Old saws fastest cutter

[KASH]

Thought I would ask your opinions on the following saws.
Mac Pro Mac 700
Jonsered 670
Husqvarna 266xp
Stihl 038 mag
Partner P70
I have each of these saws I call them my new saws I realize they are dinasors to most people.A lot of you guys have run some and maybe all of them.
So I thought I would have a poll rate them fastest to slowest.
All saws are stock 7 pin sprockets same chains sharpened by the same guy and saw tuned by the same guy
Saws have 16 inch bars and the test log is 14 inch hardwood.
Kash

 

[Flouridated]

038 is a good saw, bit heavy but strong.

 

[Justsaws]

Thought I would ask your opinions on the following saws.
Mac Pro Mac 700
Jonsered 670
Husqvarna 266xp
Stihl 038 mag
Partner P70
I have each of these saws I call them my new saws I realize they are dinasors to most people.A lot of you guys have run some and maybe all of them.
So I thought I would have a poll rate them fastest to slowest.
All saws are stock 7 pin sprockets same chains sharpened by the same guy and saw tuned by the same guy
Saws have 16 inch bars and the test log is 14 inch hardwood.
Kash

#1 and #2= 670 or 266, depends on the 670 model
#3 and #4=038 or P70, depends on the P70 cylinder, some cylinders seem to have a good bit more zoom.
#5=700

 

[Husky Man]

My "Old Reliable" 266XP, made a Husky Believer outta me.

I Bought Old Reliable New in '91, it was my first Pro saw, and the Last saw in my collection that I would part with


Doug

 

[KASH]

Doug I agree on the 266 I have two a 266se and a 266xp dont see much difference in cutting speed btwn the two.My first and only saw I ever bought brand new when I started to cut pulp wood in 1979 was a Husky 162se great saw I will never part with it .
so how do think the 266 would do in cutting speed against the other four saws.

 

[Andyshine77]

Some old saws were slow, heavy underpowered, others put a smile on your face, and will cut right with anything made today.

 

[Jasonrkba]

Slow saws often have more torque. And might possibly live longer. Just my opinion. But if you're just concerned with speed you probably need some first hand experience.

 

[lone wolf]

Some old saws were slow, heavy underpowered, others put a smile on your face, and will cut right with anything made today.

Homelite 925 super.

 

[grizz55chev]

Homelite 925 super.

Not on his list, but a good cutter anyway. My old 064 is another good one.

 

[r black]

the 064 stihl is a good cutting saw

 

[dmb2613]

that 038 mag is a cutting fool if you don't mind toten it

 

[Andyshine77]

Homelite 925 super.

You know I've only ran two of throes one fully restored one not, and I have to be honest they were nothing special as far as power, the 655bp on hand walked them. Now I do like how they're built to last for ever. Old Mcculloch 125 super and 797 were strong.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I was impressed by a homie 8800 first time cutting with one a local owned.

 

[Husky Man]

Doug I agree on the 266 I have two a 266se and a 266xp dont see much difference in cutting speed btwn the two.My first and only saw I ever bought brand new when I started to cut pulp wood in 1979 was a Husky 162se great saw I will never part with it .
so how do think the 266 would do in cutting speed against the other four saws.

I can’t compare any of the others from Experience, but I have Never been Disappointed with my 266XP, either in regards to Performance or Reliability, it has been a Dead Reliable Performer for Me

Don’t ever expect to see a “For Sale” sign on that saw, it will either be passed on to a Step Son or Nephew, or end up Six Feet under, right next to me


Doug

 

[rarefish383]

Homelite Super 1050 spinning 6-7,000 rpm might not be the fastest kid on the block, but with 404 chain it takes one hell of a big bite, and can cut as fast as some newer saws spinning 3/8 at a lot more rpm.

 

[Huskybill]

The 266se I’ve cut a lot of trees into firewood. It’s a awesome handling fast cutting saw.

 

[pioneer saws]

Homelite Super 1050 spinning 6-7,000 rpm might not be the fastest kid on the block, but with 404 chain it takes one hell of a big bite, and can cut as fast as some newer saws spinning 3/8 at a lot more rpm.

Agreed, My old 1050 super with 404 in Aussie hard hardly even bogs down in the cut, just an animal, great old saws.

 

[WIslxer]

6800 smokes em......not helping.......just saying.......

 

[sawfun]

Thought I would ask your opinions on the following saws.
Mac Pro Mac 700
Jonsered 670
Husqvarna 266xp
Stihl 038 mag
Partner P70
I have each of these saws I call them my new saws I realize they are dinasors to most people.A lot of you guys have run some and maybe all of them.
So I thought I would have a poll rate them fastest to slowest.
All saws are stock 7 pin sprockets same chains sharpened by the same guy and saw tuned by the same guy
Saws have 16 inch bars and the test log is 14 inch hardwood.
Kash

How would a Pioneer P42 or P45 compare with these saws.

 

[Modifiedmark]

How would a Pioneer P42 or P45 compare with these saws.

They would compare very favorably. The whole concept of 65-70cc saws running 16" bars in 14" wood to me is ridiculous . If one cuts 1/2 second faster who cares? Putting 28" bars on them in a piece of like size hardwood will show which one really has the balls or not. In that situation, the Pioneers you listed would probably rule, with the 038 Mag being the only one to give a challenge. That is unless you threw a Poulan 4200 in the mix..