CAD afflicted looking for info

[jburlingham]

So CAD has bit and Im researching for the next saw.

I Have a 40cc, a top handle, and a 62cc so I figure the next desire for me is approx 80cc. Im a firewood cutter, and don't often cut something too huge, but occasionally I get into something that makes me Crave more displacement. Purchase still a couple of months out, but Im collecting info to make the right choice.

Based on what budget I will be working with, It puts me out of a Stihl in the desired size range.

So I have narrowed down to a few remaining saws to look into, so vote away but any posted info would be even more useful, thanks.

 

[andrethegiant70]

Well, you're gonna need to give us more info. Is this a collectors item or a daily driver? Do you like the newer saws or does having vintage saws float your boat?

 

[teacherman]

MS 460 with a DP muffler cover, a 20" bar and Stihl RSC chain will be a cuttin' machine that will rock it for many years.

 

[jburlingham]

This will be the big boy in the saw plan. My 62 is the go to saw for most situations, but when it comes to stumping or felling/ bucking bigger trees I want something bigger. This saw will not likely be a daily driver so weight isn't crucial.
Dealer support is nice but not a necessity as I do most repairs myself.
Should be adequate for:

• pulling a 28" bar
• handling anything too big for a 62cc when cutting for firewood.
• Felling / buckingTrees 30"+
• All Stumping
• Light Milling should I decide to try it
• Reliability

 

[jburlingham]

So perhaps I should have added the MS460 to the list..

 

[2000ssm6]

So perhaps I should have added the MS460 to the list..

Yes, a poll is not a "real poll" without a Stihl option.

 

[TDunk]

Yes, a poll is not a "real poll" without a Stihl option.

Yes it's a real poll, he just knows what he doesn't want. LOL:greenchainsaw:

 

[TDunk]

Seriously though, the 460 and the 385 or maybe the 7900 would be my choice.

 

[willsaw4beer]

What about used?opcorn:

 

[2000ssm6]

Yes it's a real poll, he just knows what he doesn't want. LOL:greenchainsaw:

Yup, LOL. I'd say the 2186 or 7900 will pull a 28" well but I wood have to use a 460.

 

[jburlingham]

Used isn't my first choice honestly.

I have always liked Stihl products, it just seems they have priced themselves out of my range except for the 441 or 460. I am looking for something that will be used in wood that's too large for my CS62.
The goal for bar size is 28" and the occasional 32".

 

[willsaw4beer]

IMO you can't get a truly good deal unless you buy used, buying new is sacrificing a good deal for peace of mind.

 

[2000ssm6]

Used isn't my first choice honestly.

I have always liked Stihl products, it just seems they have priced themselves out of my range except for the 441 or 460. I am looking for something that will be used in wood that's too large for my CS62.
The goal for bar size is 28" and the occasional 32".

The 460/7900/2186 will make you> The 7900 is the lightest of them all though. A 441 could pull a 28" also. You have alot of fine choices, buy from the best dealer you can find.

 

[JBuck]

I talked to a dealer yesterday, and he was still willing to sell the MS460 for last years price. That would be $879 for a 36" B&C.

 

[2000ssm6]

IMO you can't get a truly good deal unless you buy used, buying new is sacrificing a good deal for peace of mind.

Used saws are ok if you know the seller. I will only deal with guys here who have a good rep when I need a used saw. This is how I bought my ported 460, it was from his fleet of work saws.

 

[jburlingham]

Sadly the Stihl dealer closest to me doesn't appear to have any Used saws, and I have heard to many issue about Ebay.

 

[willsaw4beer]

Sadly the Stihl dealer closest to me doesn't appear to have any Used saws, and I have heard to many issue about Ebay.

Makes sense, and I will not buy something off ebay as a rule.

 

[Taxmantoo]

I was wondering why the CS81 wasn't on your list, then I saw this:
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=EF+181+28&catID=1018

If not for that price, I probably would have said PS-7900.

 

[rms61moparman]

I have been amazed and extremely pleased with my 7900 clone!!!

 

[Soilarch]

IMO you can't get a truly good deal unless you buy used, buying new is sacrificing a good deal for peace of mind.

Particularly true with Stihls

I got a used MS460 with 24" bar for $400

Had a new P/C, needed new chain, bar, sprocket, clutch drum and after a few weeks a brake-band. Later found out the bar wasn't ruined, just needed leveled off.

So $500...which brings it back down to what I think a good 75cc saw ought to cost.

The downside to the used route is you have to be comfortable working on some of the smaller things AND you have to be P-A-T-I-E-N-T...the hardest thing of all!!!!