# CS-400: specs and price

**Price (US):** Not published (Discontinued circa 2023; replaced by CS-4010 (MSRP $319.99). Last retail ~$279-$299. No current USD MSRP available.), as of 2026-06-19.
**Brand:** Echo
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 46/100, #5 of 16 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | Not published |
| Brand | Echo |
| Power source | gas |
| Bar length (in) | 18 |
| Engine cc or voltage | 40.2 cc |
| Weight (lb) | 10.1 |
| Anti vibration | Yes |
| Tool less chain tensioning | Yes |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |

## Where it stands

On the spec sheet, its bar length of 18 in is above the median of the 18, and its weight of 10.1 lb is below the median of the 16.

## What reviewers say

Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on field test of the exact Echo CS-400 18-inch; other coverage (Consumer Reports, enthusiast blogs) fell off-whitelist and was excluded. Two professional tree-trimmers rated performance 9/10, praising the tool's perfect balance, easy two-pull i-30 starting and butter-smooth cutting through a palm stump, decking and small trees. The flags are loud ~107 dB full-throttle operation that demands hearing protection, a Value score of only 7/10 on price, and the tester's own caveat that long-term reliability was not assessed. (Based on 1 review, 1 lab-tested, 2011-05-18.)

Praised: Near-perfect balance and ergonomics with the standard 18-inch bar; Very easy starting via i-30 system, typically two quick pulls; Strong cutting power through palm stump, decking and small trees; Practical, easy-access maintenance with no gimmicky consumer frills.
Flagged: Very loud at full throttle (~107 dB); hearing protection required; Long-term reliability not assessed by the tester; Priced higher by the numbers than some rivals (Value scored 7/10).
Disagreement: Single-source review, so no cross-source corroboration or conflict is possible. The one internal caveat is that Pro Tool Reviews explicitly could not speak to long-term reliability, and its praise rests on a short-term field test rather than durability testing. No other whitelisted source survived verification to confirm or contest these findings.
Sources: Pro Tool Reviews (2011-05-18, protoolreviews.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the CS-400?**

Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on field test of the exact Echo CS-400 18-inch; other coverage (Consumer Reports, enthusiast blogs) fell off-whitelist and was excluded. Two professional tree-trimmers rated performance 9/10, praising the tool's perfect balance, easy two-pull i-30 starting and butter-smooth cutting through a palm stump, decking and small trees. The flags are loud ~107 dB full-throttle operation that demands hearing protection, a Value score of only 7/10 on price, and the tester's own caveat that long-term reliability was not assessed. Praised: Near-perfect balance and ergonomics with the standard 18-inch bar; Very easy starting via i-30 system, typically two quick pulls; Strong cutting power through palm stump, decking and small trees; Practical, easy-access maintenance with no gimmicky consumer frills. Flagged: Very loud at full throttle (~107 dB); hearing protection required; Long-term reliability not assessed by the tester; Priced higher by the numbers than some rivals (Value scored 7/10). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the CS-400 cost?**

The CS-400 has no published US price as of 2026-06-19.

**What are the CS-400's key specs?**

CS-400 (Echo): power source gas, bar length in 18, engine cc or voltage 40.2 cc, weight lb 10.1, anti vibration Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Source: https://www.echo-usa.com/getattachment/07628055-6ed6-492b-9057-0bce6550dbed/CS-400es_1112_120913.pdf (echo-usa.com, accessed 2026-06-19)
Corroboration: https://fireandsaw.com/echo-cs-400-chainsaw-review/ (accessed 2026-06-19)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/chainsaws/echo-cs-400/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl