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Thread: Dolmar 5100, Husky 346, Stihl ?

  1. 01-16-2008, 05:21 PM #1
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    Dolmar 5100, Husky 346, Stihl ?

    Does Stihl have a saw to compete with the Dolmar 5100 or the Husky 346xp?
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  2. 01-16-2008, 05:22 PM #2
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    Some of us think so, some don't
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  3. 01-16-2008, 05:27 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakeside53 View Post
    Some of us think so, some don't

    I have a Stock 026pro that hangs pretty close..........





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    BAD GAS IS A KILLER OF ANY 2-STROKE!!!
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  4. 01-16-2008, 05:33 PM #4
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    Wow

    Quote Originally Posted by 04ultra View Post
    I have a Stock 026pro that hangs pretty close..........





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    Serious dude??? That's like almost a full hp difference there. And it's stock???

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    Quote Originally Posted by ciscoguy01 View Post
    Serious dude??? That's like almost a full hp difference there. And it's stock???





    Ok .........The hole in the muffler is a little bigger..........But the saw appears to look stock.




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  6. 01-16-2008, 06:38 PM #6
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    I have never run a 5100 or a 346..but I have never been underwhelmed with the power of a muffler modded 026.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bcorradi View Post
    I have never run a 5100 or a 346..but I have never been underwhelmed with the power of a muffler modded 026.
    I do recall hearing about that muff modded 026 of yours.....





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  8. 01-16-2008, 06:42 PM #8
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    Are you Stihl guys in a round about way saying that Stihl has nothing stock that can compete with these 2 saw without being modded?
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  9. 01-16-2008, 06:47 PM #9
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    The title of your thread says it all. Stihl = ? in the 50cc class. I stihl like my 026, but I usually grab the 350.
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    If all you're concerned with is "out of the box" stop-watch times for cutting cookies, then your probably right.

    I practical terms, the MS260 does just fine... and there are a zillion times more 026/260 out there the there ever will be 5100 or 346. A tiny muffler mod will get you back what the epa stole..

    And... when your ready to make a decision, go cut with a MS280... you will be suprised.

    If you don't care about dealer support, buy whatever you want. If you have multiple great local dealers of any of the three brands, toss a coin.

    Oh yes, this has all been debated at least 2 zillion times.. so use search..
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  11. 01-16-2008, 06:51 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by husker80 View Post
    Are you Stihl guys in a round about way saying that Stihl has nothing stock that can compete with these 2 saw without being modded?
    Define "compete".

    If compete means absolute lowest time in a cut then probably not. (ie: doesn't win the 50 yard dash). If compete means a saw that performs day in day out/year in year out and is as reliable as gravity then the 026/MS260 most definately does compete. (ie: wins the marathon)
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    Quote Originally Posted by zr900 View Post
    Does Stihl have a saw to compete with the Dolmar 5100 or the Husky 346xp?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 04ultra View Post
    Ok .........The hole in the muffler is a little bigger..........But the saw appears to look stock.

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