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Profile: Echo CS340

By Steve Nix, About.com

Echo CS-340

Echo CS-340

Price Range:

$260 - $290 (US)

Weight:

Dry weight (without bar and chain) is 7.8 pounds

Standard Equipment:

14" chain; 14" bar; chain brake; vibration reduction.

Power Specs:

Engine Displacement (cc): 33.4

Advantages:

Top handle in combination with light weight makes this saw the choice of many professional arborists who demand greater maneuverability.

Restrictions:

Because of C.A.R.B. regulations, this machine not sold in California.

Summary:

This top handle machine is well suited for the tree trimmer who wants dependability of power combined with the ease of light weight. The Echo CS340 has been selected and promoted as one of the best small saw purchases you can make if all you do is some occasional felling.

A quote from an Arbor Age review on small chainsaws and the Echo CS-340: “It truly packed a whalop when it came time to do limb and trim work.”

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