Echo cs550 or alternative

[tomm156]

Hi,

 

Looking for a new saw for fencing and small felling etc,

 

Currently use an older 026 but it's on it's last legs so looking to replace this weekend.

 

Spent hours reading and have ruled out the 550xp because of all the starting issues.

 

It needs to run a 15-18 inch bar and be as reliable as possible above all else. I have a husky, still and echo dealer close by so any of the above makes ideally.

 

It only gets used for about two Full days a week so not sure if it's worth buying a pro saw!

 

Any suggestions are most welcome as I seem to be going around in circles reading all the chainsaw posts!

 

Thanks in advance

[Piston Skirt]

CS-501SX should do well. The powerband is way wider than previous model (CS-510) and the weight is the lowest you can find for 50cc saw. And it's very durable/reliable.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

As above, get the 501sx rather than the ol CS550; the latter is a bit of non-saw imo; a down cc'd 620 so a bit dull for the weight and dimensions.

[tomm156]

Ale looking at the ms291! Basically a reliable saw with no auto tune or electrics as the shop I use for repairs and parts wouldn't have a clue and neither would I!

[Rob D]

The new Echo saws seem to be superb - got an Echo 501SX and it's a great saw and runs well straight out the box!

[Ukulian]

I'll second Rob's comment. CS501SX. Powerful and lightweight, runs the bar size you want, and a great warranty