Originally Posted By: bubbatime
I think a lot of guys but too big a chainsaw. The lighter, less powerful ones are much easier to use for a longer duration. I'd rather have a smaller saw that can still cut bigger logs than heft around a large saw all day.
While true the saw's purpose is 12"-24" hardwood. But the majority is either under 18" or only over 18" for the first few cuts. so
I decided the echo cs590 for $320 was the best for my budget.
its not terribly heavy although it is over 2# more than the echo cs 490 50cc model.
They also threw in a echo toughchest for $20.
There are a few easy mods to pump up the power abit after its broke in.. If I decide to.
I think a lot of guys but too big a chainsaw. The lighter, less powerful ones are much easier to use for a longer duration. I'd rather have a smaller saw that can still cut bigger logs than heft around a large saw all day.
While true the saw's purpose is 12"-24" hardwood. But the majority is either under 18" or only over 18" for the first few cuts. so
I decided the echo cs590 for $320 was the best for my budget.
its not terribly heavy although it is over 2# more than the echo cs 490 50cc model.
They also threw in a echo toughchest for $20.
There are a few easy mods to pump up the power abit after its broke in.. If I decide to.