Jul 3, 2015 · This is an unscientific comparison with a Husqvarna 346XP and an Echo CS-490 Chainsaw. The 346XP did not have a new chain, but using a recently sharpened full chisel …

Apr 11, 2021 · The cs-490 is a discontinued product now - I could only find it new and available with a 16” bar for $379 at acme. ( I leave the used saw market for those who can diagnose …

Mar 25, 2017 · Welcome to the site thank you for your service i own three echo's for over four years and they are keeper's really like them i ported one of the 590s and it really woke it up …

Jul 16, 2012 · I'm debating between 16" or 18", but leaning towards going 16". I started bar shopping though and can't hardly find any bars listed for that model. I found one a post that …

Apr 14, 2020 · I have the CS-490 with 18" and 20" bars and just order the Oregon chains for both. I hand sharpen, but if you are not comfortable, a dealer can sharpen for you at a cost. I found …

Apr 29, 2018 · looking to buy my first chainsaw. I want to get one more than I need to grow into it, but not overkill. I have some other Echo equipment that I like, but more importantly, I like the …

Oct 11, 2018 · The Echo CS490 is built way better than either of those Stihl saw, has closed port cylinder which has more power per cc. Get the 490, put a .325 nk bar and open up the muff a …

Dec 30, 2020 · YIKES, the CS-490 is a little "weak" with a 20" .325" set-up. Even muffler modded, correctly tuned and well broken in they are far better suited to a 16" or maybe an 18" bar, but …

Mar 22, 2017 · Once the CS-490 breaks in (and provided you do the small muffler medication required), the saw will run very close to most pro 50 cc chainsaws. I would store the 20" bar …

Dec 20, 2018 · Picked up a used 490 in real good shape. Did a muff mod and removed limiter caps. After sharpening the chain it seemed to have good power. Not sure a 20” bar is …