Stihl or Echo top handle saw?

[jyoutz]

Curious what is your definition between a 'pro' saw and a run of the mill saw? Inquiring minds want to know.

The companies classify them that way. They are listed as such in their catalogs. Largely the materials that the head, piston, rings, and other components are constructed with. Pro saws also have a higher percentage of replaceable parts. Your large Stihl saws are pro saws.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Im a big fan of Stihl saws but the Echo 2511T is an awesome little saw. With a couple mods it rips and its super light, I grab this more than my bigger 261 now.

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What modifications did you make? I've got a 2511P, myself.

 

[denchen]

I use a Stihl 009 on a 12 inch bar. Years old, never any problems. A bit heavy I guess by modern standards but always starts easy and works like a horse without struggling.

 

[xyz123]

I don't think Stihl wants to sell Top handle saws to homeowners. Not just because they price them so high but they specifically offer NO warranty for homeowner use. The higher prices though go a good way to discourage homeowner use but the lack of a warranty would make most back away.

Laughing at that. That isnt the reason their high. I am a homeowner. Stihl just being stihl on prices.

Read about their record profits since 2020, but yet they layoff workers.

200T 150T I owned.

IMO they just afraid of lawsuits by the stupid out there. Heck some of the dealers wont sell a guy yellow label chain.

 

[xyz123]

Both the full size PHO dry weights like oem does them.

 

[xyz123]

Ported 2511 will cut with the stock 35cc saws but weigh tad over 5lbs PHO dry to start with.

 

[xyz123]

When 2511 first came out and Mitch was looking for right porting. First trial runs before changing up.

 

[Hay Dude]

I’ll go with the quieter heavier saw. You’d be surprised at how trivial a reason a customer won’t call you back. Loud saws? Damn right. lol

I appreciate noting the differences between Stihl & Echo, but no need to turn this into Ford v. Chevy.

These are both good saws.

 

[xyz123]

 

[xyz123]

I’ll go with the quieter heavier saw. You’d be surprised at how trivial a reason a customer won’t call you back. Loud saws? Damn right. lol

Why alot of the climbers having to go to battery top handles too.