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Joe Newton

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  1. I read someone on FB who was running 42" on his 500i and it pulled it fine. Think he was American though so probably thick as f*ck.
  2. I used to be of that persuasion. The Jeremy Clarkson "POWER!" motto. These days after a good few years i prefer the lightest saw to be length within reason. Keep your chains razor sharp and make a few cuts as possible. Port work helps a good deal too.
  3. I work for one bloke who uses every opportunity for a burn. Get the brash going and stack the timber on top with the skid. Can't beat it. Saves him bringing the 12" bandit and grain trailer into the back garden.
  4. If they made a 7l V8 tipper you'd buy it though.
  5. I just find what works for me. A well maintained and sharp saw will do the same work as a heavier, more powerful saw with a badly sharpened chain though. Different bar and chain combos make a difference too. I generally only run 3 saws day to day. From pruning to large dismantles.
  6. Oh good, Captain Illiterate has joined the chat.
  7. Why would you use a heavier saw than necessary? When its hanging from your harness you want as much bar length as you can within reason
  8. That's great Rich, i could've kept my last echo going for a couple more years of i had the inclination, but 4 years out of a topper that gets used hard most weekdays is pretty good imo. Matty gets through one every 3 weeks and still wouldn't buy a 150. Besides, 4 years with me as a 30- something year old climber is probably more akin to 12 years of your work in your 50s.
  9. Yes. You kept up your bullshit until you were proven wrong. No point replying to any more of your posts. I'm already thicker for the experience.
  10. You didn't agree. You dug your heels in time and time again and were proved wrong. Your just chatting rubbish because you like the attention.
  11. My last Echo did 4 years of graft. That makes it the best value for money saw I've ever owned. Aside from exhaust covers (what topper doesn't get through these) and a handle (user error) its only had consumable parts replaced. The biggest let down for me is not selling it with the best cutting gear. That's annoying. The 151 does its job, but the 2511 excells at it. I thought i was pretty good in bed. Other opinions may differ. Turns out I've also been measuring it wrong. Your first point was particularly well made. The rest i fear is wasted effort. He's like a toddler looking for attention.
  12. And the serial number is laser embossed rather than printed. We're going back at least 5 years i think.
  13. I thought similar, its like a MS194. Not quite sure what the target audience is. Regarding the original debate, the echo wins hands down for me. Better design, more power, less weight and the last two I've had have been phenomenally reliable, since they changed the ignition module from the earlier ones. They do need looking after though. Clean air filters and decent petrol/lube. The MS151 is a bit more idiot proof in that respect, despite being inferior in every other way. I guess that's why some people like them.

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