If you had a 50cc saw would you step up to a 60cc or 70cc saw next ?

[spike60]

I generally agree with the 50 and 70 theory. Not only does that combo give you more "spread", but a 70 will extend your overall range more than a 60 will.

But, a couple more variables ought to be considered. How much larger wood is the OP going to run into, and how frequently? And, how much would the additional weight of a 372 bother him vs a 562?

Where I'm going with this is that you want to avoid spending $700+ on a saw and have it sit too much because the occasion to use it doesn't present itself very often. Depending on the answers to my questions above, a 562 might get used a whole lot more than a 372 would. And that IMO would make the 562/2260 the better choice.

 

[7sleeper]

I would get rid of the 550 and get a 40 & 60cc combo like

Stihl 241 & 362
Husqvarna 543 & 562
Dolmar 420 & 6100
Echo 400 & 600

or if I wanted only one saw I would get a 555 if the economy was important or a 562 if money didn't matter.

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[Scooterbum]

30+40-50-60-70-80-90 plus an orphan 1130G for the really big stuff.................of course that's a few of each so when you go cut you can be color coordinated.

Saws have to match Ex. all red or orange or yellow or orange and white or..or......or...................................

 

[old-cat]

What wood you're cutting and your physical ability, determines the saw size. High power per weight is always a major factor, which of course, means it needs to be ported. For my firewood cutting, I have a 50cc, 2 - 60cc and one 70cc with a 28" Light bar. I also have all bar lengths from 14" to 32"

 

[Treespotter]

Mine are 50cc and 80cc. I would love to try a Dolmar 6100 (60cc) in between. That machine has more torque than the Husqy and Stihl counterparts and leaves me with 400 euros not spent in the pocket.

Wolter

 

[tallguys]

If your 42cc saw is what I suspect it is, it weights about the same as some 50cc saws that have a lot more power! :msp_wink:

That aside, your gap seems way to large to me - but each to their own!

If its the saw I suspect it is, it also costs HALF of what those more powerful saws do. If it does what he needs it to and he's happy with it, it's all good.

 

[tallguys]

42 and 79cc. Couldn't be happier with just two saws. The small saw is light, very well balanced, and punches well above it's CC rating (has to be used to be believed). The 79cc saw is remarkably light and well balanced, but can't oil more than a 32" bar. If I were to add a third saw, it would be 100CC or more for the good sized trees and some milling.

Well said! Many saws feel and handle better in actual use than their posted weights would indicate.

 

[CWME]

I have a bunch of saws but I use my ported MS260 the most now. 16" bar and 8 pin rim is plenty for most stuff. Dropped a bunch of trees in the 16-20" range with it. Drop the tree and get to limbing without putting the saw down. By the time I think about getting the bigger saw the tree is mostly done.

Best part is I can cut more wood with the lighter saw than with the bigger saws. I drive a desk during the week and am not in the best shape so I can work longer with the lighter saw.

 

[redfin]

I use three at the monent but I wished I would have thought out the plan a little better before I purchased.

I bought a new ms362, followed by a rebiuld of an 026 and then a purchase of a like new 660 mag. The 026 and 660 do excactly what I want. If I had planned more thorughly the 362 would have been a 70 class saw.

My 026 is a little screamer, so light I feel like I'm going to break it. The 660, with a 25" cuts lots of firewood but the only compliant I have it is just a tad awkward in the woods dimensionally not so much weight. Ideally the 362 would be replaced with a 70cc class to wear the 25"" or the 20".

 

[bikesandcars]

I don't think 10CC's makes a significant difference from what I've seen. Spread it out more for more efficiency in a 2-saw plan.

a 50cc and 80cc (including saws from mid 70's to mid 80's) is probably the best spread because you can get several options of "maxed" saws in their frames.

It always pays to stick with the biggest jugs.

I'd include a 46cc through 55 cc saw as a "50"

 

[sunfish]

Get a 70cc if you need it.

My back wont let me swing a 70cc saw very long and a strong 50cc will do 85% of my chainsaw needs. 15-20 full cords of firewood a year and a bunch of thinning / clearing.

I use a 60cc when a larger saw is needed.

Ported 357xp is a pleasure to use!

562xp stock is very impressive!!!

Sold my 75cc 365! :msp_smile:

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

50cc to a 70cc-80cc

 

[jeepchief]

If money isn't a limiting factor I'd wait to see what kind of reviews the rumored 572 gets. Especially if it comes out with autotune and flippy caps. Yes I do really like both of those features.

 

[tolman_paul]

Another vote for, if you really want a bigger saw, then get a saw that is big enough to feel the difference and that will offer something your current saw doesn't offer.

How you use a saw makes a huge difference on what will be the best fit for you. If you're cutting multiple days week after week, then the fatique issue needs to be given serious concern. If you're occassionally cutting on the weekends and just want an extra saw for the occasional big wood then I'd say you could tollerate a slightly bigger and heavier saw.

For over 10 years my only saw was an 80cc. I'd used a 50cc a few times and while it worked well enough, when I came across a used 80cc for a very reasonable price at a pawn shop I jumped on it. The big saw cuts noticeable faster than the smaller saw and the only times fatique became an issue for me is when I was cutting all day long and doing a fair bit of hiking between trees, as well as moving the wood a fair distance to the truck.

So I'd say go with a 70 or an 80. You might find that you use it alot more than you'd think.

 

[louie69]

Id go for a ms460 or a good second hand stihl 038 magnum.I had a go at my brother in laws 365 husky with a 20 inch bar for the first time I do like it a lot.:msp_smile:

 

[Termite]

A ported Jonsered 2260 with a pro lite 20" bar is very tempting. Should be one of the lightest 60cc around and the bars interchange with the Husky 550xp as I am running 3/8 .050 on the 550xp.

I was hoping for a 2 saw plan but it may just end up a 3 saw plan.

That is exactly what I bought Saturday at the WKY GTG. I am just getting familiar with it. Only two takes of gas through it so far.

 

[Termite]

Get a 562 and sell the 50 cc and get a 90cc.

I may do something similar when my 576 leaves. Only it will be 2260 and maybe 2188.

 

[gsrsol84mm]

That is exactly what I bought Saturday at the WKY GTG. I am just getting familiar with it. Only two takes of gas through it so far.

Nice,
How does it feel and what bar are you running on it ? Power wise, what saw can you compare it to ?

 

[tlandrum]

That is exactly what I bought Saturday at the WKY GTG. I am just getting familiar with it. Only two takes of gas through it so far.

i hope your enjoying your new saw

 

[Termite]

Nice,
How does it feel and what bar are you running on it ? Power wise, what saw can you compare it to ?

I just put an 18inch Oregon bar on for now. I have a 20 and a 24 ready to go. I will probably settle on the 20.
I wanted to compare the handling to my 2153 is the reason I started with an 18.

Terry, I really like it so far. I haven't put a tach on it yet but it sure seems to turn a lot of RPM's.