40 cc class saws
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Resaw
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I have most every new model Dolmar saw and that is the one that I choose to carry with me, my favorite. [emoji106]
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That of course my friend was a mistake! You should have ordered a Makita EA4300F to get a good saw....
dolmar 421 = Makita EA4300F
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I have gotten the 421 today and i have only cranked it and made a couple very small cuts. First impression is great. Balances well and seems very smooth. I love how easy it cranks. Can't wait to really get to use it!
KenJax Tree
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You'll grab that saw first more than you think you will
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I ran a Redmax GZ4000 this weekend at the GTG and was super impressed. It cuts far stronger than it's 2.4hp suggest, and it is a flyweight. I would LOVE to have one ported. I think one went home with Randy. When I see how it turned out, I might pony up and buy one. They are on Ebay for $210.
I was not thinking straight and purchased a 241 for the hell of it..yes it was alot of money for 40cc..yes i did have buyers remorse and tried to sell it never fueled..noone wanted it ..so the muffler got modded and i used it for a few hours last friday , and between the muffler mod and a rim upgrade i can say ill never be without it..awesome saw for 40cc
Natty Bumppo
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No one's said anything about the Jonsered 2240. I've used one at work for over 3 years now. Nice little, lightweight saw. Not a pro model by any means. I'm no logger or professional arborist, but it gets run harder with us than it would by your average homeowner. Great for limbing. With a sharp chain, I wouldn't hesitate to take down a 12-13" hardwood tree with it (except maybe for hedge/osage orange). But I'd say you made a good choice. I've never run a 421, but sounds like a very good saw.
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Best guess
If it's a 14 inch chain, should be 52 dl.
If it's a 16 inch chain, should be 56 dl.
Exact numbers will be stamped on the bar itself.
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bryanr2
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This was a good read. The Redmax did very well considering it's price point. GZ4000, 420, and 241cm
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/40cc-shoot-out.233295/
ColdStihl
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Thanks! 16". I wanted to order a chain from Bailey's ahead of time and they have 55 and 56 counts. Saw should be delivered tomorrow, so I can wait to confirm the bar stamp. I was thinking 56, but wasn't sure.
ColdStihl
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Great thread. I had my mind pretty much set on the Dolmar and that thread helped set the hook. All three saws seem like a can't lose proposition.
Get some Stihl chain instead. You just need the correct numbers and won't regret it!
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bryanr2
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I liked the 241cm I had but I still believe that the ultimate 40cc saw is still the Husqvarna 242xp.
KenJax Tree
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I'm happy with the Oregon VXL on mine
ColdStihl
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Is that the stock chain on a 421, or were you not directing your comment toward me?
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The stock chain was safety chain. I was just telling you to give the Oregon VXL a look unless you want full chisel chain.
