Solo

The Solo 633? I just got done testing a modified one for a week. It is comparable to the Echo 340. Power-wise, the modified Solo was about dead even with my Echo (I've modified/ opened up the muffler on my Echo) but had a little less vibration. Weight was about the same, both total weight and nose weight. I was concerned about the durability of the air filter which was just a cut out piece of cloth with another cut out piece of foam over it. The Echo has a durable rubber frame on the air filter.
Parts may be hard to come by, as Solo doesn't have a very good distribution system throughout the US. The bar is also not a standard bolt pattern so you will need to order extras when you find a source. Not every corner saw shop will have a bar, unlike the Echo.

Overall, I was fairly impressed with the quality of craftsmanship in the saw for as inexpensive as they are. More power would have been nice but lack of a close parts supply tilted the scales against it for me.

Before others bring it up, both the Solo and my Echo were about 25% slower in the cut than a stock Stihl 020T. (But I can disassemble and reassemble the throttle linkage in the handles of the Solo and Echo).
 
Brian, It was refreshing to read your review.

Very positive input to Gregs question and informative to all the readers. These kinds of threads are what, I feel, the Buzz is all about.

Thank you, Jerry B.
 
I run a Solo 633. I like the saw. As far as parts go, they can be ordered online from Solo USA. I have ordered parts from them with absolutely no hassles! Nice when they come right to your door.
 
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