I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

[CloverKnollFarms]

Ordered

 

[2manyrocks]

Which one or ones (g2511and g366 pro)?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I bought the top handle 2511.

I love running the top handle saws we use for emergency response (Stihl) This will be a great addition.

Also, selling my like new GreenWorks Pro 80v saw.

Still have my Echo CS-400 which I also love.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

What are y’all doing for the sloppy fitting air filter on the 2511 clones?

 

[Hockfire Saws]

xyz123 has figured our o-ring size for air filters.

 

[xyz123]

What are y’all doing for the sloppy fitting air filter on the 2511 clones?

If you read about sloppy air filters. It was probably the wrong size one put on it.

OEM size is bigger and when the mold broke the clone companies put the oem size on which is wrong for clone saws.


Why I showed all of this with the carb info in this thread earlier too.

 

[xyz123]

I do this to my clone and also grease my oem one to stop any fines from getting by.

If you cant get your filters on OEM or clones to fit the way you like.
Always a way. I use oring. Others come up with other ways too.

Echo is bad about fines around air filter fittings. If you aint greasing a echo or lot stihls, you get fines by.

 

[hunt4570]

I blame Jeephead for starting the thread Echo 2511t is an amazing saw
Echo 2511T is an amazing saw!
I made the mistake of going to my Echo dealer and holding one. A saw that cuts well with a 5.2 lb powerhead? I had to have one.
Then xyz123 posts a picture of his three 2511s! I didn't even know a person was allowed that much decadence. I already own 7 chainsaws, but having another 2511 would be fun.
He gave me the name of his dealer (who knows what he's doing) Log into Facebook
so I ordered one.
I figured I'll take a chance, it won't take much to have $99 worth of fun.
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I talked with that guy yesterday, price is $139 now, including shipping to SC. I wish it was $99.

 

[hunt4570]

Wait, you can buy the Jonsaw on Amazon?

BTW: Checked out my local Stihl dealer for a 661C w/36” light bar & chain.
Now up to $1,625.
Before tariffs, I was quoted $1,415 for same saw.

Yes, you can buy the Joncutter at Amazon but it’s $155 there

 

[hunt4570]

Does your guy in Ohio ship, to say Indiana?

Love to give him business, but not into a 9 hour round trip for a saw.

He quoted me $139 shipped to South Carolina yesterday

 

[Hockfire Saws]

Hey it looks like FT has replenished the US stock of G2511 on their site and I'll be darned, they stayed with the $99 price! And over night I found out I will be able to do the same $99 including prep & shipping when my next shipment comes in. But that'll be 5 weeks or so. The one JonCutter I have left and the V-Modests that I have are stuck at the $139

I do have some ported hot rod V-Modest if anyone is interested. It adds $375 to the price which puts them right about with stock OEM but with way more zip.

 

[JeepHead]

@Hockfire Saws Do they offer a clone of a 395?

 

[Hockfire Saws]

@Hockfire Saws Do they offer a clone of a 395?

Yes they do. And i have some in stock for the same $337 that they have on their site.

 

[hunt4570]

Hey it looks like FT has replenished the US stock of G2511 on their site and I'll be darned, they stayed with the $99 price! And over night I found out I will be able to do the same $99 including prep & shipping when my next shipment comes in. But that'll be 5 weeks or so. The one JonCutter I have left and the V-Modests that I have are stuck at the $139

I do have some ported hot rod V-Modest if anyone is interested. It adds $375 to the price which puts them right about with stock OEM but with way more zip.

Well if you are going back to the $99 with prep and shipping, put me at the top of your list when they come in!! I’ll take one.

 

[xyz123]

Do they offer a clone of a 395?

Farmertec G395. They do and cuts real close to the OEM saws.

One I had and talked out of. Guy wanted blue that they dont do in these anymore.

36" buried and just laughs.

 

[xyz123]

 

[hunt4570]

So I ordered mine today! And I’m going to blame it on “airbiscuit” because he’s where I saw this first ! Thanks alot, like I really need an eighth saw!

 

[Hay Dude]

Yes they do. And i have some in stock for the same $337 that they have on their site.

Thanks for joining us and offering these saws. I have found with tariffs, pro saws are getting out of reach for the average grunt like me. I was quoted $1,625 for a 661C with lightweight 36” bar. It was $1,425 pre tariff in May of ‘25.
I won’t use a 36” saw enough times/yr to justify that much expense. I mean $1,625 is crazy money.

What big bore knock off saw do you suggest for a “replacement” for a 661C?

Also, do you expect the rear handle version of the $99 Jon to be available soon?

I hate buying Chinese anything, but if these saws are reasonably close to the expensive German/Japanese saws at 1/4 the price…..well, maybe it’s time to give it a try.

Thanks

HD

 

[xyz123]

G660 and G395 PHO dry weights half wrap.

Reason I ran 66's oem even though 395 stronger saw stock.

 

[Hockfire Saws]

Thanks for joining us and offering these saws. I have found with tariffs, pro saws are getting out of reach for the average grunt like me. I was quoted $1,625 for a 661C with lightweight 36” bar. It was $1,425 pre tariff in May of ‘25.
I won’t use a 36” saw enough times/yr to justify that much expense. I mean $1,625 is crazy money.

What big bore knock off saw do you suggest for a “replacement” for a 661C?

Also, do you expect the rear handle version of the $99 Jon to be available soon?

I hate buying Chinese anything, but if these saws are reasonably close to the expensive German/Japanese saws at 1/4 the price…..well, maybe it’s time to give it a try.

Thanks

HD

That is the exact same reason I ended up selling Holzfforma. i needed something big enough to split/rip long logs to fit into my firewood processor. 661 was just too much for a single purpose saw so I started looking at the Holz. I ended up with a G660 Pro for $459. After the 2nd tank I was hooked. I still hold that price on the Pro. The regular G660 is a fine saw too and only $347. A 36" B&C set is $125. Shipping can be a bit painful for the big bars and if FT has any kind of sale going on they will have a better price. It's weird having the manufacturer also be your competitor but that's they way it is with anything from China.