I'd go with something in the range of a Husqvarna 346 or 550. Especially because the trees you are cutting are rather small. They have superb handling, are reliable and have plenty of torque.
Happy New Year to all of you and your families. I wish you joy, luck, beer and a bad case of CAD in the upcoming months. But most of all - stay healthy and safe when you're out there in the woods. Ya hear?
Did I mention beer?
Agreed. The files Vallorbe sells under their own brand name are very good. They give a fine edge without taking away too much material. I also like the Pferd and the ones sold as Stihl - although they probably have them made somewhere in Switzerland. I don´t really like the Oregons and...
I don´t fully agree. I´ve been using the 241 here in Germany now for a couple of months as a backup saw for my 346 XPG and have to say its not your typical 42/43cc saw. When it comes to torque its damn close to the 261 - without its additional weight - and I love the standard hd air filter, the...