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 3.1. The Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf leads on warranty, value and power. The Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf costs $110.01 less ($478.99 vs $589).
Husqvarna 455 Rancher
#12 in GasFull review
A heavy duty firewood and felling saw for rural owners who cut big wood every year.
Amazon $589$589
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 warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), value ($23.95 per inch of bar ($478.99, 20 in bar) vs $29.45 per inch of bar ($589, 20 in bar)) and power (59.8 cc engine vs 55.5 cc engine).
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 | Husqvarna 455 Rancher |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 35 $23.95 per inch of bar ($478.99, 20 in bar) | 16 $29.45 per inch of bar ($589, 20 in bar) |
| Power 25% | 99 59.8 cc engine | 82 55.5 cc engine |
| Weight 15% | 40 13.2 lb (powerhead) | 40 13.2 lb (powerhead) |
| Bar 10% | 100 20 in bar | 100 20 in bar |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf | Husqvarna 455 Rancher | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Bar length | 20 in | 20 in |
| Chain speed | - | 65.6 ft/s |
| Chain pitch | - | 3/8 in |
| Automatic oiler | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 59.8 cc | 55.5 cc, 3.5 hp |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 13.2 lb (powerhead) | 13.2 lb (powerhead) |
| Anti-vibration | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |