Dolmar "6100" on Craigslist? Is it actually a 6400?

[james83WI]

So I'm looking for a felling/firewood saw, currently browsing the local used options on craigslist. Theres a Stihl MS 361 (425$) and Dolmar 6100 (350$) for sale. I read an older thread on this site where someone said there is no 6100 model, is this true? Is it likely that the Dolmar is actually a 6400? I'm leaning towards the Stihl but the lower price on the Dolmar has me interested. Any thoughts?

Edit: I previously owned a Husqvarna 550XP and loved it, but not looking to spend so much on a new saw right now.

 

[full chizel]

Dolmar does indeed make a 6100. I’ve never run one but some say its the strongest stock saw they’ve run.

 

[Yoopermike]

The mythical creature next to its 6400 brother, it surely indeed does exist.

 

[cuinrearview]

A lot of saw for $350. Will out cut anything in the 60cc class currently available.

 

[Yoopermike]

EA6100PRGG would be the "Makita" equivalent I believe. $639 at home depot.

 

[james83WI]

EA6100PRGG would be the "Makita" equivalent I believe. $639 at home depot.

I was wondering why, when I go to look for Dolmar dealers in my area, it linked me to the Makita website. Have they absorbed the Dolmar brand?

 

[Yoopermike]

I was wondering why, when I go to look for Dolmar dealers in my area, it linked me to the Makita website. Have they absorbed the Dolmar brand?

Makita bought out dolmar a long time ago but just recently decided to get rid of the dolmar name and use Makita, same sawws, different name.

 

[full chizel]

Also made in China instead of Germany

 

[james83WI]

This 6100 I'm looking at is the EA model 6100P, so I guess that's the Chinese made one.

 

[full chizel]

This 6100 I'm looking at is the EA model 6100S, so I guess that's the Chinese made one.

Not sure if they all are. I know the EA4300 is.

 

[Yoopermike]

The silver tag on the handle will tell you where it is made.

 

[james83WI]

Meanwhile, someone is swooping in to buy the Stihl in front of my nose $425 seems like a decent price for the MS 361 (with bar and chain).
Also on deck is a Husky 359 for the same price, but reviews are mixed on that one...

 

[svk]

359 is a pretty good saw. Won't have quite as much grunt but it’s lighter.

 

[full chizel]

Meanwhile, someone is swooping in to buy the Stihl in front of my nose $425 seems like a decent price for the MS 361 (with bar and chain).
Also on deck is a Husky 359 for the same price, but reviews are mixed on that one...

Good chance it was someone that read your post about it. Its not me!

 

[Yoopermike]

Meanwhile, someone is swooping in to buy the Stihl in front of my nose $425 seems like a decent price for the MS 361 (with bar and chain).
Also on deck is a Husky 359 for the same price, but reviews are mixed on that one...

359, easier to get parts.

 

[Ronaldo]

359, easier to get parts.

And simple to maintain.....

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[james83WI]

Good chance it was someone that read your post about it. Its not me!

LOL, I was joking, but wouldn't be surprised .
I'm biased to the 359, just because I've always bought Husky, (except for that MS 180C which I subsequently sold) it's between them and Stihl as far as dealers go around here. Thanks for the input everyone!

 

[cuinrearview]

Also made in China instead of Germany

Fake news

 

[svk]

Only the little saws are made in Asia.

 

[Yoopermike]

Can always Dr up the 359 with a 357xp p&c and gain roughly 1/2 a pony.