Husky 340, 445, or Stihl 250?

[IHscoutII]

Im looking for a 40 to 50 cc saw, I want it to be light enough to carry on a dirtbike but be good enough to cut a little bit of fire wood. I wouldn't be cutting any big stuff, I would use my Homelite 550 for that when I get it running. I was looking at either a Husky 340, 445, or a Stihl 250. Out of those choices, what would be your pick? Or does anyone have a suggestion for a saw. My budget would be $300, maybe a little more.

 

[Just Mow]

Im looking for a 40 to 50 cc saw, I want it to be light enough to carry on a dirtbike but be good enough to cut a little bit of fire wood. I wouldn't be cutting any big stuff, I would use my Homelite 550 for that when I get it running. I was looking at either a Husky 340, 445, or a Stihl 250. Out of those choices, what would be your pick? Or does anyone have a suggestion for a saw. My budget would be $300, maybe a little more.

I vote for the MS250.

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[stckciv]

My vote is for the Dolmar 460 which is not listed but I believe it is a better saw than the ones posted.

 

[maccall]

Im looking for a 40 to 50 cc saw, I want it to be light enough to carry on a dirtbike but be good enough to cut a little bit of fire wood. I wouldn't be cutting any big stuff, I would use my Homelite 550 for that when I get it running. I was looking at either a Husky 340, 445, or a Stihl 250. Out of those choices, what would be your pick? Or does anyone have a suggestion for a saw. My budget would be $300, maybe a little more.

The 250 is more powerfull than the two others while being lighter, and mine cuts well, so of those mentioned I would pick that one.

But the best saw in that class is probably the Husqvarna 350, and if your budget includes the 250 I think you have enough to get the 350 instead. It is however not quite as light as the 250 even if the differences are nearly neglectable.

 

[SawTroll]

I agree with Maccall on the Husky 350 - it weights a tad more than the MS250, but is a more capable and nicer to use saw.

Avoid the 400 series if you can, less power and more weight than the 300 series, and a new EPA-driven design.

 

[IHscoutII]

Thanks for the advice so far guys. I was looking at a Jonsered 2150, would that be a decent consideration as well?

 

[SawTroll]

Thanks for the advice so far guys. I was looking at a Jonsered 2150, would that be a decent consideration as well?

Yes, same saw as the Husky 350.

 

[IHscoutII]

I picked up a new Husky 350 for $315, I like it so far. Now all I have to do is get the old Homie 550 going.

 

[JLROOT]

Are you kidding me? Nobody so far has tried to talk this guy out of what he really wants. Okay I'll do it. What you really need buddie is a 361. You wouldn't believe...