SawTroll
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At 56.5cc, the MS290 is larger than several of the good recommendations made on this thread.
It doesn't help much in that case, but it will with better quality saws of the same size.....:msp_rolleyes:
At 56.5cc, the MS290 is larger than several of the good recommendations made on this thread.
It doesn't help much in that case, but it will with better quality saws of the same size.....:msp_rolleyes:
Theres alot of fellows on here that can tell you more about the HD rental saws. The stores near me don't rent them. The 6401 is a 60cc saw that will most likely outpull a 361 stihl. You can also put a 7900 topend on them without changing anything. A 7900 is a bad mofo if you havent already heard. The 6401 is tough enough by itself though.
I just think a 60cc saw will save you alot of time. 50cc saws are limbing saws IMO. If you're bucking logs with any size to them then you'll be alot more happy with a 60cc saw. They can be easily had for 400 bucks in good condition. I always say: if you limitd on your budget, always get the most bang for your buck.
The downside of the 6400/6401 is the huge amount of added weight and bulk, over the 361 and other saws that was designed from the outset as 60cc saws. The 6400/6401 is a small engine in a large and heavy saw.....
Man, I'm leaning heavily toward an MS361 right now.
I had one here from school a while back and it seemed to cut a lot better than an MS440, especially for its weight. Now only if I had the cash :msp_mad:
I hate waiting...
Eric
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