Echo 260TES/Shindaiwa 269TS

KevinE · 23rd November 2011, 02:56 PM

Hi all, I'm looking to replace my Makita 231T & am just wondering if anyone has had any issues with the Echo 260TES/Shindaiwa 269TS (same saw in different colours)? All Power have the red version on special ATM & I can get one for $445.

I use the smaller, lighter TH saw for a specific task. The Makita is useless in the hot weather as it gets bad vapour lock.

Cheers,

Kevin.

Rob Chace · 24th November 2011, 12:03 AM

got the 269ts, its ok. Good for palm pruning and small limbs up to 5/6in (max) struggles after that. if you cut anything bigger than 6in on regular basis go straight to a 201T.

It freed up nicely after about 10hrs but before that i wasnt happy. I only paid $417 for mine. new from dealer.

KevinE · 24th November 2011, 05:33 AM

Thanks Rob, I'll use the price you bought it for as a bargaining chip

How long have you had it mate? 6in branches is a lot better than the 231t, it struggles with anything bigger than your wrist. Cheers, Kevin

Rob Chace · 24th November 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinE

Thanks Rob, I'll use the price you bought it for as a bargaining chip

How long have you had it mate? 6in branches is a lot better than the 231t, it struggles with anything bigger than your wrist. Cheers, Kevin

this one about a year? done about 120hrs im guessing?, i like it for palms because its light as piss and powerful enough de-fronding. Then i go to my love, the 044 with 16in bar. Although i do occasionally use a 260 for blocking down.

23rd November 2011, 02:56 PM	#1
KevinE Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 292	Echo 260TES/Shindaiwa 269TS Hi all, I'm looking to replace my Makita 231T & am just wondering if anyone has had any issues with the Echo 260TES/Shindaiwa 269TS (same saw in different colours)? All Power have the red version on special ATM & I can get one for $445. I use the smaller, lighter TH saw for a specific task. The Makita is useless in the hot weather as it gets bad vapour lock. Cheers, Kevin.

24th November 2011, 12:03 AM	#2
Rob Chace Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 238	Re: Echo 260TES/Shindaiwa 269TS got the 269ts, its ok. Good for palm pruning and small limbs up to 5/6in (max) struggles after that. if you cut anything bigger than 6in on regular basis go straight to a 201T. It freed up nicely after about 10hrs but before that i wasnt happy. I only paid $417 for mine. new from dealer.

24th November 2011, 05:33 AM	#3
KevinE Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 292	Re: Echo 260TES/Shindaiwa 269TS Thanks Rob, I'll use the price you bought it for as a bargaining chip How long have you had it mate? 6in branches is a lot better than the 231t, it struggles with anything bigger than your wrist. Cheers, Kevin

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