Firewood Beast, ECHO CS-620 Chainsaw First impressions and Review!

[@mikegraleski4136]

YES, finally a channel that will use Echo! 4 Echo saws here 680, 590, 490 and a 271T. Also weed eater, brush cutter, and the 2620 PAS system. Hand held blower and the 9010 backpack blower that puts leaves in another zip code. Next up the pole saw and I would really like the cs7310. Great review on the 620, sink her some big wood and let her eat. I think Echo offers the best bang for your buck in outdoor equipment.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Haha thanks Mike! I tell ya it really seems to perform well, no complaints from the first use. Really looking forward to getting more use out of it and seeing how it handles bigger logs and different types of wood! Thanks for watching, take care 🤠

[@raywebb7501]

Truth be told!

[@Bearclaw_Jake]

I make a living running 2 stroke equipment and echo is hands down the most reliable. The others vapor lock really bad in the Oklahoma humidity. Echo 620 and 355 top handle are incredible values.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

That’s awesome! Yes I really like this saw.

[@daviddeaton4250]

I have 3 echos and have zero complaints. Great saws ! I was a diehard Stihl guy, but they have become way overpriced.Mendenhall sounds like a real nice man.good deal buddy!👍🏻💪

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Good to hear Dave! I tell ya I’m impressed so far, looking forward to getting more use and just over feel and use with it. Ray is a great guy, glad to have him as my dealer, always supportive!

[@traviskingrey4335]

If their quality is still up to what the older equipment used to be then you will never need another one. I am still using some ole VL/EVL series saws that run great. Even have one of the first Echo weedeaters made. S/N is 00000444

[@h8troodoh]

Echo is a good product, and true Stihl isn't a cheap saw,but I'm willing to pay more for the best.. all my Stihl saws have performed very well over the years,so why would I change,is my opinion, but... to each their own.. 🙂

[@daveholmes123]

ECHO CS-620 P first impression is the feel what a solid build very stout! And it definitely has a strong exhaust note, not loud but very pleasing! And it's orange DANG !! I like it👍

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

No doubt! Glad you got to check it out with me 🤠. Yes maybe a bit heavier than others but I’d like to feel it next to my similar Stihl. I’m with it sounds very nice! Definitely more to come on it.

[@4seasonpursuits724]

Ordered and awaiting my new 620PW with a 24” this week. From all research it seems to be a great all around firewood bucken, wind blown tree cutting machine. Having an indestructible Husky 353 XP over 15 years and dozens upon dozens of cords of wood I sure hope this new Echo will be a great addition to the tool kit. Thanks for the demo and shared review!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Awesome! Yes i tell ya i was impressed with this saw. Im sure you will enjoy it. Sounds like you had a good run with the Husky! Take care and happy sawing.

[@Brett235]

I have a 620 and it's been great. I've had it for about 6 years and I've replaced the sprocket, chain and bar and do regular maintenance. It's very powerful but a bit heavy, but I like a little bit of weight for a powerful saw.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

That’s good to know, I sure was impressed with this saw. Cuts real strong! Take care and thanks for watching.

[@wadepatton2433]

Love mine, about six tanks in with no real tweaks yet. Thinking about some semi-skip or skip chain to shorten the sharpening sessions. I don't often bury 24" but do like the extra reach and get into larger wood now and then. Have a 7900 for bigger stuff. My last four outdoor power products have been Echo, and I may pick up a top-handle next.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

They are great saws! I love the value and quality of Echo equipment. Thanks for watching and happy sawing!

[@LukeLong-oi4uc]

I have a 620pw 27” with a modified muffler, a 501 p 20” with a billet modified muffler turn out, and a 361p 16”. I also have a Stihl 036 and a husky 372 xp OE. I really like the way the echoes start and sound. Plus they are more affordable.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Awesome saw arsenal! Yes that echo was a sweet affordable saw, sure ran great! Thanks for watching

[@HardRockVermont]

The CS 620 has become my main saw for all of my Logging and firewood operations here on the family farm. Excellent power, and ergonomics in a mid weight saw. I ran the 7310 for a while, but the weight was ridiculous on steep ground.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Yes it sure is a great saw, thanks for watching!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

That ECHO SAW is a real go getter. Sounds good right off the bat and cuts like a champ too. Looking good around there and looking forward to seeing you get with it with the new saw. Stay safe and keep em coming. Fred

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks Fred! Yes that’s one thing my dad and I both said was it sure sounded nice! Definitely going to get more use out of it soon! Take care!!

[@jandblawncare8570]

Ive had a cs620p for a few years now and zero complaints. I also have a 355t and a 303t from when we were into doing trees and both of those scream and never let me down. I actually like it better with the rakers filed down a bit and it digs and digs. We're into firewood now days and my other bigger saw is a Sthil 462 and while the 462 has more cc's and cuts faster it's not by much and the 620 is a bit lighter so more and more it's been my go-to saw.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes that 620 is a sweet saw, sure runs nice. I appreciate ya watching, happy sawing and stay safe. Take care!

[@MrFreeknassty]

Have been a fan of some echo trimmers . But I'm seeing a lot of these cs620 chainsaws , and I'm really liking what I see. But I'm sure a fan of tools that But the wook in all day long. Tyvm for the video great job. Thumbs 👍 up

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks for the comment, i sure appreciate it! This saw sure is a strong runner, lots of power.

[@woodruffwoods]

Echo has been making some nice equipment. I recently went to a demo day at a local dealer and I was impressed. That saw you were running sounded great and seemed to have plenty of power. Looking forward to seeing it in some big wood.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

I’m tellin ya, I may have found a new favorite saw! I will put it in bigger wood soon! Seems like a great saw so far!

[@georgedavall9449]

First time viewer here, and I wanna tell You WHY I Liked, and Subscribed. The overall quality of your video is very nice. No raucous music, or screwball antics. I loved the balance of light, and the beautiful landscape light in the background. Your face was a bit underexposed a lot of the time, but it may have been due to those screaming Orange chaps! 😂 Wow, they are bright! I’m kidding with you! I do appreciate you stressing good safety practices. Then You started up the saw, and even if it wasn't new, you didn’t go waiting on the throttle, whilst holding it up in the air, like some of these YT buffoons do! I appreciate that, because Impressionable people are watching, and Safety is important, especially with these saws. I watched you make the cuts, again, going easy on the saw at first. You obviously have skill with a saw. That saw was slicing through those hardwood logs at partial throttle. I am now seriously looking into this saw. Echo OPE products are solid, and they make some good quality saws, that are affordable. I think they lack in Dealer networks in some parts of the Country. I don't have any dealer that is close to me. And I cant get this model through my Home Depot. I will have to do some Online research. Stay safe and healthy! 👍👍👍✌🏻😀🇺🇸

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thank you George! I really appreciate the candid feedback, means a lot. I’m glad to have you join the channel, I can’t guarantee good quality on all my videos but I do give it a pretty good effort haha. I’m always learning but yes this Echo CS 620 has become my new favorite saw, and I’ve ran a good many of them! Best of luck, take care!

[@SuwanneeHomestead]

Home Depot sells the 620

[@shartne]

I just got a 590 and it has a lot of compression I never owned a saw like this before. I want to put a 620 carb on it and a unlimited coil to get some more rpms out of it. Suppose to be able to get another thousand rpms out of it with bolt on mods.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

That’s a great saw! Yes I was very impressed with this 620, I think the 590 will serve you well. Best of luck and happy sawing. Thanks for watching!

[@AnthemBassMan]

You in T-County, or just the dealer. Grew up in the huge village of Tuscarawas just up the road from Uhrichsville and Dennison. Up between Bolivar and Zoar now, but I’ll never leave the foothills of Tuscarawas County!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Hey Matt, just my dealer. I’m in Belmont near the river! Thanks for watching 🤠

[@AnthemBassMan]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm Know exactly where you are.

[@jasonlofstrom9540]

I've got a shindiawa 600sx which is the same saw and it will run with my old 372xp Al day long

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thats good to hear, i know this saw really impressed me! Thanks for watching.

[@richarddodds9326]

I put all the pw parts on my 590 and hopped it up .

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

@@richarddodds9326 nice! They sure are sweet saws. Thanks for watching.

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

I think Echo power equipment is on par with Stihl and Husqvarna. I don’t see much of a difference. I used a CS-400 growing up and it always started and ran great. A lot of power for a lightweight saw. I’d buy another.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

I anxious to get more run time in it and try it out in comparison to similar models of other brands! I definitely like it so far.

[@jeremynelson8496]

I have both the 400 and 620, 9 out of 10 times I run the 400. great saw.

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

I have the echo 590 timberwolf. I love that saw. I also have the echo cs7310 p and the cs800 p and little chipper the echo 310.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Awesome! This 620 has became my favorite firewood saw, sure do like it. Thanks for watching, take care!

[@kevinvallee9049]

👍🏼👍🏼anxious to see future videos of this saw. Looks like it’ll do good. I have some echo equipment not disappointed with them. Always wondered about their saws. Can’t wait to to hear your thoughts!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks Kevin, I’ll be sure to get more action of it soon. Probably this weekend! Really looking forward to trying it in larger wood and getting an overall feel for it! So far…. I like it, I like it a lot 😁

[@OGAOutdoors]

Davey I’m pretty sure anybody that has stopped by my channel knows I run them. I have the red cousin Shindaiwa 591 and a Echo cs 590. I also have a little Echo cs 310 to take care of the little stuff. That one looks pretty sweet would love to give it a try. Take care, Ben.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Hey Ben! Yes sir I think it will prove itself to be one of my favorites, really looking forward to getting more fuel ran through it! Hey I tell ya, not sure how far from eastern Ohio you are but if your close we could have a chainsaw day haha. Take care buddy!

[@OGAOutdoors]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm Sounds like fun maybe someday. I’m in north Alabama so it would be a pretty good road trip.

[@deanbarr5740]

I really like this brand Dave. I bought a new Echo weedeater back in September. I ended up with a the biggest model they had and was certainly shocked with the price, 400.00 bucks out the door. I always owned Stihl for 35 years, had i bought the equivalent Stihl weedeater compared to my Echo I would've had wll over 600.00 in it. No more overpriced Stihls for me, them Echoes are mighty peppy and a whole bunch cheaper.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks Dean, glad to hear it! I know the trimmer I have is the SRM 225 and it has been a good trimmer for it’s size. I really like this saw and looking forward to getting more familiar with it and use it on some bigger logs!

[@deanbarr5740]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm I can't remember what mine is. Maybe a 302 ES. Not sure. The salesman at Bridgeport Equipment made a deal I couldn't pass up. The biggest he had was $450 and he said I could have it for 400 out the door. Couldn't pass that up as the one I was thinking about was around $350.

[@nicholascooper1193]

Been looking hard at the 620. Biggest saw I've ran is a 359 Husky (also 60cc), and it seems like a good size. The 359 is much faster in the wood than my 450 Rancher, so I hope the Echo 620 is also.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

The 620 sure has impressed me with its cutting abilities, tons of torque and seems like good chain speed also. All around it’s became my favorite firewood saw! Thanks for watching 🤠

[@joehertel8846]

I have the 620 and the 562xp running them side by side thE562 might beat the 620 by 10th of a second in a cut but the echo feels way stronger with a 24” bar on it than my 562 it just pulls like an ox on coke also loses way less rpm due to its massive amount of torque the husky will turn at around 13k no load and the echo is around 11k but in the cut the echo will stay around 9.5-10k where as the husky will drop to like 7/8k so to sum it all up they will do the same work but the echo will get it done for way less money , I paid 515 (total after tax an shipping) for my echo with a 24” b/c and I paid 789 for my 562 with a 20” b/c . And on a side note I got my 7310 for 736 (again total including tax and shipping) echo is just PHENOMENAL performance for value the only things that husky or still have that’s better is like cosmetic things like my 562 is definitely slightly smaller frame than my 562 but I would say they’re bot equally maneuverable but it’s a lot more natural with the husky whereas the echo you kinda sorta have to think about the best way to maneuver it in certain situations and you just kinda point and shot with husky but I reach for my 620 9 time outta 10 it just never lets me down

[@zeljkobanjac1297]

@@joehertel8846ja imam echo cs 621sx.12.8 k .sila od masine raketa i rado ju preporucujem .kod nas koriste se i profesionalno metalno je kuciste poz iz bosne

[@JohnAmes]

Great job buddy on the review

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks John! Definitely a fun, well performing saw. Looking forward to running it more!

[@garyp1930]

great saw for cutting big logs works perfect

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks Gary, I appreciate ya watching. Sure is a nice saw!

[@ronaldconn8934]

I have 2 Echos 303T and 501P . Both good saws I'm really impressed with the 501! I will be buying a 620P soon.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Glad to hear! I tell ya I’m really looking forward to running this saw more, so far it has been an impressive saw! Thanks for watching and happy sawing.

[@forestjobbabouch]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm Forest job , video 177 , Echo 501 SX super.

[@urbanturbine]

In my case, the chain doesn't stop quickly when i release the throttle. it freewheels for a bit. Shouldn't it stop immediately? did i ruin the chain brake?

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

You may have the idle a bit to high. Try to turn it counter clockwise a wee bit and see if that helps. Thanks for watching

[@urbanturbine]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm thank you for your reply!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Your welcome, hope that helps

[@urbanturbine]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm when i turn by hand it just freely and easily turns forward and backward...

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Hmm did you try the idle, or does your chain brake stop it when you push it?

[@kevin-q2d2s]

Are you still using this saw? how'd it perform overtime?

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Unfortunately my demo period had ended but for the 6-8months i had it i cut alot of wood with out any issues. It actually became my favorite firewood saw for the larger rounds. Overall its a well balanced saw with plenty of power.

[@MsdMakingSawDust]

Good video Dave on the echo, sounds like it has a lot of power. Good looking Saw also. Can’t wait to see how it performs in some hardwood. Will be watching to find out. Take care !!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks! It sure feels good so far, I’m curious also to see it in bigger wood and different species. I think it’s going to earn a spot as one of my favorites 🤠. I keep ya updated! Take care my friend

[@marksparkplug7758]

Very good Dave, she's a runner. Take care

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

No doubt Mark! Looking forward to get more of an overall feel for it, and to get it into larger wood.

[@davefeatheringill7754]

How's the vibration on it Dave? I always thought that the Echoes from the 70s were some of the most durable and reliable saws ever made. They just weren't performance minded like the Stihls were then. Sounds like they might have that worked out to some degree now.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Good morning Dave! I tell ya with gloves on it didn’t really notice it but I’d like to get a feel of it compared to dad Stihl 362. As far as performance my 290 Stihl is a very strong runner but this may really put the hurting a on it, keep in mind I’ve got the 390 big bore kit on the Stihl.

[@kevinbrewer2141]

I have the CS-590 it's a snappy saw. Sometimes it runs so much faster than My old saw that at first it was a scary. My dad even thought it was a quick saw.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Good morning Kevin, glad to hear it man! I know I was pretty impressed with its performance! Looking forward to getting some more use with it.

[@jaydee2620]

I have a 4910. I want a 620 but I just don’t cut enough big wood. I’m want to try to find or 400 cleanup job so it will just cost me 1 day of hard labor. But I’ll have a 620 to show for it 😂 !!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

It’s a great saw, I really enjoy running it. It’s light enough to buck firewood and when you need it for the larger wood it’s got the guys to chew right on through!

[@patrickhutchinson8212]

A great saw I love mine

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

It really is! Nice all around saw

[@patrickhutchinson8212]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm its really is it has became my favorite saw out of my 362 Stihl and my 372 husky I prefer my echo 620

[@terriholmes1243]

Looks like your going to enjoy making sawdust stay safe I know where there is a lot of logs 😂

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Haha no doubt! I’m ready to put it in some larger logs 🤠

[@FlatCreekOutdoors]

Seems like a great saw, and overall the echo line seems like a great value.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Yes I am very satisfied with it so far! Looking forward to getting more use with it.

[@bdbrown66]

What county are you in? I grew up in southern Jefferson County. Judging from the scenery and your accent, you're in The Valley somewhere, lol.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Haha your right, Belmont 🤠 thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bdbrown66]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm Where did you go to HS? I graduated from Buckeye South in 1984.

[@forestjobbabouch]

Echo Super , 👍nice video , Mirek B. Czech republic .😀

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks Mirek! Sure seems to cut great so far, I appreciate ya watching. Take care 🤠

[@claytonlemieux4090]

One never cuts into the ground as your doing

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

One didn’t cut into the ground as I am not doing! 🤠

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

I like that saw a lot !!! I’ve been looking at the 590 but I might have to step it up to that 620 !!!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

I tell ya it’s crisp on the throttle and could really pull nicely! Excited to get some more run time with it to give a better review!

[@codyrussow170]

I wish I would have done the same although I absolutely love my 590 there are some things on a 620 that are well worth the extra 100 or so .. the handle,clutch cover ,the bar and 2 ring piston instead of 1 ...

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

It’s a great Saw Cody, also the CDI box allows for higher revs and a larger carb! People try to get the same performance from the 590 but end up spending more to get there. I’ve heard great things about the 590 too, I’d like to get one and show the comparison between these two saws! Thanks for watching, take care

[@codyrussow170]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm I was literally fixing too edit my comment and add the carb and ignition coil/CDI lol be careful out there bud keep the content coming

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Haha thanks man! You too I appreciate the support.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

its “ Chomping at The Bit”

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Sure is a good cutting saw! Thanks for watching 🤠

[@j.d.williams6882]

That poor bar. Holy crap that chain is tight!

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

@@j.d.williams6882 you may think that from the sound but the chain wasn’t to tight, it’s actually the sound of the plastic cleaner behind the side case. Either way thanks for watching

[@j.d.williams6882]

I am sure it loosened up nicely. Glad your running that 620, I have all sorts of pro saws and this is one of my favorites. I am not hung up on being a Husky, Stihl or Echo guy. I just run what I like, but to be honest bang for the buck its gonna be real hard to beat a 590 or 620. Its a little heavy but seems balanced pretty good. Cheers my friend. New sub.

[@rockymountainfirewood3873]

1x Husky saw and you're set for life :) Love the passion. Check out Rocky Mountain Firewood for all things firewood! Thanks everyone keep on firewoodin'

[@ericabercrombie6780]

What pro grade Husky saw would be the equivalent of this 59cc beast?

[@THPOOKY]

I'm just here for the dog...

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks for watching 🤠

[@drmautz]

cool

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Thanks! I had it of fun with this saw, more to come on it. Take care

[@jonathantrowbridge4641]

That chain is way too tight 😬

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Nah maybe a touch tight but really the drag comes from the chain guides, and brand new bar and chain. Thanks for watching though 👍

[@markatkinson9963]

Capable saw. Just watch him your shins. You chaps seem short.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Yes it sure is, I really enjoy this one. Yeah your right they are a bit short my boots usually cover the gap tho. Thanks for watching

[@brianquigley7336]

chain seems too tight.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Yeah it was kind of odd with this saw, the way the guides are setup it always had a bit of a wine, after I got oil onto the chain and make a couple cuts it seemed just right. I checked the chain deflection right at the beginning and it lifted a good 1/2” or better off the bar. Thanks for watching, sure is a great saw

[@brianquigley7336]

@@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm Yeah, I bought a 620pw a while back. Really liking it. Stihl and Husky are getting so expensive.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Yeah they are, I think my next saw will be a 60-70cc husqvarna. Never owned one but they sure seem sweet!