Specifications And Horsepower Of Echo Chain Saw Models

Chain saws come in different classes and are designed according to purpose. Chain saws designed for light work, such as carpentry, will have a lower horsepower and a smaller engine. Chain saws used to cut down trees or clear debris typically have larger engines and more horsepower. Echo makes several chain saws that have a range of horsepower and specifications.

Although Echo makes chain saws to suit most needs, the Echo CS-600P is one that can handle light work and industrial jobs. The saw features a 59.8 CC engine that gets up to 4 horsepower while cutting. It also features a tool-free air-filter replacement system, a 20-inch bar and a decompression valve. According to Popular Mechanics, the saw's engine "operates with a broad torque curve, and that power comes shining through in the tough cuts."

While the CS-600P is more of an all-purpose saw, the CS-310 is built for light use and simple lawn care activities. This chain saw features a 30.5 CC engine that gets up to 1.8 horsepower. It has a digital i30 starting system. This saw's set bar is 14 inches long. While small compared to the CS-600P, this chain saw is designed for trimming hedges, branches and light building jobs.

At the other end of the spectrum from the CS-310 is the CS-8000. This saw features an 80.7 CC engine with 6.29 horsepower. It features an automatic oiling system with a manual override, bar lengths that range from 24 inches to 36 inches and a butterfly valve diaphragm without a purge pump. This saw is designed for cutting lumber and industrial work.

Although not quite as powerful as the CS-8000, the CS-530 has a 50.1 CC, 3.2 horsepower engine that is designed for light industrial or home jobs. This saw supports an 18-inch or 20-inch bar and features an automatic adjustable oil distribution system. Like the CS-8000, the CS-530 has a butterfly valve carburetor diaphragm without a purge pump.

Designed specifically for home use, the CS-450 has a 45 CC engine that gets up to 2.3 horsepower. This chain saw supports 16-, 18- and 20-inch bars and features a clutch-driven automatic oiling system. The CS-450 also features a butterfly valve carburetor diaphragm with a purge pump.