Gas Vs Battery Chainsaws: Which is Superior?

What chainsaw is best for an arborist? Today we're putting the two ECHO X-Series Top-Handled saws to the test! Check out the links below to see some the ratings and all the official specs.
ECHO eFORCE DCS-2500T 56V SAW: homedepot.sjv.io/XxgLX4
ECHO CS-2511T GAS SAW: homedepot.sjv.io/VvdPO
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TIMECODES:
0:00 Intro.
0:30 Making a fair comparison.
1:04 Starting a battery saw.
1:27 Starting a gas saw.
3:09 5-Cut Test... Both Saws.
5:15 Big tree limb cut time comparison.
6:48 Decibel meter testing.
7:19 Big tree cleanup story.
9:01 60 cut test on 1 battery.
11:51 How saws compare on paper.
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[@MarkThomasBuilder]

What feature is important to you when comparing the two saws?

[@hime273]

Having the tune correct on the gas saw. Which it obviously wasn't.

[@BHO1811]

I think it is a draw … 😉 as you forgot to mention the quick draw hook on the DCS-2500 which is a really cool feature for arborists.

[@9.16TreeService]

Cool video! When on the job most people don’t have a charging station available so gas is still king but battery saws are getting better and I do enjoy running mine for small stuff! I only have experience with the 36v makita tho!

[@loganslawncare3022]

Pretty impressive saw! Awesome video!!😁👍💪🌱☘️

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks, Logan! 👊💯

[@loganslawncare3022]

@@MarkThomasBuilder not a problem! 😁👍💪☘️🌱

[@brerrabbit4265]

I have the battery saw. It has done everything that I've asked of it. great little saw.

[@michaelthompson7570]

One of the few electric I would buy…….impressed with your testing

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks Michael, appreciate it!👊💯

[@kentabyte]

Nice details

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@outdoors-fun]

Being able to modify the gas saw is a plus is a plus as well. With a simple muffler mod and base gasket delete, that little saw rips. That being said, being able to pick up a saw and not have to worry about tuning a carb is nice as well. May want to factor in the price of a second battery ($150) for the battery saw.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Depends on the charge, if it can last the entire job. It’s nice not to hear the scream of the gasser. After Hurricanes theres no power for many days so the gasser would win unless you’ve brought a generator. Or own a F150 powerboost

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good point on the storm cleanup.

[@briankleinschmidt3664]

I guess the big advantage for electric is that you don't have to worry about dumping fuel all over it. Bar oil, I don't know. Does it have an auto-oiler? I use a Dawn squeeze bottle for my bar oil. I should label it. It looks like soap. I have looked for and never found a satisfactory fuel dispenser. They should make one with a syphon pump.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

The Sure Can normally works well. I didn't release the stopping mechanism fast enough. Both of the saws have auto oilers or clutch oilers, so no need to add your own as you cut.

[@elmerwilliamson1970]

Do you have a table out in the woods to start it on? A saw horse also? Does this guy really know how to use a chainsaw?

[@JoshuaCollins]

You're supposed to take it off the high idle immediately after starting. Might want to learn how to cut straight too. Keep practicing you'll get it

[@snort455]

Always set the chain brake when starting. A good habit to set the brake after each cut.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good call!

[@readifer]

for someone unfamiliar with a saw I would agree with that but once you have more experience I would advice against it because throttling the saw with the break on wears on the clutch. It's not major but if you do that every single time you start up your saw that adds up quickly.

[@beerdrinker6452]

I am definitely in the fuddy duddy camp, but my battery powered tools always seem to let me down vis-a-vis battery life, etc. A chainsaw definitely needs power and usually in cold weather. Gasoline for me.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for sharing. I like battery for the 5 minute projects and gas for everything else.

[@corpsman247]

You prolly have cheap battery tools then. Typically most battery tools have matching or more power. Some tools don’t but they are getting closer. Just look at battery powered cars. Way more power and faster then gas.

[@beerdrinker6452]

Corpsman, you can enroll in a class called English as a second language in most community colleges near you.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Battery saws are pretty amazing and will only get better. I prefer gas when going out in the woods on big projects.

[@corpsman247]

@@MarkThomasBuilder ya don’t blame ya. Batteries just aren’t there longevity wise

[@aaronz352]

I have a modded 2511tn...it rips compared to my stock one

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Sounds very interesting. The stock one is already fast, so I'd be curious to see how it performs.

[@masoodamg6633]

👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

😀💯

[@babisfirinidis6606]

How cost the electric?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

MSRP is $549 with the battery and charger.

[@GreatWhiteSquid]

The gas saw did NOT need a new chain. It just needed an actual real man to sharpen it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@goranpavlovic9051]

Yes but a proper comparison is with 2 new identicaly factory sharpened chains