Help choosing a 70 cc saw

[The Muskrat Man]

Over the summer I'm planning on thinning 50 acres of hardwood as part of a management plan. I'm thinking a 70 cc saw would be a good choice to go with my 550 xp. I would also use it for larger firewood.

I'd prefer to find a used saw (maybe 372 xp or 044?) for less than $600 if that's realistic. I would spend more for a new saw, but everything in that size range looks really high. BTW, I have a dolmar dealer and lots of Stihl dealers around.

I'm not familiar with the used saw market or new saw market for that matter, and I was hoping to get some ideas on what saws I should be considering and what used prices are like. Thanks

 

[Grey]

If you know what you're looking for and/or have a reliable seller and have time to shop around, you should easily be able to find any number of very good 70 cc saws. I run a MS461 and really like it. It was very powerful stock and now is uber powerful after full woods porting. Anyways, you should be able to get into a very good 372, 441cm, 7910, etc. used. Keep us updated.

 

[stihlaficionado]

461

or a 576 Husky if you like Orange

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

My pro-grade trifecta is listed in my sig.

I have had nothing but good times with my 372!

 

[KenJax Tree]

Nice ported 575 in the trader for $550

 

[chris zautner]

441 cm

 

[BGE541]

I had a 372, 575 and 440. Really liked the 575 and 372... both good saws but the 372s are a little more then $600 used I think...

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/full-wrap-575xp-pho.278455/


Solid 75CC saw here...

 

[sunfish]

365 or 372xp

Keep an eye on the tradin post here and just buy one.

 

[cgraham1]

I had a helluva time selling a really nice 2171 (Jonsered version of 372xp) in the Tradin' Post for $525, so if you want a nice used 70cc saw, it should be easy to find a decent saw in the $600 range. $750-800 should get you a really nice used ported 70cc saw.

 

[The Muskrat Man]

I have to pass on the 575. From what I've read they had problems and weren't on the market for long.

 

[Termite]

Which 70cc saw to get is like asking what woman should I marry.
I would keep an eye on the tradin post for somethin.

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

I know 70cc is nice but I would really be considering a dolmar 6400. The price is unbeatable and it runs very strong for 64cc and it can always be upgraded later to 79 or 84cc.

 

[The Muskrat Man]

Which 70cc saw to get is like asking what woman should I marry.
I would keep an eye on the tradin post for somethin.

Fair enough Termite. It was a poor choice of title for the thread. I'm mostly just looking to get an idea what some good solid used options would be and what prices are like.

 

[CR500]

Not to be this guy but.....



Dolmar 7900 is still a 70cc class saw lol

044 or 441 would br excellent as well.

Sent from my non internal combustion device.

 

[cgraham1]

372xp, 2171, 044/440, 441, 046/460, 461, 7900... They'll all get the job done just fine. My personal favorite is the Dolmar 7900.

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

I was quoted 535.00 for a new 6400 from a fellow member on here that is a Dolmar dealer. I don't think you could beat that price with a stick.

 

[MillerModSaws]

I'm getting ready to sell a stock 044. But if your intetested in a new dolmar look me up.

 

[MillerModSaws]

New dolmar 7910 with a 24" b&c $835 and a ported pho $935.

 

[WSE]

This could cause as much debate as an oil thread. Give a new 365 some serious consideration. Best 70cc per dollar saw out there IMO.

 

[Brian Carlson]

Like everyone is sating, they all will cut. Personally, since you have dealers close I would go for a Stihl 044/440 or 046/460. These can be found in your price range and have good power. I love a good 460