Echo 2511T is an amazing saw!

[Hay Dude]

I was in need of saw and jumped ship. Bought a Stihl 194T new from Stihl dealer for $422.99 with 14” bar. I didn’t want to wait for Echo 15% sale in 5 months.
This test also helped me go back to Stihl.

 

[Rdrcr]

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

Mike

 

[kozal01]

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

Mike

Stihl 194 is 31.8cc and 7.3 pounds, Echo 2511 is 25cc and 5.2 pounds so not at all apples to apples. Not sure of the HP for each but the Echo is obviously much lighter and in my hands has better balance and ergonomics than the Stihl.

 

[airbiscuit]

Bolt on more power with an Egan Performance “header pipe" to your Echo 2511 chainsaw for an immediate increase in power and throttle response and a reduction of engine temperatures. Independent dyno sheets show an increase of 28% in horsepower.

 

[Hay Dude]

I don’t doubt the echo is better than the 194T in some respects.
I liked the faster cutting speed since thats what I value a lot and the price was better and I would have to wait until February to get 15% off $500 ($425) to get close the Stihl which I got yesterday, so I will be fine with either saw.
I like my Stihl dealer, they give me 10% off 24/7/365 so I went with them.
The Echo is a fine saw Id have no trouble owning.

 

[Hay Dude]

Stihl 194 is 31.8cc and 7.3 pounds, Echo 2511 is 25cc and 5.2 pounds so not at all apples to apples. Not sure of the HP for each but the Echo is obviously much lighter and in my hands has better balance and ergonomics than the Stihl.

I’m not too concerned about the weight and preferred the faster cut. I won’t be using it a lot for climbing, but more for limbing or light work on the ground. Will do a little climbing with it so weight not a huge issue.

 

[kozal01]

I’m not too concerned about the weight and preferred the faster cut. I won’t be using it a lot for climbing, but more for limbing or light work on the ground. Will do a little climbing with it so weight not a huge issue.

Im sure it will be a great saw, I love Stihl too. Did you see the vid I posted a couple pages back though? I bet my 2511 will hang with the new Stihl of yours though!

 

[Hay Dude]

That's great. I don't really have brand loyalty, I buy according to my needs on each decision, but the dealer is pretty important to me.
Quick story the first 194T I bought leaked bar oil when stored. I took it back and they had me out the door with a replacement in 5 minutes

 

[kozal01]

That's great. I don't really have brand loyalty, I buy according to my needs on each decision, but the dealer is pretty important to me.
Quick story the first 194T I bought leaked bar oil when stored. I took it back and they had me out the door with a replacement in 5 minutes

Im just messing with you, like I said Im sure it will be a great saw. And I agree with you about having a good dealer! I have a couple that I love working with myself, pays off to have a good relationship with them.

 

[JeepHead]

Besides the th 2lb weight difference, the biggest difference between these two saws is one is a pro saw and the other is a homeowner class saw. The Stihl has a plastic clamshell engine like most homeowner saws do, and the Echo is a magnesium horizontally split saw like all pro saws are. There are very few non-pro saws built this way. The Husqvarna 555, the Echo Timberwolf, Echo CS 4910, and a few others. All of the Stihl homeowner line of saws are plastic clamshell engines. The 194 is a fine saw either way, just a bit heavy.