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While I'm sure it doesn't top any of the aforementioned lists, I'm extremely pleased with the power-to-weight of my Snellerized 2153. I think last Saturday and Sunday I busted up more firewood in two days than I have in a long time and it was frankly a joy (been working way too many hours at the printing company I own). I even had time to get well acquainted with my new X27, which I'll also say has proven to be a very pleasant surprize, as can be seen by the cord of ash and locust on my trailer right now. Whole lotta' fun left to split today too, mostly cherry.
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I would put the 046/460 and 7900 in the 80cc class - but that's just me ....
I would too, which really makes the 79er out to be a feather. I wish the other manufacturers would take that up as a challenge for a modern 80cc saw.
Listing them by HP/cc really gives you the most accurate picture.
Any idea what it is on a 064? It has to be way up there, especially when you consider they can easily run a modded 066 topend.
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Yes, the max power specs usually are quite trustworthy (except on some Japanese brands), but they tell only what will happen at one specific rpm.¨
The weight specs are a very different story, and no brand can generally be trusted......
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My 064 weighed 15.5lbs>>>2.38lbs/hp
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It surely is, although not as light as Dolmar claim. Some other saws are much more off though, including the 7900 based Solo 681......
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Just consider that generally, the more cc is involved, the easier it is to get a high power to weight ratio......
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I played with a very nice 064 this weekend. They are very nice.
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I would put the 046/460 and 7900 in the 80cc class - but that's just me ....
I agree!!!! Done Per your suggestion,,, My good friend,,,,
Interesting. I'm surprise. Then the 046 must not be very high, because the first 064 I had only 4-5 oz heavier than my Dads 046. It had the non-HD filter setup.
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Yes, but remember that both models gained some weight as time went by - the 046 also gained some power.....
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OK Maclaren gotta back you up, I alway's forget about the J-reds. Just because we dont have em, and I never ran one, but I am sure they are worthy! As far as the power to weight thing, it could be measured to the last ounce. But I will tell you if I had the money to go out and get one of my choice it would be the most cc, most similar in that weight of the class. If not then there wouldnt be any sense if heavier than not going up one more. I would look super hard at a 390xp, because the 288 can handlee anything, and they claim the 390 is lighter. There are so many classe's, and for me I only need two.
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The Lite and 385 weigh the same. The regular 288 is about 5oz heavier.
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I could handle that extra 5oz, if it mean's packing the bad arse high top over. LOL!
After runnin 3 tanks of fuel through my 390 this weekend I remember why I like the saw so much in 16"-20" hardwoods. My buddies 036 PRO was not happy next to 357XP, both saws were neck and neck in the big stuff, surprised me actually. The 372 was pissed off and rippin as usual. CJ
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SawTroll
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The early 046 saws were rated at 5.6 hp - but were lighter as well than the late ones and the 460.
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Cool thing is that are generally very inexpensive if you can find them. I basically paid $15 for that one, but a nice one will usually fetch $75 or so. The 101 and most 102's (not mine) are manual oiler only. All the higher 100 series numbers have automatic oilers I believe. I prefer automatic oilers, and mine has a manual override if needed.
