Looking for new saw

[Bigrod]

I'm looking for a new saw in the 50cc range. Have a pile of wood to cut up no bigger than 18". I own other large saws up to the Stihl 880. Getting to old to be handling a big saw to cut through the small stuff. I have multiple brands from Husky Stihl Dolmar and Makita. I just don't have a middle of the road saw. On the small side I have a Stihl 025 and Husky 350 but was looking for something newer. I like my 038 but its has a little weight to it when using it all day. Have a little extra cash and its burning a hole in my pocket, lol. Been looking at a Stihl 261 or the Husky 550. They seem to be close to the same specs and around same price from what I have read. Does anyone have any experience with these two saws? Pros Cons for comparing these two? Like to get one in the next week or two. Thanks for any information..

 

[cgraham1]

Check out the 545 Husqvarna. It's virtually the same saw as a 550xp, but less money. And it's all orange... none of that crappy silver "paint" that falls off if you look at it funny.

 

[Red97]

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/if-you-were-to-buy-a-new-saw-60-cc-and-under.268718/

I started a topic just like this the other day. Lots of good options in this thread. I decided to go with the ms261 for my needs.

 

[blsnelling]

Both the 550 & 261 are fantastic saws. Go pick them both up. Buy the one that feels best on YOUR hands.

 

[hseII]

Both the 550 & 261 are fantastic saws. Go pick them both up. Buy the one that feels best on YOUR hands.

Good Advice

 

[crzybowhntr]

Might check out the 562xp as well??

 

[sunfish]

Check out the 545 Husqvarna. It's virtually the same saw as a 550xp, but less money. And it's all orange... none of that crappy silver "paint" that falls off if you look at it funny.

Yes, 545 is the one! Or a 555 if a little more is needed...

 

[Mattyo]

The 350s are fun little saws....Am I allowed to put a shameless plug in for a rebuilt one I have in the trading post? .... if u are looking brandy new then the above advice seems sound....best of luck

 

[Stix]

I'll say 545 too. Mine wears a 16 and it's a rippin little saw.

 

[1Alpha1]

MS-261 C-M.

 

[TIMBERTRON]

are you looking for a pro saw or just somthing in the 50cc range that is lite and will do the job i would say that the 545 or 550 would be what your looking or stihl ms261

 

[MMG]

Dolmar 5105!

Best hp to weight in its class. They have ez start now also!

 

[Spectre468]

are you looking for a pro saw or just somthing in the 50cc range that is lite and will do the job i would say that the 545 or 550 would be what your looking or stihl ms261

Or, if you want to save a bit of coin, you might want to look at the MS 271. I have it and the MS 261 C-M. If I had purchased it before the 261, I probably wouldn't have a 261...

 

[sunfish]

Dolmar 5105!

Best hp to weight in its class. They have ez start now also!

Best power to weight in it's class???

 

[lmbrman]

I have a 550 and a 545, I gave the 545 away because of all the limbing I do, for firewood the 545 is likely fine, either saw seems reliable.

stihl might be fine too, as mentioned, buy the one that is right for you

 

[Big_Wood]

Dolmar 5105!

Best hp to weight in its class. They have ez start now also!

could you please let me know where you got whatever your on? i'd like to try some.

 

[pro94lt]

I run echo, stihl, husqvarna, dolmar, efco, but in the 50cc the 550xp is just awesome. it just keeps on impressing. it's light, nimble and just flat out gets it done.

 

[MustangMike]

I've never used one, but I've heard impressive things about the 241 C-M also.

 

[Big_Wood]

I've never used one, but I've heard impressive things about the 241 C-M also.

STIHL SUCKS!!!! LOL remember, they are just fat ****** handling husky's these days how was that mike?

 

[pro94lt]

I've never used one, but I've heard impressive things about the 241 C-M also.

Yes it's great. .. only complaint is it is physically as big as a 550xp