Which Stihl do you recommend?

[Jeff MI]

I am looking to cut dead maple & elm with 36"- 48" trunks. I have an MS280 with an 18" bar. It's a great saw but too small for this big hardwood. Any recommendations? I am considering an MS660. Do you think that's overkill? What are your thoughts & recommendations?

 

[tomtrees58]

046 mag tom trees

 

[forestryworks]

it depends on how often you're cuttin' the big stuff and what you can afford...

 

[mile9socounty]

it depends on how often you're cuttin' the big stuff and what you can afford...

+1 I couldn't have said it any better.

 

[Octane]

Buy the biggest saw you can afford. When it comes to cutting the big stuff, there is no such thing as too much horsepower and too much bar length.

 

[AOD]

I recommend a 395xp.................opcorn:

 

[Stihl here]

Buy the biggest saw you can afford. When it comes to cutting the big stuff, there is no such thing as too much horsepower and too much bar length.

I agree!!!

 

[Nailsbeats]

Go ahead, get the 660, done.

 

[Jacob J.]

I recommend the saw that cuts wood.

 

[moose42]

I think that saw would be just fine. The bigger one than that is the 880. That may be more than you want to spend. You could also get a Husky 390 or bigger. Obvously the bigger saw you got the better it would be. I personally would go with the 660 (muffler mod would help out too). I couldn't see spending $600-700 more for the 880, but it depends on how much big wood you will be cutting.

 

[Banshee]

I don't think I would want any thing small than a 660 for trees that big.

 

[Evanrude]

660 for sure. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

 

[lovetheoutdoors]

if you want a stihl get at least a 460 or 660...a husky get the new 390xp

 

[BC_Logger]

there's no replacement for displacement so that being said if you have a lot of big wood 660 is your saw don't be afraid about looking at the husky 390, 395

 

[parrisw]

48" tree = BIG SAW Get the 660 if ya want Stihl

 

[Stihlman441]

When you have a 660 its like having a new women,ya just wont to play with it all the time.

MS 260
MS 441
MS 660

Cheers.

 

[polexie]

and again...... 660!

 

[carvinmark]

I am looking to cut dead maple & elm with 36"- 48" trunks. I have an MS280 with an 18" bar. It's a great saw but too small for this big hardwood. Any recommendations? I am considering an MS660. Do you think that's overkill? What are your thoughts & recommendations?

Not overkill, sounds like the right choice and dealer support is near you, neighbor.

 

[Jeff MI]

Thanks for the info

Thank you for the input. Stihl is my choice up here. I have a local full service dealer. Husky & Jonsered dealers too far away.

 

[tbuggle]

is this is one time deal?. how many trees?