Thread: Which Limb Saw

It's reasonable to say the 020 cuts about twice as fast as the 3400, not that the 3400 is a bad saw, just not as fast.
I about fell over after opening up the exaust on one of the 020's at work, the thing just screams! If they could only figure out how to get the carburator the hell out of the handle.

Like this!

Longer bar means more reach.

Go with the 335xpt cali, Mike didn't mention he does not like top handle saws but I do. I use my 335xpt cali up in the trees with a 14" bar works well for me.

Robedic, I would choose the California Spcl over the standard model for one reason. Greater displacement that rates the same horsepower as lesser cubes tends to have higher torque output over a wider band. That means that in big cuts with the bar buried or nearly so the Cali Spcl should be faster. If its slightly slower in 3" wood I doubt that I'll notice -or care.

Stumper,

Displacement is measured in cubes, right? Greater displacement means greater cubes (not lesser cubes), regardless of hp. Anyway, your point is that hp is only measured for one engine speed without regard for load, so displacement is a better indicator of low end grunt, thus giving the Cali the edge.

Thanks for your reply. I'm beginning to understand the differences and I assume this would hold true after modifications on the two saws as well. I guess timed cuts with the same bar and chain would be the most objective way to compare these two saws. Has anyone tried that?

Robedic, Right! "Cubes" is verbal shorthand for cubic (inches) or (centimeters) displacement. Small engines that develop high Rpm's can have good torque output figures and be very responsive or 'peppy' but if you are going to tow a heavy trailer which is better- A high output V6 or a Big V8? Since up until now the manufacturers have been making V6 engines with much less displacement than the available V8's, we choose V8's and high displacement for heavy chores. You understood my reasoning perfectly before-I'm just trying to clarify.

Climbing Mike and TC....

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The 3400 weighs 7.3 lb, the 335 7.5. I dare say you'd have trouble telling the difference there. I sure can't. The 200T's extra 0.4 lb can just be noticed.

i have had nothing but problems with the 019 from day one,but in saying that a guy at work has one and it seems to have none of the problems that mine has had,I have tried all sorts of climbing saws but still prefer the 020(despite the cost)