I was thinking about adding another saw to my harem. I don't really need another saw but I saw a locale dealer having what appeared to be be a awesome deal. I thought about this brand many times but seem to always go back to the similar color that i always have had. So I just wanted to have some thoughts or experience from from my now favorite club members. Please don't hold back give me nothing but the truth! I would use this saw for general firewood cutting The dealer is offering this for $329.00 brand new out the door. (not a box store) Echo cs-550p 20" Engine Displacement (cc) 54.1 Oil Capacity (fl oz) 10.1 Engine Displacement (cu in) 3.3 Dry Weight (lbs)1 13.3 Starting System Standard Sprocket Cover Ignition System Digital Bar Type Pro-Lite Double Guard .325 Carburetor Butterfly-Valve Diaphragm (without purge pump) Sprocket Type Rim Oiling System Automatic/Adjustable (Clutch-Driven) Handle Plastic Vibration Reduction System Standard Consumer Warranty 5 years Available Bar Lengths (in) 16, 18, 20 Commercial Warranty 1 years Fuel Capacity (fl. oz.) 17.9 Rental Warranty 90 days ECHO CS-550P 54.1cc Power Boost™ Engine Chain Saw - ECHO USA | ECHO USA Thanks for all input OregonBlacktail
This may be blasphemous to say on this forum, but I've managed to talk myself out of at least 3 good deals on saws I've found on Craigslist in the past couple years. Sure, I'd really love to have a lightweight top handle, or something in the 60cc range, but in the end I decided that my 2 saws cover everything I do and the money is better spent elsewhere. But that does seem like a really good price for a saw that compares favorably to the Stihl ms290.
I don't think you can go wrong. I got my first Echo a while back, its a CS 590 Timberwolf. I'm not at all disappointed that I made the purchase. It starts easy and runs well. I think Echo makes a solid saw. Never ran the 550P but for that price I'd happily take it off of his hands!
So I have to ask questions as I am curious. How does the size of this relate to the saws you currently have, and are you loyal to a brand? I have found that I use my 461 for trees over 12 inches in diameter, the 310 for under 12. I have bought and sold several, but stick to the main 2. The 025 my dad kinda owns, I find to be too small and slow. I see guys with 20 or 30 saws, which is cool but I do not think I would use more than 2 or 3. I did just by an 880, so I understand the CAD. Let us know where you land and add a picture.
But seriously, if i were in the market for a saw, i wouldnt hesitate much on that deal. Ive not had much time on echo saws, but enough guys out there vouch for the quality for me to dive in if wanted a new saw. Whats a new 550xp or ms261 cost, almost double this asking price? Hard to believe those could be twice the saw.
