550 is a hall of fame saw.
Why I love a 50cc saw.
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550 is a hall of fame saw.
I bought a 550xp recently and I guess I-m the odd man out. I like it, it's light, it handles nice and builds rpm's really quick. However, I don't see giving up my bigger saws anytime soon for bucking up firewood.
Love my 50 cc saws!
More 50cc work. Oak and Elm load this morning. All cut w/the 2152. 5105 came along because I don't go out with only one saw. Great limb size firewooders.
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Technology......would this be my phone turning the pics or a tapatalk thing? Anyone?
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MountainHigh
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*Guessing you took the photos with the phone vertically, but the phone thinks you should be taking them horizontal. Guessing!
buttercup
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Its a smart phone, it knows best. My Doro phone for old people with real buttons on it have no such ambitions, just like me
If you load them on to your PC/laptop and use the Windows image/picture viewer and you tilt the pictures there, it may be saved with a tag so that they appear like you want to.
AmateurSawer
ArboristSite Operative
I have an o26 Stihl which I want to rebuild someday.Always liked that saw for it's handling and power for it's size. In the meantime I'm running a 250 for the smaller stuff and a 362 for the bigger pieces.Maybe should have bought a 441 but I haven't run into anything I need to saw the 362 couldn't handle.I can always borrow a friend's 461 if need be.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Speaking of small displacement saws, who makes the smallest, lightest, most well made pro saw out there besides an arborist saw that could be used commercially for cutting and limbing 5”+ poplar?
I’m thinking in the 32cc range.
I’m thinking in the 32cc range.
ShneaSIG
ArboristSite Operative
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Do they still make them? And was wondering about the quality of an Echo of similar size.
ShneaSIG
ArboristSite Operative
It would appear they aren't being sold in the USA anymore. I'm not sure if they're still available elsewhere. I'm afraid I haven't used any Echo saws, but there's plenty of folks on here who swear by then.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
I also think there’s a place in the chainsaw market for a good quality small displacement saw with heated handles as trees become smaller and more women getting involved with forestry and silva cultural practices moving into the forefront.
CatMan Fetters
ArboristSite Operative
MK ll gets my vote!
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
I’m wondering how it compares in weight to the 261?
CatMan Fetters
ArboristSite Operative
Me personally, I never worried about a saws weight, if I like it I buy it and I use it!
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Very true, however every saw has its application. I’d be using an 088 if I had the wood.
If I’m gonna pack around a saw for 6 hrs cutting glorified saplings I was want the fastest, lightest saw I can get my hands on.
even a heavy , (so to speak) 50cc saw is not heavy ..also love my 550MII ..
CatMan Fetters
ArboristSite Operative
Exactly, When people make such a big deal out of a few ounces, I say go to the gym and work out!
A rear handle version of a top handle can be amazing for small diameter wood. I have a MS201 & its super light, fast & balanced. Run it for a while then a pick up a 50cc saw & it feels like a heavy lead weight. Echo are good in this area, don't buy a ms150c...I did & they are an expensive turd. I'd seriously look at the 355 reach handle version 36cc or the super light 2511 rear handle.
