Looking for an all purpose smaller limbing saw and have narrowed it down to the following 2...
Makita DCS401 for $260sh at a local shop, brand new
Dolmar Ps-401 for $280ish at a local shop, brand new
Stihl Ms180 for $240ish at a local shop, brand new
I think the Makita and Dolmar are the same saw, but they seem to have a few different features (auto-decomp on the Makita).
REALLY wanted an MS-200 or 339xp, but $630 and $489 respectively are just too much for those saws for my use (casual weekend trimming my trees, etc).
Probably pick up one of these and then either a 346xp, MS260 or Ps-5100 later for a 'larger' saw.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Makita DCS401 for $260sh at a local shop, brand new
Dolmar Ps-401 for $280ish at a local shop, brand new
Stihl Ms180 for $240ish at a local shop, brand new
I think the Makita and Dolmar are the same saw, but they seem to have a few different features (auto-decomp on the Makita).
REALLY wanted an MS-200 or 339xp, but $630 and $489 respectively are just too much for those saws for my use (casual weekend trimming my trees, etc).
Probably pick up one of these and then either a 346xp, MS260 or Ps-5100 later for a 'larger' saw.
Thanks in advance for any advice!