Years ago I decided it was time to get some new equipment. Debated between a middle-sized saw to do all and a two-saw plan. I opted for the latter and bought a 261CM. However years later, I never got around to buying the bigger saw as the 261 seemed like it could do all I typically needed.
Fast forward to this past year when I had a pretty big shingle oak come down. Counting the rings, it was at least 115 years old. I got through the whole thing with my 261 running an 18" bar, minus about 10' of the base trunk I have yet to do. But the experience made me realize I should consider moving forward on that larger saw.
Here's my criteria:
So between the 462CM and 500i, which fits the third bullet point better? Anything else I should be looking at?
Thanks
Fast forward to this past year when I had a pretty big shingle oak come down. Counting the rings, it was at least 115 years old. I got through the whole thing with my 261 running an 18" bar, minus about 10' of the base trunk I have yet to do. But the experience made me realize I should consider moving forward on that larger saw.
Here's my criteria:
- I generally subscribe to the 'buy once, cry once' philosophy if I can afford it. This is a long-term purchase for me, so I'm willing to spend the money to get what I think is best.
- I'd like to be able to run a 28" bar. Almost everything I cut is hardwood.
- Reliable and hassle-free. While I am looking for higher efficiency, speed isn't everything to me. I've seen the videos where guys do timed cuts with a variety of saws, and the fact is a few extra seconds per cut doesn't matter to me. Having a saw that is reliable, hassle-free, mechanically sound, etc.. Those are most important to me.
So between the 462CM and 500i, which fits the third bullet point better? Anything else I should be looking at?
Thanks