Echo chainsaws?

[cedar74]

I'm i need of a new chainsaw. Got a bonus at work for a gift cert for one of the big box stores but it appears they only carry the echo brand. Any opinions with this brand? I'll buy another if the reviews aren't great and use the money for other stuff around the house

[lilweasel]

I'm a sthil man myself, however, I used an Echo to trim a big tree and it was a nice working little saw. It was brand new so it should work good. I have heard good things about them though.

[jimdundee]

X2 on Sthil

my Echo 3450 with 16 inch bar is 12 years old, that little dude will eat. it's not for 16 inch logs all day, but it will work an 8 hour shift and show back up tomorrow. when working for a tree service the tree climbers had 3450's on tied on their side every day.

try to get a chisel point chain "non safety" check out Bailey's it's like a lumber jack store. safety of course but the chains from home depot suck, with those safety cleaning dogs.

good luck post a pic of the wood chips.

[tsr07]

X3 on sthil chain saw and weed eater and.... just an awesome dependable product

[loggerlloyd]

X4 sthil. had an echo when i first started, good saw. always started first pull.

[jkatavitch]

I love my echo I have 3 of them all different sizes. they will last forever. But don't buy the ones at home depot or other stores those are the homeowner model go to a echo dealer and get a good one.

[farmertrappe]

I just had to replace my Stihl 390, Best piece of equipment I've ever owned. I father bought it for my back in 93', it put money in my pocket and keep my house warm the whole time. I never picked it up without thinking of him. Some piece o'.... helped themselves to it out of my shop last month. Just picked up my new Stihl 391, it's resting inside the house with me and my weapons.

[farmertrappe]

I just had to replace my Stihl 390, Best piece of equipment I've ever owned. I father bought it for my back in 93', it put money in my pocket and keep my house warm the whole time. I never picked it up without thinking of him. Some piece o'.... helped themselves to it out of my shop last month. Just picked up my new Stihl 391, it's resting inside the house with me and my weapons.

[330conni330]

just give me a chain saw and it will work