tntblaster14
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Oh totally didn't notice you're in MD.. if you're near Frederick anytime, message me and you can come over and run a 395 and a 372... just to get a feel if you want. Havea couple 346 here as well...
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See Nate and get a dolmar for best service and best priceA strong 60cc saw with a 20" bar will do most everything you need. Might be slower in the big wood but will be much easier on your body in the long run. Buying new take a look at echo 620, jonsered 2260, husky 562, dolmar 6100/6400, stihl 362. Those are all in your stated budget and will handle a 20" bar nicely with occasional use of a 24" bar.
If your looking at used buy the biggest/nicest saw that $450 will buy(70cc+). Take the rest of your budget and buy a 40cc saw to limb with.
There is my 2 cents for what it's worth
i would avoid the Q. If you can change the order to a 362CM instead of the CMQ you will save some money. The Q is just an added complexity and cost to the saw. Other than that i would run it and be happy. If you find that it doesnt have enough power to suit you have 2 options...switch to a 20" bar or switch to skip chain on the 25". With getting a new 362(60cc) saw i would skip the 70cc saws and look for something 80cc. 70cc saws are too close in power to a 60cc saw and an 80cc saw will add a significant amount of power while only adding a little bit of weight over the 70cc saws. 046, 460, 461, 7900/7910well i just got the call from a stihl dealer. my sweet mom ordered me a new 362 C-MQ. I know it was super expensive new and may not be powerfull enough esescially since she ordered it with a 25" bar; but i cant complain, never look the gift horse in the mouth right. what do you guys think? think ill use it and see and if i need to get another bigger saw Ill get a used 70+ CC on the board.
sound like a plausible game plan or should i not pick it up and save mom the money?
That's exactly what I done . Bought a new MS362C and acquired a ms460 on here . Not to mention a 028 super for limbing. Great combo to cut about anything here on the east coast .i would avoid the Q. If you can change the order to a 362CM instead of the CMQ you will save some money. The Q is just an added complexity and cost to the saw. Other than that i would run it and be happy. If you find that it doesnt have enough power to suit you have 2 options...switch to a 20" bar or switch to skip chain on the 25". With getting a new 362(60cc) saw i would skip the 70cc saws and look for something 80cc. 70cc saws are too close in power to a 60cc saw and an 80cc saw will add a significant amount of power while only adding a little bit of weight over the 70cc saws. 046, 460, 461, 7900/7910
hey guys, saw came with a 25" bar and worked just fine on 30" poplars, I fell 3 with it no problem and also got a little 16" for the little stuff.. been working great..
DAMB RIGHTA 390xp is what you want.
Its smooth and priced well.
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