201t vs 201c

[wap13]

I have never used a top handle saw. I dont really have a want for one but am thinking of getting a small compact saw to keep in a tool box or be able to carry on a tractor easily, etc.

Other than climbing or that fact that it has a smaller footprint is there a reason to get a top handle over the rear handle?

I figure if small transport size is really needed I could just remove the bar.

Thanks for any input

 

[motoOzarks]

for one handed stuff

 

[ElevatorGuy]

My little echo is awesome for trimming small stuff and cutting firewood splits down that are an inch or two too long for my stove. That would be a lot harder and more dangerous with a rear handle imo.

 

[Logsdendave]

If you ever stand on the tractor bucket to cut low limbs. Pretty obvious the use for a top handle. If not a rear handle can be had a lot cheaper.

 

[wap13]

Oh yeah, forgot about 1 handed use. Not that I would recommend it to anyone but I have had to one hand a rear handle. I could see the benefit moving the handle closer to the bar. Maybe I should just get a top handle and trade it down the road if I dont like it.

If you ever stand on the tractor bucket to cut low limbs. Pretty obvious the use for a top handle. If not a rear handle can be had a lot cheaper.

I didnt realize there was a notable price difference between the 201t and 201c, thanks.

 

[Logsdendave]

Ok not really!

 

[Ketchup]

Battery saws are pretty nice as ride-alongs. No need to carry a gas can and a lot less to go wrong. The top handle battery saws can be spendy and gutless though.

 

[broadwayline]

Rear handles are awesome - great for walking thru the bush

 

[wap13]

I'm leaning towards a top handle. It will likely be a couple months before I get one (still waiting on 2 others to get ported) but I like the idea of 1 handed use. Plus I doubt itd be hard to get rid of a 201t if I decided I wanted to part ways.

Thanks for all the input and feel free to keep it coming.

 

[RI Chevy]

I see you listed Stihl saws in your thread title. Are you looking at Stihl only. Or are you open to other brands?

 

[wap13]

I see you listed Stihl saws in your thread title. Are you looking at Stihl only. Or are you open to other brands?

Stihl only. Not that I am brand biased, loyal or otherwise but I spend a lot of money with my local John Deere dealer. They are also a stihl dealer. I tend to end up with a new saw or 2 each year courtesy of John Deere depending on how much new equipment I buy. . . .

 

[RI Chevy]

Wow!!! Very nice. I personally would go with the top handle for an ATV Saw. 201T...

 

[wap13]

Dont worry, I'm paying for the saw(s) either way.....

 

[Logsdendave]

Every time I’ve tried to keep a saw on a piece of equipment, it ends up getting banged up. For that reason I’d get something cheaper than a 201. But if they’re just giving em away.....nice!

 

[RI Chevy]

Good point

 

[Logsdendave]

So 201t? But who you gonna have port it?

 

[wap13]

If I had it ported is would be mastemind. He's ported all my saws for the last 8ish years. Lots of good porters here for sure but I am a creature of habit and if it aint broke dont fix it type so he'd port the 201 IF I had it ported. I may leave it stock minus a MM and timing advance.

 

[Dustin4185]

We keep Echo top handles in the tractors. Great for getting those overhanging limbs or that tree that fell on a field road. They fit behind the seat pretty snug and don’t bounce around too much. I built an aluminum box for the open station 5115M that mounts to the loader frame. It has a lot more wear and tear from bouncing around in it. I wouldn’t let a 201T ride like that, lol.

 

[Ketchup]

If I had it ported is would be mastemind. He's ported all my saws for the last 8ish years. Lots of good porters here for sure but I am a creature of habit and if it aint broke dont fix it type so he'd port the 201 IF I had it ported. I may leave it stock minus a MM and timing advance.

That’s 80 percent of the gains anyway. Enjoy the 201t. The newest version is a top notch saw!

 

[lehman live edge slab]

201’s are real nice saws too bad they got such a bad reputation out of the gate. Other option for a tractor saw is a ms 194t with a timing advance and muffler mod doesn’t have the 201’s power but they’re 350 ish new and if you bounce off tractor and run over your out 1/2 the money or a bit less. The 194 still cuts pretty well got one few weeks ago for my birthday and have dealt with several 193/194’s for the tree services and they actually hold up real well to daily use.