Small saw you decide.

[Andyshine77]

I'm looking to buy a smaller saw for light work. My dad will also be using this saw from time to time so I want to keep the weight down as much as possible. $300.00 is my limit so I'm not looking to buy an MS200.

 

[rburg]

I really like my redmax gz4000. Powerhead weighs 9.5 lbs. I currently use a 14" bar with 91vx chain on it. It cranks easy and runs smooth. Mine cost $279 new.

 

[ozark-2]

I just got a dolmar ps-401 and I am very happy with it. 2.3hp it is about a 40cc saw. the advertised weight is 8.8 I gased mine up filled it with oil and it has a 16 inch bar and chain. I took it to work and put it on the ups scales and it tiped the scales at 11.1 lbs. and one thing I love about this saw is how nimble it is. You can have one for around $250.00 Good Luck in your hunt.

 

[Andyshine77]

I really like my redmax gz4000. Powerhead weighs 9.5 lbs. I currently use a 14" bar with 91vx chain on it. It cranks easy and runs smooth. Mine cost $279 new.

I'll keep that in mind. one vote for the gz4000. I was looking for the little Ryobi, but I can't find them anywhere.

 

[rms61moparman]

Andre,

I guess I really don't have to tell you how I voted.
To me there really is no contest here.


Mike

 

[Freehand]

Here's that reco. Ryobi....129$

http://www.cporyobi.com/categories/outdoor_tools_and_equipment/chain_saws.html?ref=googaw&kw={keyword}&gclid=CIfi2Ovpyp8CFRMNDQodx15i3w&keyword=ryobichainsaw&sissr=1

 

[Brian VT]

Here's that reco. Ryobi...

...or ToolsNow

 

[spd132]

Just bought a ms211 about three weeks ago and is an excellent small saw. I was helping a buddy cut a good size oak yesterday and used the 211 for some limbing. It runs and cuts great and I still have the safety chain on it. At one point, I cut a round from the log just to see what it would do in bigger wood and had the bar buried. It cuts like a bigger saw.

 

[Stihl Crazy]

I just cast a vote for the Efco. My Efco 165 came from Baileys this week. Really like the saw. 5 year warranty for personal use/2 year pro. Beats the 90 day warranty we get here on Husky or Stihl.

 

[Work Saw Collector]

I'm not sure my vote was fair to you. I voted the Stihl no Dolmar dealer here, if there were I might have said Dolmar.

 

[Showme]

I think I'd try a 211. I'm partial to my MS200 though, but if I didn't have it I think I would save the extra bucks and buy the MS211. I haven't really liked the previous small Stihl's 170/180/210, but the 211 seems to step it up a bit.

 

[TommySaw]

Other- Husky 435

 

[Freehand]

What does a 2153 run?It's my next small saw when I find it.......

 

[SawTroll]

I'm looking to buy a smaller saw for light work. My dad will also be using this saw from time to time so I want to keep the weight down as much as possible. $300.00 is my limit so I'm not looking to buy an MS200.

:biggrinbounce2:

 

[WoodChuck'r]

C'mon A-Shine!! You know you want an MS211.

If you get one you can join my social group - MS Deuce-Eleven.

 

[2000ssm6]

No other small saw will compete with the MS200 but no other costs as much either. Try the 211 or Husky 435, those seem to be the most popular saws out now. I love my 211.

 

[Erick]

Gotta cast my vote for "other" as in a Redmax 3800.

 

[SAW4FUN]

Check on the Husky 440, not sure but it may be under 300. good little saw

 

[Termite]

I like the Redmax3800 better than the Dolmar401. I highly recommend the little Max. First Max was $130 used. Second was $200 new. I still have not gassed it.

Last week I bought a new Dolmar420 off Ebay. It was $226 plus $10 shipping. I am still getting familiar with it. Compression is very close to 200psi with just one tank of fuel.

I voted other.

 

[Taxmantoo]

...or ToolsNow

I've got a couple of *new* Ryobis, not sure what it would cost to ship one to Cinci. Cost me over $10 to UPS a quart of Maple syrup to Kentucky recently.