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what yawl think? basically im wondering if either one is hands down better for milling or if its a stihl/husky preference
what yawl think? basically im wondering if either one is hands down better for milling or if its a stihl/husky preference
Well I'd have to say For-vs-Chevy to a point. The 2 saws are divergent ways of getting to the same destination. On these two Stihl and Husky had an identity crisis and swapped methodologies; the 660 has better top-end stock and is lighter, while the 395 has better torque, better A/V, more weight and MUCH better oiling. I really liked my 660 but contrary to many on here, I found the torque a bit wanting. RPM is nice when you're limbing, but when I'm trying to buck a 4'+/- Burr Oak, or large Hedge, torque pulls the chain. I would imagine a 660 would do just fine as I have seen many photos of individuals using them for exactly that purpose. However, I would prefer to have a bit more grunt. If the 3120 and 880 were out of the price range, personally I would opt for the 395 or the Dolmar 9010/Solo 394.
If I were felling large trees daily and didn't go with either a 385 or a 460/1, I would definitely choose the 660 over the 395 for it's lighter weight. However being a weekend hack, who can basically drive up to the victim(s) of the day, the next big saw will be a 395xp because of it's torque and better A/V setup. If and when I get an Alaskan mill, I believe that it would excel there too. If you have either built by any of the reputable builders on this site, the it's paper/rock/scissors... Hope this helps.
660's suck on the mill.... they are ony for cutting cookies at GTG's... opcorn:
This one has been modded, but it never lacked any torque... I always thought it was the other way around, the 660 was torquier than the 395. Where as the 395 reved up quicker and held a higher rpm in the cut, until you leaned on it and it slowed way down... anways, either saw willbe fine. This was 30" oak from yesterday.
Id take the 395 over the 660, way better torque and far stronger IMO .....If you can afford too, the 3120 or 880 is a better choice on the Mill.
As mentioned the Stihl lacks in the oiling department IN THE U.S. !
But you can get an upgraded oiler and it works great. I've got two. Now with a 40" bar cutting stump the chain doesn't get dry.
thank ya, yea i have a tired 066, i think that my 461 pulls the 36" bar better than it does, i dont think it'd be best for milling, i bought it from a logger who beat the crap outta it but i got a good deal on it. what kinda mill setup you got there i like it looks good and simple
It ought to be. You will have to watch the oil tank though, as it will go dry before the fuel tank will with that oiler... I've heard of individuals rigging up supplemental oil tanks to keep up with the demand... Either way you'll be ok, but different strengths and weaknesses.
It is a GB MKIII alaskan that I bought new four or five years ago. This weekend was the first i had used it. The oiler turned to the max was barely adequate in my opinion. It would empty the oil tank evenly with the fuel. I've heard the 660R high output oiler will lube more, but I"m positive that it would empty it before the fuel. That was a 36" bar on a 36" mill setup and it only yeilds about 29-30" worth of useable cut. It worked good for the little bit I had to do, but it does take awhile and you will definately use some fuel! If I had to do a ton of milling, i would seriously look at a bandmill setup. This chainsaw is ok for the amount I use it. Chains are expensive, the mill is right around 300 bucks. plus a long bar... its an expensive initial investment, but if you use it enough it will pay for itself in not too long of a timeframe.
I believe the only difference between the 660 and the 660R is the wrap handle. The Aussies and perhaps others get the high output oiler automatically.
I run an 066, and it cuts fine. The only advantage to a Husky (if you have both dealers near by) is that if memory serves, the Husky has the air injection which keeps the filter clean(er). I clean the 066 filter after every pass on big logs... I think the Husky can go quite a while before cleaning. Just my thoughts.
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someone in the chainsaw thread told me that i'll burn up a new saw if i use it for a mill and that it's not worth it to go and spend a grand on a saw for a mill...they're made to run aint they
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