Stihl vs Husqvarna

[JeepHead]

I prefer to cut with the lightest saw I can get by with while still maintaining good production speed. I sell a ton of wood to people who heat their homes and also to several BBQ restaurants who can take a cord or more a week each. What typically gets ran the most is are 50/60cc saws and the 2511. I can get more done faster and tire slower with a small light saw than I can with a big old beast.

 

[JeepHead]

Shoot grab the saw for the cutting at hand I say. Lighter the better.

This little guy I use for 12" under and filled up as used with bar and chain is 7lb range.

It even makes my as used 14lb range 50cc saws fill heavy after cutting all day. Bar and chain selection changes weights.



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It's crazy how light these saws are. I absolutely love my 2511 and use it as much as possible. It's an absolute beast of a saw for it's size.

 

[Hay Dude]

I guess I am lucky that even bigger heavier saws don’t tire me out.
But age will eventually catch up

 

[xyz123]

I guess I am lucky that even bigger heavier saws don’t tire me out.
But age will eventually catch up

I watched it happen to my dad. It is happening to me now.

Enjoy it while you can.

Me running one of 122cc ported monsters.

 

[xyz123]

It's crazy how light these saws are. I absolutely love my 2511 and use it as much as possible. It's an absolute beast of a saw for it's size.

If them freaking versa cut pan out. I am on them like stink on.

They weigh same and those nice expensive stihl ES light bars. But like 25% of the cost.

I hope they work out and last.

A 20" versa cut weighs same as my regular 16". Then show the 16" vera cut bar how much weight it saved.

 

[Hay Dude]

I really enjoy the woods over the winter as a diversion to farming. I think all the hay bale tossing has made my back, shoulders, arms, hands pretty bulletproof. Oh and “obliques” whatever they are

By the time age does get me, I’ll be drinking iced tea in the cab of a CVT air conditioned farm tractor.

At least thats the plan anyways.

 

[Hay Dude]

It's crazy how light these saws are. I absolutely love my 2511 and use it as much as possible. It's an absolute beast of a saw for it's size.

I’ll have to check one out

 

[walhondingMF]

I've run my 562 with the 24" light bar for the second time now. Ran it for about 45 minutes. I did notice a fatigue difference from the standard 24" bar I had on previously. I really do think the light bars make a difference. I will only run this saw with that bar now.

I bought a husky full house, semi chisel chain because I needed it. Compared to the skip tooth I ran before on the 24", I do notice the saw working harder. I think I am going to buy another skip tooth for hardwoods.

I would have to saw that getting the correct chain and bar make all the difference in the saw you use.

 

[walhondingMF]

It's crazy how light these saws are. I absolutely love my 2511 and use it as much as possible. It's an absolute beast of a saw for it's size.

I want a top handle saw and I am set on getting an Echo. My current debate is the 2511 or the 2500t battery saw. Reviews are great for both. As much as I would love the gas saw because its what I am used to, I think I will end up with the battery saw. I already have echo batteries and I feel more comfortable teaching my son on the battery.

 

[JeepHead]

If them freaking versa cut pan out. I am on them like stink on.

They weigh same and those nice expensive stihl ES light bars. But like 25% of the cost.

I hope they work out and last.

A 20" versa cut weighs same as my regular 16". Then show the 16" vera cut bar how much weight it saved.



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Just put a versa cut on the 4910. Liking it so far!