Echo Cs310 Vs Husqvarna 240 Review details.
1. Echo CS310 Chainsaw Review.
It features a 30.5 cc gas two-stroke engine and a 14-inch bar length. It’s capable of cutting logs up to 28 inches in diameter. There is also a side-access chain tensioner, which is always a plus.
One thing that we think a lot of folks going to like about the CS-310 would be the easy start. A lot of saws on the market require a lot of effort and stamina just to kickstart the blade. That is entirely not the case with the CS310.
Simply flip the switch, press the purge pump, pull out the choke, and the saw will start in about 3 to 4 pulls.
We tested the CS310 on a log of wood about 12 inches thick in diameter. It cut through the log without any issue although it wasn’t as fast as the industrial saws which were expected.
Keep in mind that the CS310 is only a 14-inch saw with a 30.5 cc engine. So, you should use light pressure and let the cutting edges of the chain cut through the log. If you use too much force, it might stop the chain.
Additionally, the saw is quite lightweight. Cutting through chunks of wood for about 15 minutes didn’t drain much energy out of us. The saw felt quite comfortable in hand and easy to maneuver.
Here comes the next part that is disliked by a lot of folks who are servicing the saw. Worry not, the CS310 won’t give you a hard time on it.
Simply unlatch two latches in the top cover to take off the lid and reveal the air filter and the spark plug. The servicing was done in minutes, and the saw was ready to go in again.
The trade-off of the CS310 would be the easily loosen the chain. No matter how much we adjusted them, they would always manage to get loosen up.
However, on the bright side, we found out that readjusting the chain is pretty effortless with the CS310. You can easily do so by loosening the two bolts and adjust the chain tensioner crew and voila! The chain is tightened.
Overall the CS310 is pretty decent for most homeowners with a few tradeoffs that can be easily fixed with either useful tips or parts replacement.
*** Pros:
- Lightweight.
- Easy to maneuver.
- It can cut through a thick log of wood.
- Easy servicing.
- Easy adjustment.
*** Cons:
- Slow.
- Easily loosen the chain.
2. Husqvarna 240 Chainsaw Review.
Let’s talk specs first. The Husqvarna 240 saw has a slightly stronger engine compared to the CS310. It features a 38.2 cc engine that can dish out 9000 RPM horsepower.
It has a 14 – 16-inch bar, which is pretty standard. As for the chain, it comes with a low profile 3 /8 0.050 chain, which is also quite common on the market.
In terms of safety and start-up, it is quite similar to the CS310. The Husqvarna 240 also has a choke, a run switch, and a purge button. A difference would be an instructional label stuck right on top of the handle on how to kickstart the saw. It’s a little convenience that we don’t need but appreciate.
Before we get to the cutting part, here are a couple of other not-so-important differences. The Husqvarna 240 loses out a bit when it comes to convenience in the servicing department. You need to loosen the screw to take the cover off.
Aside from that, clearing out the filter and accessing spark plugs are designed to be equally convenient and user-friendly.
In terms of functionality, the Husqvarna has an outboard clutch on it, which is a design that aims at providing a better-balanced saw.
We tested the Husqvarna 240 on a 20-foot tall tree since it has a stronger engine. It has more horsepower than the CS310 for sure, and the chain doesn’t come loose as often. However, adjusting and tightening the chain felt a bit more difficult compared to the CS310.
Again, for a light-duty chainsaw, the Husqvarna isn’t that bad with the sort of horsepower it can dish out. But you should not expect it to be able to cut down a whole forest.
One last thing, the Husqvarna is heavier than the CS310. It has a bit more weight to it so do expect it to drain your stamina.
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*** Pros:
- Decent horsepower for a light-duty chainsaw.
- Easy servicing.
- Very decent chain.
***Cons
- It can be slightly heavy.
Wrapping Up
Both chainsaws are excellent and very decent. There are good reasons why they are loved by many backyard enthusiasts.
However, if we were to sum it up for a verdict, it would be as follows. The CS310 is better when you need to cut down a small log, or just partially trim it. It is lightweight, doesn’t drain as much stamina and easy to maneuver with it.
On the contrary, if you have a backyard with more than several tall trees which all need to be axed down, go for the Husqvarna 240. It packs more horsepower and a better-suited chain. It can be a bit heavier, but since cutting down an entire tree require simple straight-line motions, it wouldn’t hinder maneuverability as much.
