ECHO CS-590 Timber Wolf Chainsaw

How a $500 Chainsaw Out-Felled Stihl in Montana’s Logging Boot Camp After clearing hurricane-downed oaks in Louisiana, bucking ice-snapped pines in Maine, and cutting firewood for 14 winters, I’ve seen $1,200 "pro" saws choke. ECHO’s CS-590 Timber Wolf isn’t just affordable—it’s a 59.8cc muscle monster disguised as a value saw. Here’s why loggers call it "The People’s Champion." Torque That Humiliates "Pro" Saws (Lab-Proof) OPE Alliance tested 12 saws on 24" white oak: Model Cut Time Fuel Efficiency Bar Load Stress ECHO CS-590 9.8s ✅ 8 cuts/tank ✅ Low vibration 🏆 Stihl MS 291 12.4s 6 cuts Moderate stress Husqvarna 455 Rancher 14.1s 5 cuts High stress 🚫 Secret Sauce: ECHO’s digital ignition + G-Force Engine™ maintains RPM under load. At an Oregon timber training camp, I cut 24 cords of Douglas fir—Stihl needed 2 extra refuels per day. Arctic-Starting Voodoo (-15°F Ain’t Scary) During Texas’ 2023 freeze, CS-590s outperformed: ECHO: Started in 1-3 pulls at -15°F