Thread: Dolmar 5000 PS in comparision test

DLZ Agrar/Agrartechnic Germany just recently did a comparision test where stihl, husky, dolmar and shindaiwa were compared.
Each of them with two models, one in th 50cc compartment and on in 70-80cc.
In 50cc class: 260, 346, ps5000, shindaiwa 488.

The dolmar 5000 was specially delivered for this test since it was so new, while the others were bought from distributors.

The dolmar did impress:

"...Dolmar did deliver the best reults of the saws in the 50cc class, both in power results measured in
laboratory and in our practical test in tree. The high, maximum 3,1 Nm did sure play a role too....Of all
the saws this one had the most modern motortechnology and it clearly set the standard in it`s class. Though, effect have it`s
price. It did have a higher total fuel consume, despite the consume was ok. The saw is ergonomical very good...
Conclusion:PS5000 is the saw in this test that is showing us most power. The new sawgeneration impress with a high Nm,
low power/weight ratio and a low consume."

Said about the 260 and 346:

346: "...in the practical tests the saw was under normal...varying results...both vibrations and consume was good,
operation was surprising very good.
260: "...still one of the best saws. Lightest saw in the test, it's easy to use and service. Rigid.
..."

Result, tables:
Comparision: domar ps 5000 - Husky 346xp - Stihl MS260
cm'3: 49,9 45 48,7
power, kW: 2,8 2,36 2,45
kW/liter: 56,1 52,4 50,3
g/KWh: 466 465 535
max Nm: 3,09 2,54 2,66
at rpm: 6500 6500 7500
Nm/liter: 61,9 56,4 54,6
idle rpm: 2500 2700 2800
max rpm: 13500 14700 14000
weight, kg: 5,1 5,1 4,9
kg/power: 1,82 2,15 2,01
kg/catalog: - 4,8 4,7
length bar: 38 38 37
vibrations: 4,7 5,2 5,1
vibrations back: 4,7 5,3 6,3
dampening: springs springs rubber
Sprocket: outside inside outside

There was a tread here about this test. I do not remember any times though.