For me, the 562xp would be my choice if I could afford it. If not the echo 590 is a very good saw for the money, not the fastest, but a very dependable saw.
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There's a thread on here about these saws, most people saying they are refurbished, not new.Heck of a deal for a 2166.
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I really like my Tree Monkey ported 261c. I think it might be the perfect firewood saw!
What model Echo is that in your avatar?For cutting oak around 18" I'd definitely buy 60 cc saw with 20" bar... All the following weight up to 6 kg pho.
Best (~3.5 kW): MS362, 562xp, Dolmar/Makita 6100, old 365 SPECIAL (65,1 cc)
Weaker (~3.0 kW): 555, CS-590
Depends on your budget
CS-501SXWhat model Echo is that in your avatar?
I love mine too (also tree monkeyed), and I'm sure it'd run right with a stock 362. The drawbacks of course are price (well more than a used 362), availability (I think Scott's six months out), and noise (might not be a problem for the OP, but dang is that a loud saw. My wife would rather mine was only run on the back 40).
Expensive but definitely worth it!
Been narrowing down some choices. The power to weight ratio is funneling me towards a fifty cc, to a maximum of about 60cc. Looking at reviews, I'm leaning towards a Stihl 362. They're a bit pricey, so I'm looking around for a gently used one. Just a couple of questions. What would a guy expect to pay for a used one? Anything that I should be looking out for, when looking at a used model?
I typically cut about three cords a year, for home heating. All of that is downed oak. Some are whole trees, some just limb fall. I've got a ms 170 for the small stuff, so I'm looking for something with more power for the bigger stuff. Typically the tree size maxes out about 24 inches, but mostly, it's smaller, and runs around 18" or so. In the past, I've been using a 42cc saw, and it just seems to take forever to cut through anything of any size.
Of course the 170 has that little pico chain, and it cuts mighty quick. But unfortunately that's not the case with my other saws. I've got a heavy poulan pro 5020, and it's a fifty cc. I'd like to get something that's a bit lighter, with at least as much power.
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