liberty
ArboristSite Operative
I need a smaller saw for some TSI work(timber stand improvement)which is funded through the USDA NRCS programs. This is basically weeding the forest of the less desirable trees. Most of the the cutting will be no bigger than 3" or 4" down to 1". I am starting off with a 20 acre contract. This will grow over the next few years to maybe 150 acres total. My small saw now is a 52cc Jonsered cs2152 probably 12 years old. This saw has served me well. The power head is around 10.5lbs. I am looking at a Stihl MS150 CE about 6lbs at $529DSRP or a MS193 7.5lbs DSRP 379. Both with a 12" bar. Any thoughts as to which way I should go? I think the small homeowner saws Stihl has would not hold up like the ms170.