I love Stihl as a brand but I needed a chainsaw during lockdown and couldn't buy a Stihl as the places that sell on the face to face policy were shut! I ended up getting a Husky 440 x-torq online which is a good chainsaw but it leaks oil like a sieve unless I drain after use. I've never looked at Echo for chainsaws but after your comments on build quality and comfort I might just give them a look. I appreciate the budget brand held it's own in this test but for how long I wonder? I think the Stihl performed really well in the log cut just a shame it doesn't have a priming bulb.

I bought a budget saw like the green one from B&Q when I started up gardening. It was only for occasional use, and so long as it ran and cut I was happy. I hadn’t gone through the original chain in about a year of using, but the internal metal components started to break and crumble so I had to chuck it. I then decided to pay for a bit of quality and buy a Stihl MS170, as this was the only brand in my local dealership (a tool hire place that sold this sort of stuff too), it’s still going strong after ten years, even after the neglect an occasional use tool inevitably has to suffer. The guy in the store has been very helpful over the years ordering spares for my various tools as I have stayed brand loyal for the rest of my kit, the Stihl combi strimmer, hedge trimmer, blower etc. Which all fits into the boot of my Polo. I like to buy local when I can to help out the local economy.

Thank you guys, this was a fantastic comparison video. Glad you liked the 4310!

I have used the same Husqvarna Rancher (50 cc) for over 35 years and only had minor maintenance issues. Bought a comparable Stihl 3 years ago and have had to spend over $200 on a major repair. Both are nice saws but from my small sample size I would say the Husqvarna is a better built saw.

Priming doesn't happen anymore due to emission restrictions, etc. There are some older lawn mower engines that still have it, but most of those parts are no longer available when something fails. No company that is run in the western world by American, Japanese, German, or other European regulations is using an actual primer (where gas leaks all over the ground after juicing the carburetor). They are using an air purge bulb -- the only thing it does (which is important) is it removes all the air out of the fuel lines. It just makes sure the gas lines aren't feeding any air into the carb when trying to start it. That's one of the reasons we pull an extra time or two these days... we're actually priming the carb in our initial pulls, lol.

I`ve run saws for over 50yrs. I was a hardcore Stihl guy, until i tried the Echo brand. As my Stihl`s died, they are being replaced by the Echo brand. Last Echo i just bought was the CS-7310P. You want a real good balanced SMOOTH AS SILK running chainsaw, buy the Echo saws. You will be impressed with how smooth and balanced they really are. And they start right up easily! No buzzing in your hands while cutting wood either! No more Stihl`s for me. As a matter of fact, i`m still using my Echo GT-1000 weed eater that i bought over 35yrs ago. Never been torn down, fixed or repaired of any kind, and i`m still using it. THAT is what you call quality that will last you a very long time! There chainsaws are super quality. I have ZERO regrets switching brands!

Thanks for what ya'll do and the way ya'll do it .

Tack för denna videon med alla dessa motorsåg stihl ms 231,Husqvarna 440,echo cs - 4310sx, budget motorsåg va mycket intressant att se på tack så jättemycket för detta 👍👏👌😄

I bought almost exact Chinese saw 9yrs ago, I needed something I would use couple of times a year. It works the same as 1st day I bought it, the chain was crap so I replaced it with Stihl made but other than that no issues whatsoever. It has been super reliable so far

Fantastic, very informative review guys on these saws. I thought the Stihl’s engine note remained more consistent throughout the cut and looked at its ease. Stihl MS 231, How Sweet The Sound 😊 !!!

Always had stihl before they are pricey,bought echo recently which starts ,runs and slightly lighter to use,so far so good

I bought the MS250 44cc but its a beast very happy with it. If you wait for a sale like I did the price was excellent and cheaper than the other two (echo, husky). I have a Echo line trimmer just amazing so would happily go for Echo as well, husky same same all 3 are awesome.

i work in a place where we sell echo´s, bought my self echo cs4510, almost the same saw as we see in this video, love it!, my second echo and not last

You are big help .appreciated

Loved this video! Any plans with other cc classes (various small and large top handles, 50cc, 60cc, 70cc, etc?)

Since i went to stihl weed eaters and chain pole saw. I don't get wore out trying to start them and they don't break down or leak like my Poulan Pro. The Poulan pro chain saw or Troybuilt weed eater. The poulan Pro 20' was good for the money however. Startsright up but leaks the gas out while it sits in the case, before I can use it the next time. I'm replacing that with a Stihl.

Project farm did a nice video proving a friend of mines theory on Stihl chain being the sharpest which I think greatly aided the Stihls performance on your test. Good video guys.

Nice Test guys Thanks

Great video guys, fair and honest! 5*

I ported a 4310sx what little monster I love it

I have a 023 Stihl from 1999. I am very happy with that saw with 40cc. And guys, please do not buy a cheap saw, because they are made for throwing away.

I’ve come across complaints from 2-3 people, that the oil pump doesn’t last well on the Husky 440.

No saw will perform its highest rpm on the first run. I figure on five tanks, at least, for the max rpm to be attained. For normal break-in I figure on 12-15 tanks.

I have a Proyama chainsaw, and I will say that this Proyama chainsaw is better than my Stihl and Husqvarna ones. It has plenty of power and it's easy to maintain. There's no kickback at all and even with the included chain it cut pretty quick and very clean. using the included chains I cut some pretty large logs. It's certainly not light and could probably be a little better balance but I don't do this for a living so I'm fine with it. The two bars are a very well built and very sturdy. Idle is perfect out of the box. Chain brake works and is essential. The included safety equipment actually does a good job. The ear muffs and face mask are not the best quality material but they both will certainly protect your hearing and most definitely your face from flying chips. The face mask screen unexpectedly heavy duty. The gloves at best will keep any sweat off your hands and prevent it from slipping. The gas can is very handy! I can't speak for professional use but I will say I highly recommend this Proyama saw for home use and I would most certainly get one again if I needed. The value of this chainsaw is amazing and takes less than 1/2 of the name brands and does just as good or better job.

TheHusky saws start easily when cold but can be hard to start when hot. They’re good homeowner grade saws but have some issues. The chain brake is a little wonky, the air filter is too small, and the bar oiler is prone to clogging. They cut pretty fast though.

Im not positive but i think on the stihl that the choke switch can be pushed down and pumped, my ms180 has the same setup and i came acrossed this info and need to check it out

I have a Stihl 039 that is more than 25 years old. I’m going to be using it today and it is Stihl running great. Maybe someone should do a longevity test, if that’s possible? How many of the other saws would still be running 25 years later?

Have a Husky 135 mk2 and its very good for 38.2 cc but still need my trusty Husky 372cc saw, one of the best made...

Nice comparison on the four saws but where in the heck was Norman today, he's my hero..... well besides Josh, Ryan and Will. 🙂👍

I'd like to see the dependability test. Cheap saws start leaking fluid early and motors wear down and lose power with time. how hard are they to start after time. Sometimes you use all your energy for a job trying to start them and are too weak to use them until you rest. You lose time too.

Most impressed with the Husqvarna I have to say !

I bought my self a Ryobi 4016 . Good chainsaw I am from Namibia

Thanks!

I like the look of that 4310, just can’t get my hands on one to demo here in Ireland the moment. What chains were the saws running?

Stihl loving my Husqvarna 455 Rancher! Not a pro saw but does everything I need!

I really like the husky and the stihl😊

A great video, love my Stihl. Cheers!

CC rating isn't what you should dwell on so much,its the kw of energy getting to the chain where a saw comes into its own.The vibration on the budget saw is something to stay away from!!! I've used saws with too much vibration and it causes numbness in my hands for months,even just using for a short amount of time.I'm not ever worried about fuel consumption.I want to get as much wood cut as quick as possible.If that means a faster saw uses more fuel,so be it.And how a saw is still running after 2000 hours of running is a big factor for me

Ima husky man myself but that echo looks very nice! 👍

Try the old 60s Solo Rex. Damn beast

Hm, doesn't sound like the Hva revs properly before the cutting test. Rematch!

when starting the stihl chainsaw u should hold the chain brake back then its would start easier

must be something to do with carburetter with fuel consumming

Can anyone recommend a good Echo dealer that ships across the "pond"?

did you say you tuned them? husqy sounded terrible in log test

Considering the budget saw is only £80 odd pounds, it puts the others to shame, it wasn't that far behind. These saws get better once bedded in.

That Husqvarna needs tuned, it sounds way off compared to mine rpm wise

The china saw equals out to $101 USD. I’d say not bad for a budget saw

I personally would love to own a Stihl MS241, but I have no use for it, so will have to make do with my 020, ms200, ms260, Hq 40s, Jons 2041, Partner 400, HUPAJO40 and Dolmar 118. :'-( Interesting that Brits can't pronounce complicated words such as Stihl, Husqvarna or Eichhörnchen!

Stihl all day every day. My father and grandfather were timber cutters in the 80s and 90s. A few of their saws are still up and running to this day. I myself have bought 2 stihl saws and they have been flawless the past 3 years. Take care of it and it will last

If you own a woodlot, you probably have (or need) different models depending on what you are cutting. Those small 14 or 16 inch saws are fine for cutting branches or taking down 5" thick trees. But if you are dealing with a giant tree with a 30+ inch thick trunk that got blown apart by a bolt of lightening or uprooted in a storm, then you will be there for days trying to remove it with one of those small saws (one wedge at a time). Even the lower branches of such a tree can be thicker than your small saw is long. Alternatively, you have to carry and wield the thing, and if your afternoon is going to be spent just clearing brush growing up against your fence line, then a smaller lighter saw is just the ticket. A popular (in the US) small saw brand is Poulon. I tried one of those one year. It lasted from spring to fall on brush work. Sadly though the plastic casing melted near the exhaust. Shortly before I retired it, it started throwing sparks too, which is not a good thing in a forest. I have an old large McCullough that has worked well for the past 30 years for me and a few assorted Husqvarnas, I never thought of checking out what Harbor Freight carries. I need too. :)

You could start selling wooden drink coasters after this.

can't just be me that cringed at running the saws at full throttle when they've not had enough tanks of fuel through

Why is Echo so expensive. Here in the states Echo is cheaper than Husky and Stihl. Not surprised to see the larger cc saws use fuel a little faster. I own a few Huskies and a Stihl. My Husky 440 does not like to idle, my trusty 55 Rancher runs great. My Stihl 461 is a beast, at 76 cc’s it runs circles around the Husky’s. But I use the smaller saws to limb trees and cut wood up to 12-14”. The larger wood the MS 461 comes out and it eats wool like an angry beaver.

those non branded saws can be picked up online for £60 all day long, pay a little more and you can get them included with a Oregon chain and bar, i haven't actually heard any real horror stories about them from people who actually know how to look after them. i think a lot of the horror stories are from inexperienced people who buy them for a one off job put them away for the winter with pump fuel in them and expect them to work 8 months later.

what about makita {sachs dolmar}

Parts availability on Chinese chainsaws has become outstanding! Everything availability and standard--I have a Chinese chainsaw that's blue, black, and orange (replacement clutch). No problems there.

How is it compared when you throw 1 pro series in there ?…why start off with tuning of carbs out of the box too ?…most of us will judge it out of the box anyways ..😳

What was being measured at 4 minutes? Not RPM for sure. All these saws were actually running somewhere around 11 000 - 14 000 rpm while the meter shows 7100-8800.

Try The stihl ms 261

I have a question for you lads. I'm running a husky 365 x torq with a 20 inch bar. I got a 24 inch for it a week ago. I'm totally disappointed.its not able to run the 24 inch at all.

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No matter what brand some are going to like it and outhers wont

Anyone from the UK willing to ship a echo 4310sx to me in the US?

From this side o' the pond I have a question for ya... what the hell is a quinn? lol

Now test them with the same bar and chain and see if there is any difference in result. This was not fullt testing the saws per se, bar and chain makes a difference to all parameters tested, except the starting.

The just comparison between Husqvarna and Stihl : Husqvarna 543Xp professional/ Stihl Ms 231 professional. Husqvarna 440 not professional.

husqvarna is the king

I’m a stihl man. My self

Who won?

Your bars are so small overseas. How cute. I guess you can set those next to your 400 psi air rifles when you're done eh? LMAO

Would someone please translate these spects. I hate metric and being force to use it. Do you know how much money it has cost mechanics and others because of this dumb rush to use metric? I worked for a company repairing CNC equipment. Then suddenly for no reason they started changing over to metric. My tool box and tools was worth over $2,300. Now I had to duplicate my tool box in metric. So that means I had to buy another $2,300 worth of tools! There was nothing wrong with having two systems. If you want to sell cars or machines in the US, then use our system.

Petrol saws are a waste of time unless using professionally every day. Better off with a battery saw or even battery recip saw with a wood blade. Way more reliable/less hastle and future proof

budget saw was impressing 84 eurs who needs spare parts just buy another one still works out 300 cheaper

i would give echo last place

Do not buy a Chinese saw, period. They are cheap sure but do you realize quality is mediocre and think about where your money is going.

I’m a sthil man my self

Anything under 60cc is a butter knife.

Tenho várias motor serra essas ai que perderam todas fora do tempo vcs desregularao kkkkkkkkkk ai ganha mesmo

Stihl is the best no surprise

you didnt do safety of saws

I believe there's a bit of bias here , being a cheap saw the attention to detail on tune and chain sharpness was not as keen ! You better get used to the more affordable petrol tools , the manufacturing of Stihl and Husqvarna gas saws are going away in lieu of battery !

Stihl domestic range have deteriorated in quality and have got unnecessary complex to work on. The CBE models are to be avoided. Under £500 in 2024 I recommend echo or husqvana 400 series. Pro saws from all the major manufacturers are pretty much the same.

Stihl rule

ECHO forever.

Does anyone really consider fuel consumption of a chainsaw? A liter of fuel will take down and dismantle an average tree.

not a valid comparison, you need: cs-4310sx, ms241, 543xp

Интересный тест..следующий раз желательно бы на русском ..хрен поймёшь вас..

The green is a winner, you can port the shit out of it. Ive seen guys buying 60cc saw from china for 100 euros and they played with it a little. Tomorrow that saw crushed the stihl ms400 haha. Ofcourse, its crap, but speedwise and if you need it twice a year or if you need it for your firewood, then the green is a best choice. I have makita, which is also a good but much cheaper saw than the big3.

2 strk engines must be tuned. If you don't your test is a complete waste of time

I have a Trimtech and it's the worst product ever. It has no power and can't get though even the most regular logs. It leaks everywhere too. Don't buy budget.

The Lumberjack Jackyl Composition: Jesse James Dupree Ha haaa I was born in the backwoods Of a two-bit nowhere town Fathered up some rock 'n' roll (baby) So your mothers could boogie down I ain't whistling Dixie No I'm a rebel with a groove All around the world the go 'round and 'round When they dig on my new stainless steel sound oh yeah I'm said a lumberjack baby And I'm gonna cut you down to size I'm a lumberjack now baby And you're the one you're the one that gets my prize When you hear my motor running You know I surely be coppin' a rise Oh! So I'm gonna crank it up down the alley and jack it Woo I'm a lumberjack now baby I'm a lumberjack now baby I'm a lumberjack now baby Ohh I'm a lumberjack now baby But I ain't jacked my lumber baby Since my chainsaw you (Oh yeah) Ha haaa Whether you like it or whether you don't woo That's the way we like it

This test nothing!!! Why not tested long time work??? Need cut 6-9m3 wood and this show Which chainsaw good massive mashine and Which chainshaw very weak and not good and errors

Can you guys do a video with the MITOX CS260TX please @machinerynation

husqvarna not a good chain

Saws are not in tune! Way too fat

This not good chainshaws very weak a amateaur beginner chainsaw. I have Stihl 880 and Stihl 171 this more better. Because I know cut very big woods trees and I know cut smaller woods trees too. Husquarna very not good I listen vers much crash stories

Representing Germany 😂 Even y'all fools don't know. That every model except the 500i and 661 880 are made and assembled in CHINA

wtf was that about

Buy once cry once