppet, then it will have amazing torque. With a sharp chain it will be unlike anything else when cutting big rings- like a knife through butter. However, this is mainly due to the weight of the thing!

[Cut4fun]

IMO Heck Yes. I just rebuilt another 83cc poulan 505 myself and also own a echo 8000 80cc.

 

The new top end kits are suppose to be even better. If one is needed update. Thread on chainsaw repair site with comparison pics.

 

scroll down and the pics are embedded. echo 8000 piston and cylinder pics - newest

Edited April 10, 2013 by Cut4fun

[tobimax]

Anyone know where to get the echo parts in the UK. I need a new piston for a SRM 4600 strimmer.

Cheers

Paul

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Anyone know where to get the echo parts in the UK. I need a new piston for a SRM 4600 strimmer.

Cheers

Paul

 

countax or your local echo agent

[Adamam]

Spares can be had from Geenstripe or Diyspareparts.

[ecodao]

a definate YES , its my fave saw,

lots of power, lots of torque, strong casing and build , only downside is its a bit heavy

 

I even use mine with a large bar and in a Alaskan mill.

 

a great saw !!

 

 

steve

Portugal