I bought a 501P with a 20% off coupon which made it an outstanding deal. An 18” Versalite bar makes it even lighter. Fantastic saw with no electronic crap on the carb or catalyst in the muffler.
Couple weeks ago, i bought the CS-7310P, loved it so much that i went to my dealer today and bought a brand new CS-4910 just for limbing. Both of these echo saws replaced my stihl`s.
While I certainly appreciate the review of this saw, it would’ve been nice to have seen it in action with everything stock. For those of us who don’t know how to port a chainsaw it would’ve been valuable to see it and its original version.
Echo CS-4910 is a great value, but the CS-501P is their 50.2 cc professional grade chainsaw. If I ever have to replace my 18 year old Jonsered CS 2152 (which has been an awesome saw), the Echo CS-501P would be my first choice.
I was between the 4910 & 501p. Did the research and found that they’re almost identical. Biggest difference was that the 501p has captured sprocket cover nuts and a metal handle. The 501p was also $100 more. I bought the 4910 (18” bar) and invested an extra $10 for a sprocket cover captured nut & hook set. Later on, I bought a 20” bar & chains. Very happy with the set up.
@@AlexC80 ja imamam echo 621sx stara tri mjeseca moze da prica ko sta hoce .radio sam sa stilom i huskijom od 60 kubika tako da znam sta su motorke i to vrlo dobro ja nikad nebi mjenjo svoj eho za stila ili huskija u toj klasi zato sto eho pravi japanac a ove brendove druge prave kinezi i turci kod mene u mojoj zemlji stihl i huski kvare se samo tako radilice lezajevi ribaju itd .a echo je izdrzljiv i pouzdan maltene pali na prvu a ima snagu jacu bar za 10 posto od ostalih brendova to je moje licno iskustvo veliki pozdrav
When I bought this saw I didn’t know it would be capable of everything it can do. Thought it was gonna b for smaller trees and limbs. But it can cut big stuff to(18”) . And it’s light.
excellent review and saw def top 4 or 5 on the market personally I would run a 550 xp mii but double the price....... echo is easy to modify also big power can be made cheaply
Don’t let Doug bring it to your house and let you run it or you’ll be buying one! Ask me how I know. Seriously, you can’t beat that saw for the money. I love how that thing sounds!
@@davidgoliath982 we don’t need square grinds on our chains either, but I enjoy the extra performance. Also, high performance 2 strokes always sound ratty, you obviously don’t have one. Holler at me if you wanna have a 50cc race👍🏻
@@davidgoliath982 Can't argue with the way that thing runs. And, I love how it sounds. But, yeah - you might be right - 1" might be a little big for a 50cc work saw. Charles has some with double, I think 3/4" also, and they seem to run real good. Mine has a smaller outlet, and still sounds a little "farty" or echo'y. But, Charles definitely knows what he is doing with these things, I' mean, it's 50cc for heavens sakes. Heh heh ... I actually want to send my saw to Charles and beg him to port it. I love how light they are.
Thanks for the video. I just might take the plunge. I've four Stihls, an Echo, and a Dayton ($5.00 with case, I couldn't resist), but this looks real sweet
Looks like a runner Doug! I have been wanting to add the Stihl 261c to pair with my400c. I will have to look at this Echo. Same cc half the price. 👍🏻👍🏻 TOA
You’re not gonna hear me talk bad about a 261, but like you said, when it come to price, then add a 5 year warranty onto it? Something to think about for sure.
I have a 1979 powermac 310 that I fished out of the garbage. I custom trimmed a n Oregon power match bar to it, bought a donor saw on e bay for sixty bucks and made one ass kicking saw. I would never trade it for an echo, even a brand new one. Btw, I laughed when you mentioned the price --thats a lot of money--i don't care for the saw--sorry, we all don't like it. Dealt with echo my entire career. Both echo and husky suck! I have a husky 335xpt from 1998. The carb is still over 200.00 and it is still a wall hanger in my garage. I like old mac's and Red Max for the rest. Also like jonsered and pioneer saws.
Unfortunately no. Echos new 4920 is a homeowner/farm quality clamshell design. The 4910 is a pro model at a homeowner model price (minus a few features).
@@IndianaDoug Okay, thanks a lot! I found a 4910 online and didn’t know if I should buy the other one or not. Will buy the 4910, but want it modded. I really liked what you said about it. Who did your saw?
Does it have the captive bar nut system on the side cover? I'm looking for a dependable, easy to maintain and affordable 50 cc saw. This might be the one. The multi-year warranty is also nice.
The price and warranty is what makes the 4910 stand out. Couple things: this model doesn’t come stock with captive bars nuts but they’re available. Next, Echo just announced the 4910 is being discontinued, however the 501p (essentially the same saw with upgraded parts) will still be around. Third, if you want out of the box performance in late 2023, I’d encourage you to look at the Husqvarna 545, or for a bit more the 550(mk2 model). I’d say those two saws will be around for quite some time.
Thank you Doug for sharing your blessings. I am considering the 4910 to be send to the pacific island for tsunami relief and regular firewood cutting (lots for cultural usage)...I like the mod you done with yours. Will you be willing to share what modification you done so I can workout the total expenses for this project...let me know if that is something you willing to share.
Hey Doug, hope you are well. I like the Echo saws as well. I have a stock, Stihl 251 that I use for firewood. Last year that saw came to life. Started screaming at me. I don't know how it got better or why . No adjustment to the carb, just keep given it a nice file. I feel like it would keep up with your 4910. 18 inch bar, full house chain, semi - chisel. What are your thoughts?
I really like the 250/251’s. They are considered a homeowner/farm grade saw but they are good ones indeed. I don’t doubt a 250 would be on par with a stock 4910, but mine is far from stock. Also I was running a semi chisel chain in the video, that little thing will absolutely scream through wood with a full chisel chain.
Still dont know why people need to mod a chainsaw your cutting wood its not a race car your not in a compation for god sakes just doesn't make sense. I think people do it cause they just like the sound of it and more power
I got the cs 4910 3 weeks ago and it has not worked. Runs for a minute then dies and won’t restart for a couple minutes. Then does it all over again. Just got it back from the shop yesterday and taking it back again today for the same thing.
Never heard of a 610. I have an Echo CS-620 if that what you’re referring to. But it has the same mods done, and it was way more money. Regardless, I bought this 4910 for less than a new stock one cost🥴
These saws are not impressive in stock form. You’ll certainly want to mod them. Removing the baffle from the muffle and enlarging the outlet port then retuning, increases power significantly. Mine has been completely ported.
Bad using...more pushing end blage Will be burne up...in longmtime sure....way its easy...how its pisibilitie if thut that mutch Alice in regular cuting of wood soft or hard,,,he say speed
The wood cuuter worcker witch safe came after 40 years in pansion with his old chainsave...in good condition....that is the result of easy safe worck...think wisely ewebpnd twice end than make a woodcut
![Stihl MS 400 [Why I Love This Chainsaw Series]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/tvLACjVymK4/mqdefault.jpg)
I bought a 501P with a 20% off coupon which made it an outstanding deal. An 18” Versalite bar makes it even lighter. Fantastic saw with no electronic crap on the carb or catalyst in the muffler.
Couple weeks ago, i bought the CS-7310P, loved it so much that i went to my dealer today and bought a brand new CS-4910 just for limbing. Both of these echo saws replaced my stihl`s.
Bought a 4510 to replace my Sthil 251 and love it! Perfect for around my 3 acres no mods cuts great and starts like a dream!
While I certainly appreciate the review of this saw, it would’ve been nice to have seen it in action with everything stock. For those of us who don’t know how to port a chainsaw it would’ve been valuable to see it and its original version.
This problem is a stock 4910 wouldn’t have made the cut🤣. They’re awful without at minimum a healthy muffler mod, base gasket delete, and retune.
Echo CS-4910 is a great value, but the CS-501P is their 50.2 cc professional grade chainsaw. If I ever have to replace my 18 year old Jonsered CS 2152 (which has been an awesome saw), the Echo CS-501P would be my first choice.
I was between the 4910 & 501p. Did the research and found that they’re almost identical. Biggest difference was that the 501p has captured sprocket cover nuts and a metal handle. The 501p was also $100 more. I bought the 4910 (18” bar) and invested an extra $10 for a sprocket cover captured nut & hook set. Later on, I bought a 20” bar & chains. Very happy with the set up.
I'm kind of doing this backwards... I just bought a 4910 and now I'm watching all the reviews 😂
They’re good saws you’re fine
me too
I got a new one at $279.00. On sale now! I have been running the timberwolf. This is a secondary saw for me.
Wow what a deal
I love my echo saws. I have the CS-490 and 590 Timberwolf and want to get the 7310 next!
Yea the 7310 is in a different world, all great saws. Thanks Jay👍🏻
I got those two and the 680
Echo better than stihl
@@AlexC80 ja imamam echo 621sx stara tri mjeseca moze da prica ko sta hoce .radio sam sa stilom i huskijom od 60 kubika tako da znam sta su motorke i to vrlo dobro ja nikad nebi mjenjo svoj eho za stila ili huskija u toj klasi zato sto eho pravi japanac a ove brendove druge prave kinezi i turci kod mene u mojoj zemlji stihl i huski kvare se samo tako radilice lezajevi ribaju itd .a echo je izdrzljiv i pouzdan maltene pali na prvu a ima snagu jacu bar za 10 posto od ostalih brendova to je moje licno iskustvo veliki pozdrav
I just bought a cs-4510 and love it .
When I bought this saw I didn’t know it would be capable of everything it can do. Thought it was gonna b for smaller trees and limbs. But it can cut big stuff to(18”) . And it’s light.
That sawdust was something to be proud of!
I agree👍🏻
The is a crazy bargain saw. And the weight is amazing. One of my favorites
I know you know 😁
@@IndianaDoug SLAX is a verified Echo owner/operator...
@@Brian2bears ya, he has the exact same Brisco ported model as me👍🏻
Indiana Doug, Stop! I can’t take it anymore! You are killin’ me here!
🤣
Yup. I need that saw
That’s the one to get man.
👍 Excellent little saw. Ported they are phenomenal.
Love Echos. Got a 490 and 501P.
me too. got both. very powerfull saws. also bought the 620 p. what a hoss.
What a little power house of a saw!
excellent review and saw def top 4 or 5 on the market personally I would run a 550 xp mii but double the price....... echo is easy to modify also big power can be made cheaply
Well said and thank you👍🏻
Don’t let Doug bring it to your house and let you run it or you’ll be buying one! Ask me how I know. Seriously, you can’t beat that saw for the money. I love how that thing sounds!
We can getcha there buddy easy peasy
sounds a kind of ratty at times. no need for such a large outlet with a 50cc saw ported or not
@@davidgoliath982 we don’t need square grinds on our chains either, but I enjoy the extra performance. Also, high performance 2 strokes always sound ratty, you obviously don’t have one. Holler at me if you wanna have a 50cc race👍🏻
@@davidgoliath982 Can't argue with the way that thing runs. And, I love how it sounds. But, yeah - you might be right - 1" might be a little big for a 50cc work saw. Charles has some with double, I think 3/4" also, and they seem to run real good. Mine has a smaller outlet, and still sounds a little "farty" or echo'y. But, Charles definitely knows what he is doing with these things, I' mean, it's 50cc for heavens sakes. Heh heh ... I actually want to send my saw to Charles and beg him to port it. I love how light they are.
Thanks for the video. I just might take the plunge. I've four Stihls, an Echo, and a Dayton ($5.00 with case, I couldn't resist), but this looks real sweet
You’ll love it👍🏻
Looks like a runner Doug! I have been wanting to add the Stihl 261c to pair with my400c. I will have to look at this Echo. Same cc half the price. 👍🏻👍🏻 TOA
You’re not gonna hear me talk bad about a 261, but like you said, when it come to price, then add a 5 year warranty onto it? Something to think about for sure.
261 is close to twice the horsepower and about the same weight. I have the 4910 and really like it but there's really no comparison
@@semiprofessional8470 you seriously think a 261 has over 6hp? Cmon bro😆
Hardddddd to beat for the money and it’s just a great saw
My chain keeps flying off
That’s a nice saw. I suspect it could put my 290 to shame.
They’re stout little saws for sure.
I have a 1979 powermac 310 that I fished out of the garbage. I custom trimmed a n Oregon power match bar to it, bought a donor saw on e bay for sixty bucks and made one ass kicking saw. I would never trade it for an echo, even a brand new one. Btw, I laughed when you mentioned the price --thats a lot of money--i don't care for the saw--sorry, we all don't like it. Dealt with echo my entire career. Both echo and husky suck! I have a husky 335xpt from 1998. The carb is still over 200.00 and it is still a wall hanger in my garage. I like old mac's and Red Max for the rest. Also like jonsered and pioneer saws.
Excellent review and an excellent long lasting product....
Thx Brian. Really good little saws for the money👍🏻
i just have cs400 and 14 inch bar, and i cut bigger stuff than my buds running 18 and 20 inch bars🤭. guess its a mind set.
My dealer only has the new 4920. Is it the same except for a few different external features? Nobody has done a video on it yet.
Unfortunately no. Echos new 4920 is a homeowner/farm quality clamshell design. The 4910 is a pro model at a homeowner model price (minus a few features).
@@IndianaDoug Okay, thanks a lot! I found a 4910 online and didn’t know if I should buy the other one or not. Will buy the 4910, but want it modded. I really liked what you said about it. Who did your saw?
Does it have the captive bar nut system on the side cover? I'm looking for a dependable, easy to maintain and affordable 50 cc saw. This might be the one. The multi-year warranty is also nice.
The price and warranty is what makes the 4910 stand out. Couple things: this model doesn’t come stock with captive bars nuts but they’re available. Next, Echo just announced the 4910 is being discontinued, however the 501p (essentially the same saw with upgraded parts) will still be around. Third, if you want out of the box performance in late 2023, I’d encourage you to look at the Husqvarna 545, or for a bit more the 550(mk2 model). I’d say those two saws will be around for quite some time.
I want a brisco buuilt 4910 somethn fierce hopefully 1day i can get 1 for a firewood saw!
You’d love it Weaver!
@@IndianaDoug i know i would sir
sweet saw
So sweet
Thank you Doug for sharing your blessings. I am considering the 4910 to be send to the pacific island for tsunami relief and regular firewood cutting (lots for cultural usage)...I like the mod you done with yours. Will you be willing to share what modification you done so I can workout the total expenses for this project...let me know if that is something you willing to share.
Best of luck to you sir. I would but I did not build this chainsaw.
@@IndianaDoug - thank you so kindly sir.
Keep it stock is your best bet. Send filters a couple plugs and files with chains.
I would buy this saw just based on this video alone, I would.! thanks. 🙂
Thanks, it’s a great value and mods are easy👍🏻
Hey Doug, hope you are well. I like the Echo saws as well. I have a stock, Stihl 251 that I use for firewood. Last year that saw came to life. Started screaming at me. I don't know how it got better or why . No adjustment to the carb, just keep given it a nice file. I feel like it would keep up with your 4910. 18 inch bar, full house chain, semi - chisel. What are your thoughts?
I really like the 250/251’s. They are considered a homeowner/farm grade saw but they are good ones indeed. I don’t doubt a 250 would be on par with a stock 4910, but mine is far from stock. Also I was running a semi chisel chain in the video, that little thing will absolutely scream through wood with a full chisel chain.
Get the 4920 more power I love mine don’t make 4910 anymore
Need to how a stock one preformed.
Not good😆 but with a few simple mods you can gain 10/15% faster cut times.
Still dont know why people need to mod a chainsaw your cutting wood its not a race car your not in a compation for god sakes just doesn't make sense. I think people do it cause they just like the sound of it and more power
Yep, pretty much.
I got the cs 4910 3 weeks ago and it has not worked. Runs for a minute then dies and won’t restart for a couple minutes. Then does it all over again. Just got it back from the shop yesterday and taking it back again today for the same thing.
That sucks. Hope you get it wired out
nice
Great saw! I recommend installing the captured sprocket cover nuts. A great $10 investment.
I'm having trouble finding the "captured sprocket cover nuts." Any suggestions? Thanks!
@@nospam-hn7xm I ordered mine through my local independent ECHO dealer. Took about a month to get them. Good luck.
@@markcompall5501 Will do. Thank you, very much!
What size bar
18”
By the time he did mods muffler he could have bought a 610 that would have cut circles around his saw. And the 610 is stock.😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Never heard of a 610. I have an Echo CS-620 if that what you’re referring to. But it has the same mods done, and it was way more money. Regardless, I bought this 4910 for less than a new stock one cost🥴
Can you order these mods or did you take it to a saw shop?
These saws are not impressive in stock form. You’ll certainly want to mod them. Removing the baffle from the muffle and enlarging the outlet port then retuning, increases power significantly. Mine has been completely ported.
@@IndianaDoug I would call it polite in stock form. Open muffler and remove limiter screws it screams.
great little saws! sounds nice to.
I love that thing, little ripper.
@@IndianaDoug who ported that one? Brisco?
Yessir👍🏻 I have a 4910, 620, and 2 Dolmar 7900’s from him.
@@IndianaDoug nice! That 7900 he just built is wild
@@steelcityperformancesaws yessir, that’s my GTG toy😎
Who ported it for you and how can i contact them?
Charles Brisco. He does not build saws as a business.
I stopped watching after he started talking about modifying. I want something out of the box that will work
Buddy that saw will cut forever
There’s no saw out there that doesn’t benefit from airflow modifications. Nothing is perfect out of the box
bought a Echo 4910. Terrible chain saw, horrible/impossible to start. No fuel bulb was a design disaster. Do not buy.
Take it back to the dealer. Theres obviously something wrong with
Look! He cut some twigs.
You’re about to cut your leg homie. Buy some chaps
I have chaps
Bad using...more pushing end blage Will be burne up...in longmtime sure....way its easy...how its pisibilitie if thut that mutch Alice in regular cuting of wood soft or hard,,,he say speed
I understand some of your words. I hate we have a language barrier. I wish we could discuss your concerns.
The wood cuuter worcker witch safe came after 40 years in pansion with his old chainsave...in good condition....that is the result of easy safe worck...think wisely ewebpnd twice end than make a woodcut
All thebest end stay safe besede the chainsave end trees
@@julijanmagda7855 thanks for your concerns🙏