sleepyweasel
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I'm trying to decide which new echo to buy.
I currently have...
Cs-280-12
Cs-310-14
Cs-351vl-16
Cs-370-16
Cs-440-18
Cs-530-20
The cs-351vl is on the chopping block as I'm slowly replacing saws without chain brakes. I dont climb but like to keep one top handle saw around, so if I end up with a cs-271 or cs-2511 the 280 will be out also.
Now, I really like lighter saws and use my 310 when I can get away with it. The 370 has a bit more power but not as much as the cs-400 I have cut with a little at work, and they feel about the same weight wise.
I haven't ran the 440 as much as the other saws.
The 530 is ok, but after awhile it starts feeling heavy.
So what saw should I add once the 351 is gone?
It looks like the cs-352 is the same weight as the 310, does it have a bit more power?
The cs-400 seems to be noticeably more power than my 370.
And the idea of a sub 6# cs-2511t just sounds good too.
Also I have a line on a used makita 540 for about $200. Its light but seems like it would be overlapping the cs-530.
Most of the trees I cut are smaller, have not felt like I have needed more saw than the cs-530
I currently have...
Cs-280-12
Cs-310-14
Cs-351vl-16
Cs-370-16
Cs-440-18
Cs-530-20
The cs-351vl is on the chopping block as I'm slowly replacing saws without chain brakes. I dont climb but like to keep one top handle saw around, so if I end up with a cs-271 or cs-2511 the 280 will be out also.
Now, I really like lighter saws and use my 310 when I can get away with it. The 370 has a bit more power but not as much as the cs-400 I have cut with a little at work, and they feel about the same weight wise.
I haven't ran the 440 as much as the other saws.
The 530 is ok, but after awhile it starts feeling heavy.
So what saw should I add once the 351 is gone?
It looks like the cs-352 is the same weight as the 310, does it have a bit more power?
The cs-400 seems to be noticeably more power than my 370.
And the idea of a sub 6# cs-2511t just sounds good too.
Also I have a line on a used makita 540 for about $200. Its light but seems like it would be overlapping the cs-530.
Most of the trees I cut are smaller, have not felt like I have needed more saw than the cs-530