Opinions, keep Makita 6401 or Husqvarna 272?

[dsell]

I picked up a 272 at the first of the year and I won't be cutting any firewood until fall, unless we have storm damage. I chopped some cedar up for the neighbor and it seems to be a nice saw. I've always been impressed with my 6401, but I don't need both. I'd say the Makita has better isolation and is very smooth. The biggest downfall with it, it can be a pain to start some times. It's difficult to hear the first pop sometimes, and I think I flood it. The 272 is certainly easier to start. The other thing, tuning the Makita is difficult with the limited coil. Short and long term, I think parts are cheaper for the 272. Last, I've got a new 30 inch bar to set on either saw for when the silver maple falls in the front yard. Thoughts?

 

[blumtn969]

Keep the 272 if its in nice cond, good comp etc. Its a better saw to start with and still tons of parts available for it. I just bought a 266se last year and really like it.

 

[dsell]

Keep the 272 if its in nice cond, good comp etc. Its a better saw to start with and still tons of parts available for it. I just bought a 266se last year and really like it.

This is a nice 272 and so is the 6401. I had a 266 and 262 parts of the CAD program. Both went to AS members and they were very well built saws.