damifino
ArboristSite Operative
Times have sure changed. Years back there was always a good oil thread go'in on with fists flying and Husqvarna and Stihl ruled. Now nobody wants to talk oil and Dolmar/Makita and Echo make the superior saw.
Times have sure changed here.
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Colt Marlington
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royal purple?
I still believe Husqvarna makes the superior saw followed by Dolmar, Stihl, then Echo. The most bang for your buck goes to Echo. I use Stihl ultra oil just because I bought a six pack when I bought my Stihl trimmer.
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Colt Marlington
ArboristSite Guru
Two is one and one is none.
I bought an Echo pole saw because I think it's the best. And I'm going to buy a 2511T because it's the lightest, and probably the best in the ultralight class.
But I may buy another Stihl some day.
I bought an Echo pole saw because I think it's the best. And I'm going to buy a 2511T because it's the lightest, and probably the best in the ultralight class.
But I may buy another Stihl some day.
Husqvarna, Stihl,
Dolmar
Echo
30-40:1
Dolmar
Echo
30-40:1
just change that dolmar and stihl to Husqvarna , dolmar, stihl ,.....echo and I think you have it, must been a typo
damifino
ArboristSite Operative
I agree with all. I'm not brand loyal. I own 1 Jonsereds saw, 1 Husqvarna saw, 1 Dolmar saw, 1 Stihl leaf blower and Stihl weed whip. I do love my Dolmar saw though and if I needed another saw (and wish I did) I would look first at Dolkita and Echo. Great reviews on these saws. We, myself included get hung up on our ego too much.
homemade
Certified Chainsaw Tester
Stihl oil is better then husky oil...
Is that better.
Is that better.
I agree with all. I'm not brand loyal. I own 1 Jonsereds saw, 1 Husqvarna saw, 1 Dolmar saw, 1 Stihl leaf blower and Stihl weed whip. I do love my Dolmar saw though and if I needed another saw (and wish I did) I would look first at Dolkita and Echo. Great reviews on these saws. We, myself included get hung up on our ego too much.[/QUOTE
most here would agree ....I would proudly own any of the saws listed ... there all good and comes down to handling and preference .........saw on............ and 32:1 to 40:1 on your favorite brand of oil ...........would like to try one of them their solo 681 saws myself
pro94lt
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It really has, air injection was not a good concept, spring a/v wouldn't hold up. Rubber was better... quad port cylinders were only good for peak rpm use. Believe it or not the 200t was a failed design with all its problems. Seems like every day their was a 346xp vs ms260 thread
I have heard Rumors in Dark Alleys, that there are OTHER Saws Besides Husqvarna and Stihl, but surely that is just Blasphemy and Hersey
What are these Dolmar/Makita and Echo of which you speak?
Now you're Not REALLY gonna Stir the Schitt Pot with an OIL Thread are you
Some people's Mommas, jus didn't teach them any manners
Doug
What are these Dolmar/Makita and Echo of which you speak?
Now you're Not REALLY gonna Stir the Schitt Pot with an OIL Thread are you
Some people's Mommas, jus didn't teach them any manners
Doug
damifino
ArboristSite Operative
Even though I love change in performance technology, there is something about a work horse. Simple, old school bullet proof but it works. Little slower maybe, not so much bling, little more weight but its short comings are out weighed by its long term simple performance.
damifino
ArboristSite Operative
By the way, what oil do you guys suggest I use.
By the way, what oil do you guys suggest I use.
Synthetic.
2 Stroke
Doug
Doug
homemade
Certified Chainsaw Tester
Veggie oil. To be eco friendly
Stihl is the # 1 chainsaw then there are the rest, Stihl oil is all I ever use since the early 80s
U&A
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All ofher oil sucks compared to redline. PAO and Esters keep the piston and cylinder cleaner and protect better than any group 3 based oil. Guaranteed
The only reason the big saw companies don’t use esters and PAO in their base oil is because the prices will go way up.
You get what you pay for and oil additives are nothing without top of the line base stocks.
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The only reason the big saw companies don’t use esters and PAO in their base oil is because the prices will go way up.
You get what you pay for and oil additives are nothing without top of the line base stocks.
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cuinrearview
Red saw lover
I have Stihls, J-reds, Huskys, and Dolmars in the garage. I want to try an Echo. No loyalty here as long as they cut, but my J-reds are my glamour saws. Dolmar synth by the case off of Ebay 40:1 with no ethanol.
