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  1. 06-01-2012, 04:59 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris J. View Post
    Does Husqvarna offer a kickstand kit for the 346XP? I might need one for mine before the clutch cover gets too scuffed-up .
    Ouch, big issue!

    ...but they actually do, if you use your imagination!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SawTroll View Post
    Ouch, big issue!

    ...but they actually do, if you use your imagination!

    I agree, its not much of an issue... just like the alleged quarter second longer spool up time on the Dolmar...
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    Quote Originally Posted by tallguys View Post
    I agree, its not much of an issue... just like the alleged quarter second longer spool up time on the Dolmar...
    I will not try to quantify that spool up difference, but it is very notisable when I am out in the woods limbing, and adds to the clumsier handling of the Dolmar. It is enough difference that the Dolmar stays in the yard.
    If you have a different opinion, that's fine with me, no problem!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SawTroll View Post
    I will not try to quantify that spool up difference, but it is very notisable when I am out in the woods limbing, and adds to the clumsier handling of the Dolmar. It is enough difference that the Dolmar stays in the yard.
    If you have a different opinion, that's fine with me, no problem!

    Maybe its just me, but for what its worth I don't see the speed making a saw "clumsier".

    But do I agree with your take on differences of opinion. Cheers!
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    I have a 1-346XPNE and 4-5100's and 1-510/5100 conversion. Does that tell you anything.
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    One hell of a saw!

    They do a fine job felling, limbing, and bucking, even "in the woods"!





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    Just the fact that these two are often compared to each other proves that they are the top tier of 50cc saws.

    5100/346 apples/apples (I like my apples red )
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    Quote Originally Posted by sachsmo View Post
    Just the fact that these two are often compared to each other proves that they are the top tier of 50cc saws.

    5100/346 apples/apples (I like my apples red )
    Me too. Thats why main saws are a 2153, and a 2150. LOL!!!

    Kidding asside, until I found this site, I cut all my firewood with 2 50cc saws. And even to this day, I don/t even consider a 50cc as a limber, when I have my little Ryobi and its Yellow Max Craftsman sister around. I've also added a screaming 40cc John Deere/ Efco for that task. They may take a little longer in each cut, but at the end of the day my shoulders and elbows thank me.
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    I did not want this to be a 5100 vs 346 thread. In my mind this issue has been beat to death. I am willing to conceede that the 346 is a fine saw and leave it at that. I wish others could do vise versa. At the end of the day my saws just have to work for me. Not everyone has to agree with me and I don't care how the 346xp compares, it was not an option at the time I bought my 5100 since they were $150 more and no dealer in town at that time that carried them. If you love your 346xp and you need to let everyone know that it is the best saw or your world will not make sense to you anymore that is fine, just don't expect me to care. Good luck and happy cutting.
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    It will always be a 5100 vs 346 issue because as sachsmo said, those two are THE "creme de la creme" of 50cc saws.


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    Quote Originally Posted by rms61moparman View Post
    It will always be a 5100 vs 346 issue because as sachsmo said, those two are THE "creme de la creme" of 50cc saws.


    Mike
    The 550xp has replaced the 346xp here btw, but I am not rushing out to buy one....

    I will quit posting about the 346 here, and leave the Dolmar fans alone! I originally just meant to make my first rather innocent post, but "things" happened........
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Carroll View Post
    I did not want this to be a 5100 vs 346 thread. In my mind this issue has been beat to death. I am willing to conceede that the 346 is a fine saw and leave it at that. I wish others could do vise versa. At the end of the day my saws just have to work for me. Not everyone has to agree with me and I don't care how the 346xp compares, it was not an option at the time I bought my 5100 since they were $150 more and no dealer in town at that time that carried them. If you love your 346xp and you need to let everyone know that it is the best saw or your world will not make sense to you anymore that is fine, just don't expect me to care. Good luck and happy cutting.
    I would love to have a 5100. I did not consider one when I was looking at 50cc saws because there is no Dolmar dealer in the area. After buying my Dolkita 7901, I realized what good saws that Dolmar makes and that dealer support for them does not matter as much as I thought. I know that Saw troll doesn't like the inboard clutch, but I do. It is so much easier to install a chain and sprocket swaps are a piece of cake. As a matter of fact, I need to look on ebay for a 5100 right now...
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    Quote Originally Posted by SawTroll View Post
    The 550xp has replaced the 346xp here btw, but I am not rushing out to buy one....

    I will quit posting about the 346 here, and leave the Dolmar fans alone! I originally just meant to make my first rather innocent post, but "things" happened........


    I've not had a 550XP in my hands but from what I've seen from the others in that line I won't be interested in one.
    I don't like going backwards.


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    Quote Originally Posted by SawTroll View Post
    I will quit posting about the 346 here, and leave the Dolmar fans alone! I originally just meant to make my first rather innocent post, but "things" happened........

    Thats cute, "innocent"... we both know that you came here to stir the pot, not that there is anything wrong with that.

    Just that you can't go crying wolf afterwards...
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    Quote Originally Posted by rms61moparman View Post
    I've not had a 550XP in my hands but... I won't be interested in one.
    I don't like going backwards.
    Really? Just curious as to why? I was thinking that if any Husky was ever to tempt me it would be one of those new 550xp or 560xp models.
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