Shindaiwa / Gas
~$470
Shindaiwa 591
50cc class
- 59.8cc
- engine
- 20 in
- bar
- 13.2 lb
- bare
Firewood cutters with a Shindaiwa dealer nearby who want the CS-590's engine with a decomp valve and a better body.
Farm & Ranch
Shindaiwa's mid-size rear-handle, and the model that replaced the older 492 in the current line-up. 50.2cc in an 11.1 lb powerhead, running .325 chain on 16-, 18- or 20-inch bars for $409.99 to $429.99 — which puts it dollar-for-dollar against Echo's CS-4920 and within a pound of Echo's much pricier CS-501P. Mechanically it is the Yamabiko 50-class platform in Shindaiwa red: reduced-effort starting, digital ignition, purge bulb, and an automatic adjustable clutch-driven oiler. Because Shindaiwa sells only through servicing dealers there is no retail review page to read and no accumulated owner record online for this specific model, so everything written here comes off the manufacturer's spec sheet rather than from use. If you want this platform with a track record attached, the Echo CS-4920 is the same money and has one.
Best for: Shindaiwa dealer customers who want a 50cc farm saw and value the dealer relationship over a public review record.
Specifications
Manufacturer figures except the engine class and single-pass cut, which are derived here. What each spec means
- 50.2cc at 11.1 lb
- .325 chain, 16-20 inch bars
- Dealer-serviced
Where it is strong
- 50.2cc with .325 chain on bars from 16 to 20 inches covers limbing through firewood bucking
- 11.1 lb powerhead is light for the displacement and matches Echo's CS-4920 exactly
- Reduced-effort starting system plus a purge bulb for quicker cold starts
- Automatic, adjustable clutch-driven oiler feeds oil only while the chain turns
- 5-year consumer warranty, serviced through Shindaiwa's dealer network
Where it falls short
- No public owner record for this model — everything here is from the spec sheet, not from use
- Dealer-only: no big-box availability and no retailer review aggregate to check
- Priced level with Echo's CS-4920, which is the same platform with a long track record
- Replaced the 492, so parts and advice found online may refer to the older model
- Capped at a 20-inch bar
Written from the spec sheet and the maker's documentation; owner reports for this model were too thin to summarize.
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