New Echo 550xp/261 equivalent

[geoff]

Looks a belting saw, I want one!

[Old Mill Tree Care]

It's pretty close in spec to both the 550XP and MS261 assuming the manufacturers spec for them all is correct so I'd say that qualifies as "More or Less equivalent.

 

Weight - CS-501SX - 4.7kg, 550XP - 4.9kg, MS261 - 5.2kg

 

Power - CS-501SX - 2.57kw, 550XP - 2.8kw, MS261 - 2.9kw

 

Engine Capacity - CS501SX - 50.2cc, 550XP - 50.1cc, MS261 - 50.2cc

 

The biggest difference is that the CS501SX will have a 5 year warranty for domestic use and a 2 year Warranty for professional use. Not sure what the warranty is on Stihl but I'm pretty sure with Husky it's 6 months for professional use.

 

So what is it that makes you think it isn't "more or less equivalent"? apart from not having M-Tronic or Autotune, that's a major plus point from what I've seen here.

 

 

Looking at those specs, the Echo simply is not the equivalent to the Stihl or Husky.

It will be better because it has a proper mans carburettor.

Lol!

[case mx270]

So when and where can we get them in the UK because there is not a lot on web about them

[Benny360]

So when and where can we get them in the UK because there is not a lot on web about them

 

Try calling your local echo dealer, we've got one just down the road who said he'd order one in for me to look at. Already sold the demo one he got in november so they are about just not being advertised for some strange reason. Imagine if a new flagship husky 50cc was coming out, you'd have heard about it back in 2010!

[R Mac]

So when and where can we get them in the UK because there is not a lot on web about them

 

I bought both of mine (not the CS-501SX) from Forest & Arb but there are others, Skyland are starting to stock Echo as an official dealer, Radmore Tucker also stock Echo. Plenty of Echo dealers if you want one but you'll have to wait until the UK importer gets their finger out.

Edited January 21, 2016 by R Mac

[R Mac]

Looking at those specs, the Echo simply is not the equivalent to the Stihl or Husky.

It will be better because it has a proper mans carburettor.

Lol!

 

Amen

[wisewood]

Probably significantly cheaper, around £200 less than either the MS261 or 550XP I'd guess. It's listed on the Echo France site at €569 HTVA/€689 TVAC which I have to admit I'm assuming is the equivalent of VAT. €689 would make it around £525. I think the RRP of the Husky is around £750, slightly less for the Stihl.

 

The CS-501SX will almost certainly cost less than the CS-620SX which can be had for £584 inc VAT with a 50cm bar/chain.

 

Cheers Mac, looks to be a good contender. Anyone know what mount it has? It would be replacing an 026 and that's got the S1 mount.

[R Mac]

I wonder do these guys actually have it in stock? £539 inc VAT

 

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[SawTroll]

Anyone know how it compares on price?

 

Up here (Norway) Echo saws are too close in price to Husky and Stihl saws to be of any interest - but this will vary with where you are.

 

Chainsaw pricing isn't always logic....

[Sawchip]

Up here (Norway) Echo saws are too close in price to Husky and Stihl saws to be of any interest - but this will vary with where you are.

 

Chainsaw pricing isn't always logic....

Do you notice folks where you are tend not to conceder Echo on there own merit regardless of any price difference ?