Stihl here
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Buy the ms361 for $599 plus tax, They are well worth the cost!!!
Need advice for new saw
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doubletodd
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i guess i would have to say the same thing. i guess my dealer is better than i thought. just dropped another $115 on chaps and helmet all this safety talk got through to me. hey maybe that guy has a boss that wants to sell a saw.
my dealer started at $579 and i got it for $529 w/ 20" bar upgrade, but they will get there money back in parts and service. hope they get my 038 fixed, i miss that saw
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ms361
good luck!
my dealer started at $579 and i got it for $529 w/ 20" bar upgrade, but they will get there money back in parts and service. hope they get my 038 fixed, i miss that saw
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ms361
good luck!
Ray Bennett
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These guys are telling you to get a lot of saw for a little wood. I would go handle the 290,310,390 and 361. You will not feel a big difference. Sure if you were cutting all day everyday you may want to spend the extra money. For 3 or 4 cords I would go with one of the mid range saws at half the price and maybe an extra bar incase you get yours pinched. I also suggest you talk to all your dealers first I have half a dozen dealers in my area and only one works with me on price.
SawTroll
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The NE346xp is way more saw than both the 353 and the 260, those are pretty close, except the 260 vibrates your hands off - more or less.....
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Vibes
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Do a google search of Jonsered chainsaws. There is a non AS sponsor out there that has the Jonsered 2165's for $509 with 2 chains. They also have 2171's for $629 same deal. Can't go wrong with either one of those.
If you need to go smaller, they have good prices on the 2159 and 2152. I'm a believer in the pro saws also.
My 2065 with an 16'' bar flies. It has put all my 50 to 59cc saws on the shelf. Plus you can run up to a 24'' on it no problem. For the money that 65cc range covers alot of wood.
If you need to go smaller, they have good prices on the 2159 and 2152. I'm a believer in the pro saws also.
My 2065 with an 16'' bar flies. It has put all my 50 to 59cc saws on the shelf. Plus you can run up to a 24'' on it no problem. For the money that 65cc range covers alot of wood.
Ray Bennett
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I really can not argue with a 65 cc pro saw for 500 bucks. That may be the way to go If you have a dealer near ya for parts.
THALL10326
The Champ
Ya sure about that. According to the va ditty o evidence you are mistaken.
Look how smooth that 026 is. Quite obvious it doesn't need springs to dampen vibration that isn't there to begin with. Now that saw in the middle there with the ants in its pants, man that thing needs springs and shock asborbers both,LOL Checkem out ole boy.
Tell me ole boy, I got a shake, rattle and roller and oil leaker, will I ever get a good one,LOL
http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l15/THALL10326/?action=view¤t=vibration.flv
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If you set the middle one on concrete it would wear a hole through the case in no time.....
DMShaver
ArboristSite Member
Dolmar PS5100 has many advantages
1. Better power-to-weight ratio than any comparable saw on the market Dolmar PS5110 (3.7hp, 11.2 lbs) Stihl MS290 (3.8hp, 13lbs.) Husky 359 (3.9hp, 12.1lbs.)
2. No engine vibration felt in handle while cutting
3. Can take up to a 28" bar if needed, by running a semi-skip/skip chain
4. Runs faster than any other saw on the market (14,500rpm)
5. 4 times the warranty (one year as compared to 90 days)
6. Costs less than any other comparable saw
1. Better power-to-weight ratio than any comparable saw on the market Dolmar PS5110 (3.7hp, 11.2 lbs) Stihl MS290 (3.8hp, 13lbs.) Husky 359 (3.9hp, 12.1lbs.)
2. No engine vibration felt in handle while cutting
3. Can take up to a 28" bar if needed, by running a semi-skip/skip chain
4. Runs faster than any other saw on the market (14,500rpm)
5. 4 times the warranty (one year as compared to 90 days)
6. Costs less than any other comparable saw
Big Neb
ArboristSite Operative
Obviously, SawTroll hasn't used a 260...
I agree that the 346xp may be a newer faster saw but arguing that the 260 will vibrate your hands off is ludicrous.
I respect you SawTroll but if you have trouble with the 260 vibs then you have a bigger problem than running a saw.
My 026 Pro is so smooth that I'm not sure that AV would be more of a liability rather or a safety feature.
Now if you want a smooth running saw, try the 441. Yeah, it's fat but it doesn't try to shake itself apart like other saws in it's size class. Now my 7900s' are smooth in the cut but at idle dance a bit. I expect that in a larger saw. 361's Smooth, nice, and don't feel like you've been handling a Sherman Tank all day.
Buy the 361 for $599 + Tax.
I agree that the 346xp may be a newer faster saw but arguing that the 260 will vibrate your hands off is ludicrous.
I respect you SawTroll but if you have trouble with the 260 vibs then you have a bigger problem than running a saw.
My 026 Pro is so smooth that I'm not sure that AV would be more of a liability rather or a safety feature.
Now if you want a smooth running saw, try the 441. Yeah, it's fat but it doesn't try to shake itself apart like other saws in it's size class. Now my 7900s' are smooth in the cut but at idle dance a bit. I expect that in a larger saw. 361's Smooth, nice, and don't feel like you've been handling a Sherman Tank all day.
Buy the 361 for $599 + Tax.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Sure can tell you have no trigger time on one...........
Well, only the "3,5hp" 026, but I don't believe there is much difference.......
Well, only the "3,5hp" 026, but I don't believe there is much difference.......
Like I said no trigger time............You need to run more saws before reporting on them.....
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DMShaver
ArboristSite Member
Sorry for the typo, I meant PS5100.
Yes the 5100 will take a 28" bar, and can handle it with a 3/8" skip chain. I would not recommend cutting all day every day with a 28" bar, but if the occasion arises it sure beats buying a whole new saw just to make a couple of cuts. I cut every day with a PS5100 using a 20" bar and 3/8", .050, semi-skip chain. It handles it very well.
Yes the 5100 will take a 28" bar, and can handle it with a 3/8" skip chain. I would not recommend cutting all day every day with a 28" bar, but if the occasion arises it sure beats buying a whole new saw just to make a couple of cuts. I cut every day with a PS5100 using a 20" bar and 3/8", .050, semi-skip chain. It handles it very well.
OilHead
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7900 Dolmar $ 50 bucks more than a 361 but has 2 more hp. Dont own one but looked impressive there should be some vids over on utube
DMShaver
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You can purchase up to a 22" bar that will fit on a 401, but good luck finding anything other than a full comp chain in 3/8" lo-pro.
huskydave
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First the vibrations on the ms260 are not bad! The 346xp is smoother granted and has more jam but both are fine saws. If I was buying new I would go with the better dealer. The PS5100 should not have a 28" bar on it even with skip that will push it too hard. If you read the post he is cutting up to 18" hardwood and a 50cc prosaw should be perfect for that size of tree. The PS5100 is a great saw but the dealer support is not the best. If you want to get the work done quicker opt for the MS361 but a MS260 or 346xp should be enough saw to cut your firewood. I would wait a little think it over and decide Which one you like the most and if you want to spend the extra money on a 60cc saw.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Weight is an issue, not just power -and the difference is way more than the specs tell you.....
