HemiMoparGuy
ArboristSite Operative
Hey guys,
I have a side job coming up clearing a woods. This will pay for buying some new toys to make the job easier and also put some cash in the pocket. I found a nice 044 for $450, and looking to buy a small saw for trimming. I also have an 029 Super and husky 450. I was set on the 180, but 2 dealers I stopped at today were pushing towards the 170 for my needs, as they only had 180 CBE or whatever with the tooless adjuster and easy start, but the $50 difference they said for my needs they say isn't worth it for the special features and the couple tenths HP gain. Another dealer about 30 miles away has lots of 180 C's in stock and wasn't really pushing one direction or the other, said he has a bunch of 170's coming in, in the next day and bunch of 180's now and are only $20 apart, but it's also another 30 mile drive, I just happened to be in the area, and have no need to return unless I go for that 180. I don't remember and can't find it here now, but some people on here were saying the 170 seemed way under powered compared to 180, the mentioned that to the dealers and they kinda snickered and said, well, what were they cutting?? For YOUR application and what you're telling me you already have, you shouldn't notice the power difference in 6" or less wood...which I'm basically looking at prolly less than 4" to use this small saw for, if I have anything 6" more than just a couple cuts, I'm grabbing the 029 or 450. So I'm looking for opinions...is the 180 worth $20 and a 30 mile one way drive in my truck over the 170? Also, some comments on the price of the 044 I am very close to buying are encouraged...it's about a 100 mile drive one way. As always, any comments (except one's stating I should just buy the similar Huskey) are greatly appreciated.
Thank You in Advance,
Eric
I have a side job coming up clearing a woods. This will pay for buying some new toys to make the job easier and also put some cash in the pocket. I found a nice 044 for $450, and looking to buy a small saw for trimming. I also have an 029 Super and husky 450. I was set on the 180, but 2 dealers I stopped at today were pushing towards the 170 for my needs, as they only had 180 CBE or whatever with the tooless adjuster and easy start, but the $50 difference they said for my needs they say isn't worth it for the special features and the couple tenths HP gain. Another dealer about 30 miles away has lots of 180 C's in stock and wasn't really pushing one direction or the other, said he has a bunch of 170's coming in, in the next day and bunch of 180's now and are only $20 apart, but it's also another 30 mile drive, I just happened to be in the area, and have no need to return unless I go for that 180. I don't remember and can't find it here now, but some people on here were saying the 170 seemed way under powered compared to 180, the mentioned that to the dealers and they kinda snickered and said, well, what were they cutting?? For YOUR application and what you're telling me you already have, you shouldn't notice the power difference in 6" or less wood...which I'm basically looking at prolly less than 4" to use this small saw for, if I have anything 6" more than just a couple cuts, I'm grabbing the 029 or 450. So I'm looking for opinions...is the 180 worth $20 and a 30 mile one way drive in my truck over the 170? Also, some comments on the price of the 044 I am very close to buying are encouraged...it's about a 100 mile drive one way. As always, any comments (except one's stating I should just buy the similar Huskey) are greatly appreciated.
Thank You in Advance,
Eric