Recommend a saw?

[Ted_D]

I am looking for a quality smaller saw. I need it to toss in my jeep when I'm wheeling to cut trees out of the road and use for camping. My 2 Husky's are just to much saw. Price isn't a concern. Just need a good trustworthy saw in the 16 to 18 inch bar range.

 

[rdtreewalker]

Jonsered 2240

 

[XSKIER]

MS261 with 16" bar.

 

[dl5205]

Price isn't a concern.

Import a ms241c.

Send it to one of the resident hacks for "enhancements".

Post pics/vids.

My non-fantasy Reply:

J'red cs2152 or better: cs2153.

 

[sunfish]

I am looking for a quality smaller saw. I need it to toss in my jeep when I'm wheeling to cut trees out of the road and use for camping. My 2 Husky's are just to much saw. Price isn't a concern. Just need a good trustworthy saw in the 16 to 18 inch bar range.

What two saws do you have now?

When I think of a small trust worth saw with a 16-18" bar. 346xp comes to mind.

 

[Monadnock]

What saws do you have? Could always put a 16" on one of em and save a bunch of $$$.

 

[Ted_D]

I have a 395 and just got a new 570 this morning. I wanted a smaller saw and she got me one. LOL Just not small enough. I want one to keep in the my Wrangler and either on even with an 18 bar is just to much

 

[toolfreak]

As was said by sunfish, 346xp all the way!

 

[sunfish]

I have a 395 and just got a new 570 this morning. I wanted a smaller saw and she got me one. LOL Just not small enough. I want one to keep in the my Wrangler and either on even with an 18 bar is just to much

Well a 346xp, or it's replacement a 550xp would fit right in there. :msp_smile:

 

[roberte]

I have a 395 and just got a new 570 this morning. I wanted a smaller saw and she got me one. LOL Just not small enough. I want one to keep in the my Wrangler and either on even with an 18 bar is just to much

Hey its just me, but there is no such thing as too much saw

 

[lambs]

You're going to get various recommendations here, all good. Pick a brand that is well supported by dealers in your area, and go with it. The Stihl MS261 is a great choice based on my experience with one, and they're a scream with a 16" bar and handle 18" well too. Can't speak for the others, but you can see the choices.....have fun with it and cut wood.

 

[hoeyrd2110]

come on now guys you know the man needs a PP4218AVX

MM'd and tuned with VXL on a 16" of course

 

[Ted_D]

Well a 346xp, or it's replacement a 550xp would fit right in there. :msp_smile:

The best dealer in the area is a Husky/Echo dealer. I will stop tomorrow and see if he has these in stock and if so check them out. Thank you!!

 

[joesmith]

38cc Earthquake....16":hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange: if price isn't a concern.....split metal crankcase, removable cylinder, adjustable chain oiler, spring anti vibe....don't let the $35 price tag scare you off...owners manual printed only in english....what a concept...

Send it to a resident hack like me and get er murdered out...

 

[joesmith]

In all seriousness, I think the 550xp is probably the best smaller saw out there with an 18" bar...love that little saw!

 

[DavdH]

Fanno

 

[ReggieT]

Hmm...do tell? Kinda looking for a smaller saw as well and light on the wallet also...that I can limb and do some light bucking and general firewood chores....talk some more about those "Earthquakes"...I'm ALL EARS!!!!:fingers-crossed:

Reggie

I love the Zombie killer blacked out look.....I think it would work great for a saw to clear blow downs from a trail....you could spend 20 times as much but I don't think you would get 20 times the results for that application. I am very impressed with my 6 quakes.....they are going to save my "good saws" from some tough duty in the future...:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

and it has a Viper motor...how U gunna beat that....

 

[CharlieG]

Echo CS450........

 

[joesmith]

Hmm...do tell? Kinda looking for a smaller saw as well and light on the wallet also...that I can limb and do some light bucking and general firewood chores....talk some more about those "Earthquakes"...I'm ALL EARS!!!!:fingers-crossed:

Reggie

BAM!!!

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/214984.htm

 

[Chris-PA]

yes you can't go wrong with that....as long as you get the old style chain tension thingy....:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

pp4218av