Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf vs Stihl MS 271 FARM BOSS 20"
A professional head-to-head for mid-size firewood and felling — published specs side by side for reference, no paid placement and no winner declared.
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Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf
The Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf is a professional forestry gas chainsaw, built for all-day felling, bucking, and production cutting, with a 59.8 cc engine and a 18-inch bar. It weighs 13.2 lb (6 kg).
Stihl MS 271 FARM BOSS 20"
The Stihl MS 271 FARM BOSS 20" is a farm and ranch gas chainsaw, suited to occasional heavier cutting — fence-line work, firewood, and storm cleanup, with a 50.2 cc engine making 3.5 hp and a 20-inch bar. It weighs 12.3 lb (5.6 kg).
Best suited for
Each model's factual fit, from its duty class and key specs — no winner declared.
- Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf Forestry / production felling and bucking larger trunks in sustained professional use (60 cc · 18-in bar)
- Stihl MS 271 FARM BOSS 20" Farm & ranch occasional firewood, limbing, fence-line clearing, and storm cleanup (50 cc · 20-in bar)
Job fit
| Felling | Rear-handle production saws sized for dropping trees; longer bar and more displacement reach larger trunks. |
|---|---|
| Bucking | Strong torque and chain speed cut rounds all day. |
| Limbing | Heavier than a top-handle saw — keep two hands on the ground; not for climbing. |
Power-to-weight & key specs
| Metric | Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf | Stihl MS 271 FARM BOSS 20" |
|---|---|---|
| Power-to-weight | not specified by manufacturer | 0.62 hp/kg |
| Bar length | 18-in bar | 20-in bar |
| Weight | 13.2 lb | 12.3 lb |
| Displacement | 60 cc | 50 cc |
Full spec head-to-head
| Spec | Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf | Stihl MS 271 FARM BOSS 20" |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 3.65 cu in (59.8 cc) | 3.06 cu in (50.2 cc) |
| Engine Power | — | 3.5 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.17 gal (0.65 L) | 0.13 gal (0.5 L) |
| Power | — | 2.6 kW |
| Power-to-Weight | — | 2.2 kg/kW |
| Bar & Chain | ||
| Chain Gauge | 0.050 in | 0.063 in |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" | .325" |
| Guide Bar Length | 17.99 in (457 mm) | 20 in (508 mm) |
| Oil Capacity | 10.2 fl oz (301.65 mL) | 8.12 fl oz (240 mL) |
| Oiler | Automatic/Adjustable (Clutch-Driven) | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | — | 17.72 in (450 mm) |
| System Weight | — | 14.84 lb (6.73 kg) |
| Weight | 13.21 lb (5.99 kg) | 12.35 lb (5.6 kg) |
| General | ||
| Anti-Vibration | Yes | — |
| Power Source | gas | gas |
| Warranty | 5 yr | — |
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Alternatives
- Makita EA6100PREG — 18" 61 cc — 3.72 cu in (61 cc)
- HUSQVARNA 555 — 3.65 cu in (59.8 cc)
- Makita EA5000PRGG — 20" 50 cc — 3.05 cu in (50 cc)
- Husqvarna 450X Rancher — 3.06 cu in (50.2 cc)
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Frequently asked questions
How do the Echo CS-590 Timber Wolf and Stihl MS 271 FARM BOSS 20" compare?
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