Im in the market for a saw...

[CaseyForrest]

I cant decide, Stihl or Husky?

Id like to get either a 660 or 395. I dont really have much to cut, biggest is probably 6". I will only use the saw a couple times a year. Im thinking a 36" bar with RS full skip.

Can anyone help?

 

[Blakesmaster]

Anything less than an 880 or 3120 and you'll be completely dissatisfied.

 

[Woodie]

I cant decide, Stihl or Husky?

Id like to get either a 660 or 395. I dont really have much to cut, biggest is probably 6". I will only use the saw a couple times a year. Im thinking a 36" bar with RS full skip.

Can anyone help?

That's 3120/880 territory there, my friend.


p.s. DANGIT Blake...I THOUGHT of it first!!!


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[CaseyForrest]

Anything less than an 880 or 3120 and you'll be completely dissatisfied.

I was thinking that too, but they are so heavy. Im only cutting 6" wood.

Ill have to give the some consideration.

My real dilemma is Husky or Stihl.

Wheres Tom and Andy?

 

[CaseyForrest]

That's 3120/880 territory there, my friend.




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Woodie my friend. You are saying what I want to hear.

Which one though, that is the question that I shall ponder for a long time.

 

[CaseyForrest]

Ive also got a couple other questions once we get the manufacturer sorted out.

 

[Woodie]

Woodie my friend. You are saying what I want to hear.

Which one though, that is the question that I shall ponder for a long time.

Now, see...I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness, Casey.

My second thought on this subject is you probably don't need husky or stihl.

Trees in that range I would just get a old beater...say a clapped-out Duece-and-a-quarter, and just run the danm things over.

Like I say...you don't need husky or stihl...you need Buick!



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[ericjeeper]

I have a question for you Chris

What brand of oil will you run in it? Synthetic or dino? And at what ratio?

 

[CaseyForrest]

What brand of oil will you run in it? Synthetic or dino? And at what ratio?

SHHHH!!!

That was going to be my next question.

Good ta see ya Eric. Hope your GTG goes off. Are you taking firewood to the same widow?

 

[CaseyForrest]

Now, see...I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness, Casey.

My second thought on this subject is you probably don't need husky or stihl.

Trees in that range I would just get a old beater...say a clapped-out Duece-and-a-quarter, and just run the danm things over.

Like I say...you don't need husky or stihl...you need Buick!



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Theres an idea.....it wont fit in the shed though.

 

[Blakesmaster]

Don't forget to mod it!

 

[Woodie]

Theres an idea.....it wont fit in the shed though.

Yeah they didn't fit in most garages either...




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[Freakingstang]

the answer to all your needs is a 361 with 16,17,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,32,33,36 inch bars. Three chains for each bar should keep you covered

 

[gallegosmike]

I cant decide, Stihl or Husky?

Id like to get either a 660 or 395. I dont really have much to cut, biggest is probably 6". I will only use the saw a couple times a year. Im thinking a 36" bar with RS full skip.

Can anyone help?

Its been beat to death or will be beaten too death. :monkey:

Get a Husky 372xp while you can... If you want to go the Husky route!

 

[CaseyForrest]

the answer to all your needs is a 361 with 16,17,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,32,33,36 inch bars. Three chains for each bar should keep you covered

Hey Steve...I tried one of those 361's with a 28" bar in it once. DN beefed it up.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=37979&highlight=361+28"+bar

I still think I need something along the 90cc range. I dont want it to stall out in my <6" timber.

 

[SawTroll]

Woodie my friend. You are saying what I want to hear.

Which one though, that is the question that I shall ponder for a long time.

I believe the newer 3120s will hit the rev limiter mostly, even in that large wood........:greenchainsaw:

 

[SawTroll]

Hey Steve...I tried one of those 361's with a 28" bar in it once. DN beefed it up.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=37979&highlight=361+28"+bar

I still think I need something along the 90cc range. I dont want it to stall out in my <6" timber.

Sure you do, for such large wood - but why not an 090?

 

[Woodie]

Don't forget to mod it!

You bet! And throw that baby up on some 24s...oh my...





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[Freakingstang]

Hey Steve...I tried one of those 361's with a 28" bar in it once. DN beefed it up.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=37979&highlight=361+28"+bar

I still think I need something along the 90cc range. I dont want it to stall out in my <6" timber.

my bad, was thinking along the lines of a beffed up ms180, until you said 90cc....

get the dolmar 9900

 

[CaseyForrest]

Its been beat to death or will be beaten too death. :monkey:

Get a Husky 372xp while you can... If you want to go the Husky route!

What about those times when I need the 48" or 50" bar?

I need 1, do it all, saw.