DCS230t, MS150t or T525

[Adamski]

As the title suggests pros cons and real world users of the above. Looking for a small top handle. Happy to muffler mod a new saw too. As I know the 150 responds well to it. Cheers guys.

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[Woodpecker]

I've heard very good things about the Makita. I'm seriously thinking about picking one up. Not pull starting a top handle hundreds of times a day while in a tree is a big plus. I also like that I can run a pole saw and drill driver off the same batteries.

 

[GCJenks204]

I've heard very good things about the Makita. I'm seriously thinking about picking one up. Not pull starting a top handle hundreds of times a day while in a tree is a big plus. I also like that I can run a pole saw and drill driver off the same batteries.

The Makita above is a gas saw not a battery.

The one missing from the selection is the Echo 2511T

 

[Woodpecker]

The Makita above is a gas saw not a battery.

The one missing from the selection is the Echo 2511T

Thanks Gary there I go making assumptions. Should have googled first.

@Adamski I've tried the ms150, and t525. I own an Echo 2511t. The echo is in a different category compared to the husky and Stihl. Very powerful and very light. I have no experience with the Makita saw, but if it's like their other saws its probably solid.

I do residential arborist work so I'm considering adding an array of battery saws for earlier starts pruning in the morning etc.

If your interested, the battery saw I thought I was talking about:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XCU08PT

But it's more comparable to a ms201 in weight.

 

[Adamski]

So what's that battery Makita over here in the UK? I do love makitas/dolmars. And all Makita power tools are as good as you can get. I have a Makita 6100 which build, quality and power are second to none of you ask me. Feels so much better built than a 562 when you think of plastics, filter, even the chain brake spring feel. I've had a 421 dolly and a 7900 for a while too and really rate them.

I've no experience with echo ever but I can see the price may justify the theory that they are a Cut above the rest in class.

The ms150 that I touched felt quite poorly put together and none of the plastics covering the engine seemed to line up which bugged me. No run time on them though.

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[Lightning Performance]

Thanks Gary there I go making assumptions. Should have googled first.

@Adamski I've tried the ms150, and t525. I own an Echo 2511t. The echo is in a different category compared to the husky and Stihl. Very powerful and very light. I have no experience with the Makita saw, but if it's like their other saws its probably solid.

I do residential arborist work so I'm considering adding an array of battery saws for earlier starts pruning in the morning etc.

If your interested, the battery saw I thought I was talking about:

https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/XCU08PT

But it's more comparable to a ms201 in weight.

I'd go with the Echo 2511 and I don't own one, yet.
The stock 150 is a disappointment in a six inch limb imo. The AV is mush.

The battery saws will be better for early days indeed.

Muffler modding for power and quiet is my new direction. You can have both but rarely in a small package. The packaging in a limbing saw is a must.

 

[Woodpecker]

So what's that battery Makita over here in the UK? I do love makitas/dolmars. And all Makita power tools are as good as you can get. I have a Makita 6100 which build, quality and power are second to none of you ask me. Feels so much better built than a 562 when you think of plastics, filter, even the chain brake spring feel. I've had a 421 dolly and a 7900 for a while too and really rate them.

I've no experience with echo ever but I can see the price may justify the theory that they are a Cut above the rest in class.

The ms150 that I touched felt quite poorly put together and none of the plastics covering the engine seemed to line up which bugged me. No run time on them though.

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Love my dolmar 7910!

I think this is the makita battery saw in the UK:

https://www.makitauk.com/product/duc306z.html

Basically you would want their brushless motor tech.

The ms150 is a straight turd (and I like stihls) compared to the 2511t. No adjustable oiler, heavier, weaker, more expensive(here in the US anyway), etc.

 

[Wilhelm]

Good power in a small package?

I know the OP did not ask for opinions on this one, but maybe look into the Dolmar PS-311TH (Maruyama made) - unless it is considered too big/heavy.

The little bugger has good power, starts easy, will cut a long time on a tank of fuel.

Just a suggestion, I think 31cc sound better than 20ish cc.

 

[Adamski]

So what's that in UK Makita stock? Ea3100t?

Cheers for all the suggestions and thoughts guys!

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[Wilhelm]

So what's that in UK Makita stock? Ea3100t?

Cheers for all the suggestions and thoughts guys!

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Andrew @ajschainsaws should know.

I got my Dolmar PS-311TH from him.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Thanks wilhelm
There’s two contenders the Makita Petrol and the battery version

 

[Wilhelm]

Dolmar PS-311TH specs on third page.
30.1cc, 1.04kW, 12000rpm max, 3.2kg

 

[Wilhelm]

Dolmar PS-220/221/222 specs on 17th page.
22.2cc, 0.74kw, 11500/10500/10000rpm max (PS-220/PS-221/PS-222), 2.5kg

 

[Ketchup]

@Adamski, what is your most common application? The saws you listed are in-tree pruning saws. If that is what you’re looking for, the Echo 2511t is cheaper, lighter, more powerful and probably easier to work on (don’t know the Makita well) than any of those you listed.

 

[Adamski]

@Adamski, what is your most common application? The saws you listed are in-tree pruning saws. If that is what you’re looking for, the Echo 2511t is cheaper, lighter, more powerful and probably easier to work on (don’t know the Makita well) than any of those you listed.

Heritage orchard upkeep. Mainly apple, pear and damsons. Ground, bucket/hiab and the bed of a unimog down the rows. No climbing.

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[Adamski]

Thanks wilhelm
There’s two contenders the Makita Petrol and the battery version


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Andrew what's your verdict side by side?

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[Locust Cutter]

I wouldn't mind trying the gas Makita, but the 2511, for me, is hands-down superior to the MS150TC. it has more torque, is more solid, has a better balance and is positively miserly in its consumption. I've been using it to performing limbing in 8" and less Osage Orange. Now, does it have the pull of my MS201T? No. But it's half the weight, and I can run it all day without feeling the effects from it, and that's having recently had shoulder surgery.

 

[Ketchup]

Heritage orchard upkeep. Mainly apple, pear and damsons. Ground, bucket/hiab and the bed of a unimog down the rows. No climbing.

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Then precision and quality of cut are a big deal. I would say the ms150t comes stock with the best bar and chain setup for your application.

 

[Adamski]

Here in the UK the 2511 can be had from chainsawbarsuk with a 1/4" panther 10" bar. I guess this is to bring it in line with the decent Stihl bar set up which I guess would be better for neat cuts.

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[Ketchup]

That’s what I would get. Great saw.