Just got mine and cut up a decent size tree already with it. Cuts great. I found I was cutting larger limbs than you should because it was so much fun. I disagree with you on the feeling of quality compared to a Stihl or Husqvarna. The only reason it feels cheaper to you is because it’s lighter. also notice it has a 300HR emission engine compared to the Stihl and Husqvarna’s 125HR which is usually a sign of the quality of an engine. The new Echo saws are fantastic including my CS620PW and deserve more recognition.
They are the best,iv just muffler modded mine and run 3/8lp 043 full chisel chain 12inch stihl bar climb with it all day long,once you get use to it you can take down almost any size tree with it
I wasn't sure which model I would like the 2511 top handle or the rear handle so I bought both, (cs 2511t) (cs 2511p). The rear handle is somewhat hard to find for some reason, but I like it better. I guess the rear handle is a few ozs. heavier but it is not noticeable. Maybe the top handle just takes time to get used to, whereas a rear handle just feels like every other saw I am used to.
Great little saws. Like you mentioned, the bar and chain is a major weakness. Try a narrow kerf setup. I highly recommend the Oregon 90px on a Woodland Pro 12 UM43. Very smooth and fast cutting. 45 drive links for the 12". Beware mixing Stihl chain on Oregon bars and vice versa. I've blown a few sprocket tips on the 1/4" stuff. The .050 should be ok, but not the narrow kerf. Good luck on your trails.
Jamison Timberfalling I’ve actually put the Stihl .043 bar and chain on it now and it’s much better. I’ll stick with the Stihl chain. Thanks for the heads up.
I hope you didnt sell your 200t for less then 800$ the echo I'm interested in. But 020/200t is king of the crop. Most people let them go way to cheap fyi. Good review of the echo. This saw for the price is great. Seems cheap to me but if it lasts half as long as the 020t has for us. Ill be happy in the end carrying less weight. Thanks bud, like I said to good review. I hope the power (for me) isnt to much less than a 200t. I use these top handles now to pre commercial thin tree stands, and prune. No rear handle saw (so far) can keep up with one.
I've got one and love it. Once they break in they are pretty sweet. Stihl 63PS chain or 1/4" conversion is a must. There's a video on my channel if you're interested stock chain vs stihl chain
Oh the handle-tops will still cut you if you don't sand them ;P And unsure if you modded yours or just deal with it but the spark plug door hits the plug-wire's boot EVERY time you use it, very stupid, you can grind the rear of this plug-door so it doesn't happen but was surprised echo let it out like that (have never seen such a thing on any of my other 3 Echo units)
"Lightsaber" ROFL I use that analogy all the time Re my top-handles, and Re not using your larger saws when you have a competent 25cc oh yeah at the end of the day a tool that's nearly 10lbs, or over 10lbs, kills precision-- 6lbs, 5lbs, that's light enough a guy can actually wield it with high precision including 1-handed, this saw is a god-send especially for smaller, more 'hands on' type climbers like myself (I don't know why they didn't continue the palm-rest that the 355t has, LOVE it wish it came with a bigger option, but the 2511 didn't come with one....those make a HUGE difference in control when 1-handing, for obvious reasons, anyway to give myself a palm-rest AND to fortify the handle as you say it feels a bit chintzy, I used electric tape like one would use tape on a hockey-stick, on my grip and I put a rubber back-end 'donut' on it to give a much larger palm-rest than the 355t's, I can 1-hand w/ so much precision with it and the fact it's taped the handle together *does* make it noticeably 'firmer' feeling in that area of the body, I do agree I noticed the cheap feeling the second I picked it up, I am OK dropping my 355t or cs590 but the plastic on this 2511t is different w/o doubt, am still very curious (and afraid!) to find how resilient the casing/bodies are on these, I'm not the gentlest to my saws it's why I wouldn't buy a 151t(or 201t) even if they were comparably-priced, because they just can't take the hits a 360/330/355t can!! $359/369 MSRP in '19 eh? Thought they were 400 out the gate...I told myself I'd be frugal, wouldn't buy one until my 25cc (clone) climbsaw kicked the bucket but when that happened couple weeks back & I get to my dealer, psyched that @Al's Yard Arm had 2 units in-stock, but was blown away to find they have JUMPED the msrp, I paid nearly $500 with tax / out-the-door for mine, it's insane I don't think you can get
A while ago I modified the 10” stihl bar off of my pole saw to fit my echo and now run the stihl picco .043 gauge bar and chain. Cuts super smooth. I don’t think I’ll try the 1/4” pitch chain, I’m happy with the .043 stihl chain.
Any time you modify a muffler or do port work you have to retune the carb. It’s been awhile so don’t remember cost but most of the saws that I had ported were around $250.
@@professionalpiddler1071 there a few with that mount and I agree it's overkill for the cs11. I seen a few throw it in a backpack. I'm wondering if I should look at the ports or stick with the muffler only as it's brand new and would be easy to work on.
I have had a 271t echo for a year and love it! It still has the limiters but it is fixing to go under the knife lol do you mind telling me who did the port work?
It’s not something I can explain in a message. Check RUclips for videos on chainsaw tuning and muffler mods. If not done correctly you can burn up your saw.
Gary Scott One that’s homemade but I also have the Enduro Engineering mount and it works fine. I did have to drill two new holes for the EE mount since this saw is so narrow. There is a piece of hard plastic that the saw sits on and the mount comes with two mounting locations but I made a new location. It’s simple to do and will make sense when you see it.
*push the primer 6 times and let it rip I like the saw for the price👀 **allabout.wiki/Echo-CS** used maybe 10 tanks of fuel, 6 loads of hard wood and am very pleased with it. some will say its under powered for a 20" but I like it better then a 18". I have a 18" also which is great also just like the extra 2" inches. the saw is very light also which is nice. Huskavarna owns Echo so I am sure it will last. its not a sthl but still love it! I have seen some bad reviews on the saw but do not agree with them. some people told me not to waste my money but have since changed there mind. just have some common sense and cut some wood!*
It's not a toy it's a tool. I've had to tell this to our 3-year-old multiple times, but to have to tell a grown man...come on, brother. I know you were just talking friendly like, but this is not a toy. It is a tool.
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Just got mine and cut up a decent size tree already with it. Cuts great. I found I was cutting larger limbs than you should because it was so much fun.
I disagree with you on the feeling of quality compared to a Stihl or Husqvarna. The only reason it feels cheaper to you is because it’s lighter. also notice it has a 300HR emission engine compared to the Stihl and Husqvarna’s 125HR which is usually a sign of the quality of an engine. The new Echo saws are fantastic including my CS620PW and deserve more recognition.
Love mine! Its the saw I go too most often. Egan straight shot plus Oregon nano... forget a bout it!
They are the best,iv just muffler modded mine and run 3/8lp 043 full chisel chain 12inch stihl bar climb with it all day long,once you get use to it you can take down almost any size tree with it
Here in oregon same thing, no dealers
I wasn't sure which model I would like the 2511 top handle or the rear handle so I bought both, (cs 2511t) (cs 2511p). The rear handle is somewhat hard to find for some reason, but I like it better. I guess the rear handle is a few ozs. heavier but it is not noticeable. Maybe the top handle just takes time to get used to, whereas a rear handle just feels like every other saw I am used to.
Great little saws. Like you mentioned, the bar and chain is a major weakness. Try a narrow kerf setup. I highly recommend the Oregon 90px on a Woodland Pro 12 UM43. Very smooth and fast cutting. 45 drive links for the 12". Beware mixing Stihl chain on Oregon bars and vice versa. I've blown a few sprocket tips on the 1/4" stuff. The .050 should be ok, but not the narrow kerf. Good luck on your trails.
Jamison Timberfalling
I’ve actually put the Stihl .043 bar and chain on it now and it’s much better. I’ll stick with the Stihl chain. Thanks for the heads up.
Just bought this saw for the exact same usage. Cutting single track
You’re gonna love it.
Very informative vid thx
I hope you didnt sell your 200t for less then 800$ the echo I'm interested in. But 020/200t is king of the crop. Most people let them go way to cheap fyi. Good review of the echo. This saw for the price is great. Seems cheap to me but if it lasts half as long as the 020t has for us. Ill be happy in the end carrying less weight. Thanks bud, like I said to good review. I hope the power (for me) isnt to much less than a 200t. I use these top handles now to pre commercial thin tree stands, and prune. No rear handle saw (so far) can keep up with one.
Baught a second one , gave first one to my neighbor after a year of commercial use
How dare you say you like the flippy caps. You just pissed off half the chainsaw world lmao
Nice saw. I like the mods👍
I have to stop watching these videos I am wanting this little echo chainsaw. Maybe I can sell something to justify it. Good video 👍🏻
I've got one and love it. Once they break in they are pretty sweet. Stihl 63PS chain or 1/4" conversion is a must. There's a video on my channel if you're interested stock chain vs stihl chain
When you say ported, do you mean just the muffler mod? Or did you actually pull the cylinder out and open up the intake/exhaust/transfers?
Oh the handle-tops will still cut you if you don't sand them ;P
And unsure if you modded yours or just deal with it but the spark plug door hits the plug-wire's boot EVERY time you use it, very stupid, you can grind the rear of this plug-door so it doesn't happen but was surprised echo let it out like that (have never seen such a thing on any of my other 3 Echo units)
I love my 2511t
It's a sreamah buddy!..🤙🏽
*1:55** The 200T actually goes for $500+ nowadays.*
That doesn’t surprise me one bit, they are truly great saws!
"Lightsaber" ROFL I use that analogy all the time Re my top-handles, and Re not using your larger saws when you have a competent 25cc oh yeah at the end of the day a tool that's nearly 10lbs, or over 10lbs, kills precision-- 6lbs, 5lbs, that's light enough a guy can actually wield it with high precision including 1-handed, this saw is a god-send especially for smaller, more 'hands on' type climbers like myself (I don't know why they didn't continue the palm-rest that the 355t has, LOVE it wish it came with a bigger option, but the 2511 didn't come with one....those make a HUGE difference in control when 1-handing, for obvious reasons, anyway to give myself a palm-rest AND to fortify the handle as you say it feels a bit chintzy, I used electric tape like one would use tape on a hockey-stick, on my grip and I put a rubber back-end 'donut' on it to give a much larger palm-rest than the 355t's, I can 1-hand w/ so much precision with it and the fact it's taped the handle together *does* make it noticeably 'firmer' feeling in that area of the body, I do agree I noticed the cheap feeling the second I picked it up, I am OK dropping my 355t or cs590 but the plastic on this 2511t is different w/o doubt, am still very curious (and afraid!) to find how resilient the casing/bodies are on these, I'm not the gentlest to my saws it's why I wouldn't buy a 151t(or 201t) even if they were comparably-priced, because they just can't take the hits a 360/330/355t can!!
$359/369 MSRP in '19 eh? Thought they were 400 out the gate...I told myself I'd be frugal, wouldn't buy one until my 25cc (clone) climbsaw kicked the bucket but when that happened couple weeks back & I get to my dealer, psyched that @Al's Yard Arm had 2 units in-stock, but was blown away to find they have JUMPED the msrp, I paid nearly $500 with tax / out-the-door for mine, it's insane I don't think you can get
A while ago I modified the 10” stihl bar off of my pole saw to fit my echo and now run the stihl picco .043 gauge bar and chain. Cuts super smooth. I don’t think I’ll try the 1/4” pitch chain, I’m happy with the .043 stihl chain.
Nice! Did you have to mess with jetting after the port job? Approximately what did you pay for porting? Nice video!
Any time you modify a muffler or do port work you have to retune the carb. It’s been awhile so don’t remember cost but most of the saws that I had ported were around $250.
You have a link to the chain you buy I’m hanging a hard time finding full Chisel chain in 3/8” low profile
It’s Stihl picco super (ps3) chain, sorry don’t have a link.
Who did the port job can you send me the info thanks.
Look up Hotsaws101 on YT he does very high quality work.
How do you carry it into the trails. I bought mine because it matches the xcw 300 colors😁👍
Enduro engineering makes a chainsaw mount that takes place of your headlight. Works great but it’s way overkill for such a small saw.
@@professionalpiddler1071 there a few with that mount and I agree it's overkill for the cs11. I seen a few throw it in a backpack. I'm wondering if I should look at the ports or stick with the muffler only as it's brand new and would be easy to work on.
@@drjekyll808 you’ll be very happy with a just a muffler mod.
Can you post the chain you mentioned that's full chisel and fits this stock 2511t bar?
Stihl picco super 3 - 63PS3
I have had a 271t echo for a year and love it! It still has the limiters but it is fixing to go under the knife lol do you mind telling me who did the port work?
Chezley McDonald mweba1 check his RUclips channel.
@@professionalpiddler1071 I wanted to inquire about getting some port work done. Can I get your contact info thanks.
@@professionalpiddler1071 tjjensen702@gmail.com
Check out mweba1 on RUclips. He did the port work on this saw.
What should you adjust carb to after mod? Thanks
It’s not something I can explain in a message. Check RUclips for videos on chainsaw tuning and muffler mods. If not done correctly you can burn up your saw.
who did u have port it??
Search RUclips for Mweba1. He did the work.
Where did you send it off to get it ported?
Oak Tree search RUclips for mweba1, he did the work.
Where did it go to get ported?
Eddie William
A guy on RUclips : mweba1
Just order the same saw for the same use(clearing trail). Are you carrying it on the front of your bike and if so what brand carrier are you using?
Gary Scott
One that’s homemade but I also have the Enduro Engineering mount and it works fine. I did have to drill two new holes for the EE mount since this saw is so narrow. There is a piece of hard plastic that the saw sits on and the mount comes with two mounting locations but I made a new location. It’s simple to do and will make sense when you see it.
The Bill Dart mount is also an excellent option!
Acha que é uma boa compra ou stihl
They are $500+ now in 2024.
Numerous ppl are putting on a 1/4 chain, bar off a Stihl (guess the 200t). THe sproket comes from some other model.
*push the primer 6 times and let it rip I like the saw for the price👀 **allabout.wiki/Echo-CS** used maybe 10 tanks of fuel, 6 loads of hard wood and am very pleased with it. some will say its under powered for a 20" but I like it better then a 18". I have a 18" also which is great also just like the extra 2" inches. the saw is very light also which is nice. Huskavarna owns Echo so I am sure it will last. its not a sthl but still love it! I have seen some bad reviews on the saw but do not agree with them. some people told me not to waste my money but have since changed there mind. just have some common sense and cut some wood!*
Please don't mistake any chainsaw for a toy, it is a very dangerous tool, and should not be confused for a toy!!!
Stihls are junk. Take one apart.
It's not a toy it's a tool. I've had to tell this to our 3-year-old multiple times, but to have to tell a grown man...come on, brother. I know you were just talking friendly like, but this is not a toy. It is a tool.