Under 9lb 40cc class saw - Suggestions please.

[Brewmaster]

I am sure this has been kicked around a lot but I searched and did not find full satisfaction yet.

So ... I currently have an MS-210 ... but it is underpowered for what I want and the ratio of power to weight seems a bit off and the saw is a homeowner saw.

I plan on getting rid of it ... but want to get an excellent pro saw replacement for limbing and a rare climb or two.

Specs I want:

1. Under 9 lbs [Prefer under 8]
2. 39-42 cc's
3. Run 3/8 x .050 16" w/ 3/8 x 7 rim sprocket.

Thus far I am looking for a 339xp and perhaps a 338xpt. [Though I don't prefer a top handle]

I need the 40cc class ... so that bumps stihl ...

Any other options out there?

Shindaiwa, Echo ... older poulans, I really don't care ... as long as they spec and are pro design saws ... and can be found in pristine shape.



TIA !!! :smile:

 

[PLMCRZY]

I dont think there is any under 9 lbs in a rear handle. The echos are 10 pounds but are not pro design, still a very nice saw though.

 

[o8f150]

you can count out the echo then becasue the 370 is 36cc's but weights 10pds,, i don't think there is any 35-40cc saw out there that weights under 9pds

 

[Brewmaster]

you can count out the echo then becasue the 370 is 36cc's but weights 10pds,, i don't think there is any 35-40cc saw out there that weights under 9pds

That is what I was suspecting ... though the 339xp comes in at #8.8 ...

 

[PLMCRZY]

you can count out the echo then becasue the 370 is 36cc's but weights 10pds,, i don't think there is any 35-40cc saw out there that weights under 9pds

That is what I was suspecting ... though the 339xp comes in at #8.8 ...

The cs 400 is 10.1 pounds

 

[Brewmaster]

I dont think there is any under 9 lbs in a rear handle. The echos are 10 pounds but are not pro design, still a very nice saw though.

Top handle isn't a big issue for me ... the weight and power ratio is however.
So it looks like I might have to go for the top handle design except for the 339xp ???

 

[PLMCRZY]

Top handle isn't a big issue for me ... the weight and power ratio is however.
So it looks like I might have to go for the top handle design except for the 339xp ???

ya i dont think there is a 9lb rear handle. Why do you want it so light anyways, i mean whats another pound or so.

 

[Brewmaster]

ya i dont think there is a 9lb rear handle. Why do you want it so light anyways, i mean whats another pound or so.

It is a matter of preference and wear and tear on my body.

I don't really want a 35cc saw and would just rather do away with anything under 39cc's ... but want the light weight for overhead or reach limbing.


I can sacrifice for narrow kerf, sprocket and chain ... but not power and weight.

Just want to end up with 4 saws and keep it there.

• 1 40cc class saw
• 1 50cc class saw w/16 and 20" bars
• 1 65cc class tweener
• 1 85cc class

 

[Trigger-Time]

9 pounds, you are just talking power head only, correct?


TT

 

[striperswaper]

if you want to stay out of the ER don't buy a saw to cut overhead...
maybe what you want to do is part of the reason you are having difficulty finding a saw... you have an 85cc saw in your line-up and you are concerned about a pound??? sorry you are not making much sense

 

[Brewmaster]

9 pounds, you are just talking power head only, correct?


TT

Yup

 

[PLMCRZY]

if you want to stay out of the ER don't buy a saw to cut overhead...
maybe what you want to do is part of the reason you are having difficulty finding a saw... you have an 85cc saw in your line-up and you are concerned about a pound??? sorry you are not making much sense

Agreed.....

 

[Brewmaster]

if you want to stay out of the ER don't buy a saw to cut overhead...
maybe what you want to do is part of the reason you are having difficulty finding a saw... you have an 85cc saw in your line-up and you are concerned about a pound??? sorry you are not making much sense

Well lets see. I have huge sockets and wrenches ... does it make sense for me to have 8mm wrenches ?

Big tools do big jobs ... small tools are job specific.


Make sense yet?

 

[Brewmaster]

if you want to stay out of the ER don't buy a saw to cut overhead...
maybe what you want to do is part of the reason you are having difficulty finding a saw... you have an 85cc saw in your line-up and you are concerned about a pound??? sorry you are not making much sense

Like I plan on cutting walnut limbs at an angle directly over my eye for fun?

I asked for help and suggestions not flame.
Overhead ... simply means higher than shoulder height with max reach.

Jeese.

 

[oscar4883]

Job specific you say? Sounds like you need a pole saw. 200T is not totally in your spec. range but it is a fantastic saw for climbing work.

 

[joecool85]

Top handle isn't a big issue for me ... the weight and power ratio is however.
So it looks like I might have to go for the top handle design except for the 339xp ???

Go with the 339XP, you won't regret it. I love mine, well worth the money in my opinion. Extremely lightweight, very quick to start and buzzes through anything less than 6" quite quickly.

 

[Brewmaster]

Job specific you say? Sounds like you need a pole saw. 200T is not totally in your spec. range but it is a fantastic saw for climbing work.

Yeah ... I thought about that ... I appreciate your suggestion ... but I would use that pole saw so rarely and would just rather flop a ladder up and reach cut or climb if I have to.

 

[Brewmaster]

Go with the 339XP, you won't regret it. I love mine, well worth the money in my opinion. Extremely lightweight, very quick to start and buzzes through anything less than 6" quite quickly.

Thanks so much for your help man ... It looks like it is "THE SAW" with no competitors in it's range.

 

[The Count]

yep man, a pole saw and if you use it alot maybe some kind of harness to take some weight of your hands. few kg won`t hurt your back as it would your hands; hands are not designed to be lifted up. the blood drains and you get tired soon.

 

[oscar4883]

Thats cool. For what its worth though, I climb and would never think of cutting from a ladder. Plain and simple it is really unsafe. Its very difficult to put yourself in the best position to cut. Lots of things can go wrong. A GOOD pole saw is really a useful tool to have and you may find that you use it often. By good, I mean a SIlky, Jameson, etc., not something from the Home Depot.