Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf
#1 in GasFull review
The most engine for the money here, for rural owners who fell trees and buck big firewood.
Amazon $478.99$478.99
The Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf is the better chainsaw overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf leads on power, value and bar. The Echo CS-501P wins on weight. The Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf costs $90.01 less ($478.99 vs $569).
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
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf for power (59.8 cc engine vs 50.2 cc engine), value ($23.95 per inch of bar ($478.99, 20 in bar) vs $31.61 per inch of bar ($569, 18 in bar)) and bar (20 in bar vs 18 in bar).
- Choose the Echo CS-501P for weight (10.6 lb vs 13.2 lb (powerhead)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas chainsaw; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf | Echo CS-501P |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 35 $23.95 per inch of bar ($478.99, 20 in bar) | 10 $31.61 per inch of bar ($569, 18 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 99 59.8 cc engine | 61 50.2 cc engine |
| Weight 15% | 40 13.2 lb (powerhead) | 77 10.6 lb |
| Bar 10% | 100 20 in bar | 75 18 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf | Echo CS-501P | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 20 in | 18 in |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 59.8 cc | 50.2 cc |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 13.2 lb (powerhead) | 10.6 lb |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |