I want to buy a *REALLY* good chain saw. Suggestions?
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SawTroll
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Yep, by a healthy margin, even if the 260 is the "old" 3.5hp version (they still are here) - and the Dolmar isn't run in yet, because of my leg injury......
Not comparable saws at all really, but the Dolmar is also heavier......
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rreidnauer
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Marketing?
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How are those 1 ringed 5100s holding up? I think the 5100/346 rely on chain speed to cut where the 260 has more grunt when the bar is buried to pull through...just my thoughts for today, happy 4th!!
The PS5100's are holding up great I have yet to have to rering one and YES I have sold them to real loggers and YES they do stand the thrashing they give them just as good as any PRO saw. Yes the PS5100 has more hp speed and torque than a 260.
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2000ssm6
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No, just a domination of OPE for many years:hmm3grin2orange:
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wood rat
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Yes But dealers that may sell one might not sell the other, in fact I am getting vibes that Jonsered may be dropped altogether and the Husky line will be the only production saw made between the two brands . I may be wrong , time will tell.
New Poulans ... are cheap made and a yard saw IMO.
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SawTroll
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Time sure will tell, but I believe they will keep the Jonsered brand for quite some time because of the reputation on some markets - mostly they were at least as good as comparable Huskys, before they gradually became "the same", with an inferior handlebar design........
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I wouldn't go less then 361 unless you dont mind spending extra time cutting your bigger stuff. A smaller saw will get the job done on bigger stuff but requires much more time and it is added stress that could shorten the life of the engine. Some of the bigger saws mentioned might be better if you feel comfortable operating them.
sperho
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If that was directed at me, you are confused.
I'm just trying to get the guy to add more physical shopping and less paper shopping to his repertoire at this point. Paper shopping gets you in the ballpark, but making up one's mind by paper specs and strangers' opinions is only slightly silly. I couldn't care less about brand when we're talking about the various "pro level" anything; I go for practical and feel and encourage others to do the same based on physical shopping. 0.3 pounds here, 0.6 pounds there and 0.3 HP here, 0.5 HP there - it's all within the marketeers' error bars...
Mr_Super-hunky
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Sperho:
I totally agree with you on "hands on" descision making. As others have said, mfg's specs will get you in the ballpark as well as others comments and reviews but when its time to make a descision, one must do it on their own.
As far as everyone "nitpicking" every little detail such as .05 hp more here, ... .06 lbs lighter there, lets face it, its just fun to compare and talk about!
BTW, what does the "h" stand for in ps 5100 sh?. Does that denote an 18 inch bar as opposed to a 16 inch?. Just wondering. I think I remember a dealer telling me that the dolmars can be ordered with either a stock 16'' or 18'' bar.
I totally agree with you on "hands on" descision making. As others have said, mfg's specs will get you in the ballpark as well as others comments and reviews but when its time to make a descision, one must do it on their own.
As far as everyone "nitpicking" every little detail such as .05 hp more here, ... .06 lbs lighter there, lets face it, its just fun to compare and talk about!
BTW, what does the "h" stand for in ps 5100 sh?. Does that denote an 18 inch bar as opposed to a 16 inch?. Just wondering. I think I remember a dealer telling me that the dolmars can be ordered with either a stock 16'' or 18'' bar.
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I believe the 'h' stands for heated handlebars.
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SawTroll
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Yes!
rreidnauer
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Oh, I thought there might be a reason . . . . . not just the end result.
2000ssm6
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SawTroll
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By quite some margin......
.....even though the 260s here still are the "old" 3.5hp variety....
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Esbjug
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By quite some margin......
I have both, and agree 100% with Sawtroll !
2000ssm6
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I guess you guys are allowed to dream on here:jester:
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