Echo 2511T is an amazing saw!

[JeepHead]

Actually, the Stihl top handle arborist saw is just as light and easy to start and probably a bit better build quality as well but the price is the knocker at 700 bucks. I know I had one and ran it over with the bucket truck and I wasn't about to buy another one for that price and I sure wasn't going to buy a Chinese saw either. The Echo and the Stihl are clamshell engines anyway and I presume the Chinese Farmtek is as well. Interestingly the little Echo is the only saw I own with a primer bulb.

I have no idea which Stihl top handle you're referring to but NONE of them are "just as light" as the Echo 2511T. And the Echo 2511 is not a clamshell design. And the only Echo that you have ever claimed to owning was what you called the "timber Bear" which I have never even heard of that model. I can only assume you actually meant the Timber Wolf, which is Echo's home series of saws and not the professional series....

 

[xyz123]

The 2511 is pro grade and not built like a homeowner clamshell 271T or poulan plastic saw.
You can see difference in builds of a true clammy and the 2511 etc that you can do the machine work on a 2511 and 150 but not the cheaper built 271 style cylinders.

5030 owns this = The echo 271T 26.9cc is the clamshell homeowner lower powered saw. 6.6lbs same wight as a Zenoah 2500 25cc back in the day.

I just turned down a 271T like new with 12" bar and chain with new echo hat for $100. Just didnt want a homeowner cheaper clamshell saw.

Stihl 150 not a clamshell either. Owned the stihl 150T as I got it on trade in on a saw. Wanted the 2511. But was a trade in so why not. Thing I liked about it was it had the mini micro 1/4" chain set ups. IMHO what the 2511 should have been coming with.
But later on a tree guy liked the 150 better then me so off she went.

271T clammy

150T

2511

 

[xyz123]

Since comparing the nice light weight of a 2511 smokes them all.

Light to Heavy.

2511 suppose to be like 5lbs 1oz PHO dry.

 

[JeepHead]

The 2511 is pro grade and not built like a homeowner clamshell 271T or poulan plastic saw.
You can see difference in builds of a true clammy and the 2511 etc that you can do the machine work on a 2511 and 150 but not the cheaper built 271 style cylinders.

5030 owns this = The echo 271T 26.9cc is the clamhsell homeowner lower powered saw. 6.6lbs same wight as a Zenoah 2500 25cc back in the day.

I just turned down a 271T like new with 12" bar and chain with new echo hat for $100. Just didnt want a homeowner cheaper clamshell saw.

Stihl 150 not a clamshell either. Owned the stihl 150T as I got it on trade in on a saw. Wanted the 2511. But was a trade in so why not. Thing I liked about it was it had the mini micro 1/4" chain set ups. IMHO what the 2511 should have been coming with.
But later on a tree guy liked the 150 better then me so off she went.

271T clammy
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150T
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2511

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Yeah, a 271T isn't a saw I would even consider putting in my lineup. I don't do clamshell saws whatsoever...

 

[xyz123]

Here is a pic of a friends comparing his 2511 to his homeowner 271 for size.

He does palms for folks on the side with his TH's.

 

[xyz123]

Yeah, a 271T isn't a saw I would even consider putting in my lineup. I don't do clamshell saws whatsoever...

Ya even for a 100 for a like new 271 it twisted my arm a bit. But I just cant get past their build style and I can get them cheaper then their 359 asking price with b+c.

I can get 271 PHO 339 retail plus another 10% off all the time due to veterans discount.

If I was going to do that I would up the few bucks more for a 2511. 489 PHO then 10% off.

 

[JeepHead]

Ya even for a 100 for a like new 271 it twisted my arm a bit. But I just cant get past their build style and I can get then cheaper then their 359 asking price with b+c.

I can get 271 PHO 339 retail plus another 10% off all the time due to veterans discount.

If I was going to do that I would up the few bucks more for a 2511. 489 PHO then 10% off.

I agree. @ $100 I may have been tempted too but I would hang up on the build style. I enjoy tinkering on saws too much to mess with a clamshell saw...

 

[kozal01]

Well, severe storms and straight line winds overnight had me using my saws quite a bit today. I didn’t want to put this Echo down! It’s like an entirely different saw.”, so freaking fun! It will be busy for a few days, trees down everywhere.

 

[BarryTX]

Well, severe storms and straight line winds overnight had me using my saws quite a bit today. I didn’t want to put this Echo down! It’s like an entirely different saw! So freaking fun! It will be busy for a few days, trees down everywhere.

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Looks very handy and powerful!

 

[airbiscuit]

2 great saws there.

 

[airbiscuit]

For those 2511T owners out there - Bucking Spikes - Yea or Nay?

 

[thclimer]

For those 2511T owners out there - Bucking Spikes - Yea or Nay?

A big YEA for mine. I actually have the rear handle version of the 2511, its the CS-2511P

 

[JeepHead]

For those 2511T owners out there - Bucking Spikes - Yea or Nay?

That's a no for me. Too small of a saw and not needed.

 

[airbiscuit]

That's kind of what I was thinking. Plus, why add weight?

 

[xyz123]

Jason did make one up that is shorter and prob weighs less then wcs one. For the guys that dont want longer stuff on a small saw.

Also better priced. Egan Performance Felling Dawgs/Spikes for Echo 2511

 

[thclimer]

Jason did make one up that is shorter and prob weighs less then wcs one. For the guys that dont want longer stuff on a small saw.

Also better priced. Egan Performance Felling Dawgs/Spikes for Echo 2511

That is the one I have, Yes I would say its lighter than the OEM.

 

[xyz123]

That is the one I have, Yes I would say its lighter than the OEM.

I was talking about compared to WCS spike they make.

I couldnt imagine even Jasons's spike being lighter then the small oem one.

OEM in pic for 7. Looks almost worthless accept for guarding case.

 

[thclimer]

I just looked at mine again, you are correct the OEM spike is lighter and its a joke that why I bought the one from Jason.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I want one of these saws for our Disaster Relief trailer... We have a top handle Stihl, but this saw is even lighter.

 

[kozal01]

I want one of these saws for our Disaster Relief trailer... We have a top handle Stihl, but this saw is even lighter.

Once you use one you will buy one! Helped my buddy clean up storm damage this week, let him run my 2511 for a but and he went out the next day and bought one.