50cc saw question.

[shaker223]

I love my 346xp. All I've done is a muffler mod and it sure loved it!!!

I was cutting this past weekend with my dad. He has a Stihl 034avs.....The 346xp cut through one 10" log like butter after he made a few cuts with the 034....all he said was "my chain must need sharpening". Smart man....he let me finish up.

 

[Bill Jones]

Thanks for all the information. The local dealer has has the 346xp for 499$ and the 2153 for 519$. So the price is pretty much the same. I am going to go back and fondle each one and try to make up my mind.

 

[o8f150]

I am going to go back and fondle each one .

the 346xp will cause instant stiffy if you fondle it:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[SawTroll]

I would choose the 346 over the 261 anyday even if they were the same price. The 346 msrp in my area is always $80 less so its a no brainer

The 346xp cost a lot more than the 261 here, but it still is a no brainer.....:msp_wink:

 

[lone wolf]

Better at wearing a old fart like me out in a hurry, his dad has a 2165. Steve

A slower cutting saw will wear you out if you are in 20 inch and bigger wood too!

 

[Officer's Match]

Need I say more?

 

[Under_Pressure]

Need I say more?

Did you swap out the green gas cap, or don't all JReds come with cats anymore? That would be the only drawback to a 2153 vs 346 to me- most 346s now don't have the cat.

I had the same dilemma a few weeks ago. I was pretty sure I wanted a 261; I drove around to all the dealers in the area until I found one that had it in stock. Once I picked it up, though, I knew the 346 was for me. I never put much stock into the discussions about "handling" and relatively minor weight differences, but the 261 just felt a whole class bigger to me. And while I haven't been able to run it all that much yet, so far I have not found the 346 lacking in power at all (stock).

 

[SawTroll]

....
I had the same dilemma a few weeks ago. I was pretty sure I wanted a 261; I drove around to all the dealers in the area until I found one that had it in stock. Once I picked it up, though, I knew the 346 was for me. I never put much stock into the discussions about "handling" and relatively minor weight differences, but the 261 just felt a whole class bigger to me. And while I haven't been able to run it all that much yet, so far I have not found the 346 lacking in power at all (stock).

You got the story right!

 

[SawTroll]

Did you swap out the green gas cap, or don't all JReds come with cats anymore? That would be the only drawback to a 2153 vs 346 to me- most 346s now don't have the cat.

......

He obviously did, as the label say 2153C.......

 

[dave76]

I guess I'll be the oddball here, I say go find a nice Poulan 3400 (56cc) their still readily available used for around $100, will handle a 20" bar no problem are as tough as a tank and will cut as much wood as any saw mentioned here. Ahh I'm a little biased.......:wink2:

 

[Officer's Match]

He obviously did, as the label say 2153C.......

Well, technically no, but I bought it after it was on Brad's bench. Can't say what was done beyond that.

 

[SawTroll]

Well, technically no, but I bought it after it was on Brad's bench. Can't say what was done beyond that.

OK, Brad did then.....:msp_rolleyes:

 

[wendell]

I have run the 346, 261 and the new Husqvarna 555.

For 50cc's, 346 hands down. If you are even thinking about the 261 get the 555. The 555 will be faster and they handle about the same.

 

[JimmyT]

Howdy Bill, you can trust a fellow Volunteer. Here's the saw that you need and it will be here in a few days.---http://www.husqvarna.com/dimage.axd/productHuge/h110-0243/145bc0f1.jpg

 

[D&B Mack]

Between the 261 and 346, I would go with the dealer support and the ergonomics (for you). Beyond that, differences are minor to the average cutter. I also had the Dolmar 5100s, if you want to save a few bills and have a decent dealer, it is a good saw.