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  • Mowingmaniac 24/7

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    Supposedly, made in Japan, not china.

    That's a fairly good particular, but I don't know anyone who owns one.

    If you do, please sound off...like it/hate it?

    After 12 or so years of service, my Husqvarna can't be used any longer. It won't stop leaking gas and so far is un-fixable...
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    Grumps21

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    Look at what the yard crews use. That would be an indicator of what’s good and what is not. Personally I have Stihl equipment, but I wouldn’t turn down an Echo for the right deal. I haven’t heard anythng bad on them. In fact, when I was looking years ago, they had good reviews
     

    skfullgun

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    In the woods...
    I’ve had an echo for about 6 years. I love it. Starts every time, but I do use ethanol-free premixed fuel and store it empty.

    I’ve worn out about six chains, each resharpened 2-3 times, so that should give you an idea that it used often , but not heavily.

    It will leak oil from the chain lube system if not drained after use.
     

    Brains

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    I've had an Echo gas trimmer for somewhere close to 20 years now, and despite my less than by the book maintenance is still going strong. I've used a lawn crew for most of the year for the past 5 years, but before that it got nearly weekly use. Still pull it out from time to time to clean up the yard a bit.
     

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    That place east of Waco....
    If it's just for light-duty use, I recommend the Ryobi electric chainsaw. It made short work of the top half of a cedar tree that fell in my backyard with no issues. It also survived being thrown when I fell in a sinkhole. Also, you don't have to worry about mixing or draining gas....just pull the battery pack.
     

    Eastexasrick

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    I have owned, worn out, burned up, and even run over, a bunch of chainsaws. To keep it simple Echo chainsaws are worth the price.
    Several good budget saws out there too, but you have owned a Husky those won't do it for you. IMG_0458[1].JPG
     

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    Echo used to be one of the better residential motors. My string trimmer still works great and is light weight. Stihls tend to fall apart. Gas leak is usually the primer bulb or carb.
     

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    I am very grateful for all of your very positive replies.

    Thank you all very much!

    As far as electric chainsaws - We have one and it too does yeoman work, in fact, I just came in from using it...but, I gotta tellya, it's kind of embarrassing to use because while running it sounds like I'm torturing some small animal...
     

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    I had one for years - finally got rid of it when I couldn't repair it anymore. I'd buy another Echo in a heartbeat.
     

    Axxe55

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    I had one for years - finally got rid of it when I couldn't repair it anymore. I'd buy another Echo in a heartbeat.
    echo use to make some really good small power equipmentcustomer service was reallgood as wellif i were to ever buy another gas powered chinsaw again it woul be an echo or stihl brand
     

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    Yep Axxe55 - Although it is off-topic, I had an Echo weedeater that was awesome. Even got driven over by a truck - I didn't do it - and it kept working for years. I'd preferably buy a Stihl chainsaw, but the one I used (Farm Boss) was a bad-ass and felt like it - very heavy case. The Echo's with the same bar length were a lot lighter. I just inherited a 16" Husqvarna - it's been sitting on a shelf with gas in it for years. Going to try to resuscitate it - right after I get that 9mm case stuck in my sizing die out.
     

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    I've had a little Echo for more than 15 years. It starts easy and runs rough until I start cutting, then smoothes out... What I'm saying is it likes to run under load...

    I don't know anything about the newer ones.
     

    Lonesome Dove

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    I no longer practice the craft I did it only to get a raise in pay. But I am a certified Echo small engine technician. Stihl, Echo, Husqvarna can't go wrong with any of them.
    I have No favorites but do own Echo tools only becuase I got them at dealer cost.
     
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    TreyG-20

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    Those with chain bar oil leaks, I've noticed with several chainsaws that are over oiling it will sling oil back up the bar and into the case where the centrifugal clutch is. It will gather there and slowly drip out over time and appear to be leaking when in reality it's just build up in there with the saw dust.
     
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    Those with chair bar oil leaks, I've noticed with several chainsaws that are over oiling it will sling oil back up the bar and into the case where the centrifugal clutch is. It will gather there and slowly drip out over time and appear to be leaking when in reality it's just build up in there with the saw dust.
    No doubt. I put a new chain on mine this weekend. The cover was packed in oily sawdust. At least it keeps things from rusting!
     

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    I got to use my Echo commercial grade saw for one day of cutting downed limbs. Day two, I got a little heavy handed with the bar oil cap tightening, and popped the threads. So saw is down, until new cap shows up—of course, all the local parts dealers were out of everything after the storm, so had to order online.
     
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    vmax

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    I owned a 14" climbing/trim saw for a couple years bought at Homo Depot because it was the weekend and I needed one.
    Back in 2014-2016

    I own 6 other Stihl saws and trimmers so I am biased somewhat

    I used the piss out of it for about 2 year's and sold it because I found the equivalent Sithl on sale

    I can't badmouth the Echo
    It worked fine
     

    Vaquero

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    I've had a little Echo for more than 15 years. It starts easy and runs rough until I start cutting, then smoothes out... What I'm saying is it likes to run under load...

    I don't know anything about the newer ones.
    A properly tuned 2 stroke will sputter under no load.
    Under load, it will smooth out and produce peak power.
    I wore out a few saws back in the day.
    Honestly, the best I ever ran was a craftsman branded pouland back in the early 80s. It came with a 20" bar and chain.
    Once that wore out I put an 18" set on it. It would cut hard heart mesquite like nobody's business. I let it go at a moving sale in 06.
     
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