With the perfect balance between weight and power, it excells at a range of tasks.
CS-490ES
The CS-490ES is a professional petrol chain saw, ideal for felling. It features a 50.2cm³ engine and weighs 4.8kg.
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Professional engine.
Featuring a 50.2cm³ professional grade engine, for powerful performance and cutting. Like all ECHO engines, it's manufactured in Japan to the highest standards possible.

Compact, ergonomic design.
ECHO chain saws are all designed to the same professional standard, with no exceptions. Hard working, high quality with renowned Japanese build standards.

Ergonomic and versatile.
Superbly balanced and light weight making it an ideal saw for a range of different jobs.
Best Features.
Power to weight ratio
Super light-weight design with exceptional power.
Ergonomics
Designed to maximise efficiency and comfort.
Easy start engine
ECHO’s patented system for effortless starting.
Product Details.
Engine displacement (cm³) | 50.2 |
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Output (kw) | 2.14 |
Output (ps) | 2.91 |
Dry Weight (kg) | 4.8 |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 0.49 |
Chain Oil Tank Capacity (ml) | 280 |
Fuel Consumption At Maximum Engine Power (L/h) | 1.21 |
Ignition System | CDI |
Start Assist System | ES-start |
Chain Brake | Inertia |
Choke w/ Automatic Fast Idle Release | Yes |
Chain Tensioner | Side |
Saw Chain Pitch (inch) | 0.325 |
Guide Bar Gauge (inch) | 0.058 |
Applicable Bar Length (cm/inch) 1 | 38, 45 / 15, 18 |
Sound pressure level (dB(A)) | 101.8 |
Sound power level (dB(A)) | 111.5 |
CO² (g/kW・h) 2 | 797 |
Vibration Front handle/Rear handle (m/s²) | 5.4 / 6.5 |
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- Not all lengths available in every country. Available bar lengths may incur differing RRPs. Please check with your local dealer.
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- This CO² measurement results from testing a (parent) engine representative of the engine type (engine family) over a fixed test cycle under laboratory conditions and does not imply or express any guarantee of the performance of a particular engine.