Echo CS-501P 50.2 cc X Series Performance Cutting System Chain Saw 20"

Bought this a month ago and have cut down and bucked 4 apple trees and has performed flawlessly. The factory warranty plus parts availability online is also a plus. Bought this also for its size. Fits on the front or rear rack of my Polaris sportsman xp1000 and will be used to trim any downed trees while riding the trails.

I've only got 6 tanks through it so it's too early to say anything about longevity, but so far it's been a reliable saw and has an excellent oiler. It's incredibly light, but despite enjoying that feature it really should have been built with a magnesium clutch cover to be considered a pro saw, I hope Echo will consider this in the future. I don't like that the fuel tank pressurizes to the point of making the fuel cap difficult to remove, none of my other saws do this. Additionally, whether I burp the oil tank or not it leaks like a sieve when it's sitting. All things considered, I'm happy with the purchase and will consider other Echo products in the future.

So, to begin with , this is my first Echo product of any kind, I have ever purchased, so I did a lot of research before purchasing this. I have owned many chainsaws however, ranging the gamut from cheapies to higher end Stihls. I have had this saw about 3 weeks or so, and so far, this is one of the nicest saws I've ever owned. It starts easily, and when warmed up, re-starts consistently with 1 pull. Really well balanced, (I opted for the 20" bar ) ,light weight, and man does this thing scream. For it's size, it seemed to have no trouble at all going through the 12-16" diameter trees I was cutting up. A lot of power in a little package. Also as a side note... I had a shipping issue which was no fault of Echo what so ever, but the customer service rep. got my information and more than made things right ,quickly and at no charge to me, which really impressed me. If you're in the market for a 50cc size saw, I think you would be hard pressed to find a better bang for your buck than this one.

I bought this saw for cutting firewood( oak ,hard maple, ironwood) After 30+yrs of using 70cc chainsaws I just got to old, for handling 20lb saws. (Husqvarna 575xp, Partner 7000plus) I have a Echo 4000 that I used for limbing it was light weight but not very powerful. The 501p screams through the wood with high rpm and is even lighter than the 4000. Starts easy, low vibration and is nice and light. Perfect saw if you like your back.

I bought this saw a few months back have used it for everything from cutting fire wood to milling several logs it doesn't miss a beat. I am 50 years old have run every chainsaw under the sun some get the job done and some make the job easier almost fun. I am impressed with not only the power it has but it is quite peppy too! its got many nice features like the see through gas tank, professional grade chain and bar, and pretty comfortable to hang onto it did not take long for it to become an extension to my arm. Its defiantly living up to being a pro saw I have since bought 3 more saws from echo enjoy them all.