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.
Wouldn’t that be blasphemy? Selling saws? In reality though I could probably move at least the MS250 and possibly the MS 290 down the road!
Ive never used Echo, but have heard good things about them. The 4910 model (now obsolete) has a cult following among some FHCers. At 50 cc's its higher than what you need, but you maybe able to find NOS at a discount. I know Home Depot had sold them around here. Im a Stihl guy myself and prefer pro model saws (yes I'm a snob ) Never was until FHC got involved. They have always treated me well in 40+ years of use. An MS181/182 may fit your bill. $300 investment
I was just doing a little research to satisfy my curiosity. The MS181 is 32cc's the Ms182 is 36 cc's. The 182 is a revamped, more or less, version of the 181. An MS211 is 35cc's. MS212 is 39 Im not well versed on these saws and didn't want to give you the wrong information. Seems Stihl has decided to make the newer versions of the lower CC saws heavier than their predecessors.
Or you could get a pro 42cc saw for $399, and not have to settle for homeowner junk… Redmax 4350 fits that bill all day long, I own a Husky version, a Redmax version as well as an MS 241… My 241 is for sale if that tells you anything…
