Chainsaw dilemma

I forgot to mention my saws like going for tractor rides.

Al

 

Welcome Satchmo1960
I can not speak for Echo. I am more of a Husky man, but I do have a Stihl MS 250 and really like it. The only reason that I am not in the Stihl court is my dad bought a new Stihl back in the early '70s and after 3 years of light use it was a POS. Several dealers couldn't get it running.
I don't know what part of Ohio you are located in, but there is a GTG (get-to-gather) in central MI next weekend. About 4 hour drive from Columbus. It would give you the opportunity to get some trigger time on various brands and models.
We just may be able to get you an invite. Say something if you are interested and we can see what we can do.

 

With rounds that size I would look to a great 60cc saw at the smallest, but would think a 70cc class would serve you better. Like a husqvarna 365, 372, stihl 461, Dolmar 7900, best of luck and if you can cut with each saw before you buy.

 

Echo CS 670 66.7 cc with 20" bar. 5 year warranty.
Echo CS 800P 82.7 cc with 24 inch bar, 5 year warranty.


Al

 

Thanks for the invite but unfortunately I have to work next weekend...

 

Welcome to the site
I have both the 261 7 year's and 590 6 year's
Never had any issue with either one.
I do my own saw work anyway.
Just routine maintenance is the life of any saw.
I like both but always ran the 590 more
With 3/8 chisel 20 and 24 inch bar's.
I bought a 490 3 year's ago no trouble at all with it a good 50cc saw i run a 18 .325 full chisel on it.
The echos were 300.00 shipped from ebay
With the 5 year warranty.
My friend didn't clean his bar on his 590 and the oil hole clogged
Tearing up his oiler
Echo fixed it under warranty no charge.
Try a few different saw's if you can.

 

You are SO right and yes I am new to this and I def need to learn this VERY important task.