FLHX Storm
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I keep thinking I need another backup chainsaw and have been looking around checking the different models. Sure I would love to have a 70 or 80+ cc model, but I doubt I could handle them anyway. I would love and Echo, Stihl, or Husky but I'm not made of money either.
My PoulanPro 46/20 has served me well even in cutting though the stump of an oak measuring 27" at it's base. So I am considering another which would twin this one. (I could pick this one up for $135) N yeah, I know, I buried the chain in the dirt removing that one, but it was worth it to remove that 4 foot in height stump. The cutters sharpened back up good as new after which I bucked it into 16" rounds which I have since split.
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But I see a model 50/20 with the same size chain which is tempting but 4cc's is not a negligible difference plus it has that bulb primer which I don't particularly care for. I have it on my 42/18 and the opening for the bulb isn't large enough for me to stick my gloved finger in so I either have to use a stick or take my glove off. (I could pick this one up for $170)
Then there is a Troy Built 55/18 but it only has an 18 inch bar. (This one goes for $250)
I keep arguing with myself that I don't need a backup since I have the 18inch even if it's not in the best of shape. You wouldn't be either if you had a tree fall on you. Actually first a tree fell on the carrying case, and a couple of years later a tree fell on the saw itself. I replaced the bar and chain since they were bent, but never ordered the chain brake handle because any kickbacks were minimal since I keep both hands on the chainsaws at all times with a firm grip, and watch what I'm doing.
If the 55cc had a longer bar, I would likely scoop it up, but I'm not willing to invest what it would take for it to have a longer bar not including a new bar and chain.
So, given those choices what would your opinions be?
My PoulanPro 46/20 has served me well even in cutting though the stump of an oak measuring 27" at it's base. So I am considering another which would twin this one. (I could pick this one up for $135) N yeah, I know, I buried the chain in the dirt removing that one, but it was worth it to remove that 4 foot in height stump. The cutters sharpened back up good as new after which I bucked it into 16" rounds which I have since split.
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But I see a model 50/20 with the same size chain which is tempting but 4cc's is not a negligible difference plus it has that bulb primer which I don't particularly care for. I have it on my 42/18 and the opening for the bulb isn't large enough for me to stick my gloved finger in so I either have to use a stick or take my glove off. (I could pick this one up for $170)
Then there is a Troy Built 55/18 but it only has an 18 inch bar. (This one goes for $250)
I keep arguing with myself that I don't need a backup since I have the 18inch even if it's not in the best of shape. You wouldn't be either if you had a tree fall on you. Actually first a tree fell on the carrying case, and a couple of years later a tree fell on the saw itself. I replaced the bar and chain since they were bent, but never ordered the chain brake handle because any kickbacks were minimal since I keep both hands on the chainsaws at all times with a firm grip, and watch what I'm doing.
If the 55cc had a longer bar, I would likely scoop it up, but I'm not willing to invest what it would take for it to have a longer bar not including a new bar and chain.
So, given those choices what would your opinions be?