I am trying to pick a new saw and there are lots of factors beside these, but for vibration levels and actual measured weights, either I can't find the data or it is unreliable and/or clearly optimistic.
To start with the confusion, is the 5100 really 11.2 pounds? If it were, it would be pretty close to the nice light 10.1 pound MS 260. According to the Dolmar dealer (and he is local and a darned good one), he hasn't weighed accurately a 5100 but doesn't think it is lighter than similar Dolmars such as the Dolmar 460 which is listed as 12.1 pounds. He has tried to get confirmation of the 11.2 pounds from the distributor and hasn't succeeded in confirming that number. I think it is just a case of transposed digits.
My understanding from Troll and others is that the Stihl weights are accurate.
As an aside, while I get annoyed at some of Troll's caustic reviews of many saws that the poor person on the forum has just purchased and his wild praise for others (his enthusiasm for the old edition, no torque Husky 246's, for example), I have learned a lot from his posts and appreciate the wealth of information that he has provided.
On vibration levels, I can't find data for any Stihls. I have a 280 and it is much smoother than the 025 that I just wore out. The MS 260, I think, has all rubber mounts like the 025 had while the Dolmar has at least one spring and I presume is smoother. (I wish that Stihl would make a 260 version of the 361 or at least a spring anti vib suspension version like the very smooth 280).
Anyone out there have data on weights and vibration levels for the Dolmars and Stihls?
To start with the confusion, is the 5100 really 11.2 pounds? If it were, it would be pretty close to the nice light 10.1 pound MS 260. According to the Dolmar dealer (and he is local and a darned good one), he hasn't weighed accurately a 5100 but doesn't think it is lighter than similar Dolmars such as the Dolmar 460 which is listed as 12.1 pounds. He has tried to get confirmation of the 11.2 pounds from the distributor and hasn't succeeded in confirming that number. I think it is just a case of transposed digits.
My understanding from Troll and others is that the Stihl weights are accurate.
As an aside, while I get annoyed at some of Troll's caustic reviews of many saws that the poor person on the forum has just purchased and his wild praise for others (his enthusiasm for the old edition, no torque Husky 246's, for example), I have learned a lot from his posts and appreciate the wealth of information that he has provided.
On vibration levels, I can't find data for any Stihls. I have a 280 and it is much smoother than the 025 that I just wore out. The MS 260, I think, has all rubber mounts like the 025 had while the Dolmar has at least one spring and I presume is smoother. (I wish that Stihl would make a 260 version of the 361 or at least a spring anti vib suspension version like the very smooth 280).
Anyone out there have data on weights and vibration levels for the Dolmars and Stihls?
