Makita DUC150

[AHPP]

Is the 2500 really comparable to the 2511, like the waffle says? Usable for medium removals?

Edited 20 hours ago by AHPP

[kram]

Missing the point, Im not going to replace my 2511, UC002 or 020T. These pruning saws are supposed to be quite a bit smaller and more compact than a top handle, and I do a lot of work where that would be a great help.

 

The Makita UC029 is a lot bigger than I expected, unsure how much use it will get. I'll keep it anyway for the free battery promotion.

 

I have the UC002 which is a great battery saw and similar total weight to the DCS2500. Its a bit bigger, half a size up, more power and better batteries. Much better than a 2511 for removals, feels like double the power.

 

6 hours ago, jonnygurkha said:

Look forward to hearing how you get on with the Fakita, if it’s any good, for the money it’s a no brainer. Where do you get spare chains from though?

Chains from ebay or amazon. Or you could put a fancy Stihl picco 1/4", but nothing wrong with the standard chains. I have joined some to use on my 2511 before...

Edited 16 hours ago by kram

[AHPP]

Kram dear. I was more asking Josh and fancy since they have one but I appreciate the effort anyway. Bear in mind it’s not just size and weight though. It’s balance and feel. My particular need is for small-medium takedowns with a mix of cut and chuck and rigging. Almost all of my work for the last decade has been big and rigged and I’ve used a backhandle because my wrists are too gay for 201 sized top handles and I’ve not needed to cut and hold. I don’t even really want a 2511 sized top handle, hence hoping things like the pruning saws would do instead. I need to handle the M18 Milwaukee one really. 
 

I’m aware that if I had to stop dilly dallying and just buy one and move on, it would be a 2511 topper. 
 

@bigtreedon

How did you get on with the Echo 2500 battery tophandle?

[Ledburyjosh]

17 hours ago, tree-fancier123 said:

bloody insult to mention that Echo on the same thread as all these other cheaper compromises.

My Stihl 160T still in one piece, but I would rather have the  Echo. 56V proper commercial machine worth a weeks wage for the full kit with 2 batts

 

Yup, but if you do a lot of pruning the echo is the only saw to consider I think, and no other manufacturer has a competing model.

[Ledburyjosh]

17 hours ago, AHPP said:

Is the 2500 really comparable to the 2511, like the waffle says? Usable for medium removals?

Yes.

 

It can happily cut with a 10" bar all in the wood. If your doing a lot of maximum size cuts though, probably just use a bigger saw.

 

Pruning is where it excells though, light, powerful and no pull starting.

 

The balance and weight is great, easy to one hand with ample of control.

The back swept LH handle is very ergonomic.

 

I have noticed newer ones have two dead man's handles/buttons. One now for the thumb which looks wank. 

Edited 3 hours ago by Ledburyjosh

[AHPP]

Is it as nicely balanced as a 2511? Not like the Stihl 160 where the battery weight at the back ruined it.

Edited 3 hours ago by AHPP

[Ledburyjosh]

7 minutes ago, AHPP said:

Is it as nicely balanced as a 2511? Not like the Stihl 160 where the battery weight at the back ruined it.

The balance is spot on. It balances on your middle finger.

 

Honestly the best saw I have bought and one I wouldn't be without.

 

(Probably would get rid of the thumb safety button on the new ones though)

[AHPP]

Now that's helpful. Thanks.

 

Except yet another battery system to buy. Bastard.

[Ledburyjosh]

Yeah that's a bummer. I have Husqvarna and echo batteries.

 

Two batteries for the echo is ample for 99% of jobs.

 

I've perhaps ran out of battery 3 times in 4 years for so I've used it and just use the 540ixp for the last bit of the day

[AHPP]

I've got two 300S batteries for my Stihl 220 backhandle and don't run out on big dismantles. You can always charge. Have that and the smaller battery breadknife too (Stihl 120). Actually used that outside of the house for the first time the other day. Is a sweet little thing.