Decision, decisions... 346XP vs. 5105/5100s

[04ultra]

I'd still like to play with that zebra some time! You still have that tricked out 180? We need to see that in some wood!
I'm also still waiting on someone to send me another 5100 some time as well.

The other 5100 should be shipped this coming week....

 

[sawinredneck]

Sweet! I'll get it put together and make someone else happy!

 

[mweba]

These threads always remind me of this....

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[JimmyT]

tallguys, the 346XP will be an obsolete saw in a year go and check the 562XP when they come out next week.---A World Leader in Chain Saws Just Got Better

 

[tallguys]

The other 5100 should be shipped this coming week....

Ultra, if I'm not mistaken you use a lot of Dollies, 5100s I thought. Whats your take on them vs. the Husky?

 

[Brian VT]

...check the 562XP

Way to open up a can of worms. opcorn:

 

[J.W Younger]

One thing I really like about the 5100 is if your runnin a .325 bar you can swap between 7-8 pin rims dependin on if you need speed or power.,You can do it in 3 mins or less sittin on the stump.

 

[Brian VT]

One thing I really like about the 5100 is if your runnin a .325 bar you can swap between 7-8 pin rims dependin on if you need speed or power.,You can do it in 3 mins or less sittin on the stump.

There's a plus for inboard clutches.

 

[bowtechmadman]

I have 346OE and the 5100 and hate to say it but prefer the 5100...just happens to be the only Dolmar I own w/ a stable full of Husky's and Partners. I'd compare it more to my 254XP than my 346XP. It's a toss up on what saw I grab the 254 or the 5100. Strictly personal preference I think they are both great saws, I do prefer the narrow 346 when I'm in a big top handles a bit better.
Found a 5105 for my brother in law after he ran a few of my Husky's and the 5100 and he just loves it. I had to laugh when he told me about his friend bringing over a Stihl 290 and the friend told him he should really think about upgrading to a Stihl. They put them in the wood and his friend was humbled a bit...said the 5105 might be a keeper. Of course I had opened up the muffler on brother in laws saw so he had whipped him pretty handily.

 

[Brian VT]

I had to laugh when he told me about his friend bringing over a Stihl 290 and the friend told him he should really think about upgrading to a Stihl. They put them in the wood and his friend was humbled a bit...

My buddy has had his 290 forever and it's been a real work horse for him. Good saw. No problems whatsoever.
He asked to try my 5100s one day when we were cutting. He said, "Hmmm. Maybe it's time I upgraded."

 

[SawTroll]

There's a plus for inboard clutches.

The trade-off is in the weight distribution and handling!

 

[J.W Younger]

The trade-off is in the weight distribution and handling!

rotating weight or actuall weight? were talkin ounces not pounds and the distance amounts to something closers to grams.Theres a good chance were pickin fly#### out of pepper here

 

[SawTroll]

rotating weight or actuall weight? were talkin ounces not pounds and the distance amounts to something closers to grams.Theres a good chance were pickin fly#### out of pepper here

Not at all, regarding handling - even the heavier and much stronger MS361 handles better than the 5100S for limbing etc. - and my Euro one has close to the same trigger responce/accelleration as the 346xp..........

Btw, it is "beer day" here today!

 

[JimmyT]

Way to open up a can of worms. opcorn:

Brian, it's called D Psychology, I know deep down in that inner psyche tallguys likes the red & black color scheme. Maybe the D stands for Dolmar.

 

[mingo]

I would stay away from the 5100. Never owned a 5105 that is the improved version of the 5100 better air flow around the engine I am told. Do like the chain ajustment system on the 5100 .

 

[GeoffM]

I have both - the main differences are that the Husky accellerate much faster (better "trigger response"), and handles much better in the woods. :msp_wink:

:agree2::agree2:
geoff.

 

[sachsmo]

you can ding the 5100, but the fact remains, the little devil is right there with the best from any other maker.

 

[J.W Younger]

Not at all, regarding handling - even the heavier and much stronger MS361 handles better than the 5100S for limbing etc. - and my Euro one has close to the same trigger responce/accelleration as the 346xp..........

Btw, it is "beer day" here today!

I hear you Niko, but ain't the cancer curin 361 an inboard clutch?

 

[sachsmo]

I hear you Niko, but ain't the cancer curin 361 an inboard clutch?

yeah,

but trolls is the "Euro" inboad clutch :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[bowtechmadman]

So how has the 361 gotten into this conversation? As long as it is...my friends 361 has a tough time hangin w/ my muff modded 5100 in anything under 16". Matter of fact it doesn't hang with it. Sorry but I have to disagree from my standpoint I'd much rather limb w/ my 5100 than his 361.