Echo's BEST? PB-9010T backpack blower and CS-2511T chainsaw review
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
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Nice equipment. I think the only thing out there that blows more CFM is my Congressman
I agree with you on that one
Just goes to prove yet again ECHO does their homework. The product is always end user friendly and well made.
Keep the great videos coming.
I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. czcams.com/users/postUgkxgioZQl3J5wPGAeDINzbieKbT5qomSEx3 There are some huge trees around my house and the leaves and pods drop all over my deck. Having to move furniture around to sweep has become too big a chore. This blower was the answer. It is light enough for this 70yr old lady and powerful enough to blow all the tree droppings off my rather large deck. Thank you B&D. Be aware the cord is not included. I use a 3 prong outdoor cord 25' cord for my 12' x 20' deck. The cord retainer works very well, but don't try to pass the plug through it. That is NOT how it works. You just have to loop the cord and it works great. One of my best purchases. Very happy.
I was looking at the 8010 and the Stihl BR800 2 years ago. I ended up with Stihl because of the side start feature. I absolutely love the fact that I can shut off the blower and start it without taking it off my back. Great video.
I have both, and when I have a big job I go for the 9010 every single time - it's just a lot more powerful, but I do wish they'd adopt that side start feature for sure.
I have an Echo 510evl that I bought back in 1989 for $400.00 and I have not had to have the carb adjusted or rebuilt since it was new. It still runs and cuts like a champ. It goes to show you what a good product they put out. Thanks for the videos.👍
Been a Stihl guy for years, but you are turning me to a Echo guy, Specially with the new lightweight chainsaw, and the Echo Speed feed weed eater. Thanks
I missed the Echo Sales Event but I got a PB9010T for $549.00 from my local dealer. It is a beast!
I run saws every day and a few years ago, I bought an Echo 271T (the older first version of this saw). I still have it and use it whenever I have to climb, prune or buck a tree with smaller diameter limbs. All I can say is WOW!!!!!!! this little saw runs and cuts just about as fast as some of my larger saws that are 32 to 42cc .It just runs? My only complaint is the small fuel and oil caps and I see that has been corrected.
Just a word of caution: Top handle saws are very light and you will tend to start doing a lot of one handed cuts. This results in the waving around of a 12" bar with moving chain and at some point, you WIL (notice I didn't say you may?) end up brushing the bar and chain against you leg while the chain is moving. Unless you are wearing safety chaps, it's gonna leave an UGLY rash. You WILL cut limbs above your head and they will fall down and push the running saw towards your head and shoulders.
Top handle saws are great when used for their intended purpose but are also the most dangerous type of saw out there. Be careful!
I have had a few muffler burns over the years. Both those machines look awesome. I love Echo equipment.
That blower is a beast! I have a PB 770T, it gets the job done!
had the pb 770t for 10 years still is excellent,, bought the pb 9010t. holy shit, it is loud but i have an acre of land, every year they end up wet, this is the best out there and it really works, kicks ass, does not compare to anything,... .
Had two 770 blowers one is awesome one was in out shop ate up a strap never ran right spent most my time just trying start it other one ran like new for years other ove prov has 20 hours on it just never ran right would like to send to echo so they could at least tell me the problem
Ok! I’m a SAP! I bought ECHO 770. It’s a little pricey and maybe a little bit more than I need. But, it’s so built! The Engine is Amazing! I only wish you’d show this one the channel. It doesn’t whine! It has a rumble.
Enjoyed the video, as the owner of a PB 8010T, I would like to request that you please wear some ear muffs when you’re operating the 9010. Later on down the road if the occasion arises, you might really appreciate my request when you can hear your grand kids talking to you.
Take it from someone who works in multiple high noise environments - industrial maintenance and lawn care, you need some ear muffs! Your hearing only gets worse with age and it doesn’t need any help in the deterioration department!
your missing the advantage to tinnitis bud. Saying sorry i cant hear you at the moment as theres a ringing in my hears. really its just i dont want to listen to you talk
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What? Huh?
I don’t ever have any ringing in my ears unless I’m in the hearing test booth at work once a year. Then all bets are off! I can get the ringing or more often than not, my heartbeat is louder than the tones I’m listening for.
I guess it could be a lot worse though. I CAN still hear, just not like when I was a teenager.
Edit: I do have the ability to tune people in the same room as me out and never hear a word they’re saying to me. Then I just claim I didn’t hear them.
True. I'm 28 and I recently started wear ear protection for the longevity of my hearing
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Do your homework and pick the best you can afford. You get what you pay for. Use plugs and muffs together if it’s really loud.
When I’m on my mower, I use the 3M muffs with the AM FM radio in them, they’re pretty good at blocking the noise while you pass the time listening to your favorite radio station.
You’re so right I ran my 9010 one day without ear protection I could feel the effect. I’ve run the smaller ones without now and then and never noticed but the 9010 especially when close to a house or garage are deafening.
I’ve bought nothing but Stihl small engine products, including chainsaws. Picked up this little 2511 because of the weight alone, 5.2 lbs.
I opted for the 2511tn, which has the narrower chain and bar. It just came out in May of 2023, and doesn’t chatter like the wider chain can do.
But Echo makes excellent saws if this little champ is any indication.
Upgraded from the PB-770t to the 9010t… the 9010t is an absolute MONSTER!!!!
Saved me a bunch of time on my yard, really moves wet/dry leaves, acorns, twigs, sticks, etc… it’s heavier than the 770t, but it’s worth it. Also holds much more gas to minimize time refilling.
I can’t say much more about how insanely powerful it is. Loud… yes, but F your neighbors. They’re now blowing your leaves. 😂
I have used my 2511t for 2 years on the farm for quick trimming and love it. Runs well for 25ccs. I bought a 501p for the bigger stuff. I think the carbon fiber frame was too expensive too manufacture on the 8010.
I just got my cs-2511t and I’m excited. I also got that 9010 like two months ago. And I recently used my old blower 580h and I felt a big huge difference right away that 9010t is a beast. Once you’ve used it you will never want to use the smaller blowers especially for leaf clean ups it’s a must
I'm a stihl guy I don't know if I could jump ship They've been so good to me Sure looks like a nice saw and a great blower thank you for your video
You need the pb9010T, i have 16 still chainsaws, stihl is excellent with chainsaws, ECHO IS NOW THE BEST, GET THE PB9010T YOU WILL BE SO DAM HAPPY, BELIEVE ME YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING,...A BEAST
Stihl is complete garbage now days just bought a 9010 love it still have my Ebz 8500 and 8550 my brother Has a br800 and it’s not impressive at all
I had a 602 EVL chainsaw and I loved it for getting around 12 cords of firewood for 14 years. Best saw I had . My other saw was a Sthil o20. It too was a good saw for small work but, that ECHO with a 36” chisel chain would make short work of any size log .
Love your vids very informative. I brought my pb8010 to your shop and you replaced my straps due to a recall and you also replaced a coil on a 580t under warranty. I left thinking how you were such a good mechanic. Then a few months ago I stumbled across your channel. Keep the great content coming! Subbed
I love that saw. Will have to look into that one if my current saw quits. You may want to blow that extra grass around your small trees for mulch and protection from cold this winter.
I got your gift box of goodies and really appreciate the items. Will be put to good use.
That little chainsaw looks like one of those toy ones we all wanted as a kid. I love the size, looks like an amazing saw!!
Im a stihl guy for blowers but Red Max is by far the best blower on the market!
Would have to disagree after using the red max 8550 and the echo pb8010 side by side the echo blows it away haven't had a chance to use the pb9010 yet though but it has better specs than the pb8010.
The ultimate test is thick wet leaves in the fall/early winter here in the Northeast. My dealer will loan me a new Echo so I’ll test it against my Redmax!
@@KensSmallEngineRepair the echo pb8010 would blow thick wet leaves with ease I don't know how well the red max will though didn't really have a chance to do and leaf work with it.
@@KensSmallEngineRepairThat would be cool Ken and would make a great video!
I’d have to disagree Aron that I’ve used red max and my echo are the best
If you are on a budget and want an Echo BP Blower... The smaller Echo PB580T is a very strong piece of gear for the money. I think I paid around $350 for it two years ago @ Home Depot. I am not going to attempt to compare it to the Big Kahuna, but for those on a budget, it can move some leaves. Wiped out a few weeks of heavy SE Michigan leaf fall with one tank of gas on our roughly 3/4 acre front yard. Trees located in the front yard and on two sides, piles were in the three foot range when I got them to the driveway for disposal. Will attempt to move some snow with it this winter.
I am very impressed with the unit, and much stronger than my Stihl Kombi blower using the KM 111R head. I use both, the Stihl for around the house after cutting grass, the Echo for the leaves. It is a winning combination.
She just MADE me boy a 9010t. Thank you Chickanic, you made my heart sing.
I am a home owner from Texas. I also have both of those units. There awesome!! Thanks for all your videos. I enjoy them all.
i got a 9010 and I like it.The 8010 had a carbon fiber plate on the bottom instead of plastic. It made it lighter I think but not too much of a difference.The noise level is like a dirt bike
great products chick love your garden boots...
I’m glad I found this channel. You are AWESOME !!!!
You're always so kind, even with the name "Wize Guy". LOL! Thanks Darlin'!
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I love mine, I take it on long canoe trips for clearing portage trails, and firewood.
Love Shindaiwa trimmers. I have an old T195S that has been abused for years and years and more years; just keeps going!!
Make the best trimmers ever i would get to work 45 minutes early to load up my truck just to get them first everyday lol!
That blower is a work horse for sure! As a Echo dealer we sale a lot echo stuff.
I've had an 8010 for 1 year and once it warms up, it's a beast! I have a few complaints... it seems to go through fuel filters more so than other blowers I've had. It is heavy and I'm not a big fan of the shoulder straps. As with any 2 stroke, I clean the spark arrestor screen often. The only thing I need is a small "d" shaped driver to adjust the carb. I asked my dealer if they had any and they said no, we can't sell them. I guess Amazon is the way to go. I only use ethanol free fuel with red armor oil mix. My friend bought a 9010 and I've used it a few times. The shoulder straps seem a little better and it does seem to have a little more power than the 8010 but not enough for me to trade up. Love your vids, I'm subscribed.
Get the echo tool with a blue handle for the small d. The others are hit or miss. Amazon or eBay, about 30 bucks.
Love the 9010! It’s an absolute beast for fall cleanups, and I even use it for the mowing route because I can get some way faster. But I’m not the biggest fan of the 2511T stock, the factory bar and chain chatters way too much IME. I put a 1/4 pitch sprocket, bar, and chain on it, did a muffler mod, timing advance, and some port work to the cylinder. Now it’s a whole new saw
I want one of these to trim my trees. Could you help me do the same thing?
Love that top handle saw normally I love stihl but have had the chance to use that echo and it is amazing! The power to weight ratio is incredible!
Need that blower, just looking at all those leaves on my maple trees!!!
The Echo range is very impressive, the blower is an awesome machine. Love your work . Hope the arm is better ! 🚜 😊
I have a seventies Echo brushcutter that is still going strong. All metal except for the throttle lever. Bought an Echo line trimmer more than twelve years ago, still going strong.
I bought a CS-590 a couple weeks back. Absolutely loooove it.
I did purchase a new Stihl blower, pole saw, and weed trimmer rhe week before the Echo, but now wish I had waited.
I can't decide between the echo 9010t and the redmax ebz8560rh blower both are monsters and great companies. I usually stay loyal to redmax strato engines.
I bought the Echo 9010t last fall. It is an absolute beast. Zero issues. I highly recommend it.
I'm going to pick up my 90-10 this weekend
2 beast tools... ive got their lil cousins... pb 2520 and cs 362 tes
Echo is bloody good gear imo 🤙
Hi Chickanic, thanks for your videos. I have just purchased an Echo 770 backpack blower and I have used it only 4 times, mostly for blowing snow off our sidewalks. So, it's been around 0 F here (-18C here in Canada) and I was blowing snow the other day and my lower back was soaked with fuel! Apparently Echo blowers are not designed to blow snow, although they do come with a white plastic 'cold weather' intake cover...seems odd to me. According to the dealer, the fuel return line breaks in cold weather and this is fairly common. The unit is under warranty (5 year homeowner warranty!) and they will replace my fuel lines with more durable Tygon tubing. You probably live in a more pleasant climate than I do in Calgary, Canada but wondered if you had experienced this in your work. Thanks again for the fantastic videos, I've always liked small engines and remember tearing apart an old Iron Horse 2 stroke lawnmower engine when I was 12, and reassembling it (minus one compression ring) and I mowed lawns with it for a summer....anyway keep those videos coming!
That is a sweet blower , Im waiting on my local dealer to get the CS-590 chainsaws back in stock ... Hope the arm gets better soon.
Thanks! Yea, we are all having supply issues.
They work good in Alaska as long as the snow is not Frozen to the ground. Works good on getting snow off your car
I have that same blower and it Awesome and use it all summer . It's worth every penny.it blow .It blows the other brands away .
Hi I can’t really see the point of the of Echo upgrading this blower, The PB-8010 has more than enough power, but I suppose it’s for selling purposes as much as sorting the few issues you mentioned,. Also main rival Stihl has an 800 similar to 80 so wonder if that’s another reason Echo went to a 90 as that sounds bigger and better 🤔 I run the PB-8010 and I’m really happy with it, I won’t be changing it for a long time. Good video🙂👍
good info as usual! i do like echo products. own their pb-2520 blower and their srm-225 weed eater. both great machines
I am a Echo fan all the way, and yes I think that backpack blower is the best
Awesome PPE. Good thing thats not a Stihl
We have an 8010 at work , its a Beast , its like hauling a VW Bug up a ladder on your back . Great Video !!!!!!
Always happy to see a new video from you! Take care of that arm.
Thanks, will do!
Do you ever get tired of hitting home runs??? Now you've got me wanting one of those little chainsaws lol wish list never ends . Keep these great video's coming !!!!
I want one too! I seriously have like ZERO need for one with all of the other saws and pole saw I have, but still.... I want one. LOL
@@Chickanic same here I certainly have enough saws but one more wouldn't hurt anything???
The Echo chainsaw appears to be an updated Echo CS-300, which is an arborists saw. Since 2003 I have owned a CS-300, and the conservation group I volunteer with has two of them. Other than replacing one carb we haven't had any problems with them and they easily cut oaks and maples up to 8 inch diameter. We do a lot of hiking trail clearing year round. Their light weight is an advantage when you have to carry the saw, oil, fuel, tools, etc. several miles into the woods to clear a trail.
Rather than spending $400 on a new CS-2511T often you can find a good used CS-300 on Craigslist for $100. The used saw might need new fuel lines and a $50 OEM carb, but for less than half the price of new you basically have the same saw. Chickanic has mentioned it, as has others on CZcams, but never waste your time or money of the no-name Chinese carbs. I've done it, and have had to replace the carb with an OEM carb every time.
Chickanic mentions often encountering bad canned fuel. That is troubling. For a few years I've been trusting that the canned fuel would always be good. Non-ethanol fuel is not available to me at local gas stations, and all too often I hear of some water even being in the local premium gas. So it makes me wonder if I should get a gallon of local premium gas (which has ethanol), pour a quart of it into a glass beaker, see if any water settles to the bottom, and only then use it with name-brand oil for my saw fuel mix.
Love the videos, btw! Just wanted to follow up on this video with my own experience. This fall I started out using my trusty Echo hand held PB250LN to clear leaves. Unfortunately, since I have gotten older it has been killing my shoulder. So based on your video I bought one of the PB-9010T blowers. This blower is absolutely awesome! A little heavy, yes. Burns through the gas much faster, as someone else noted. But I can't believe the volume of leaves this blower can move. Even wet heavy leaves. I completely emptied my yard of leaves, approx. one acre. LOTS of leaves. In one session! It was worth the price. Wish I had gotten it before the shoulder gave out. Thank you for pointing it out and giving the recommendation. Keep the videos coming! And the reviews!
I did the same, but bought their smaller blower, the PB580T, cleared some very heavy leaf fall as you described on roughly 3/4 of an acre on one tank. I blew across the yard, the piles were all roughly 3' high at the other side. My point being, even the smallest Echo BP blower can get the job done for those on a budget.
Planning on both items
Been an echo shindaiwa dealer for 30 years and have to say if you want mechanical reliability you cant go past Japanese made gear. And price to repair is very affordable replaced numerous cowling handle assy from folks dropping them from the tree (Saying that if your up a tree and your about to fall, throw the saw away).
Yep I will only run and buy Echo equipment. Non ethanol fuel and red armor zero issues. Stihl is garbage, never starts won't idle etc never again.
I’m a redmax guy and I tried the echo 9010t out and it had problems so I’ll stick to my redmax
Great little saw 2511t I got one and loved it next thing is the 90/10 I want
Nice blower.. A bit overkill for my property.. I have the PB-580T which I love.. Perfect for my needs.
I missed this vid when it came out dang it. I replaced my Stihl MS150 with the CS2511T and could not be happier. I did not like the feel at first so I switched to a Stihl 12” lightweight bar and now it’s off to the races.
Love the CS2511!
Looking elegant how you're working with the PB-9010T 😉 👍
I’m amazed how you can run that blower at full throttle with no hearing protection, these machines are extremely hard on the ears at close range.
We have that exact saw and several of the blowers. The biggest problem I have with the Echo blowers is the carbs vibrate loose and by time it starts running badly and has to be checked it has sucked lots of dirt into the intake. It's a very powerful blower but I know the life of the engines has been shortened....
Awesome, I am an Echo fan.
I need that Banner in the background.. Lol
I am ordering my PB-9010T right now. Oddly, no one in my area stocks them.
Great videos in joy watching from the uk
Thanks for watching!
It has a 79.9cc 2 stroke engine similar to the PB-8010
I'm sure you have heard this a million times, but If being a mechanic hits Rock Bottom, you can make it, land scape crews would love to have you. Lol hope this made you smile. 🤣🤣
I have a mix of Echo and Stihl, I really like the Echo gear, appears to me it is of much higher quality. Would love to grab that little saw, would be perfect in my honeysuckle jungle.
Hi there!! Chikanic out of all the specs in there for the Echo 2511 there is one spec I’d like to know and they’re not showing. Is it a Reed valve intake or piston ported? I know that the older CS 300 was a Reed valve.
When that burn heals up, go see the doc and see if they can give you some Retin-A cream.
I had a huge burn on my forearm for years from an exhaust pipe. Girlfriend at the time gave me some prescription Retin-A cream, can’t even tell it’s there now, unless I point it out.
Thanks for the tip!
Use aloe right from the leaf.
Nice line up
What do you think of the pb-7910? The same engine but a smaller cage and blade but a little less cam and more mph and some say easyier with other option that makes your back feel better and other things.
That leaf blower is awesome, you have the coolest toys lol . Take care of your arm 💪
Great demo, thanks Chickanic!
That saw seems cool idk if I would like the handle on top like that . Also I didn't see any log spikes. Great for small trimming 👍
Was looking at the 9010 blower but the Sthil 800 max blows as good only weighs 23.2 lbs and gets better fuel mileage. 👍🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲
Great sales pitch but i own 30 vintage saws I'll take a mcculloch . But that leave blower rips
I guess you haven't seen my McCulloch video??? lol!czcams.com/video/O7mkZKvGeZM/video.html
Join our Facebook group McCulloch Chainsaws North America and McCulloch Vintage chainsaws, there's a few more too.
@@Chickanic Do you have any older Shindaiwa weed eaters that aren't just red copies of the Echo's that you would sell and ship to Illinois? (Like the one that burned you?)
@@johnlincicum6390 the Echoes are copies of the Shindys
I have the cs-352 chainsaw (as well as one of the larger saws. the timber wolf . Plus a pole saw attachment for the echo pas system). I wish the 352 had gas and oil caps like the one you are reviewing. I just do maintenance on my own yard so even what saws I have are overkill. BUT I can see some major advantages to this little saw including one hand operation. So I may end up buying one. Wish you were closer. Would love to buy from you.
Also have the echo PB-770 backpack blower. It is more than I need for a homeowner as well but I love having the power to blow wet grass off sidewalks etc. I can stand 10 feet back and still blow everything off the sidewalk including over the 'wall' of grass which I pride myself in by keeping the st augustine grass 4.5 inches tall and edged nice and straight. I wouldnt mind buying this new 9010 as well. Will have to think about that as the 770 does all I can imagine I would need.
Just curious where the hook is for the lanyard to connect to for climbing?
Unfortunately I have no Echo dealer near me. I have to drive to Phoenix.....or choose from the selection at the good ol box store Home Depot. No thanks on Home Depot. I like my 452VL saw better than any new Echo Ive tried. Good stuff though. Wish there was an actual Echo dealer near me
I'm looking for a backpack blower. Just got a chainsaw, 14 inch bar. Following intently.
Do you have a video on how to change the coil on an Echo Backpack leaf blower
Great equipment I want both!!
Appreciate the demos, queen.
As with your Repair & How To videos...Awesome product review video... Bad Ass blower ! I had to get away from backpack blowers due to lower back issues.
Absolutely Brilliant.Once Again.Chickanic.You Rock.Richard.
Keep making videos I’ll keep watching
I think a great discussion would be what a manufacturer u to
Sorry my thumb slipped. What a manufacturers warranty does cover. Customers think everything.
Well, II'll admit Echo makes very good products but my almost 10 years old Stihl BR 600 ( 4 stroke) will start on 2nd pull anytime, is quieter than any 2-stroke and does move pine needles, leaves and debris very effectively. Could the 90-10 beat it flat out on performance, my local Echo dealer has no loaner to let me find out.
There are a bunch of videos on CZcams comparing the two, and the Echo seems to be the front runner in them all. It really is an amazing blower. The BR600 is really good also. Especially for homeowners. It will last a very long time. I see them all the time in need for repairs, but it is usually the commercial customers.
No sure if you check comments on these old videos, but I am looking for a saw 58+ cc with at least a 24" bar. I have a smaller Stihl currently, but am not looking to break the bank. I see a lot of used Echos out there. From a reliability viewpoint, how do you feel about Echo brand? Thanks, Mike
How are the air filters on the 2511 and the blower ? I hope they are better than on there 50 and 60 cc saws.
Hello from Australia: Shindaiwa were great machines and it appears now that Echo is rebadging Echo equipment as Shindaiwa and now the rebadged Echo models passing off as Shindaiwa have lost thei Shindaiwa superior performance, I am not purchasing Shindaiwa from now on, instead I am looking elsewhere, but where does one go to get an equivalent to the pre-Echo Shindaiwa?
You have a lot of knowledge!
LOVE your videos! What blower would you recommend to replace an Echo PB-251?
Chickanic I have Echo Pb 8010t backpack blower has same motor as 9010 backpack blower the 9010 is little bit faster but close to the 8010
Try some sad cream on your arm ,works great, thanks for all the videos