20" Chainsaw - Echo or Stihl Recomendation

[JP135]

I've got both. Both are great saws. I'll always pick up the Stihl first.

As others have said - get the professional model if you're going to use it a lot.

[bowtechbandit]

I just bought two new saws, I have a tree service as a side business. the research I did made me go Echo. Stihl finally changed there saw engines this year in order to become EPA compliant. they hand changed all the rest of there stuff already, ( trimmers, blowers etc.). the EPA makes these companies run off a points system that's like debits and credits. by changing all there other lines and keeping there saw engines the same they were able to balance out there points and not pay any EPA penalties. well last year was the end of the grace period. Echo made the change on there saw engines 6-8 years ago and have really perfected there design and engineering at this point, where Stihl is still working the bugs out of there design. they say the new Stihl design is hard to crank, and has some other "Quirks' about it. up until this year I would say Stihl has had a superior saw, but now Echo is ahead in the game I believe.

[timberking]

I have the 331 from Stihl and have been very pleased. Not the saw my 044 that was stolen was but will do more than I want. Easy start. Nothing but Stihl on our logging jobs.

[texas shag]

If you are really looking for a high quality professional saw, you should also look at Dolmar. They make great machines. I have one of all three brands (Echo, Stihl and Dolmar), and wouldn't speak poorly about any of the three manufacturers. My favorite is actually the Dolmar.

[oldtestamentman]

Never owned a Stihl, but I bought an Echo CS 303T, Top Handle last year for clearing brush. It was the first "expensive" saw I ever bought. About $368. Man, I love it, especially the Top Handle. It's "right there" and RPMs are always super high. Just have to keep the air filter clean, or else it can slow down on you. I bought it from an Echo dealership in Kingsville.

[ranchdog]

Stihl would be my only consideration for a saw

This, I don't fell Echo is as good as it used to be. I only buy Stihl and I only use TrueFuel in them.

[gingib]

STIHL hands down

[bpa556]

Both great lines. I prefer Echo simply because they're not as cold natured as my Stihls. Fire up 1st or 2nd pull every time.


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[HunterRoss]

Stihl all the way with pre mix gas.

[bloodtrailer28]

I have went to echo myself.
I have a 590 and it is a dang good saw.

Same saw I have and I love it. Think I have had it for two years now and have done a ton of cutting with it...zero complaints. It even took a swim for a couple minutes before I could find it in the bottom of the creek. Fired it up 10 minutes later and it ran like a champ.

[JeffK]

Anyone have the echo 600p or 620p?

[bowtechbandit]

Anyone have the echo 600p or 620p?

I have the 600P. it a great saw. FYI if your not going to be using it a bunch, I would go with the CS-590. it has the same 59.8 CC engine as the 600 and 620 saws. it just don't have the commercial hub, aluminum handle, and replaceable roller tip on the bar.

[savin yours]

I have a Stihl farm boss, couldn't be happier with it. My echo had lots of problems starting and staying running. Staying running? Is that a thing?


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[venado]

I am a TruFuel guy too and have Echo, Stihl and Husqvarna saws, when running they all cut. When I want one to start I go to the Echo.

[Bumpy]

How much does the farm boss cost ? I've been told to purchase that model.