I’ve got most bases covered with cc’s of 40,45,55 and 70. For a smaller saw I’ve been borrowing my son’s Husky 435. It’s a nice little saw and starts reliably and runs well but I feel the “need” to add my own small saw. Am considering the Echo 3510-16” B&C. Saw use will be some limbing and other shorter use small jobs. Main priority is light weight, reliability, easy starting, and parts reliability and availability. I’m primarily a Stihl user with one Husky but not tied to brand necessarily. Also don’t need a Pro model for what my intended use is. Prefer a regular handle to top handle. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
You can get a 151 or 201 in rear handle models. I had a 201 rear handle. It was light and easy to start, but I had to sell it to fill my truck up with diesel.
That 3510 should fit your needs perfectly. So would a CS-361P if you could find one. Stihl has a few non pro saws that would probably work too. MS194 rear handle, MS182 or 212.
I have one of these and REALLY like it. Add some timing and open up the muffler and it's pretty sporty for a small saw.
I have an echo 2511 in a top handle and use it all the time, but they also make a rear handle version. Crazy light, starts 2nd pull, and I put a west coast saw muffler on it, really woke it up.
If you get a ported 4350/543 or 241, and add a ported 2511, you can rid yourself of all the other CC’s sizes and just keep your 70cc saw.
I’ve been borrowing my son’s Husky 435. It’s a nice little saw and starts reliably and runs well but I feel the “need” to add my own small saw. Am considering the Echo 3510-16” B&C. Saw use will be some limbing and other shorter use small jobs. Main priority is light weight, reliability, easy starting, and parts reliability... I was thinking that I would write about my Echo CS-355T tonight. After work, I grabbed mine to buzz up a pile of over-length splits. I am glad that I bought this little saw. It's light enough to easily one-hand when limbing or bucking smaller stuff. It's powerful enough to buck a couple of 10-12" cherry trees that I found blown over at my supplier's. The saw is a good value. I know a top handle is not your first choice but worth considering.
The CS-361P is a rear handle CS355. Unfortunately, I believe they have discontinued them but can still be found new at times.
Under 50cc may as well go top handle. There is no way I can complain about my 50cc Echo weighing too much. Next smaller I have is also Echo at 34cc. It weighs 7lbs I think. Entertained a 40-45cc unit but there wasn't anything there compelling that I don't already have with what I got.
I really like my 3510 Echo. I do realize there are other small saws out there. I looked at electric, but went with gas. The 2-stroke fuel is no biggie here.
Echo 2511t, it is my most used chainsaw. It fits behind the seat of a pickup, in the cab of the tractor or combine. It starts everytime, very light & nimble.
