ECHO CS-501P Overview 

Thank you for sharing this!

Are you in USA? If so, where'd you get yours?

@@cgriebel1 Sorry, no, I'm in New Zealand. We get the Shindaiwa version of the 501 here.

I have the 620p looking to get the 501p

That is a spark arrester so you could cause a forest fire during dry conditions. I run mine in all summer.

@@xpowertripx The screen is the spark arrestor as with other saws. The metal insert is a baffle that restricts flow for emissions. They do this so the engine will re- burn some of the unburned gases that a 2 stroke makes.

All saws seem to run extremely better after being broken in.

Thanks, Mike!👊

Wow, very impressive of Echo to stand by a saw that old.

ported 2511p would pull a 16 easy.

An Echo CS-355T will pull a 16" all day Stock. Probably an 18" too,if you really had to go that big on a top handle. Many Echo models tend to make more torque but have a slower chain speed then their 2 main competitors,Husky and Stihl. 3 Good examples would be the Echo Cs-620P,680P,and the 800P. You can also change the sprocket and switch to a smaller pitch chain as well for another option. This will give a little more chain speed,and a faster cut as well from the smaller kerf chain. A lot of guys are doing this conversion now. Especially on their top handle saws. Just a few simple things you can do if you don,t want to start getting into muffler mods and porting. Hope this helped. Oh Geez.. I just re-read your post and I must of read it so fast I didn't notice where you said...'When I,m up in the Tree". Well... after writing all this I,m gonna send the reply anyway,even though you probably already know all this stuff I,m guessing. From one Arborist to Another. Be Safe up there and Take care.....

Yeah, pretty much. The 501P and 620P are the pro versions of the 490 and 590 respectively. More horsepower and torque, better components and features. The 490 and 590 are basically a pro farm & ranch saw. Much better build quality than the Husqvarna and Stihl line of farm & ranch saws though.

Have your cs400 ported if it’s not dead dead. You’ll love it!!!

I run a 20” bar with a full-comp 3/8 chain. It handles my combination very nicely with decent grunt. I can only imagine what it would be like if Donny Walker were to get ahold of it for me. 😉

Pretty sure the ignition coil is different as well

The lower end Makita are Chinese. Maybe up to the 4300. I have a 6100 that is German made and is th8nk the 5600 is German.

My understanding with makita/dolmar is that they're getting out of the gas engine market and going battery only,which is a shame because I like their German built products. I dont know of any stihl products being Chinese built. Mine all either have made in the USA or Germany.

nope. it has a magnesium case

@@gp3937 alright then.

I'm watching this because I bought a non running husqvarna 550xp for $200 that had low compression. After disassembling it I ordered a meteor piston and caber rings along with a new base gasket. I got it started only to find that it's got a massive air leak somewhere. All that autotune junk takes up so much room that you cant even see around the carburetor, but I'm betting it's the rubber boot assembly that's the leak,but proving that is tuff. I think I'll get this husqvarna fixed and sell it. Echoes are simple and straightforward machines that are easier to repair at home.

I'm strongly considering sacrificing a bit of performance and going with Echo after running Huskies for 25 years. I've got a 550xp with low hours on it laying in pieces on my bench because Husqvarna chose to use crank bearings with plastic cages. I will never spend another dime on new Husky saws again. The best saw is one that actually runs.

sx is euro.

@@Rob-tl9md thanks

which part of Germany do you live?

There us no difference, they are both junk

Sounds like a good choice for a 2 saw combination.

That’s the exact combination I have right now, but I’m thinking about a 361p or a 501p. The 620 gets heavy after 5-6 hours and the 2511 is just a bit small. I’d love a pro echo saw with weight and power in between the two.

I have a 620PW and need a smaller saw and I'm trying to figure out if I should get a 361P or a 501P. The 501P is still really light and has a lot more power than the 361P bit I really like the size and weight of the 361P so I've been going back and forth and haven't pulled the trigger on either one yet.

@@theinternets7516 preferably both . But if only 1 , the 501 could do double duty if your 620 needs repair

@@sundial6919, just bought a 361P yesterday. They had it available to demo and it was such a great light little saw I had to get it. Super smooth and tons of torque.

@@theinternets7516 Glad to hear it for you , will give many years of trusty svc . Ive had my cs3000 since mid 90s took care of it never put it in wood more than 6 or 7"s an its never been apart and runs better than new . Do a vid on what you think of it and keep us posted . I want to freshen w new 30 or 35 in a year or so but the 3000 is always there wis i hadnt sold my other 90s echo saws . Enjoy ! I always get butterflies anticipating new saw .

@@theinternets7516 went to echos site and doesnt say if crankcase is magnesium , is it ? dont mean to weary you