New Saw

[harvey b davison]

Another vote here for makita / dolmar, spares from any makita dealer.

[wisecobandit]

On the Stihl side, if you can get your hands on both, I would compare the 260/261 and the 360/361. The latter is heavier, definitely, but will be much quicker through the larger stuff, particularly where it's hard, so it's a trade-off between the extra weight and the extra power. I would try the 260 with a 14" bar and the 360 with a 16" or 18" bar.

 

Alec

My thoughts to. Personally I would even recommend the 260 or 360 over the 1 series.

Good allrounders, parts always available at sensible prices and within days if out of stock.

Although im a Husqvarna preference person I don't rate the 550/560 in the reliability stake and parts can be a pita sometimes taking weeks and more expensive.

[BobbyDee]

Thanks everyone who replied.

I've gone for the Echo CS620SX so only time will tell if I've made a good choice or a real lemon. I shall post how I get on.

[geoff]

Thanks everyone who replied.

I've gone for the Echo CS620SX so only time will tell if I've made a good choice or a real lemon. I shall post how I get on.

 

From what I have read on these saws you made a good choice, I'm after onemyself:001_smile:

[felixthelogchopper]

I've got the Echo cs450. Nice saw, can't fault the build quality.

[geoff]

I've got the Echo cs450. Nice saw, can't fault the build quality.

 

Nice saws mate.

[BobbyDee]

Update on my new Echo 620SX....super saw, starts easily and cuts like a good'un. I'm really going to have to give this one extra respect as it's a beast. Time will tell if it's reliable but so far I'm impressed. Thanks again to everyone who contributed to my post.

[geoff]

Update on my new Echo 620SX....super saw, starts easily and cuts like a good'un. I'm really going to have to give this one extra respect as it's a beast. Time will tell if it's reliable but so far I'm impressed. Thanks again to everyone who contributed to my post.

 

I get mine soon, ca't wait!

[BobbyDee]

Geoff we're just like a bunch of kids really! My other half thinks I'm completely off my rocker with regard to saws and sawing. I spend hours cleaning, checking, adjusting and playing with the 4 I have at the mo. Once in a while I actually get to do some work with them. Deep joy.

[geoff]

Geoff we're just like a bunch of kids really! My other half thinks I'm completely off my rocker with regard to saws and sawing. I spend hours cleaning, checking, adjusting and playing with the 4 I have at the mo. Once in a while I actually get to do some work with them. Deep joy.

 

 

I'm like that too, these Echo's want a bit of bedding in, I think you will find yours improves in power after a gallon or so of fuel.