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Aren't you a metric man Sawtroll? :D
I think you meant to say the 390XP is 252 grams lighter than the 660, or just over a pound ;)

Not a pound, but otherwise you are right, according to the posted info!

5.2 + 3.8 = 9.0

The maths originally was turned upside down (regarding the 3.8 oz difference), resulting in the 1 oz statement....
 
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The saws have been run, but the results are not in. I haven't had a chance to do anything with the vids yet. That's going to take a good while.

Here's the cant I made. It measures 29" wide x 17" tall x 48" long. I wanted to use the entire length of the 32" bar, minus clearance for the dawgs. This is the first time I ever tried anything like this. Getting the bottom slab out was a real pain!

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Good job Brad just watch that bloke in the background though - he'll knock your camera off and stick it on eBay when you're not looking...
 
Nice wood!!!

I am hoping this thread reaffirms what Jasha already posted sometime ago.

I went with a 390XP after reading all the quality issue threads with Stihl and for the better anti-vibe. I say all this having never run a 660 nor ever really having a need to run anything much bigger than a 24" bar.
 
Overall, I'm not pleased with my execution of the testing. The chain touched dirt before the 7901 had a chance to cut. So we switched to another chain that cut better yet. So we had to recut with all the saws. Then I didn't get a good max load cut with the 660. The 7901 cut was basically in the dark. Take it for what it's worth. Bottom line, the 390 and 660 are neck and neck. The fastest cut time went to the 390 only because I didn't get a good max load cut with the 660. It was that cut with the 390 that put it on top. The 7901 wasn't far behind at all either. The 390 and 660 are significantly stronger. Between the 390 and 660, the 660 has a lot more grunt. You cant see that in the vids, but it's there when you operate them. By no means does that mean the 390 is lacking in torque. It's just that the 660 won't stop for anything. You'd just have to run them. Anyway, here's the vid.

All saws were wearing 8-pin rims.


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Nice wood!!!

I am hoping this thread reaffirms what Jasha already posted sometime ago.

I went with a 390XP after reading all the quality issue threads with Stihl and for the better anti-vibe. I say all this having never run a 660 nor ever really having a need to run anything much bigger than a 24" bar.

I'd expect a ported 390 to be a hair faster than a 660 in that size wood, but the 660 is definately torquier, making it more user friendly IMHO. They're both AWESOME saws.
 
careful now Matt, you don't want to piss of "the beast" :cheers:

Hey just let me know when Andy buys an airline ticket to Australia, then I'll be worried ;)

That cant was a TON of work, especially the bottom cut. Then getting the slab out from under it was a huge challenge.

Looks very difficult mate. Good work.

Hey you must know when I'm at work and can't view Youtube. I'll be all over that video like a fat kid on a cupcake when I get home :cheers:
 
I'd expect a ported 390 to be a hair faster than a 660 in that size wood, but the 660 is definately torquier, making it more user friendly IMHO. They're both AWESOME saws.

The 660 definitely had more low end power, no question about it. All of the saws ran and performed flawlessly. Even with the blue 7900 cutting a bit slower, IMHO it's still the most impressive saw out of the bunch. This is not to take anything away from the other saws whatsoever, in the bigger logs there is no replacement for displacement.:cheers:
 
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