Just found your channel, have subed! I'm 60 yrs old. Firewood guy. For the home stove. Cut mainly oak and hickory here in Ga. For almost 25 years, my saw was a Husky 266 XP. It was a faithful friend and outstanding tool. Last year, it finally played out. Worn out. Multiple issues. I decided it was time to buy a new saw. I deserved it! Did not like the new Huskies. Read many reviews. I bought and held my breath a Echo 620. I'm a die hard husky man and it was hard leaving the brand. My first saw job with my new 620 was a very large oak log. I WAS SHOCKED at the power this saw had. Almost frightened. No lie. It is a bad mfr. More powerful than my 266! AMAZING POWER. On my own, I found the filter issue and placed a rubber O ring. I salute the Japanese engineers who developed this saw. It is destined to be a classic.
@@Broddi169 Thanks again !!! 501P came in today from Saw Suppliers , such a pleasure doing business w them ! Jess provided exceptional custermer svc and your promo sweetened the already good deal ! Will be getting the 7310 soon . Thanks Chainsaw Shack !
My first saw was a old cs302 in 1987 then was a Stihl guy and went to Husqvarna and was a husky guy now I'm back to the ones I should've stuck with climb with a Cs2511 and run a ported 590 upgraded carb and coil and don't have a need for anything else been thinking about a ported Cs4910
And for the record this channel is the reason I purchased an echo in the first place also that I discovered saw suppliers I've given them several of my paychecks thanks to you brody hahaha you are an amazing salesman my friend and I love how you break it down with every review
Just found the channel. I’m looking at the 620p to mainly run 24” bar/chain to cut down trees and cut them up for firewood. I’m currently using a husky 50 with 18” bar/chain and I’ve ran into it just ain’t enough saw although I think it’s a great saw and I sure ain’t getting rid of it I just want to expand my capabilities.
For 250 bucks? order the full wrap and a 620 jug and call it close enough. If you see you are running it "all day" you can probably find a mag cover. I Fooked up.. guy had a 590 and about 1000 bucks in climbing gear, plus a mini mac top handle and a ryobi battery saw for 400 bucks. been kicking myself in the rear ever since.. Ive never owned a 590 but they have such a reputation for "best firewood saw" for a reason... 620pw is getting ordered monday and my little 3510 is a brushing ajd trail clearing light saber. If I blow that saw up today, i'd IMMEDIATELY replace it.
Great review on the 620, I have never owned an echo, I see nothing but good reviews on them I live in interior Alaska where temps get as low as -50f, so I use my saws in very cold conditions sometimes, Stihl, Husky, Jonsereds, are the norm atleast where I live, how are the echos in extreme both hot and cold conditions as far as break in I heard it takes alot longer, I run my Jonsereds, they are my favorite it's to bad they aren't made anymore, I am partial to red/black dont ask me why, my question is the echo 620 and the Shindaiwa 600sx are essentially the same saw much like a a husky 372 and a jonsered 2172, would a full wrap bar from a 620 readily fit a 600sx, also and this is a big one, why aren't the Shindies shown more love with the saw folks, can you do a longterm test on a Shindaiwa 600sx, I really want one with a good woods port, excellent video by the way very concise and informative, by the way my names Rich using my significant others phone.
Cool videos, I own several pieces of echo power equipment including a blower, weed trimmer, and a CS-310. There's an echo dealer near my work so it's nice to run down there during my lunch break. I did decide to take advantage of your discount code and I ordered an old school CS-680 from saw suppliers. I was thinking about a Husky 372xp but why spend double the money? New subscriber here!
Now that it’s been over a year since you’ve done this video I’m just wondering what your thoughts are about the echo CS-620p. Wondering if anything else has come up about this chainsaw?
I love my 620p it was the first saw I bought myself and I now have the 501p and just ordered a 7310 and these echos are hands down the best performing chainsaws hands down I also own the 562and 550xp as well as a jonsered 2172(my favorite saw it was left to me by my late uncle from his collection it was brand new And unused at the time of his passing and everytime I use it I feel like he's standing next to me ) I love them but these echos are just Animals unbeatable power and out of this world price and reliability
I’m considering the 550xp as well as the 261cm. Echo has my attention now. I want a lot of power but nothing crazy heavy. I’m considering the 620. If it was a touch lighter it would be the one for sure. What is y’all’s thoughts?
Magnesium case means a LOT to me this time 'round buying a new saw, as I had to rebuild one that got hot and used JBWeld to build up the bearing seat on the drive side, magnesium wouldn't have deformed at the same temps. How I found Echo: I used a friend's Echo top-handle a few times and his Echo weedwhacker dozens of times and was impressed with the Echo equipment. Then I picked up a 58v Echo weedbuster, and later the 16" 58v saw. Their electric CS really impressed me. So then I bought a gasser whacker for a brush blade. Now, rather than spending a few days finding all the stuff to tune up/repair my vintage saws, I'm going to grab a 620 and hack on the muffler, hang a 20-24" out front, and tune by ear. I'll be interested to see how this 620 cuts next to my stock 7900 (if I ever put the new coil in). Just fire-woodin' and keeping the lanes/fences clear. I don't see any reason to not buy Echo from here out. Stihl lost me years ago with their flippi-dippi fuel caps. I love some old Dolmars and the Swedes (JohnnyReds) have been good to me as well. OH yeah, and I have that 2100 Husky for stuff bigger than I should be foolin' with. Love a sweet running saw on a sharp chain in clean wood, eat it baby--MAKE THEM CHIPS!
Great video...glad I found it...gotta check out that airfilter...👍😁. I didn’t think about that O-ring... I just use the grease... I’m liking how your upgraded airfilter looks better too! I’m a really glad that Echo has really jumped back into the chainsaw game... 30 years of loving my echo’s and this past couple years they’ve really put a smile back on my face! 😂👍
Can't thank you enough for this review... I'm still breaking in mine but I find it handles dogging in while bucking like a boss! My huskies like to have the RPM's up so dogging in isn't the way I run those. Who did your muffler mod if you don't mind me asking. I have a 20" bar on mine but I'm 5'8". Us short guys can buck with a 20" bar just fine! LOL
I've used my 620pw with 28 for almost 2 years in my tree service I've never beat on it but it's been worked hard burps on 3 pulls choke on from cold amd fires 3rd pull every time love that saw gonna buy another and keep it until I need it
I just bought this saw yesterday. I just decided to look up any videos on it and cam across this one. Thanks for sharing this is very informative. I am interested in finding out more about the motorcycle filter you mentioned. If you can, please post what it is or a link to where I can get one. Thanks much.
Best review I've seen on these saws brother 👍 Alot of saw for the money. Mite not be the fastest out there but they are built like tanks and last a long time under heavy use. The 590 is good but the 620 is better for heavy duty use for not much more money. Good point on the metal clutch cover and heat dissipation. That and having a free flow muffler to get rid of heat. Keep em cool and keep em sharp👍
Best comparison I’ve seen between 590 and 620. I’d love to see your take on 620 vs 680, which is only $20 more and has a more traditional air filter and manual oiler.
У меня такая же ситуация, к сожалению нет возможности попробовать 620 в работе самому, чтобы бы понять нужно мне расстаться со своей старой 600 или нет. Но также есть новая Husqvarna 572, находится в коробке, я даже не запускал двигатель, так как со всеми моими задачами справляется старичок 600.
I put longer bar bolts and homemade spike outside and made roller chain catcher and added rubber motor mounts to make it solid for longer bar not just shaky av springs rim sprocket gutted muffler block top rear outlet pipe straight out the front CS 590 don't want the unlimited coil a bigger carb made it so strong and fast I want it to last got to put my degree wheel and timing light on it someday but no hurry
Thanks poster for '' the gd the bad the ugly'' --- my 620p engine is a beast, however, has anyone had problems with the chain constantly de-railing and cracking off the tensioner nipple and threaded shaft bolt? -- such a pain. Have only had saw use of seven meisley hours. The two outer main nuts stay tight which is so bloody confusing. I never dropped the unit and always lube.
Hi Brody bud . I don't know if you remember me but you gave me advice on greasing the needle bearing on my 501sx . I also have a 4310sx which is the 43cc pro European saw not available in the usa . Last week I just got my brand new 621sx which is pretty much the 620p . Tbh I was a little surprised with the weight of it but none the less its great and the torque is excellent. See I was a husqvarna guy but I don't have any husqvarna saws now love my echo saws
Great video! I just bought a 620p (I like German and Swedish saws, but money's been tight lately.) I wasnt expecting much but right outta the box I was not disappointed. I put 6 tanks of fuel through it so far, and i gotta say I'm actually very impressed! Its a LOT of saw for the money! Pulls harder than my old 362 and starts easier than my Stihl!
It will last 3times longer too they are great saws I got tired of being on the job working on a Stihl or husky instead of cutting it's hard to make money like that so I got in a tight and had to get a saw right then grabbed the 590 and haven't missed a beat since
Thanks for the O-ring tip! Just purchased the PW version because of the full-wrap handle, & your tip just extended the life this great saw, so Many Thanks!!
@@Broddi169 I also just watched your video about the RedBeard air-filter. It looks like a pain in the arse to get the cover back on...so I'm on the fence about that one. Is there a other air filter for the 620 you'd recommend? If not, please send a link to the bearded one...or I'll go back & try to find it. YT changed the way the links are in the description, & sometimes you have to read the transcript to try to find them, & is a crapshoot at best. Many thanks, & I will Subscribe!
Hello I just subscribed and I have watched your videos and I really like the way you do your videos, thanks , what would say about 602 & 680 for chainsaw milling?
You are in Green Lake, WI? Thanks for the link to this video in the comments section for my video. Should've bought the 620P instead, but couldn't afford it at the time.
Any opinions on bar with the hole to be able to grease the nose of the bar compared to the bars where there is no grease hole? seems like there was an oregon bar with replaceable nose that does had a grease hole, but it is hard to find it. Is easier to find the power match bar with replaceable nose but no grease hole.
Thanks for the informative video here. I just picked up a new CS-620PW, same saw with a wrap handle and 27 inch bar. I'm a little confused why they came up with a 27 and not an even number. The first thing I did after putting on the bar and chain was take off the air filter. I thought they had forgotten the o-ring on mine, because it seemed loose fitting. Now I know after watching this that it wasn't exactly forgotten. Seems odd. My last saw was a Husky 460 rancher, so I am hoping this is a good upgrade. Husky is 10+ years old and I don't have a single complaint with it, it just needed a big brother. Thanks for the comparison with 590 saws. I have seen other videos on RU-vid where they upgrade the coil and carb to what the 620 comes with stock. For anyone considering either, just get the 620, you won't be sorry.
Great review! I was just about to pull the trigger on a Stihl 391 when I ran across this review. It hadn't occurred to me that the Echo 310 I've been using for light work and limbing for the last ten years has never given me any trouble, so why not go to Echo for my felling saw. My only complaint with the 310 is that I have to empty the unused b&c oil out of it after every use or it ends up leaking all over the place. I hope the 620 doesn't have that issue. I used your discount code at Saw Suppliers and got a $50 discount on the 3 bar and chain bundle. Thank you very much, Sir!
Hi i,m over in the UK i,ma big Echo fan they aren,t as cheap over here when bought new and the resale value isn't as high as Stihl and Husqvarna .I have a CS501SX /CS501P and a CS610 its the predecessor to the CS620 does it have the X series engine as the 620 please regards Rob
Excellent review! Thanks a lot man! Would it be possible to do a similar video for the ECHO CS-680 now that you sold it to your buddy? Not much information around about that beast. Keep up the great work. 👍🏻
@@Broddi169 Awesome! Would be nice to see an in depth review of the 680 from a guy that knows a lot about saws. There is much info about the 590 and the 620 out there, but for some reason almost nothing about the 680.
@@Broddi169 If you could compare it to the 620 in terms of performance and feel it would be really nice. From what I understand the 680 is purposefully old school, resembling the old Macs (Pro Mac 650, 700). 👍🏻
Echo for the smart man and Stihl for the grunts, if you like the ergos of stihl go for it, but stihl is riding the name today and is priced to show it, echo mag case vs stihl plastic, similar weight, better torque, cheaper but built better and usable power, you can’t beat it price weight power and quality, but let the brand boys and fan boys be fan boys
you can upgrade a 590 to be a 620 but it would probably be cheaper to just buy a 620,but the 590's are great bang for buck as is. Likely the best for a 60cc saw
New to your channel. Great Video on the echo 620 ! Lots of information everyone wants to know! Not just alot of cutting cookies ! I purchased the echo 7310p this year and its a awesome saw with NO problems. Again Thanks for your reviews my friend!
Also, who did your muffler mod? That looks like more than just a ground out muffler... that welded pipe pushing the exhaust out the front is the way to go.
Great video with even better talking point about the saw. I too have had a 562 and now have a couple 620 and the echo definitely cuts stronger. Love that muffler!!! Did you mod that? And do you have link for the filter? Thanks!!
I just picked up a 620p with 27 inch bar and full chisel chain based on this video. I love it! Thank you! I haven't had a chance to do the muffler mod or filter upgrade yet so knowing a little more power is in it's future is even better. Do you have any thoughts on putting a 28 inch lightweight bar and semi-chisel safety chain on it? I like the idea of getting the tip a little lighter for better balance and the peace of mind in using a semi-chisel safety chain. But I'd love your thoughts and any bar and chain recommendations if you have them.
Nice review! Thanks! You know your stuff. That review was spot on. I still like the 562 better (actually Jonsred 2260) but these are a great saw, and great buy.
Just bought a 620PW last night. I've been wanting to get one for a long time now. Going to get into chainsaw carving with that and an echo 361 that I already have. I"ve been carving by hand for 15 years so it will be a fun change. I'd like to see more dealers in my area though. The one I bought my 361 from was only 20 minutes away but they closed down last year. I think they just wanted to retire. That left me w/ either ordering online or driving 40 minutes which is what I ended up doing and it was worth it. We do have a local repair shop that Echo lists as a certified repair shop but they only sell Stihl but at least they're close. Heck, I've been wanting to change careers. Maybe I should just start up my own dealership and repair shop. Easier said than done I'm sure but one step at a time. Thanks so much for posting the info.
@Broddi169 Ok. Can you buy a dual port muff for the 620 or where would the best place be to get a quality mod done. I really like how your turned out. And thank you so much for the discount tip shacker. Ordering a 620W today. Brig Trunnell Western, WY
@@Broddi169 my 590 won’t oil for shit I’ve tried everything short of replacement. My cs400 throws oil but my 590 just won’t. I’m considering getting a 620 and hoping it does better
@@Broddi169 Thanks , the grease works great but i thought of more permenant solution is a peice of 1/8 " vacuem hose 1/8th long . Thick o ring would work as well . The hose at differant lengths might work on other models as well . Your channel 1 of my favorite . Thanks , Cheers
Im doing the muffler deflector mod today. Taking the limiters too. So hard not to go all out on the muffler. I just spent 25 hours porting a set of 781 BBC heads. Look at that muffler and all I want to do is bore a big hole in it, but not sure I want the noise.
Great video! Just found your channel. I’m ordering either the 620 or 680 very soon. Which one would you get to run a 27” bar? And what do you think about the wrap handles? Thanks!
@@Broddi169 mine sure is, I've had it 11 months the pull cord came messed up out of box I had to tear it apart before I could even use it the first time. I should've taken it back then and there. It caught on fire last winter because the bars they put on don't have a grease port in the tip, which seized and overheated the motor. I bought and Oregon bar for it. A few weeks ago the the starter engagement from the cord broke as soon as I replaced that the teeth on the chain drive broke and it stopped running. It's now in for warranty for the second time. I hate that saw and it's holding up my work. I hope I can find a shop that'll take it as a trade in, I want to be rid of it.
@@Broddi169 in the very brief time I used it, and I mean brief, it reminds me of the Dolmar 6400 I had. That right there will bring a tear to your eye! If that’s how this 620p will be I am frickin’ happy as a pig in sh*t!!!One of my many regrets was selling that 6400!
I’ve got a ms362, and a couple of 2156 Jonsered’s. They are good running 57-59 cc saws. I’m sure the Echo is right there, but claims of more torque and more power in the cut are just that; claims. Without dyno or another device to record torque or hp, you cannot accurately know. I’d like to try one out, I’m sure it’s a good saw.
Running them all I know. Dyno doesn't tell all. Sorry to bust that bubble . Peak hp doesn't say it all either. If you know then you know. You haven't even ran one so you are just guessing.
@@Broddi169 not asking if they are the same, you already said they weren’t just wondering if you have the timing numbers? You said they had different port timing in your video, so I assumed you had the numbers.
@@Broddi169 By the way, I’m not bashing the echo saws, in fact I’m looking at your video because I’m considering buying one. I have a great Echo dealer near me. 620 looks like a great running saw.
@@Broddi169 each to their own. But I used to production cut and still do occasionally and no one I know is using a bar above 18" to sned out a tree. Great for falling, just stand at one side of the tree and it's over in three cuts but not really practical for the rest.
What are you talking about? It was not a criticism it was just an opinion! If you are cutting production speed as a timber faller and also having to sned the branches off then using A long bar for the snedding is, in my experience and the experience of everyone iv cut with, worse for your back. Maybe it's different for cutting firewood or something. It's just my experience.
