big t double
Addicted to ArboristSite
Who really gives a phuck? All these machines cut wood just fine. This place sometimes. 
Beer.
Beer.
Fastest chainsaws in each class?
- Thread starter rynosawr
- Start date
Help Support Arborist Forum:
C'mon now....
That is like saying that all cars go down the road just fine...
I am asking the question to compare saws....
Since most people who really know tend to buy the best compromise of the fastest and most reliable saw...
That is like saying that all cars go down the road just fine...
I am asking the question to compare saws....
Since most people who really know tend to buy the best compromise of the fastest and most reliable saw...
weedkilla
Ain't no guru of nuthin'
At least for myself I choose the lightest saw that can do the job efficiently.C'mon now....
That is like saying that all cars go down the road just fine...
I am asking the question to compare saws....
Since most people who really know tend to buy the best compromise of the fastest and most reliable saw...
Of course "efficiently" varies massively.
If I don't have to carry it far and the fuel is close my ported 385 can be very efficient!
big t double
Addicted to ArboristSite
I dig it. But you must read a 300+ post oil thread to be sure you're running the correct oil at the correct ratio before you post if your saw is better than the next guys. True?C'mon now....
That is like saying that all cars go down the road just fine...
I am asking the question to compare saws....
Since most people who really know tend to buy the best compromise of the fastest and most reliable saw...
Fact.
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
300+ posts!?!? C'mon man the most epic oil thread AS has ever seen is over 300 PAGES and 6400 posts[emoji1]
Deets066
Firewood hack
Where's the 300+ page thread on chain sharpening? That will also be needed
Deets066
Firewood hack
The 962 I ran was not that impressive, seemed to bog easily.
big t double
Addicted to ArboristSite
Yup...I phucked that up didn't i.
HAHA!!!
BIG T, that oil thread is rediculous....
I run Belray H1R at 32:1 because I only run saws I fix primarily.... I will probably mix my next batch around 40:1 or a little leaner...
I would switch to Shindaiwa red armor if I could find it around here just to save some money... I don't like the Stihl HP ultra synthetic because I think it gives me headaches...
back to fast saws, I have an MS361 that is running a skip tooth chain on a 25inch bar and I have been only moderately pleased with it..... I need to try it with an 18 or 20 inch bar before I write it off....
needless to say, the MS361 is for sale....
I have a Husky 262xp that I am fixing that will be my next personal test...
BIG T, that oil thread is rediculous....
I run Belray H1R at 32:1 because I only run saws I fix primarily.... I will probably mix my next batch around 40:1 or a little leaner...
I would switch to Shindaiwa red armor if I could find it around here just to save some money... I don't like the Stihl HP ultra synthetic because I think it gives me headaches...
back to fast saws, I have an MS361 that is running a skip tooth chain on a 25inch bar and I have been only moderately pleased with it..... I need to try it with an 18 or 20 inch bar before I write it off....
needless to say, the MS361 is for sale....
I have a Husky 262xp that I am fixing that will be my next personal test...
For a stock 70 cc saw, everyone knows I think a 10 mm 044 is hard to beat, and with Randy's new recipe, it is very competitive ported also. (I have one of each).
That saw is hard to beat in the power to wt ratio. I think anything stronger is going to weigh more.
That saw is hard to beat in the power to wt ratio. I think anything stronger is going to weigh more.
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2014
- Messages
- 3,379
- Reaction score
- 3,997
For 90cc - 100cc I would say Husky 395 and Poulan 655 second as they are very fast with good 6 cube torque.
For 100cc+ stock I would say Dolmar 166 with a standard Mac 797 second. The Dolmar will spank a stock 088/880 and the 797 has a lot more torque and rpm than a 125. A decent 090 would be in a class of its own as it needs a 60+ inch bar for it to shine.
Best overall big saw goes to a well ported 395. My Mastermind 395 will pull a 50" bar like it has no load. I am sure if you could oil it, it would pull a 60" and possibly 72" bar. The saw has 125 torque and almost big gear drive torque. It is stupid strong and with a 50" bar should have the rakers cut down considerably from stock just to try and load the saw down. And it doesn't even seem hot after a big cut.
For 100cc+ stock I would say Dolmar 166 with a standard Mac 797 second. The Dolmar will spank a stock 088/880 and the 797 has a lot more torque and rpm than a 125. A decent 090 would be in a class of its own as it needs a 60+ inch bar for it to shine.
Best overall big saw goes to a well ported 395. My Mastermind 395 will pull a 50" bar like it has no load. I am sure if you could oil it, it would pull a 60" and possibly 72" bar. The saw has 125 torque and almost big gear drive torque. It is stupid strong and with a 50" bar should have the rakers cut down considerably from stock just to try and load the saw down. And it doesn't even seem hot after a big cut.
I have had several of the 44 series Stihl saws (o44, MS440, MS441) and I have been moderately impressed with them in stock form....
A lot of the problem is that I am at 6000 foot elevation and so no saw has really been impressive to me yet.... a 5hp rated saw only makes about 4 hp here..... and so on...
I have been looking for a big Husqvarna but nothing has happened yet locally for cheap....
I would love to come across a 288 or 295 to try them out
A lot of the problem is that I am at 6000 foot elevation and so no saw has really been impressive to me yet.... a 5hp rated saw only makes about 4 hp here..... and so on...
I have been looking for a big Husqvarna but nothing has happened yet locally for cheap....
I would love to come across a 288 or 295 to try them out
Take a 10 mm 044, add a low restriction air filter (like and HD-2), dp muff cover, and richen the tune a bit, then tell me what you think. It will be a lot different.
Trx250r180
Saw polisher
Deets066
Firewood hack
Seemed to run properly, I think I'm just used to running modded saws
CapitaineHaddoc
European Westcoaster
50cc - 346 or 550. Or 026. The 261 is definitely too heavy and bulky for this class. Ported, I'll go for a 346 of course.
60cc - Husky 560XP, but it's not available in the USA, so I'll choose the JRed 2260 or the 562XP. Or a good old 262XP. Ported, I'll go for a 359.
70cc+ - Dolly 7900/Solo 681, and if not available, Stihl 461. Or a OE 372XP. Same answer with ported saws.
Over 80cc, I say MS661 or 390. But if you already have a 7900 or a 681, I'll choose a 395XP (still stronger than the 661 and 390 with a 36" bar and longer). Ported, I'll go for a 390, because this looks like a fun saw to run.
10cc+ - Stihl 090! But more seriously, the 880 is probably the best choice, but a ported one, of course.
60cc - Husky 560XP, but it's not available in the USA, so I'll choose the JRed 2260 or the 562XP. Or a good old 262XP. Ported, I'll go for a 359.
70cc+ - Dolly 7900/Solo 681, and if not available, Stihl 461. Or a OE 372XP. Same answer with ported saws.
Over 80cc, I say MS661 or 390. But if you already have a 7900 or a 681, I'll choose a 395XP (still stronger than the 661 and 390 with a 36" bar and longer). Ported, I'll go for a 390, because this looks like a fun saw to run.
10cc+ - Stihl 090! But more seriously, the 880 is probably the best choice, but a ported one, of course.
