Chain saw

[Yadkin]

My little 20V Dewalt isn't up to the tasks around here. I'm thinking of upgrading to an Echo CS-2511pn. "Lightest rear handle."

https://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-12-...N-12/326294714

[lrobe22]

Put down the granny saw and go for this

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/ch...b0cc2b3522b405

[Yadkin]

BTDT. At age 64, I need something a lot lighter, and can hire the guy for the bigger shit.

[lrobe22]

here's a light weight option

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/ch...ch-saws/ms271/

[GrandSportC3]

I have the 14" Echo chain saw. Works good and is reliable.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by lrobe22

here's a light weight option

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/ch...ch-saws/ms271/

Three times heavier. Thanks for your help.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by GrandSportC3

I have the 14" Echo chain saw. Works good and is reliable.

They make about 7 that size, so ...

[ratflinger]

Pfft - I'm 69 and can still easily run my MS260 with an 18" bar

[Kevin68]

I have an Echo CS-2510…the dealer version where you can actually buy filters, spark plugs and decent chains. I also have a 4510 but that is relegated to big stuff. The 2510 is a real back saver and easily used with one hand if clearing tangles of branches. When I bought it I was told it was their most popular saw with the tree trimmers. Easy start every time. Go to a real equipment store. The place I went to sells both Stihl and Echo and if you don’t have a bias, Echo is their favorite for low repairs and easy strart. The 2510 is pricey, about the same as a 4510. Best Chain saw I’ve ever had.

[LATB]

I have a Stihl MS251. Good machine.

I actually want a small light weight battery saw for light work and trimming.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

My little 20V Dewalt isn't up to the tasks around here. I'm thinking of upgrading to an Echo CS-2511pn. "Lightest rear handle."

https://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-12-...N-12/326294714

I bought an Echo over 20 years ago, don't remember what model it is, but it's been a great saw, cut a lot of firewood with it. Starts good cold or hot, never had any trouble with it. I had a McCullough before that, it was a POS.

Don't use the Echo too much anymore though, too old, I buy all my firewood.

[Swany00]

3 husqvarna's, 14", 18" and 24" and a husqvarna pole saw

[higgyburners]

Originally Posted by lrobe22

Put down the granny saw and go for this

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/ch...b0cc2b3522b405

Originally Posted by ratflinger

Pfft - I'm 69 and can still easily run my MS260 with an 18" bar

Stihl is a man's saw...do not expect Yad's puny little arms to be able to handle a man's saw ......

[Newby]

For short bars like this you find a top handle saw easier to handle in more situations.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Kevin68

I have an Echo CS-2510…the dealer version where you can actually buy filters, spark plugs and decent chains. I also have a 4510 but that is relegated to big stuff. The 2510 is a real back saver and easily used with one hand if clearing tangles of branches. When I bought it I was told it was their most popular saw with the tree trimmers. Easy start every time. Go to a real equipment store. The place I went to sells both Stihl and Echo and if you don’t have a bias, Echo is their favorite for low repairs and easy strart. The 2510 is pricey, about the same as a 4510. Best Chain saw I’ve ever had.

Normally I would buy from a dealer but I have a $190 store credit at Home Depot that I'd like to use. They sell the entire Echo line, including the pro series that I'm considering, 2511pn.

They don't make the 2510 anymore. Looks like the 2511 is its successor.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Newby

For short bars like this you find a top handle saw easier to handle in more situations.

I have no experience with a top handle saw, which is actually 1/2# lighter. I need to cut some small trees, 6-10" range Also a few larger stumps close to the ground. Tell me your experience doing that with a top handle.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Bruze

I bought an Echo over 20 years ago, don't remember what model it is, but it's been a great saw, cut a lot of firewood with it. Starts good cold or hot, never had any trouble with it. I had a McCullough before that, it was a POS.

Don't use the Echo too much anymore though, too old, I buy all my firewood.

I had a 20" McCullough since the late 80's. It was a decent saw but wouldn't start when hot. I replaced the oiler after thirty years and had to find NOS parts on ebay. Two years ago something else broke so I gave it away on Nextdoor "for parts only".

The last time I used it my back hurt for several days. But the Dewalt 20V I bought for small tasks is really only good for 3" or less.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by LATB

I have a Stihl MS251. Good machine.

I actually want a small light weight battery saw for light work and trimming.

Frankly my Dewalt 20V sawzall with a tree blade does mostly what my Dewalt 20V chainsaw will do.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Swany00

3 husqvarna's, 14", 18" and 24" and a husqvarna pole saw

I have one of their backpack leaf blowers and it's a nice machine.

[Vette40th]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Three times heavier. Thanks for your help.

12 lbs, like carrying a AR15 loaded.. maybe a couple pounds more.