Ferguson system

I agree 100%. Ideally they should be left alone until old age or removed. They tolerate the crown being raised (if done properly), but not reductions.

Is there absolutely no access to the garden? Not even a narrow footpath? Some of the tracked mewps are very narrow and compact and can access areas first thought to be inaccessible.

Both are good saws overrall and a joy to use, especially when compared to a handsaw & larger top handle. It also depends on if you have a dealer nearby or not. If I had to choose one, I'd take the Stihl.

I have both and use them mostly for pruning. Bought the 151T not too long ago. Echo is smaller in size, the plastic and overrall build seems more flimsy in my opinion. Rear half of the side cover (exhaust side) is prone to cracking with the result of ruined protective gear/harness 🤬.. When it comes to power, they feel similar and the same can be said for handling. 151T is larger in dimensions, but I don't find it cumbersome in use vs the 2511t. Air filter on the Stihl doesn't pack up as quickly as the Echo does. Both of mine run 1/4", 1.1mm.

Depends on what you're planning on doing with it. Regular cutting, blocking up firewood, milling, etc. Also depends on if it's soft, hard, wet, frozen or dry wood. Depends on the chain pitch also, but it can handle up to 36" with regular 3/8" just fine in hard/frozen wood and milling. It will slow down of course, but it will handle it. You won't notice much of a powerloss on 18-24".

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Engine swap? Nothing like a v8 chipper 😁

Like have been previously mentioned, check that the gear and joints have enough grease. Check that the knives does not have play (can be tightened, but make sure not to overtighten). They can clack and vibrate as the head becomes worn after much use. I usually use spray lubrication (thin penetrating oil, not sticky oil/grease) on the knives at the start of the workday and reapply when I refuel. Combi tools typically vibrate more than dedicated tools and it's easier to bend the shaft. Especially when changing between tools.

With Bf Goodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 tyres from what I can see 🙂

I can recommend Rock Dynamo hybrid helmet with short visor and Sena tufftalk lite.

Yes, something like that.

I should add that it helps to leave the saw running in high idle position for 30-60 sec after it starts, so autotune can adjust to the conditions.

If you use the proper starting procedure, then you won't have a problem. You probably know, but if you don't, then this is how: (Cold saw) 1. Use the decomp button. 2. Prime 5-6 times (you can't overprime it so don't worry about that). 3. Pull out and up on the stop/start lever to put it in the choke position. 4. Pull until the saw fires one time. 5. Push down on the stop/start lever to activate high idle mode. 6. Pull until the saw fires up. To start the saw when it's hot: 1. Use the decomp button. 2. Pull out and up on the start/stop lever to put it in the choke position. 3. Push down on the stop/start lever to activate high idle mode. 4. Pull until the saw fires up.

I agree with Matty. 2-3000 kg winch is a good size for a compact tractor. Youtube review of the 2001 winch (The new version has been redesigned slightly):