Comfortable saw? 60-70cc range...

[shome10x]

Regardless of brand....which saw do you find the most comfortable in this range? I'm not too old, but my knees, back & hands can't take my older saws any longer (heavy,bad vibe). Nowadays, most work is farm/clearing and firewood.

I've got a "consumer" grade 50cc Red, that I love to run...so lite, it's a joy. But I do run into large(>24") hardwood, including hedge that needs a 20" blade and some horse...

Opinions? I not too concerned about it being a "pro" saw, since I can throw everything in the back of the truck and go home if things go awry...I do it all for fun!

Thanks...Chris G in MO

 

[MacLaren]

For me, just about anything Husqvarna. The smoothest saws i have ran are the Husqvarna 555 and 576AT respectively. IMO, Husqvarna has the most comfortable saws to use. That being said, and again only my opinion the Husqvarna 5 series saws are the smoothest.
Hope that helps.

 

[SawTroll]

Husky 560xp in 60cc, Husky 372xp in 70cc, to me and many others! :smile2:


- but it may depend how you define comfortable........

 

[wudpirat]

Is there such saw ?

The newer saws sure beat the old bone rattlers, of the eleven saws I have, my Mikita 6400 is the most pleasent to use. The Dolly 7900 is almost as pleasent with a little more snot.
The old Mac 10-10s give me lobster claw after a while as duz the Craftsman 20". the little saws 30-40cc are fine for tiny wood.
I was pleasently surprised when after 10 tank fulls the Mikita came alive and started making big chips.
There may be better saws on the market but the Mikita/Dolmar saws do it for me.
YMMV.
FREDM
Always lookin to score a load of FREE wood or a free chainsaw.

 

[Ctd01]

272

I got an older 272xp that I really like.

 

[shome10x]

Comfortable nowadays means low vibe and lightweight for all day use. In my youth, firewood was an income source so I was always in a rush. Meaning I'd "lean" on a saw to get work done. I'd swap chains instead of sharpen. I'd have the best ergonomics....so on & so forth. I didn't care what it weighed or if my hands tingled for days.

But now, I have time to relax and stop....sharpen chain in field, go back to the house for pie & coffee..take a nap:msp_rolleyes:

So, I just need it lite enough to maneuver well and not get numb hands...

Chris

 

[WidowMaker1]

Husky 372XP ,70.7cc ,6.1 kg powerhead ...Id run a 24" or 28" bar with 3/8 semi chisel chain ...If you can handle an extra 1KG go with the Husky 390XP!!! 87.9cc

 

[simonUK]

372

 

[MacLaren]

Comfortable nowadays means low vibe and lightweight for all day use. In my youth, firewood was an income source so I was always in a rush. Meaning I'd "lean" on a saw to get work done. I'd swap chains instead of sharpen. I'd have the best ergonomics....so on & so forth. I didn't care what it weighed or if my hands tingled for days.

But now, I have time to relax and stop....sharpen chain in field, go back to the house for pie & coffee..take a nap:msp_rolleyes:

So, I just need it lite enough to maneuver well and not get numb hands...

Chris

Then get yourself a Husqvarna 555.

 

[Ambull]

Wow not one Stihl answer?:msp_tongue:

 

[MechanicMatt]

Husqvarna 555

 

[sunfish]

Chris, in your shoes I'd get a Husqvarna 555 like said. 60cc's, lot of power, super smooth and only a bit over 12 lbs.

Me, I use a 346xp the most because of the weight, but it has the power too. And is very smooth.

The 555 looks to have a good bit more power with only a little more weight. The 562xp will be the pro version. I'll be gettin one or the other soon.

 

[howellhandmade]

Wow not one Stihl answer?:msp_tongue:

Yeah, how about that? I like my MS361 a lot. I don't know that I'd say it's the smoothest, but it is comfortable, not too heavy for the power, and well balanced. I don't have a Husky in that range. I do have a 372xp and agree that it is powerful and smooth and hard to go wrong with one, but although it is light for its power it is a larger, heavier saw than a 60cc saw. I think 60cc is a nice compromise between light enough and enough power. I guess it goes back to the poster who asked how you define comfort. If I had 24"-30" wood to buck all day, a 372xp would be more comfortable. If I was cutting up tops all day, climbing around in the brush and maneuvering the saw a lot, going from 18" to 6", I'd want the MS361. Or whatever Husky somebody thinks is better than the MS361.

 

[Stihlman441]

Has to be a Stihl MS441C M-Tronic.:msp_thumbsup::msp_thumbsup:

 

[WidowMaker1]

Wow not one Stihl answer?:msp_tongue:

Stihl who ??? :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[blsnelling]

Stihl MS361, MS361, MS441.

Husky 359, 357, 555, 372.

Pick your brand, pick your size.

 

[Javelin]

I am partial to dolmar and in the cut they are smooth runners. However I will have to say the 600 echo is a smooth runner as well.

 

[shome10x]

Well...looks like I'll trade my 038av for something in the same cc class...

A 70cc may be more practical...but again I can spend more time...

Is there a JRed equivalent to the 555 or 562? I've got a great local Jred dealer, Husky...not so much.

Thanks for the ideas!

Chris

 

[nmurph]

Buy a used 346 and have it ported. It will easily pull a 20" bar and is 11.4lbs, PHO.

 

[TRI955]

I agree with Neal, find a good used 346 Husky, 260/261 Stihl or any other quality 50cc saw and have it ported. Why carry around the extra weight when it is not needed.