Opinions on CS2165 please

[orange fever]

My older son just bought a new CS2165. We ran it for 1 tank of gas today and it runs fine and was getting stronger already. Since we've only had 1 tank of gas through it I was considering trading it in for a CS2171 because I love mine. Do you all think the CS2165 will be satisfactory for a 20" bar or should he drop the other $125 and move up to the CS2171. The CS2171 is overkill with a 20" bar, but that HP is addicting.

 

[epicklein22]

I read some where that bailey's now has a big bore kit that fits the 2165 and 2171. I would just run the 2165 to death and then try the big bore kit. I saw the bb topic in the race saw section.

 

[XJWoody]

I read some where that bailey's now has a big bore kit that fits the 2165 and 2171. I would just run the 2165 to death and then try the big bore kit. I saw the bb topic in the race saw section.

Same basic saw (underneath the red covers) as the Husky 365/372, so the Bailey's BB372 kit will work. Worth it to swap on a like-new saw that is under warranty? IMO probably not. If he could trade the 2165 + $125 for a new 2171... That makes lots more sense.

 

[SawTroll]

Same basic saw (underneath the red covers) as the Husky 365/372, so the Bailey's BB372 kit will work. Worth it to swap on a like-new saw that is under warranty? IMO probably not. If he could trade the 2165 + $125 for a new 2171... That makes lots more sense.

I agree, the 2165 sure is a good saw, but I wouldn't want most of the weight of the 2171, without the power.

 

[RiverRat2]

My older son just bought a new CS2165. We ran it for 1 tank of gas today and it runs fine and was getting stronger already. Since we've only had 1 tank of gas through it I was considering trading it in for a CS2171 because I love mine. Do you all think the CS2165 will be satisfactory for a 20" bar or should he drop the other $125 and move up to the CS2171. The CS2171 is overkill with a 20" bar, but that HP is addicting.

A 20" bar is fine on that saw,,, I have a 365 husky with a modded muffler ++!! that I use for limbing & bucking up to 20" spars and I Run a 24" B/C with no problem,,,,,,
if they wont make you the deal like what you want on your trade in,,, Run it,,,, Mod the muffler and sling chips!!!!! they are fine saws,,,,,,, when its time for a topend then put the bb kit on and go some more!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[woodfarmer]

it all depends what you're cutting, i hear the 2165 develops more torque at lower rpms, which would be better for hardwood

 

[SawTroll]

it all depends what you're cutting, i hear the 2165 develops more torque at lower rpms, which would be better for hardwood

That is mythology, or something like that - it doesn't....:greenchainsaw:

...but the low end torque is closer than the high end hp (and torque) - that is true...

I am pretty sure an Euro (German made) MS361 will beat the 2165 as well at the high end, but not at the low end, slight margin though.