Echo 2511T is an amazing saw!

[xyz123]

Be careful with the 194 saw. They are a clamshell strato design. Almost reminds me of their rear handle 180 saw but in a later top handle epa version.

Rods are weak if you ever have to work on it yourself. Be careful they bend.

My stihl 150T was built like the 2511 with bolt on cylinder to the mag insert crank area. But with cheap rod.

194 crank pic.
Poulan small plastic cheap saws even use a better rod then the cheap stihl clamshell small saws.

But sure it will serve you fine. Shame on already having to return one though. Wow.

 

[airbiscuit]

So, a bump to this thread.
I got my CS-2511tn back today with the Egan pipe and bucking spike. I wanted to get several tanks of gas through it first. I love this saw, and now I love it more. My saw mechanic tuned it back about 400 rpm from top rpm for longevity. It has a raspy sound, and it is loud, but I expected even louder. It cuts great, and I like it!

 

[xyz123]

OEM 2511PN and 2 clone 2511

Egain pipe on OEM good for 28% over stock oem stuffed muffler.
Clones are open mufflers with smaller pipe already.

 

[Hay Dude]

^^^^
What’s the weight/power difference between the two saws?

Mike

The Stihl is heavier, but heavy saws only seem to bother old tired guys.
I’ll be there someday, but until then, weight is of little consequence.
I’ll take twice the speed and a little extra weight.

Still (or Stihl) haven’t bent the con rod yet.

 

[xyz123]

If your wanting or into plastic clamshell saws in 35cc range I would look at the Echo 355. It is into the 8lb range saws and new oem. Take it over the plastic stihls offering today.

Size difference in 25cc v/s 35cc. They all have their uses. G111 a clone of the good ole stihl 200T. Runs just like my oem one did. A real good 35cc built like a pro saw should be.

5lbs and 8lbs PHO as used that grows apart even further.

 

[xyz123]

Stihl 200T

 

[xyz123]

Farmertec G111 the clone version of the goodold 35cc back when they built them right.

 

[airbiscuit]

OEM 2511PN and 2 clone 2511

Egain pipe on OEM good for 28% over stock oem stuffed muffler.
Clones are open mufflers with smaller pipe already.

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Which of those Amazon 2511 clones are the best/closest to an Echo?

 

[xyz123]

Which of those Amazon 2511 clones are the best/closest to an Echo?

Being I never bought a saw on amazon couldn't tell ya anything about them.

I order straight from the makers or a US dealer.

Farmertec Joncutter G2511 and V-modest 2511 seem almost right on part with each other.
Both better then that neojunk I like to call that other clone company. They just aint refined and about 5-10years behind Farmertec IMO.

But IMHO it's a no brainer which to buy. Farmertec one is $99 shipped and the Vmodest one cost me $140 shipped.

Both equal but the deal is joncutter 2511 by Farmertec.

 

[xyz123]

25cc small saws.

Also if picking one set to do everything. Get the Oregon Nano set up in 325 043.

1/4" mini micro smoothest for fruit tree pruning. But also slowest cutting.

3/8LP better on the 35cc saws for quick dismantling cuts. Nano 325 slower cutting on 35cc but smoother.

 

[airbiscuit]

do you have the dealer info for the Farmertec?

 

[xyz123]

do you have the dealer info for the Farmertec?

Sent email to one in my group and south of me.

He sells both of them and can set up with different options then just buying straight from makers if needed.
He also works on saws which is a plus. I wont recommend dealers that dont work on saws myself.

Stock 3/8LP they come with in middle.

 

[xyz123]

Just seen they make 18" 20" 1/4" mini micro bars for these. Why no clue.

But ported seen it cutting right through like hot cutter.

Think that would be better on a rear handle one.

I put a 14" on mine even with nano 325.

 

[xyz123]

This guy in my group is really pushing the limits of his 2511.

It did make the cut he showed.

 

[airbiscuit]

I just bought a $99 clone, and started a thread about it.

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

 

[hunt4570]

Well, I dont “need” another chain saw but I love my Echos, I have a C301 top handle I have had for many years and a 501p that I’ve had for just a few, but this guy sounds nice!

 

[CalG]

Whoa! I'm looking for a Yamaha Twin Jet 100 to steel the engine from!

 

[xyz123]

Whoa! I'm looking for a Yamaha Twin Jet 100 to steel the engine from!

That's Brad's Twin solo. I think he has 2 of them now the 100cc and 110cc. He lives southwest of me a couple hours.

Another friend has one north of me. I have ran his.


Then another friend in MI has a whole slew of them 100cc and 110cc.

I even have pics of a solo twin cutaway a guy is selling in my group.

Larry's is one I ran in pic.

Then Rick's in MI a couple of his.

 

[flat tyre]

I’ve had my 2511 with a 14 inch bar for probably 4 years and it’s a fantastic saw. I mainly use it while on my dirtbike to clear trails as the many fires we’ve had out west have caused many tree to fall across the trails. I’ve cut 30 inch trees with it many times..

 

[JeepHead]

I’ve had my 2511 with a 14 inch bar for probably 4 years and it’s a fantastic saw. I mainly use it while on my dirtbike to clear trails as the many fires we’ve had out west have caused many tree to fall across the trails. I’ve cut 30 inch trees with it many times..View attachment 4637064

That’s the nice thing about the 2511 is how light it is. You can carry it with you and do all your light clearing. It’s a wicked little beast of a saw!