Poll: What is the saw to have in the 70-80cc range?

[Deererainman]

Hmmm... Didn't see Pro Mac 700 on the list.

 

[dl5205]

With all the 7900 luvin', I'm surprised no one has brought up a Solo 681.

Any NOS 681s still out there? Are they still available anywhere globally?

I voted OE 372xp, by the way. The 044/440 is also a favorite of mine, and the 044/046 hybrid is something I'm going to do someday.

By the 70-80cc parameters, the 7900 has a lot going for it. Too bad the 064 misses this conversation by 5cc.

 

[fordf150]

The vote tally really surprises me in a few different ways. for all the hype of the 441 i figured it would be a little higher on the list

 

[bryanr2]

agreed.
the 681 would steal the lunch money of all the other saws in this class.

 

[cgraham1]

agreed.
the 681 would steal the lunch money of all the other saws in this class.

Too bad it's not in the 70-80cc category...

 

[riley1056]

I would say a category by weight would be a better comparison. For example a 7900 and 372 close on weight I like husky and the 372 but I hear a lot of good things about the dolmar. 385/390 is a lot heavier saw I have one and a 372 there not the same. In small wood with short bars don't tell the story you gotta put the big boys in big wood with lots of bar to shine. Who buys a 385 to run a 20" bar on anyway? This is what I do 60cc 20" 70cc 24" 385 everything above 24". Yea the 372 will pull more so will the 562 or 359 but I rather grab another saw then swap bars.

 

[bryanr2]

I would say a category by weight would be a better comparison. For example a 7900 and 372 close on weight I like husky and the 372 but I hear a lot of good things about the dolmar. 385/390 is a lot heavier saw I have one and a 372 there not the same in small wood with short bars don't tell the story you gotta put the big boys in big wood with lots of bar to shine. Who buys a 385 to run a 20" bar on anyway? This is what I do 60cc 20" 70cc 24" 385 everything above 24". Yea the 372 will pull more so will the 562 or 359 but I rather grab another saw then swap bars.

3cc per 1'' bar for me.

 

[Oldsawnut]

I wish you guys would post a weight class instead of cc... say 13.5-14.5lbs Whatever cc you can squeeze in. heck the stihl 362 and 440 are only a couple ounces off but there is really no comparison. I voted for the 372xpw. Although I prefer the 1/2 wrap on the 372 with 75cc. After that is would be a diagonal fin 044 with 3/4 wrap.

 

[MustangMike]

As most people know, I really like my 044s, but the 362 C is noticeably lighter, has better AV, and the new tech will keep the filter cleaner for longer, so the differences are not just related to wt & power. Each one has their place in my lineup.

 

[zogger]

I wish you guys would post a weight class instead of cc... say 13.5-14.5lbs Whatever cc you can squeeze in. heck the stihl 362 and 440 are only a couple ounces off but there is really no comparison. I voted for the 372xpw. Although I prefer the 1/2 wrap on the 372 with 75cc. After that is would be a diagonal fin 044 with 3/4 wrap.

My first larger saw, poulan 245a, 74cc, 13.5 lbs.

 

[Oldsawnut]

As most people know, I really like my 044s, but the 362 C is noticeably lighter, has better AV, and the new tech will keep the filter cleaner for longer, so the differences are not just related to wt & power. Each one has their place in my lineup.

the 362's I have ran didn't seem any lighter and sure were gutless compared to the 440's.. But that was when they first came out.. Not a huge fan of the av on the 362 too soft like the early 441's... The 362 would be great for bucking all day on the flat. I love the filtration on the newer stihls vs older no comparison.... But how many BF have been cut with the 44 46 and 66 that all have the same filter setup.

 

[MustangMike]

The 044 is definitely stronger, but I've used both saws a lot of the same day and the 362 C is noticeably lighter and better for limbing, especially when your arms are starting to get tired. It also goes through small wood pretty darn fast. The 044 starts to have an advantage at about 16-18" wood, depending on what you are cutting. My 362 is staying in my lineup.

 

[SteveinUT]

My 038 Mag is proving to be a beast....when the cold-blooded bastard starts!!! I still lust after the 576AT. Every time I go in the Husqy shop I find myself finger-banging one...

 

[jrider]

I bought an Echo 8000 this summer and love it.

 

[Farmertim]

372's always win these polls. All the saws listed are obviously quality, but there is just something special bout a 372xp! And these votes are split between 3 different versions of the saw. Just something about a 372 that seems to hit the sweet spot for so many applications! Can't go wrong with a 372!

 

[MillerModSaws]

What's a DullMar?

I got this one. Trade marked by wigglesworth.

 

[Hedgerow]

372's always win these polls. All the saws listed are obviously quality, but there is just something special bout a 372xp! And these votes are split between 3 different versions of the saw. Just something about a 372 that seems to hit the sweet spot for so many applications! Can't go wrong with a 372!

Old school, yes...
XT?? Yuck...
Right now, the best stock offering is the 7910...
The swedes are gonna have to offer something other than that XT abomination to win any users over
Right now...

 

[Knobby57]

I dont have a 80cc saw. But i have used ms880 ms660 440 and the husky 372 stock was a beast in a large sugar maple able to burry the bar and could not stop it. when the 660 was struggling with light pressure. I like like stihls but when stock saw to stock saw battle goes husky is the motox saw vs the honda goldwing cruiser

Let me tell you I had a 2009 goldwing with a traxxion suspension front and rear and I could destroy 600cc class race bikes on a curvy road . I had to replace both foot pegs about every oil change . I never did try jumping it though [emoji32] .
But anyway my vote is for a ported 461


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[Knobby57]

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Your experience is very different than mine. Although they handle extremely well the 400 pound weight difference is a lot to overcome.
The VFR 800 was a hoot. It is the only bike I ever had that was quieter than a Goldwing and had better lighting.
Bring it to Gratten and see if you can keep up with a stock SV 650 set up for sport touring with Penske shocks braided lines fork emulators handlebar setbacks and heated grips.

I love the sv650 s. Do yourself a favor and upgrade the suspension on your goldwing and you will never look back . The front forks are a joke with weak springs and the anti dive valve makes braking hard into a corner just plain scary .

. I'll have too look on my pc there was a couple zx10" 4 954's and a f4i in the mix at some point .


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[Knobby57]

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Your experience is very different than mine. Although they handle extremely well the 400 pound weight difference is a lot to overcome.
The VFR 800 was a hoot. It is the only bike I ever had that was quieter than a Goldwing and had better lighting.
Bring it to Gratten and see if you can keep up with a stock SV 650 set up for sport touring with Penske shocks braided lines fork emulators handlebar setbacks and heated grips. It isn't even a sport bike, just a neked standard with a windshield. The blue one. Oh I am real old also. Can hardly walk. There is one bike in this list that you would have a very good chance against...
I would be skeered to race it.

I used to go down to summit . The drz was my favorite . My buddy at about 400 pounds used to embarrass liter bikes on his 1150 gs . That boy could ride . There should be videos he put on YouTube I'll have to find them . My goldwing would stay rite with the 1150 gs


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