I currently have the following:
Stihl MS 192tc
Stihl Ms 193tc
Stihl MS290
Primary use is cedar cutting in Texas hill country. We aren’t clearing, just cutting out dead cedar for firewood.
I rarely use the MS290. It was purchased in a different locale for Hurricane cleanup and is rarely needed as most of the cedars we are cutting down are sub 14”.
I have always loved the 192 and it has never let me down. The 193 on the other hand is a PITA and has been fickle since the day I got it. Three saws would be nice as we sometimes have 3 cutting and the third usually has to wait their turn. So I’m looking to add a third. If I get stuck with the 193 in the occasional 3 cutter scenario that’s ok
Currently looking at Echo cs2511t or the cs361p, in 14”. The MS290 usually stays in garage as we just haven’t needed it out there in years. My attraction to the 361 is that I already have the two other top handles and thought it may be nice to have the rear handle when I’m being joined by a family member with less experience. It’s temping for the young adults and wife to one hand the top handle and do silly things
Would you forego the 2511 and add a rear handle 361 to the mix? I’d give that one to the least experienced cutter, after they watch my collection of YouTube safety videos and get some instruction
Stihl MS 192tc
Stihl Ms 193tc
Stihl MS290
Primary use is cedar cutting in Texas hill country. We aren’t clearing, just cutting out dead cedar for firewood.
I rarely use the MS290. It was purchased in a different locale for Hurricane cleanup and is rarely needed as most of the cedars we are cutting down are sub 14”.
I have always loved the 192 and it has never let me down. The 193 on the other hand is a PITA and has been fickle since the day I got it. Three saws would be nice as we sometimes have 3 cutting and the third usually has to wait their turn. So I’m looking to add a third. If I get stuck with the 193 in the occasional 3 cutter scenario that’s ok
Currently looking at Echo cs2511t or the cs361p, in 14”. The MS290 usually stays in garage as we just haven’t needed it out there in years. My attraction to the 361 is that I already have the two other top handles and thought it may be nice to have the rear handle when I’m being joined by a family member with less experience. It’s temping for the young adults and wife to one hand the top handle and do silly things
Would you forego the 2511 and add a rear handle 361 to the mix? I’d give that one to the least experienced cutter, after they watch my collection of YouTube safety videos and get some instruction