Echo DCS-2500T
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If you wanted to get rid of the safety button it's just a physical trigger block removing it would be super easy, I have thought of grinding most of the guard around the button off so it's still there but easier to access.
I'm happy with my 540ixp as well but do wonder how well it will hold up seeing battery connection issues and motherboards crapping out, I've had mine for probably just under a year without issues so far.
I'm happy with my 540ixp as well but do wonder how well it will hold up seeing battery connection issues and motherboards crapping out, I've had mine for probably just under a year without issues so far.
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Merle Nelson
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I don't believe I saw that you bought a 2500T yet 27. I run the Husky T540i as my first choice saw - well, did. My local saw shop loaned me a 2500T and asked what I thought of it. It's a nice light battery saw for cutting up to 3 or 4 inches in my mind. But being heavily invested in the Husky battery line it seemed a little too redundant.
Then I put in an order for an Easy Lift 101-48AJ. A heck of a lot of my work with that will be end weight reduction and modest size cuts. So I went ahead and bought the little Echo. It's so enjoyable to run and fast on sub 4 inch cuts that it is now my first choice when I don't have a bunch of big cuts mixed in the job.
I bought the blower deal too thinking extra blower- $50. I wouldn't do that again. I have the Husky blowers and it's pretty impotent next to them.
I'll pursue the chain and bar conversion at some point.
I have not bought one, but still a bit curious.
Does it feel... way lighter than the T540i? The way you talk about it is about what I had in mind as far as what it is good for, but being exceptionally light is the only thing that would sell me on it, and that's still more of an 'I like buying chainsaws' thing than an actual need. And I really like my T540i, so it would need something special to set it apart and not be redundant, as you say.
Merle Nelson
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What you describe about saws sounds about like I am. I try to hold myself back wherever possible.
I view it on par with my Echo ??11 but no fumes. Find one to borrow and use for a few hours or a day. If you like the 540i and you would like lighter, I think you'll love this.
Once I contracted for a lift I thought, I'll get that Battery Echo in July when my lift comes in. Next day I was working I thought, I'm going to buy it in July - so why am I waiting and missing out on it's use between then and now?
Now that I have it I'm a little surprised that it slid right into first saw choice - unless there is a reason not to use it.
I view it on par with my Echo ??11 but no fumes. Find one to borrow and use for a few hours or a day. If you like the 540i and you would like lighter, I think you'll love this.
Once I contracted for a lift I thought, I'll get that Battery Echo in July when my lift comes in. Next day I was working I thought, I'm going to buy it in July - so why am I waiting and missing out on it's use between then and now?
Now that I have it I'm a little surprised that it slid right into first saw choice - unless there is a reason not to use it.
Shadowscape
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I thought the same when I got mine. Now it is my go-to saw for anything under 4". And the rear clip is a dream if you have a Transporter saw holder. Slicker than oyster snot, on and off of it.
macrocarpa
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So turns out these saws are for sale all day long on ebay for like $330 with the battery and charger, sooo I ordered one, as well as a second battery and second chain. Hope the saw is real, haha.
I somewhat often have jobs where I go up a sizable fir (or usually a few of them on waterfront properties) and take off like two limbs, just to make a peak through view to the water or mountains or whatever while maintaining overall tree/limb structure. I was doing one of those yesterday with my T540i, while thinking about this thread, and decided eh, why not give it a try. I'll use the stock bar/chain to begin with, but honestly will probably wind up doing the 1/4" pitch swap sooner rather than later.
Edit: claims to have shipped already, fingers crossed!
I somewhat often have jobs where I go up a sizable fir (or usually a few of them on waterfront properties) and take off like two limbs, just to make a peak through view to the water or mountains or whatever while maintaining overall tree/limb structure. I was doing one of those yesterday with my T540i, while thinking about this thread, and decided eh, why not give it a try. I'll use the stock bar/chain to begin with, but honestly will probably wind up doing the 1/4" pitch swap sooner rather than later.
Edit: claims to have shipped already, fingers crossed!
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Tiny kerf, chains only good for a a couple filings, I personally wouldn't ever switch the stock chain on my 540ixp to 1/4 pitch. My msa161t has 1/4 and it's fine cuts well the saw wouldn't handle bigger chain so its the right choice for the saw.
I swapped my 2511 to 1/4 and also found it to be HUGE improvement. That said, I ran 1/4 on my T540i and found it worse than stock, though that saw has a good bit more power.
Some of the listings I've found for the 2500 mention .043 gauge instead of the .050, but none of them specifically mention being 1/4 pitch or not. I thought about calling one of those sellers to ask specifically, but at $550 for the set instead of the $330 on ebay, it would still be cheaper to buy the stock .050 and buy the conversion kit (which also comes with two chains) from Monkeybeaver....
This image floats around various listings... whatever it means.
Some of the listings I've found for the 2500 mention .043 gauge instead of the .050, but none of them specifically mention being 1/4 pitch or not. I thought about calling one of those sellers to ask specifically, but at $550 for the set instead of the $330 on ebay, it would still be cheaper to buy the stock .050 and buy the conversion kit (which also comes with two chains) from Monkeybeaver....
This image floats around various listings... whatever it means.
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macrocarpa
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I harassed Echo about it, and this is what they said
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What are the chances Maria knows what 3/8 pitch even is?
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Shadowscape
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I changed my 2500 to .043 gauge but left it 3/8 pitch. It may not be as smooth running as 1/4 pitch but I can live with that. I like the thinner kerf. The pitch to me is like what color your shoe laces are today. Doesn't matter to me. And it is way easier to find the type of chain I want to run.
It's interesting how out of touch it seems to be. I'd think engineering/ testing/sales would see the differences in performance and not want to handicap their products. I'd have to imagine any and all feedback from field testing with tree workers would be that 1/4" is better.
macrocarpa
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I bought the Echo pro series battery powerhead and got the pole saw attachment. It comes with the same bar and chain that the 2500 comes with and it sucks. The guy from UK chainsaw bars made me a custom 1/4” sprocket for it and I got the panther bar and chain. I’m going to make a youtube video of before and after the conversion to show the difference. 3/8” on this attachment might be fine for a homeowner thats OK with nasty pruning cuts, but not for professionals.
Shadowscape
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I'm not familiar with your piece of equipment. But I do have the 2500, and have been running it since before it was available in the US market. I am a professional and find it works perfectly fine with the 3/8 pitch.
This mania for 1/4 pitch is mostly bullshit. Makes the saw a bit smoother operating. On the other hand you will go through many more chains. And finding a professional chain is a pain in the ass, if you can find one.
But you youngsters can play with it and call it the next best thing to sliced bread. Make claims that Echo, Stihl and Husqvarna don't know what they are doing building saws with 3/8 pitch.
For me, 1/4 pitch is for the homeowner who has a 18 volt chainsaw on a stick with anti-kickback rakers, who uses it ten minutes once every five years.
Now, go ahead with your onslaught telling me I don't know what I'm talking about. I'm expecting it from you.
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