yep... 5100s are badd as saws
I don't hide the fact that I believe Dolmar makes a superb product. The colour scheme has grown on me as well. Having said that, I own Stihls that I consider highly but have never personally used a Husky nor do I know anyone who has. So I'm trying to gather the experiences of the AS membership and see where my journey leads to.I know deep down in that inner psyche tallguys likes the red & black color scheme.
yep,
and I bet the 346, 261 and 5100 are so close that the only diff is the guy behind the handle (of the file) or the saw.
5100s are badd as saws
The 5100S is generally overrated by many US members - and what often is omitted from the story is the waaaaay too high failure rate of the engines, because of too lean carb settings from the factory to pass EPA tests, and dealers that doesn't know that they have to correct it before the sale, or at the sale.......
Thanks Troll,
I will run out and throw that little dude in the trash right now.
If you sayeth, it must be true,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,5100=JUNK!
Thanks Troll,
I will run out and throw that little dude in the trash right now.
If you sayeth, it must be true,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,5100=JUNK!
Oh, we know what Niko's sayin allright, hes been sayin it a long time.I think what he was saying was that right out of the box a lot of them were coming through too lean, and needed a correction that they weren't getting. I believe he said they were underrated in the states, meaning he doesn't think they are a bad saw.
perhaps the "euro" version you have is flawed????????????????
Both are great saws. 346= higher rpm's, better throttle response, better for limbing. 5100 = more torque, better for bucking. Just my 2 cents.
The 5100S is generally overrated by many US members - and what often is omitted from the story is the waaaaay too high failure rate of the engines, because of too lean carb settings from the factory to pass EPA tests, and dealers that doesn't know that they have to correct it before the sale, or at the sale.......
I think there was more to it than lean carb settings.
You see I take issue with statements that seem to be repeated over and over just because that's what everyone says. The 5100 has no torque advantage over the 346, that's simply a AS generated tall tale.
The 5100s I got (properly set up) from AS sponsor Cutting Edge has had no problems and has impressed many sawyers that have much more experience than myself. My whole town is Husqvarna loyal but they gave the Dolmar their approval.I think there was more to it than lean carb settings.
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