Tanaka saw

[tomw]

Have just bought a Tanaka ECV 4501. Was told its equivilant to a Stihl but less money in the same way a can of Comma is much less than a can of Castrol same spec oil.

What do you think?

[SteveA]

Will be interesting to find out your Tanaka wood cutting thoughts - the 50cc price looks pretty high when compared to Husky 50cc, so the less money thing doesnt apply for the whole range.

[SawTroll]

Have just bought a Tanaka ECV 4501. Was told its equivilant to a Stihl but less money in the same way a can of Comma is much less than a can of Castrol same spec oil.

What do you think?

 

It doesn't appear to be "equivalent" to any pro class Stihl or Husky saw, based on the specs - but I can't comment on the quality.

 

As far as I know most Tanaka saws are made in China by now, but the 45 and 50cc ones may be an exception?