What's the lightest saw in the 40cc class?

[blsnelling]

Gets good reviews because a saw builder hopped one up. Not because they have been worked under daily working conditions. I'm sure that for $109 dollars you get $109 dollars worth.

Very well said! A +1000 on that last part.

That is like buying a cheap pos crapsman to "get you by". It might get you by for a few tanks and take a dump after that, you then have $150 in a pile of crap and need another. Back to wally world or blowes to spend another $150 when you could have bought a better made, realiable saw and have support after the sale. Not every saw in blowes is crap but I'm speaking of the crap models. Buy right the first time, that is what new members join for everyday, to seek our help and not get a pos.

You guys are proving that you are buying the brand and colors. The saw is not a Ryobi. It's a Redmax. It's built stronger and better than any Stihl homeowner saw. I've documented both to prove it. You talk about these piece of garbage saws, yet it's a fact they're built better than your beloved Stihls. Your arguement doesn't hold water. You're selling a brand, period.

Don't want the Ryobi colors? Get a Redmax GZ400, GZ4000, or GZ4500. I don't believe you'll find a better built 40cc on the market.

 

[Motodeficient]

The saw is not a Ryobi. It's a Redmax. It's built stronger and better than any Stihl homeowner saw. I've shown pictures of both to prove it. Don't want the Ryobi colors? Get a Redmax GZ400, GZ4000, or GZ4500. I don't believe you'll find a better built 40cc on the market.

Brad, you can't possibly have accurate information here. Its not a stihl or a husky. :monkey:

 

[blsnelling]

Brad, you can't possibly have accurate information here. Its not a stihl or a husky. :monkey:

For real! Anyone would know that no one else can build a good chainsaw

 

[2000ssm6]

You guys are proving that you are buying the brand and colors. The saw is not a Ryobi. It's a Redmax. It's built stronger and better than any Stihl homeowner saw. I've documented both to prove it.

That was a good review but that was it, no real world testing. I like the Redmax saws but just don't see every part of that roybi being the same as a well built Redmax. It being built better than any home owner Stihl, dolmar, husky, etc. is your opinion. I personally see all models of Stihls get beat bad and hold up very well.

 

[2000ssm6]

I do, I run Shindaiwa's.....

Oh, no you didn'end!


:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[blsnelling]

That was a good review but that was it, no real world testing. I like the Redmax saws but just don't see every part of that roybi being the same as a well built Redmax. It being built better than any home owner Stihl, dolmar, husky, etc. is your opinion. I personally see all models of Stihls get beat bad and hold up very well.

You are correct on all points. But it tires me to see people saying they don't want a saw from a screw gun company, or it's just a piece of junk because it doesn't cost any more than a true piece of junk Crapsman. Take the colors and brands out of this and it would be a completely different conversation!

 

[blsnelling]

I do, I run Shindaiwa's.....

That little 377 was the strongest built 40cc saw I've checked out. It just couldn't keep up with the others once modded. That takes nothing away from the saw though for most people. Very well built little saws!

 

[2000ssm6]

You are correct on all points. But it tires me to see people saying they don't want a saw from a screw gun company, or it's just a piece of junk because it doesn't cost any more than a true piece of junk Crapsman. Take the colors and brands out of this and it would be a completely different conversation!

I'm as loyal to Stihl as any other in here but it will be a cold day in heck before I rely on a roybi chainsaw to do my work. I'll get a husky, dolmar, real redmax, echo, shinny, etc before spending $109 on that thing. What are ya'll going to do when you can no longer find the refurbs for $109? Ya'll going to pay $180-200 for it then?


None of this is being rude or offensive either, to anyone!

 

[gmcman]

My first (and current) 40cc saw is the Husky 340, just under 10 lbs dry...awesome saw. Has a 16" bar now and a 13 would be a little screamer.

 

[blsnelling]

I'd pay $200 any day before I'd buy a 180. Dealer support? We've got our own Redmax vendors right here on AS for any parts you might need. I simply cannot understand the logic of buying a Stihl just because it's a Stihl.

Just a good healthy discussion here too

 

[2000ssm6]

I'd pay $200 any day before I'd buy a 180. Dealer support? We've got our own Redmax vendors right here on AS for any parts you might need. I simply cannot understand the logic of buying a Stihl just because it's a Stihl.

Just a good healthy discussion here too

I'll agree to disagree, LOL.

 

[blsnelling]

I'll agree to disagree, LOL.

That's cool:agree2:

 

[Gizzard]

My 242 is getting a bit worn and I want a new light saw with 13" bar. Just a saw to have in my car and be handy for small wood. I trust your judgement over the official weights of saws the companies comes up with.


J-red
Husky
Stihl
Dolmar
???

Regards John

John,

I have two newer saws a 435 Husky (40.9 cc suppossedly) and a CS-370 Echo (36.3 cc). Both are stock saws with no mods.

If of interest to you the 435 has approximate weight of 12.20 lbs with 16" B&C (Husky bar .050 gauge, .325, H30 chain, 66DL) a weight of 12.34 lbs with 13" B&C (Carlton Timberchamp bar .058 gauge, .325, 28RC WP chain, 56 DL). Fuel and oil level in tanks was near full when weights were taken and bars and chains were all new. Both setups balance good on the saw. The 13" Carlton bar is very wide and looks odd, but this weight keeps the balance good. Cutting speed is fast with both setups. Don't know what I think of the chain adjuster to date as it is some type of composite, although it has worked fine to this point. With the .050 gauge semi-chisel NK chain the saw likes high rpms. With the .058 gauge chisel chain it seems to have better power band for cutting, but bar was 3" shorter and chain with 10 less drive links. Purchased the saw this year for $249.

The CS-370 has approximate weight of 12.23 lbs with 16" B&C (Echo bar .050 gauge, 3/8, 91v lp, 57DL). Also, the fuel and oil in tanks was near full when weight taken and the bar and chain were new. The CS-370 will not cut with the 435 for speed, but it is sturdy and has simple controls. It has a good forgiving power band. Purchased the saw this year for $239.

A little info on a couple brands for you, happy hunting.

 

[mowoodchopper]

I'll agree to disagree, LOL.

Not me I would rather disagree to agree!




You have to think about that for a minute , dont you!

 

[04ultra]

I'd pay $200 any day before I'd buy a 180. Dealer support? We've got our own Redmax vendors right here on AS for any parts you might need. I simply cannot understand the logic of buying a Stihl just because it's a Stihl.

Just a good healthy discussion here too

Next week Brad will pimp the Wildthingy.....







.

 

[blsnelling]

Next week Brad will pimp the Wildthingy.....


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I think Timberwolf put one on nitrous for a VERY short time, lol!

 

[outdoorlivin247]

I think Timberwolf put one on nitrous for a VERY short time, lol!

Video?....

 

[blsnelling]

Video?....

Not that I know of. But there is a pic floating around somewhere.

 

[breymeyerfam]

Not that I know of. But there is a pic floating around somewhere.

 

[spiffy1]

Video would have been better, but that is a sight!