Husqvarna 550xp mark II vs. Stihl ms 261 c vs. Echo cs-501 sx - Chainsaw comparison video
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2020
- Femalelumberjack has been testing out 3 50cc chainsaws.
I'll be comparing cutting time, cold start and will talk about the saws in general.
Hopefully this review will give you an idea of which chainsaw to try before you buy - enjoy ;)
Kudos for a crisp and clear review format. Effective at conveying the pertinent information without wasting my time. I hope you’ll continue along these lines. Thanks.
Thanks for the great video and real world comparisons. I’m in the Pacific NW region of the US and my heart just sinks for so many areas around the world when I hear how much chainsaws cost and I feel grateful and spoiled to live where I do. That being said I’m a cheap guy and I never buy my saws new either. I am not a professional but I’ve used saws quite a bit off and on in my life and it’s really more of a hobby now. I have a few from all 3 brands and have likes and dislikes on all of them but I’d say you can’t really go too wrong with any of these three. Thanks to all you professionals out there, we appreciate what you do!
Be Kind.
Aaron
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle czcams.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
I've had my 261c for a year now and it's probably favorite tool I've ever owned
Peace and love from Atlanta Georgia. Still rocking my Husqvarna 246XP since 1999 next saw will be the 550XP ;-)
261c is my go to saw at work and has never let me down, Iv also got an older 261 and still runs like a champ!
thats very strange the 3 261's we have at work all 3 seem to have something wrong with them all the time. We have one thats only a couple of years old and is on its last legs. All huskys are heavier but last much longer. 261's seem so cheap and plastic like and brake very easy
This video was covered every question I had about these 3 saws. What an excellent review. Very helpful.
Thank you. Glad you liked it :)
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Excellent detailed review - Most helpful - I will order the Stihl MS 261c.
Many thanks !
Nice comparison of saws. Any of them would be a winner. I’ve had my Echo 510 EV since 1989 and the only mod was opening the exhaust up bit. Echo always chokes the exhaust too much. With an 18” bar, it handles it as well as some other saws that are a little bigger. I’ve changed the spark plug a couple times and that’s it. I’ll take a simple on/off switch anytime.
I own several Echo's and I never knew you could use the rope handle to open the oil cap. THANK YOU.
No problem:)
Me too! Thank you very much
No she said the scrench but I see she was holding rope.
About as clear as mud!!
@@oakiewoodsman me too, good info to have
I cut live oak and mesquite, my Stihls hold up to the abuse of these woods. I keep extra oil/fuel caps for my Stihls, a complex design that does work to keep the tanks sealed. At the end of the day, local dealer parts is what makes your choice to a brand. Fair review, thank you.
To me thes comparisons are just ford to Chevy. Rival brands and preference
Great video! I know how long it takes and how much effort you have into this video and I really appreciate your comparison!
Thank you!
i've had my echo for over 10 years, just use it around the house and camping sometimes, the model number is the cs400 it's an 18 inch ,, , i've not had any issues
The 261c is a fantastic saw. Amazing power to weight ratio. I did all of my chainsaw exams with a 261. I thought it was fantastic. I do agree that all Stihl fuel and oil caps are inconveniences. They have been that way for over a decade. Time for an upgrade. Fantastic comparison of the saw. I subbed after I watched this.
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Recently bought the echo. I am a sthil guy. But the echo performed really good. And yes it's the bar length. For what it's worth echo did well for me on this particular saw. Not on the climbing saws but this one is good.
Echos tend to have their carb set a little lean from the factory in my opinion. Tweak the high a little maybe a quarter turn after u remove the plastic restriction caps👍 also maybe a Stihl chain would make it cut smoother. If it has a full chisel chain it might be why its cutting rough. Their all good saws tho. I own stihl and echo and in my opinion echo is underrated.
Yeah your right about that. I had to pop the caps to fatten it up where I wanted it. Now it's a little ripper!
How did you make this determination and what procedure did you use to tune?
Thanks, Echo Repair Specialist...✌
@@GripFreak the way I made the determination was by cutting with it. And the procedure I used was tweaking the high jet back and forth about 1/16 of a turn until it started cutting better. I played around with the low jet also but I'm pretty sure I left it where it was. Gotta take those restrictor caps off first tho👍
Thank you for the great review. I have Husky big saws, stihl top handle saws and echo top handle, blowers and pole saws. It's all good gear...just a matter of "feel" personal taste, and logistics.... I found the MS 362 to feel lighter than the 562xp but the opposite was true. My BIG problem with Stihl was that you had to go to their "authorized dealer" to get anything...that is changing but in the mean time I invested in Husky where I could get any parts I wanted. Thanks again
Ah I can see that being an issue. Here almost all the dealers have both or all 3 brands so it’s not a problem at all
What?
This had to be the most objective and efficient review I HAVE EVER WATCHED. LIKE WATCHING A PRO ON TOPGEAR. You captured EVERYTHING important with highlights and no waste of time. Extremely efficient. Because of your review, my own indecision has tipped me to the STIHL ms 261-C (or CM). I would be interested to know how it goes for MRO (Maintenace/Repair/Operation) over the next while. But you can’t go wrong with a good HUSKY or STIHL dealer. ECHO in Canada is mostly slower support, except if you have a Shindaiwa dealer as they are with Echo. 👍
Thank you! Much appreciated
Femalelumberjack I would follow your lead in to the woods to fell trees any day. I mean that with respect; anyone who can “sling” two chainsaws like they were colt & Smith & Wesson has my respect (even if one does slip down (Husky)...
Newcomer and manager of a timberland estate, I do love my late 80s model 181 husky. It's a back breaker however. Bought a 450 for light duty stuff. Great video
I just got a stihl ms311 last week and i love it!!
We cut 8 full cords in one day with 3 different saws at 9,000 feet in Colorado in the fall. They all seemed to perform well until it was time to re-fuel; The Husky and Stihl did not start easily, requiring several pulls up to nine.The Echo started after 2 pulls. .
I've had the same experience. The echo always seems to start better. My thoughts are why choose get one of each.
Excellent video and fair comparison. Consideration of spares availability and cost is a very vital point considered on top of the rest.
Yep, luckily I'm surrounded by Stihl and Husq dealerships, but I chose the Stihl 261 since it felt right in my hands and about a hair lighter than 550.
They were all great saws I've mainly used stilhls but have been impressed with huskys that I've ran
You are perfect!! I have been on the fence about these 3 trying to make up my mind which one.
Great video. I prefer the Stihl because I think its more simple. I liked the wet comparison, its important to know their real weight ready to work.
Nuno thank you 😊 yes that’s what I figured.. who needs the dry weight
I LOVE my 261 cm. Best saw ive ever owned!
Does yours bog down when cutting larger trees? I have a 261CM and Husky 562XP and I get irritated with my 261CM when cutting larger logs. It's also a gas hog. I like the size and feel though, and I usually will use it for limbing. I also find it way more predictable than my Husky.
I just picked up the ms261cm . I have no complaints at all. This thing rocks, no bogging at all.
Been running the smaller CS 490 with a 20" bar lately. Awesome little saw! Money to power to weight.. ? Can't be beat!
Thank you for a very professional review. I'd be happy to use any of the three saws you reviewed; they all look nice and light.
Thank you
Finally someone who start their cuts at full throttle when comparing saws. Great video......
Anyone else like the fact that stihl has a see trough gas tank and not always guessing if it's full or empty?
At the Husqvarna there's a little window where you could see it.
The Echo tank is traslucent but you cant tell in the video.
Yes that can save U a lot of steps/grief on a steep sidehill.
I like that echo doesn't have a see through tank. I'm getting old and out of shape, gives me a chance to pretend like I'm checking the gas and oil sometimes (so I can get a drink and a breath when the 20 year olds are Stihl working). Bahahahaha
40 minutes and its empty, or when it stops running. No big whoop either way. If in doubt fill it up!
You come across very well lots of in depth analysis and well laid out information, not just blatant product placement. Well done young lady. I would use your review if available before purchasing any chainsaw product. You are spot on in relation to the Stihl fuel/oil caps over engineered crap.
I've used the 550XP and own an MS261C. Both have developed running/stalling/starting issues after a year or so of use. I also own a 562XP and have had zero issues. Currently, my 261C stalls constantly at idle. It's also a hard starter. I maintain my saws, so that's not an issue. I've ordered a new fuel solenoid for around $50 so we'll see if that solves the problem.
I've been a boots on the ground logger here in the USA for going on 20 years now and have ran mostly Stihl and Husqvarna saws, while I have tried off shoot brands from time to time I keep coming back to what performs best day in day out and the Stihl and Husqvarna saws just can't be beat period hands down. Yes Stihl went through a period where the quality dropped off and prices went up but they are fixing that problem, I used Jonsereds (when they were still made in Sweden and not owned by Husqvarna) and loved the simplicity of their saws, no nonsense just a saw that worked and was not for the weak or meek or weekend Firewood cutter....when they tried to compete in that homeowner/weekend warrior market is when they got into trouble. But even in those days I still had a Stihl or 2 in my Truck....just in case.
It's only been in the recent past that now you will find NOTHING but Husqvarna and Stihl saws in my arsenal of saws. I'm not trying to be a know it all or big shot either...this is simply one loggers opinion from 20+ years of Falling timber in the Pine, Fir and Spruce covered Mountains of the American West.
Just thought I would add this one last thing. I just today bought another Husqvarna as my main Husqvarna had to go to the shop for the very first time in 5 years of day in day out use felling Spruce, Fir and Ponderosa Pine.
I bought a brand new 550XP MK II.
Since its square in the middle of the right bar length.....(18"-20"- 24") with the lighter weight .325 - 050 Pixel Chain and Bar combo that performs like 3/8" - 050 X-cut with a Pro Lite Bar.....let's just say I was able to use our Son's 550XP MK II this morning for a few hours while he ran our Skidder for us, and I was sold !...he has his in the 18" Bar Length and loves it....I bought mine that came with 20" Pixel Bar n Chain but I also bought an extra 24" Pixel bar and a spool of .325" Pixel Chain (so I can make up what ever length chains we need) and I can hardly wait to get to work in the Morning and get the Saw in some wood. So light....so we'll balanced even at 24" it fits your hands perfectly. (I know the recommended Max length is 20" but this thing, with what little testing I did here at home this early evening on some 3 yr dry, old, hard as nails, Ponderosa Pine, Rock solid, Stump ends that are at the small end 36" across .......this little 550 MK II Handled it like it was a 16" Saw Cutting green Fir.....WOW....SUPER IMPRESSED WITH THIS LITTLE SAW...feels just like..A SMALLER COPY REALLY OF MY new 572 XP and that is impressive to say the least.
Make no mistake I am not trumping up one brand over the other and I hear Stihl has a new Saw they are trying in the European Market first the 400 C I think it's called has a Titanium Cylinder or Piston.... something like that but anyway the first reports are really REALLY GOOD and I have my local Saw Dealer that I buy from already has me lined up to try one as soon as they become available here in the USA.....just so nobody gets to thinking I am a walking advertisement for Husqvarna over Another Brand....
The only loyalty I have is to the saw that works and lasts.
I had one of the echo saws, gave it a hard two seasons in a road ditch and it held up well great for the money! I traded it in though. Be well
Good to know, thank you
Echo are the way to go for homeowners because of the long warranty. That being said get a 620p. As for me I mostly run husqvarna but I have one stihl I like. It took me getting a port job done to like a stihl. From the factory they are all so restricted!
I have a lot of the vintage chain Saws, and they still runs.
Thanks for a great review. And thanks for being one of the very few CZcams chainsaw people who actually wears full protection! That really irritates me in other videos is seeing people just wearing only hearing protection, no chaps/face shield or helmet. As a doctor I’ve seen too many people who decided protective gear wasn’t cool in the emergency department. (it’s never good when a patient arrives on 2 stretchers)..
your cuts seemed incredibly smooth (mine always have tiny ridges in a fan shape from where the saw entered). Yours look like a little sanding and you can use them for carving blanks. And I love your cat looking around clearly asking “who the hell is she talking to?’
I've had a lot of trouble with Stihl oil caps until I found the one simple solution. Do not overfill the tank. If you use a Stihl self fill cap on your combi-can it stops filling at just the right height for the cap to work flawlessly. Too full and screwing the cap down creates pressure and the cap pops back off. Leave a little space and everything seems okay.
What an AWESOME review! I loved every second of this. Your camera work is outstanding, and yes I do realize how much time this takes to produce from my own channel. GREAT job and cheers from Canada....
Thank you much appreciated!
@@Femalelumberjack I have to say the MS 261 is the best! I have one myself always starts always reliable don’t get me wrong husky is a great saw we had two of them in the past but Stihl is the king! My 261 is extremely easy to use my dad taught me how to use a chainsaw on the 261 to this day I am still using it five years later
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@@Femalelumberjack 140 psi 372xp good compression?
Excellent, non-bias, too, your review was great.....I too am a Stihl person!!
excellent video...your comparisons & presentation were very informative & thorough.., .thank you so much..., from San Diego, Callifornia
Well done! Very useful video! I love the saw's compilation sounds! Is music to my ears! 😉🔝
Right!! I love that too 😉 Thank you
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I wear hearing protection when watching chainsaw videos.
The Echo appears to have a felling sight line on the other side right behind the pull cord. But yes, it doesn't fully wrap the chainsaw.
The top gunmark is on filter cover (not obstructed by handle). The sprocket cover also has one.
Great review. I have the Echo CS501P and love it. It is a great limbing saw and accompanies my Stihl 461 great. The handle on the 501 is what I use for alignment if I need to fell a tree with it. FYI.
Thank you. I love Stihl. For 23 years. Can't help it
I have the MS-261-C 20” bar for my lawn care Business I love it
Awesome
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Great review!! 550xp mark II or Stihl 261CM are both great choices. Echo if money is tight is not a bad choice either. Great to have options depending on price/dealer location/repair support.
This is the best comparison video I've seen on CZcams.....more please :) Funny the price difference is that much, over here the Husqvarna is cheaper, wonder why. AND In that first can push on that husky a bit more, didn't hear "pressure" on it :) Also you bring up a point, "specs" aren't everything. Your commentary on weight & perception based on "feel" is something that really important and often not elaborated on as you did. Thank you for building this video. :)
Great very fun video!! .... Man .... I absolutely LOVE husqvarna chainsaws! !!!!!! 435,455,572!!!!
Great video! I've had 261 for a year now, a MS251 and MS170 for several. with that being said, obviously a STIHL guy... but loved this review. Very intrigued by that 550....
I have a MS170, 2- MS181 and a MS251C most of them have the easy start and tool less chain covers a bonus for when your out in the woods. No tool chain adjustments and you never have to pull your shoulder out of socket to get it started. Best thing you can buy for any saw is a Stihl 2in1 sharpener
Great comparison....very well done and very informative. Thank you.
Thank you
This is so timely that I found this video. As I had mentioned before, I'm a relatively new subscriber, so I'm going back and watching all of your old videos. I'm just in the process now of evaluating this exact class of saw.
One suggestion I might have for future reviews is to make the review based on how much usage you are going to be giving the saw, homeowner versus land management versus professional daily use.👍
I’ve only done one review of a “homeowners chainsaw” the rest have all been professional saws
I've always been a husky guy since the 1980's when they had better power to weight ratio and were a little cheaper than stihl. That being said I've always preferred the stihl top handle saws. Now I'm switching all my saws to stihl because the new husky's have starting issues in the heat.
Facts I was wanting to run with something different from my Stihl saws and bought a couple Huskies and they don't like heat the hotter my stihls get the better they run
Oh the the 550 mark1 were horrible when they got warm . It's like they vapor locked or something the mark 2 is much better. And I'm a sthil guy .
Nice video. I've not used the Echo cs-501sx. I've got a Husky 550xp mk2 and Stihl MS 261 (refresh version - which is the one you have in the video). I like both saws and, despite using them extensively, I still can't decide which is better; my view is that you can't make a bad choice between these two.
Thanks! I agree 550xp mark II and ms261c are both great saws and the design seem to be the only real difference
I have the Stihl MS 271 and MS 180c. The 271 was my 1st and a year later got the 180 for limbing. I went with Stihl just because that's what a friend had and I was somewhat familiar with it. But I think it's mostly a preference thing between Stihl and Husqvarna. I watched a lot of videos before purchasing and they were pretty much a 50/50 split on what people liked.
Great review. I’ve been using Stihl saws ever since they introduced the bayonet type fuel and oil caps, about 25 years if my memory is correct. I’ve always loved that feature as it very quick and precise. They can be problematic if not kept clean though. Happiness is a clean and sharp chainsaw 😀
Most pros don’t have time to clean a saw. We just buy new ones by the time that becomes a problem
Lovely and very informative video....I love all these saws to tell you the truth but I have grown to love my Stihls . Very good video and I love the background. Very peaceful looking. Thx for your efforts 👍🏻
Thank you. Much appreciated
I ran both, 261 cm and 550 xp, The Stihl has a little bit more power, the husqy trumps up with slightly more agility. I like to work with Both of them, they are absolutely equal.
Love your review, always love your videos, you're amazing! Knowledgeable, talented, and beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi, nice video. I had 2 stihl 026 for 25 years and just loved them. If I had not fall a tree one one of them it would last for ever as the other 026, still working great. Bought a new 261C and expected it to last as long. After 3 years of cutting firewood it brake down with crankshaft failure. No guarantee as I used shell oil and mixed as I used with 026 saws. Stihl told me I was to blame not using stihls own gas with motomixoil. That told me new stihlsaws are not so good and durable as the old once. Just my experience with stihl 261c and the stihl company in Norway.
STIHL NUMBER 1
Far and away the most detailed, informative, and well laid video I’ve seen of someone reviewing chainsaws, since I’ve been researching buying a new one. Also thank you for reviewing saws that are actually comparable to one another, and not “hey let’s compare this Dewalt battery one to a commercial Stihl...” like wtf people
Thank you
because of her review i will go with the 261. for some reason the stihls are so well balanced. they feel right in your hands its quite difficult to explain. its a well balanced and well built saw.
Or you get people reviewing saws not even near their range like a 45 cc saw vs a 65 cc saw. of course the 65 cc is gonna outperform by miles.
A natural beauty who delivers a very straightforward review that's easy to understand and very informative. Great to watch.
This was very informative thank you for the video it was well done
Me I'm a husky guy. And the echoes are good saws but there not pro saws like the sthils and huskys are. I have a Husqvarna 450 rancher with a 20 inch bar and I love it. I just ordered a Husqvarna x cut full chisel chain for it and I'm hoping it will improve the cutting proformance of my saw.
Good review, and very beautiful I must say! 😉
Well done girl very comprehensive review of all three saws. Found it interesting as I have only run StiHL saws. Started with them and stuck to them. Have Ms261c and it is a good workhorse. Good job.👍
All great saws, great tools.Super nice 👍👍😊❤️ love it.
Ms261vw is. My everyday saw but cutting Xmas trees I use the 550xp, mk2 this year it cuts faster and lasts longer per tank but is not as easy to use all day long lime the stihl.. Both great saws but for different applications.. Good review..
The old version of the 550 xp is amazing. But i like echo the best
Thank you for your review I have been looking for a replacement saw and have been looking at that Echo , mostly because of price . I have Stihl 034 and a 028 good but heavy and old . Didn't like the Husqvarna it leaked chain oil more than it used Thank you again and be safe
Echoes are decent saws for the money, if you can get one made at the kioritz plant you won't be disappointed. They hold up very well.
Have the oil pickup tube replaced or replace it yourself and you wont have the oil issue with the Husky anymore.
I have all three brands of saws that she is reviewing (different models) and of all my saws my Stihl 036 is still my favorite. For the money if the Echo 590 has a muffler mod and re-tuned is a heck of a saw. The Husky is about the smoothest of them. They all have their pro's and cons. Husky is also about the easiest/cheapest to get parts for if you do your own work on saws.
my ol rancher leaked bar oil too. But not with the pro 555xp. this saw rips!
Awesome review! I've been looking into all these saws for awhile and this was the most informative non bias review I've seen. Also as some others said very pleasant to watch you miss.😊
What an excellent comparison video! I thoroughly enjoyed it and these videos rarely come with a beautiful smile! Thank you Femalelumberjack :)
I now have a new interest in chainsaws
Thats my wife, would you like to be swinger?😂😂😂😂😂😂
Love my husqvarna Rancher
Just bought a new 261c today , with the "light 04" 18" bar for €730, can't wait to get it ripping along side my 461 and baby 171 lol
I'm a Stihl nut. I owned a couple Husky's, 1 - Echo, but fell in love with my steal of a Stihl. I picked up a MS250 for $50 8 years ago and it still chews up wood like a pig eatin slop. I have since added a 361(traded for a 046, I rescued and rebuilt) and 180c to cover most of my needs. Thinking of upgrading to the newer 500i in the near future.
Get it ported. I want to try a ms500i against my ported ms441 arctic. I dont think itll keep up stock. The pitted ms441 eats some wood.
Yes I concur I love the face shield I don't know why but everybody's doing it now 2 years ago I thought I was the only one that sent it
lol yes it seems everyone is sending it these days ;)
I talked to the head mechanic at the local saw repair shop a couple of months ago. He said that the Echo’s that are made in Japan rarely come in for repairs, only the occasional end of season tune up or chain sharpening. He recommended those over any other brand. Interesting input. So far my little Stihl has done well for me but I am still deciding on a new bigger saw.
I would wager he sees fewer Echo's in the shop because there are far more Huskys and Stihls out there getting way more work on them compared to Echos, which I are more of a homeowner brand. So him seeing more saws come into the shop of one brand is a fairly worthless metric unless you're also measuring how many saws are out there being used, and how many work-hours are being put on each of those saws.
The echo 501 p are made in usa
Wonderful thanks got a stihl ms 381 love it.
Great video, love the send it helmet! 😂 Subbed!
Thanks
Your videos are informative. I have to go pull out my Echo and see if my pull handle opens my gas tank now.
Did it work?
@@Femalelumberjack It does not work on the Echo 400. The pull cord handle doesnt have the stub to fit it.
Dolmar 5105 is the best saw for the price in the 50cc class imo, if i didnt care about money, i would go for the husqvarna in my private inventory aswell
It was the same with archery gear. Get the bow that felt just right in your hand. Same with the saws you going to be working with all day. Loved the video. Wish you good health with this virus😘
Thank you
Great review of the top three 50cc pro grade saws, I bought the 550XP and love it. One advantage for Husky and Echo is it's so easy to get parts online. Stihl (at least in the US) refuses to offer parts online and Stihl's new dealers (retail H/W and farm stores) don't stock parts other then bars and chains. I takes multiple trips to B&M stores, patience and wasted time to get Stihl parts. Most of the small independent saw shops are long gone.
There are tons of small local shops here and nearly all sell Stihl and have most any parts you need if they don't they can have it in a day or 2.
@@JesseLJohnson All Stihl dealers must have a service technician. Alot of small miscellaneous parts, especially older parts , may not be kept in inventory at most places. Stihl wants factory OEM parts put into their units. Some people don't appreciate that though.
I love my 261 cm vw. Enough power no stalling Indeed the oilcap is annoying. But I never wanna change it to an husqvarna. I hate husqvarna saws I’m a stihl guy but there are enough guys that love husky saws
When it comes to a 50-60 cc saw I'm Husqvarna all the way. I just prefer the weight, balance, and power/torque over other brands. I can't speak about the 550xp, but I've owned a few 562xp saws n the power is phenomenal! I just wish they had a bit more longevity. Now when it comes to a top handle saw, I'm stihl all the way! The power, weight and ergonomics are 2nd to none.
Nice review, love the helmet screen. Send It 😂
Great video. Great review especially on the cookies as really shows the rpm/speed on the cuts. Big hi from NZ aswell.
Thanks and hi right back at ya
Although I wanna say I believe you pushed Stihl through wood and let husky just cut on its weight you can hear it in video..... I’m a husky guy and have about 26 of them and I don’t cut professionally lol just like having a hobby and running and collecting saws is just that.... I do cut 12-18 cords of wood for winter and another 10 that I sell and normally sell 6 cords of my own lol but my 550xp will hurt my best friends ms261 and just literally almost 2:1 cuts but I do my own sharpening and do square file and I drag a .040 on the rakers..... the 5 series husky carry awesome rpm range and you can get by taken more meat
I have been using the 261c for a while now and like it a lot
Good review,I choose Stihl.
Stihl and echo chainsaws all day every day, for me.
Which Echo saws do you use?
@@Femalelumberjack the echo CS 501 SX, echo CS362TES (top handle chainsaw) and the echo CS 550.
I also use the stihl ms 151t, stihl ms 162, stihl ms 362 and the stihl ms 462. Great saws!
Thanks for asking, new subscriber from England.
I love my Echo. Especially when friends lift an eye at me like, oh he has an echo my Stihl is so much better, and then I show them up.
@@DunningsMillLawnCare I use the 362 also it has been a great saw
It's second time I see this video 😊. Thanks for teaching me how to care my chainsaw 🎉
Very helpful video. Thanks so much!
) like stihl dont need tool to remove bar .
Easier to maintain carb and air filter.
) I like Echo saws owned them too.
You feel pins and needles
Vibration through handle .
Husky..yip got one..too many plastic parts that could break.
Not easy to maintain carb and air filter.
Good informative vid.
_Thank you_
*Pleased you choose sthil*
Stihl every time
You say "could break."
But have they broken?
@@wiredforstereo Good observation.
At worst ive had to tighten nuts n screws that vibrate loose.
Amazing video. I’ve had bearing issues with both my 550s (non mark2) and my 562. I am looking to the stihl 261 and hope it holds up better than the husky although I love my 550s. Thanks !
Run 40:1 at least, or 32:1. 50:1 is bad for bottom end bearings in any chainsaw as rolling motion requires oil volume, unlike the sliding motion in pistons which cares more about the quality of the oil than the volume of it. Most people that don't use them professionally won't notice that their saw dies at 500-1000 hours of work, or get to these number of hours in 10+ years and just get a new saw as it lived enough in their eyes, but a professional sees a big difference between that lifespan and 3000+ hours until bearing wear occurs.
Nice shootout! The 501 has a felling line on the recoil, a little black paint on it will make it easier to see.🇨🇦
Thank you.. the line is way to small and hard to see
Grrrrrrrr ! Thank you from Austin Texas, USA.
Thanks for the review, good to see them all together. After much research, handling, and consideration, and despite currently owning a number of Stihl products and a Jonsered, and seriously considering the two Europeans, I've ordered the Echo. I just couldn't convince myself on the other two. The Huskie feels heavy and awkward, the Stihl nice but I don't like those caps on my other gear, and the m-tronic just doesn't sit easy with me. Significantly lighter, significantly cheaper, longer warranty, simple Japanese quality, professional grade saw which is nice and compact and which seems to me to have all of the upsides and none of the downsides of the others for a careful owner user. That switch btw is as natural as heck to flick to off when needed, particularly in a hurry- what is Stihl thinking with awkward thumb up to off? From all accounts once they are worn in they perform much the same as the others- give or take which makes little difference to me. Thanks again.
Pessima scelta, meglio è la sthil
The bar length has nothing to do with the chain speed. The sprocket still drives the chain at the same velocity, regardless of bar size (friction will have virtually no effect at that bar length). The Echo is simply a lower powered, slower saw.
As for the slight weight difference between the Stihl and Husky, I think you’ll find the Stihl has a larger fuel tank. From the manufacturers specs, the Stihl is lighter than the Husky (head only, no bar). In fact the Stihl 261 has the highest horsepower to weight ratio of any saw in its class.
Both the Stihl and Husky you tested are “pro” saws in their model lineup. I own the Stihl, my brother has the Husky, and they’re both excellent saws for those that want professional quality.
Echos really shine with a muffler.mod...so much restriction there. Great comparison video
They are very restricted. You’re right. They really wake up when opened up.
I have a stihl ms 291 cuts great, and best of all it starts right up
Have used a friends 18" echo and damn it was light, it doesn't cut as fast as my stihl but gets it done