Specific Saw Choice Help !

dennish · Feb 12, 2022

For a small saw, look at Echo 3510. I got one recently and I'm impressed with it.

Yawner · Feb 12, 2022

Personally I would forget 20 inch. I like...

Echo 2511t top handle
Echo 2511wes rear handle
Battery saw
Brushcutter

I have all. The 2511t is my top choice. Even though it's a short bar. Used to be THE lightest saw maybe still is. I use it for exactly what you are doing and even bigger trees. You can't believe how light! Battery saw needs multiple batteries, yes, but I love mine. I have 16 inch on. The brushcutter would maybe be the champ but about 3 inches is limit for mine for extended use.

This from someone with back issues.

Wolley · Feb 12, 2022

buZZsaw BRAD · Feb 12, 2022

HoneyFuzz said: ↑

I hear you there. I had a 170...later a 180. They were both a little temperamental . I like that 201 !

Got me looking....I kinda like that style....nice and light too !
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They say this lil Echo is like 8lbs. Empty. Thats kinda like our 271t !
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There also is a 192, 193 of the same style for a lots less. Maybe even find NOS of the 193. The 194 replaced the 193. Both top and rear handles. They are a lot easier on the pocket book at almost half the price of a 201.
I picked up this 192 rear handle in December. Friend who works on saws has it to get it working
192 & 201 7.3lbs vs. 8.6 for the 201. Powerhead weight

Rickyblazin · Feb 12, 2022

HoneyFuzz said: ↑

Ok fellas....ive got a specific job to do..that seems never ending....and im looking for some ideas in what you guys think. I have a Husqvarna 562xp with 20" ...My wife has a Husqvarna 550xp Mark 2....just put a 20" Sugi on as well.
Also have an Echo cs-271T with a 12" bar.
We like the longer bars so we don't have to bend as far..cuz we don't do that well anymore !

We had a forester come out and give us an idea of what needs thinned out...and all that good stuff. So our saws are working great for that ! But we are taking it one step farther...and cleaning and piling all the junk already on the ground. It looks great..and helps getting around during maple syrup season !
So the stuff being cut is like 1" to maybe 4" tops....starting to deteriorate kinda stuff. So nothing big or taxing.
So I'm looking for something smaller..and light...but a 20" bar. Maybe something new..something older..idk.
Kicking around an Echo cs490.
Or is it possible to have an Echo cs 400 with 20" ? Any older Husqvarna of some sort.
Let's have fun...let me know your thoughts !

Not an option to use what we have either. We need to add a saw to the stable !!
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Maybe a pole saw

Locust Post · Feb 14, 2022

Not a 20 but 16. I love my last saw purchase, Echo 400 with 16

Eggshooterist · Feb 14, 2022

Yawner said: ↑

Personally I would forget 20 inch. I like...

Echo 2511t top handle
Echo 2511wes rear handle
Battery saw
Brushcutter

I have all. The 2511t is my top choice. Even though it's a short bar. Used to be THE lightest saw maybe still is. I use it for exactly what you are doing and even bigger trees. You can't believe how light! Battery saw needs multiple batteries, yes, but I love mine. I have 16 inch on. The brushcutter would maybe be the champ but about 3 inches is limit for mine for extended use.

This from someone with back issues.
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I love my 2511 P. Kevin ported it and I run the echo 3/8 lp 0.43 narrow kerf set up. Cuts smooth and fast. I had a T ported by someone else. Sold that when the P came out.

HoneyFuzz · Feb 15, 2022

Locust Post said: ↑

Not a 20 but 16. I love my last saw purchase, Echo 400 with 16
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I had an Echo cs-400 for a few years. Loved how smooth it was. It had a 16" bar on it. That saw would have been perfect for what I'm getting into ! I think they made a lil 18" bar for it. Wonder if they make a 20" for that chain size and mount. Hmmm. Only using the last 2-4 inches of the bar anyway lol .