Those are all great saws. It just comes down to what feels good in your hand, how much weight you want to lug around and how much money you want to spend. I myself am a fan of echoes simplicity, price point and build quality.
I have two 620p, one stock, one ported and muffler modded. The ported 620p saw is awesome. Traded my 550xp mk2 for it. Echos have a lot to be gained by modding them. Plus tuning the carb is a must. Easy mod if you don't want to go the ported route is opening up the muffler.
Man, your videos are just pure class, very informative, respectful and sharp! You put a lot of effort and value into your content and I can only wish your channel would really gain much more exposure in near future! Much respect and a big thank you :)
Thank you. I appreciate you watching. I’m glad you are getting some value from the videos. I started this channel just making videos that I would want to watch.
Really enjoyed your honest no nonsense comparison of these saws, l am totally in love ❤with Stihl MS 400 CM, l run with a 20 inch B&C, l have just subscribed, greeting from Ireland !!!
@@whatsthebuzz1 Yes they do, The Top handle range is very popular, especially in England, very well engineered and finished, Echo deserves to be in the top Three, they are improving all the time, great saws !!!
All very good saws. I own them all except the 562. Make no mistake, that 680 will still be alive and chugging along after the Husqvarna and Stihl blow up. 680 is a great torque based saw, albeit a little slower than it's modern counterparts. Happy cutting.
@whatsthebuzz1 Awesome! I'm stuck between getting either the, 391,362 or splurging for the 400c. But there are no real reviews between them with a 25in bar. I'll be waiting for your review. Thanks!
Husky makes a good saw, but they rip you off on parts. 50 bucks from them for gaskets… you can get them directly from the manufacturer for 6. Crazy. Stihl and Echo all the way
Well, the 620 weight is more of a 70ccm saw - but the torque of it is also more in the 70ccm range than 60ccm. Like this saw quite well, even if I had the 562 and 362 C-M 2.0. I earning my Money with logging. If you go with the Echo 590 you could save some weight but there is also a little bit of punch missing. We have some quite hard wood hier in Germany - This is when you see the difference between those 60ccm saws more. Also, the 620 need a lot of time to break in and gain more power. Dont know why. The Echo 680 in my eyes is obsolete for professional logging. To bad AV-System, to heavy and not more power than a 620.
I love my 590. I use it for bucking and felling and my 50cc CS4910 for limbing and smaller stuff. You don't see a lot of negative comments on the 590. Great saws!
590 is a great entry level saw. If you’re worried about longevity go with the 620. It’s the commercial version and is built tougher. Thanks for watching.
I just got a 620 a month ago after using 45 cc saws for years. The 620 is so much more powerful than the smaller saws that I have, that it seems like it goes through the wood like a light saber.
What I have found is even the 400 is kinda MEH. its odd to me. Obviously I think about things WAY to much. for me 60cc saws are ok they have a place. 50cc saws same thing. But if you want My opinion i would SKIP 60 and go for a 70cc saw. 462 or 500i. The differences in weight is Nothing compared to the performance of the saw. My 462 with the upgrades pulls a my 25inch light bar like Nothing. It BLASTS Through big rounds like crazy. The 462 is what 13lbs and the 362 is 12lbs... I like saws so I have a few but IF i was in the market for saws to do a land project and cut firewood often i would SKIP the 60cc stuff. I LOVE my ms180 with the big tooth conversion. IT CUTS. and 261 is always around for the slightly bigger stuff. Then you need a BIG saw. Anything to much for my 261 should be a job for a 70cc saw. But I do have 2 60cc saws because I LOVE saws lol..
Yeah, the 70cc class is probably the ultimate all around saw if you need big stuff cut as well. The main difference is price, you really jump up from the 60cc class. A lot of homeowners don’t want to spend over 1k on a saw. Thanks for watching.
@@whatsthebuzz1 The Husky 365/ 565 are both 70cc saws, and often go on sale for prices rivaling the 620P in my neck of the woods. I have both, the 365xt has been my main saw for 12 year, the 565 is similar but more of everything. Every era of the Husky '65 has earned a reputation as a firewood saw, ironically people usually clue in after the model is dropped, dont sleep on the 565, its the definition of a firewood saw.
The MTronic on the new Stihl saws have a wide high rpm band of both torque and horsepower that make them cut a little faster. They just rev a little higher when cutting. If you use a Stihl full chisel chain that is sharp it may be the fastest cutting chain made from the factory. I have seen some chains that have been modified with flat files that are faster.
The 680 is the worst anti vibe of any saw I’ve ever run with anti vibe by far. My old Echo 750 EVL was night and day softer in the hands than the 680. I remember the first time I ran one I thought the av was broken lol
@@whatsthebuzz1 Oddly, many of the cheap clone saws have two large dogs. I bought a Husqvarna 562xp for cheap, it was a home show model. The chain cover with the pull rope was cheap plastic. It had one Chihuahua-sized dog. I took it back and bought a Dolmar 6400 (made in Germany, now they are Makita). The Dolmar has big dogs and a lot of power.
Those are all great saws. It just comes down to what feels good in your hand, how much weight you want to lug around and how much money you want to spend. I myself am a fan of echoes simplicity, price point and build quality.
Yep! Thanks for watching.
I have two 620p, one stock, one ported and muffler modded. The ported 620p saw is awesome. Traded my 550xp mk2 for it. Echos have a lot to be gained by modding them. Plus tuning the carb is a must. Easy mod if you don't want to go the ported route is opening up the muffler.
I bought MS400 for anti-vibe. It’s got the vibration levels of a 50cc saw. One year of big oak cutting and she rips. Nice video 👍🏼
It’s a great saw. Thanks for watching.
Man, your videos are just pure class, very informative, respectful and sharp! You put a lot of effort and value into your content and I can only wish your channel would really gain much more exposure in near future!
Much respect and a big thank you :)
Thank you. I appreciate you watching. I’m glad you are getting some value from the videos. I started this channel just making videos that I would want to watch.
They all seem to work. Echo is usually cheaper than the other offerings while performing as well.
All good saws but the 562 is my new favourite all round saw.
Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Really enjoyed your honest no nonsense comparison of these saws, l am totally in love ❤with Stihl MS 400 CM, l run with a 20 inch B&C, l have just subscribed, greeting from Ireland !!!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I’ve really been impressed with the 400. Do they have Echo saws in Ireland?
@@whatsthebuzz1 Yes they do, The Top handle range is very popular, especially in England, very well engineered and finished, Echo deserves to be in the top Three, they are improving all the time, great saws !!!
A quality and powerful chainsaw for woodworking, guys
Second time I watched this video. Great review!!
Thank you.
Thanks for the video
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
All very good saws. I own them all except the 562. Make no mistake, that 680 will still be alive and chugging along after the Husqvarna and Stihl blow up. 680 is a great torque based saw, albeit a little slower than it's modern counterparts. Happy cutting.
Appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching.
620 is my favorite for price. But they are lil doggie out of the box, mods are a must then they scream!
I hear ya. They really do come alive!! Thanks for watching
If you ever have a chance to get a stihl 362 in your hands I'd love to see it run against those saws in the same test. Nice quick reviews. Awesome
Thanks for watching. I just picked up a stihl 391 that I am going to be doing some video against these saws.
@whatsthebuzz1 Awesome! I'm stuck between getting either the, 391,362 or splurging for the 400c. But there are no real reviews between them with a 25in bar. I'll be waiting for your review. Thanks!
I plan of getting it done in the next week or two.
all the saws tested would stomp a 362.
I have all Stihls and Echo but the Husky looks good. They seem like fast saws.
Thanks for watching.
Husky makes a good saw, but they rip you off on parts. 50 bucks from them for gaskets… you can get them directly from the manufacturer for 6. Crazy. Stihl and Echo all the way
The big issue I have with Husqvarna is maintenance they are a pain in the ass to work on and they are absolutely made ass backwards.
Can we see a comparison between the husky 395, 592 stihl 500i and 661? And any other in this class, please?
I have a 395. It’s in the plans to compare it to a 500i. Thanks for watching.
I gutted the muffler and tuned the carb on my 680 p and it runs much better
I’ve done the same to my other 680. You’re right about it really running better.
Well, the 620 weight is more of a 70ccm saw - but the torque of it is also more in the 70ccm range than 60ccm. Like this saw quite well, even if I had the 562 and 362 C-M 2.0. I earning my Money with logging. If you go with the Echo 590 you could save some weight but there is also a little bit of punch missing. We have some quite hard wood hier in Germany - This is when you see the difference between those 60ccm saws more. Also, the 620 need a lot of time to break in and gain more power. Dont know why. The Echo 680 in my eyes is obsolete for professional logging. To bad AV-System, to heavy and not more power than a 620.
I have a 261cm fir cutting firewood, it is very light and I can hold it all day without fatigue
That’s a good saw. The main difference between that saw and these would be how fast you will cut through the logs.
Thoughts on the 590 for a homeowner, trail, 2-3 full cord a year guy?
I love my 590. I use it for bucking and felling and my 50cc CS4910 for limbing and smaller stuff. You don't see a lot of negative comments on the 590. Great saws!
590 is a great entry level saw. If you’re worried about longevity go with the 620. It’s the commercial version and is built tougher. Thanks for watching.
Non pro here. I have the echo 620 and it loke my other echos are lifetime saws. My echo 300 is 20 years old. Parts are cheaper too.
I believe you are right. I’ve had echo saws for 10 years and never had a problem. Thanks for watching.
I just got a 620 a month ago after using 45 cc saws for years. The 620 is so much more powerful than the smaller saws that I have, that it seems like it goes through the wood like a light saber.
Seems like the 400’s take a while to break in then they rip
Your probably right. Most saws open up some when they are broken in. Thanks for watching.
Brapa harga echo bg.?
What I have found is even the 400 is kinda MEH. its odd to me. Obviously I think about things WAY to much. for me 60cc saws are ok they have a place. 50cc saws same thing. But if you want My opinion i would SKIP 60 and go for a 70cc saw. 462 or 500i. The differences in weight is Nothing compared to the performance of the saw. My 462 with the upgrades pulls a my 25inch light bar like Nothing. It BLASTS Through big rounds like crazy. The 462 is what 13lbs and the 362 is 12lbs... I like saws so I have a few but IF i was in the market for saws to do a land project and cut firewood often i would SKIP the 60cc stuff. I LOVE my ms180 with the big tooth conversion. IT CUTS. and 261 is always around for the slightly bigger stuff. Then you need a BIG saw. Anything to much for my 261 should be a job for a 70cc saw. But I do have 2 60cc saws because I LOVE saws lol..
Yeah, the 70cc class is probably the ultimate all around saw if you need big stuff cut as well. The main difference is price, you really jump up from the 60cc class. A lot of homeowners don’t want to spend over 1k on a saw. Thanks for watching.
@@whatsthebuzz1 The Husky 365/ 565 are both 70cc saws, and often go on sale for prices rivaling the 620P in my neck of the woods. I have both, the 365xt has been my main saw for 12 year, the 565 is similar but more of everything. Every era of the Husky '65 has earned a reputation as a firewood saw, ironically people usually clue in after the model is dropped, dont sleep on the 565, its the definition of a firewood saw.
Just a better chain on the stihl
The MTronic on the new Stihl saws have a wide high rpm band of both torque and horsepower that make them cut a little faster. They just rev a little higher when cutting. If you use a Stihl full chisel chain that is sharp it may be the fastest cutting chain made from the factory. I have seen some chains that have been modified with flat files that are faster.
I dont get how you tune up a Stihl, far as know Husqvarna and Stihl have a auto tune system on their carbs......
The newer stihl and husqvarnas have auto tune carbs, But the last generation didn’t. Check out my other videos and I go over the differences.
La 400c è quasi 70 cc... Non puoi paragonarla alla 562 che é 60cc... La 562 con la 362 e poi vediamo
The 680 is the worst anti vibe of any saw I’ve ever run with anti vibe by far. My old Echo 750 EVL was night and day softer in the hands than the 680. I remember the first time I ran one I thought the av was broken lol
Yeah I love the 680, but you definitely better wear a nice set of gloves when you run it! Thanks for watching.
680 bull
3:54 ... Just say NO WAY to one-sided log-dogs. IMHO one-sided dogs are unnatural and dangerous.
I definitely prefer 2 dogs. It’s amazing how many saws come with only 1 now.
@@whatsthebuzz1 Oddly, many of the cheap clone saws have two large dogs. I bought a Husqvarna 562xp for cheap, it was a home show model. The chain cover with the pull rope was cheap plastic. It had one Chihuahua-sized dog. I took it back and bought a Dolmar 6400 (made in Germany, now they are Makita). The Dolmar has big dogs and a lot of power.
Echo💩💩😴😴
You communicate with emojis…that’s cute.
Shitty opinion! Lol
Husqvarna 262xp 1990 version with the “golden cylinder and carburetor” wood 🪵 surprise alotta folk !
I’ve seen those older 2 series husky’s really rip! Thanks for watching.
@@whatsthebuzz1 the anti vibe isn’t as good as modern saws however they can cut right with any of these saws !
Yeah. I like the echo 680 a lot. It’s older and the anti vibe is rough, but I just wear a nice pair of gloves and it makes up for it.