MS 660 OR MS 880 FOR STUMPING OUT LARGE OAKS??

[Dave Goodwin]

Hello all, which would you choose for stumping 40" plus oaks on a regular basis? Looking to use a 28-32 inch bar on the saw most of the time . . . Is there enough advantage to the 880 to justify lugging around all that weight??

Oh, and Id like to keep the modding to a minimum . . .

Any advice is good advice. -Dave from CT.

 

[jbighump]

The 660 would probably be enough...or 395xp in an orange saw

 

[Dave Goodwin]

The 660 would probably be enough...or 395xp in an orange saw

The 395 has slightly more hp and torque, but is even heavier than the 660. What makes it more worth it in your opinion?

 

[mdavlee]

Better oiler and the extra power. Now the 661 is out I might would lean that way.

 

[jbighump]

as mdavlee said better oiler more torque,, outboard clutch..

 

[no tree to big]

32" bar is 660 all day no point in an 880 that short

 

[HuskStihl]

394 with a 42" is my stumping setup. I hate stumping with a short bar/underpowered saw. It's unpleasant enough as is without all the stump circling.

 

[HuskStihl]

If you get a 660 get the HO oiler option. Big hardwood stumping is much nicer with a good oiler

 

[Dave Goodwin]

Thank you all for your responses. Ill either go with the Stihl 660 or the Husky 395 xp.

 

[mdavlee]

If you want a 660 you might want to hurry up. A lot of dealers are out of them and only have 661s now.

 

[Dave Goodwin]

If you want a 660 you might want to hurry up. A lot of dealers are out of them and only have 661s now.

Which are better in your opinion? I would imagine the 661's have more carb compliance.

 

[mdavlee]

Which are better in your opinion? I would imagine the 661's have more carb compliance.

I think the 661 feels better to use. Not sure on durability yet.

 

[groundup]

As said a 660 with the HO would fit the bill. Check the trading post tomorrow, a nice one might show up

 

[TaoTreeClimber]

For big Cottonwood removals the 880 is my last cut of the day saw

 

[Dave Goodwin]

As said a 660 with the HO would fit the bill. Check the trading post tomorrow, a nice one might show up

Did that saw ever show up on the trading post?? Couldnt find it . . .

 

[Mountain Ed]

How do i make a new post?

 

[Dave Goodwin]

How do i make a new post?

Sign in, go to forums, select the forum you would like to post in, then click "start new thread on the right of the screen . . .

 

[Mountain Ed]

Thanks, but I don't have that option. Sorry to screw up this thread

 

[Mountain Ed]

I need a opinion of best saw regardless of price: husky 365 special vs. Stihl ms 391

 

[groundup]

Did that saw ever show up on the trading post?? Couldnt find it . . .

It's on there now