New Echo CS500P

[DieselnHooters]

Like mentionned its really a rebadged Shindaiwa 488, I had one of those for years, terrific reliable little saw. It fell off the trailer and was ran over and yet it still started on first pull lol...but the casing and fins were crushed so it overheated fast. RIP.

Bought an Echo cs500p last year and from what I can tell so far its just as good. BTW a 16'' bar works best on it IMO, the oilers on those smaller saws are better suited for smaller bars.

 

[mountainlake]

I have a 488 Shindaiwa alsio, while the CS500 has a lot of Shindawa in it it has way better power. Steve

 

[motreefarmer]

I just brought a CS500 myself. I replaced a Stihl 025 with it. The dealer upgraded the bar and chain with Oregon's Pro series bar and .325 chain. Haven't use it yet. Before I brought it, I looked at Huskys, Jonsered, and Stihl. After much research, I found out that Huskys & Joonsered uses just one ring on their pistons (anything that's not a pro model) and Stihl's homeowner line, the parts are made in China and then assembled here. Huskys & Jonsered have a 2 year (consumer) warranty, Stihl- 1 year (even if you use Stihl's premium oil mixture, it's always the consumers fault that the saw broke). Having a local dealer (and the 5 year warranty) is what sold me on the Echo. I brought mine with the 18 inch bar. I can't wait to try it out, I will have to wait because yesterday we had freezing rain so now everything has about 1/4" of ice on it. Bummer!

 

[motocephalic]

I used mine for 1 solid day so far, the weather has not let me out freezing rain is the worst I have seen it for a long time. The cs500 ran exceptionally well, light with lots of power and starts on 1 pull. Can't wait to give it a real test though.

 

[s219]

I just brought a CS500 myself. I replaced a Stihl 025 with it. The dealer upgraded the bar and chain with Oregon's Pro series bar and .325 chain. Haven't use it yet. Before I brought it, I looked at Huskys, Jonsered, and Stihl. After much research, I found out that Huskys & Joonsered uses just one ring on their pistons (anything that's not a pro model) and Stihl's homeowner line, the parts are made in China and then assembled here. Huskys & Jonsered have a 2 year (consumer) warranty, Stihl- 1 year (even if you use Stihl's premium oil mixture, it's always the consumers fault that the saw broke). Having a local dealer (and the 5 year warranty) is what sold me on the Echo. I brought mine with the 18 inch bar. I can't wait to try it out, I will have to wait because yesterday we had freezing rain so now everything has about 1/4" of ice on it. Bummer!

Sounds like you did your homework, which is more than most people do. You chose a great saw for solid reasons. I think you'll like it a lot!

 

[murphy1244]

I just bought the CS-590 w 20" bar myself

 

[tjkubota93]

I just cut down 4 trees for my bro in law. I love my new cs500p. It pulls a 18" bar easy. A ton more power than my ms250. A lot better made, extra money well spent.

 

[tjkubota93]

Seems my cs500 came with some extra parts.

 

[murphy1244]

And what am I looking at?

 

[tjkubota93]

Muffler parts and a hi screw cover

 

[murphy1244]

Muffler parts and a hi screw cover

Makes it run better? Should I remove mine?

 

[adirondackmtnman]

Makes it run better? Should I remove mine?

Baffle and spark arrestor. The screw cover limits how much you can back out your high jet. Yes they will gain you some power. Every dealer around here pulls the screen before they're sold.

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[motocephalic]

Whats the baffle do for it all. I had one on the old homelite, but never removed it. Will it make for even better running?

Baffle and spark arrestor. The screw cover limits how much you can back out your high jet. Yes they will gain you some power. Every dealer around here pulls the screen before they're sold.

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[s219]

In some states/areas, you can get fined for not having a spark arrestor. So don't pull it if cutting in those areas! Mostly affects people cutting on public land out west, but similar rules are applied and enforced in dry seasons elsewhere, or when there are forest fire risks.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

Whats the baffle do for it all. I had one on the old homelite, but never removed it. Will it make for even better running?

Just like the baffles in any muffler. Quiets the machine down and makes back pressure. Its good to have some back pressure with a two stroke, but those baffles are pretty restrictive. Definitely wanna tune that high needle a little richer. Hence the guy's pic with the removed screw limiter. All the screens ever do is get coked up IMO, not good for much else, unless you happen to live in a stste where they're mandatory.

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[adirondackmtnman]

Duplicate post

 

[motocephalic]

thanks, clears it up.

 

[tjkubota93]

Baffle and spark arrestor. The screw cover limits how much you can back out your high jet. Yes they will gain you some power. Every dealer around here pulls the screen before they're sold.

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Thats kinda surprising, the dealers here would leave it and charge $100 to fix it after it plugged up.

 

[sdef]

I am just about in the market for something larger than my trusty Husky 353. I want a saw in the Husky 562XP class with a 24" bar, and am interested in the Echo 620P. However, I have yet to find any Echo horsepower ratings on any of their saws. Although they do a small comparison between the 562 and the 620P- again, no horsepower information.

And yes, horsepower does make a difference and is a major differentiator per each class of saw. I have to wonder why Echo does not publish their horsepower. Does anyone have a link for Echo power ratings?

 

[tjkubota93]

I think I found a link to that on arborist site.