Echo CS-501P
#4 in GasFull review
A light professional grade saw for serious firewood cutters who want pro build quality and a long warranty.
Amazon $569$569
3.3/5
A budget gas saw for homeowners who cut a little firewood and clean up after storms. Pick a bigger engine if you buck hardwood every year.
- 16 inBar length
- 38 cc, 1.9 hpPower
- 10.7 lb (powerhead)Weight
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$219.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The cheapest way into a Husqvarna gas saw with dealer service behind it
- Air purge primer and combined choke and stop control make cold starts simpler
- Light enough at 10.7 lb for an afternoon of limbing and storm cleanup
Cons
- The 38 cc engine is slow in hardwood rounds over about 12 in
- Two year warranty is short next to Echo’s five years
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 970739616 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Bar length | 16 in |
| Chain speed | 55 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | 3/8 in mini |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 38 cc, 1.9 hp |
| Build | |
| Weight | 10.7 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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