Please vote for a saw and help me decide

[orange fever]

Guys, I have looked at a ton of saws and based on dealer availability have narrowed my search to 2 brands and 3 or 4 models. I am considering either an Echo CS370 or CS440 or a Stihl MS250 or MS210. Again, I already have big saws. I am looking for a light saw for small "clean up" work. This saw will see a lot of use so I want it to be comfortable to use. My son bought a new CS440 Echo and it is the easiest saw to run I have ever seen. It's like running an electric saw its so smooth. My biggest question is would I be better off with 35-37cc 16 inch saw or a 45cc 18 inch saw?

 

[troutfisher]

I am looking for a light saw for small "clean up" work. This saw will see a lot of use so I want it to be comfortable to use.

Husqvarna 346XP.

 

[orange fever]

No Husky dealer

I don't have a Husky dealer to service what he sells so Husky is out. Stihl or Echo only please.

 

[computeruser]

I'd go with a 45cc 14-16" saw.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

If you like the Echo CS440 then by all means go for it!!!

I have an Echo CS-510 and find it to be a decent saw!!!

Given the choice I would opt for the bigger saw with the 18" bar!!!

 

[Timberhauler]

I've got a MS 210,and it's a good little saw.I'd reccomend it to anyone looking for a saw of that size

 

[GASoline71]

Husqvarna 346XP.

Why the hell did you vote Husqvarna when that wasn't even a choice???

Where's the Dolmar guys.... NEXT!!!

You guys kill me sometimes...opcorn: opcorn: opcorn:

Gary

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Why the hell did you vote Husqvarna when that wasn't even a choice???

Where's the Dolmar guys.... NEXT!!!

You guys kill me sometimes...opcorn: opcorn: opcorn:

Gary

LOL!!!

 

[Steve128]

Ditto with others

+1 As rahtreelimbs suggested "if you like the 440...go for it"
+1 Computeruser for suggesting a 16"

good luck with your choice orange fever!

 

[rahtreelimbs]

+1 As rahtreelimbs suggested "if you like the 440...go for it"
+1 Computeruser for suggesting a 16"

good luck with your choice orange fever!

This where personal taste comes into play..............all my mid-size saws wear 16" bars................never took a liking to an 18" bar!!!

 

[jrclen]

If I had all the big saws I needed I would go for light and smooth. 35cc and 16" is plenty for limb work in my woods.

 

[Bowtie]

my opinion only... 025/250 aint a great saw. 026/260 is awesome. 210, I dont know about.

 

[OLY-JIM]

Choices

My 250 with an 18" bar cuts nicely for my intended use (limbing/ storm clean-up). I use it in the capacity that you've described without problem or dissatisfaction. I like the saw. It handles well, It's lightweight, and cuts just fine for a 45cc saw. Good luck!

 

[UrbanLogger]

If you can afford it, my vote would go to a Stihl MS260 w/16" Bar. but as for the choices you have offered up... I'd say MS250 16"

 

[04ultra]

MS-660 is the answer !!!!! What was the question.........




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[Bowtie]

MS-660 is the answer !!!!! What was the question.........




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Question was what is more underpowered and junky that a wildthing?

 

[Freakingstang]

MS-660 is the answer !!!!! What was the question.........




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5100 with a 28" b/c???????


:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Bowtie]

(That was a joke)

 

[GASoline71]

5100 with a 28" b/c???????


:hmm3grin2orange:

There's our Dolmar rep....:deadhorse: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

It was just a matter of time...

Gary

 

[ciscoguy01]

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Guys, I have looked at a ton of saws and based on dealer availability have narrowed my search to 2 brands and 3 or 4 models. I am considering either an Echo CS370 or CS440 or a Stihl MS250 or MS210. Again, I already have big saws. I am looking for a light saw for small "clean up" work. This saw will see a lot of use so I want it to be comfortable to use. My son bought a new CS440 Echo and it is the easiest saw to run I have ever seen. It's like running an electric saw its so smooth. My biggest question is would I be better off with 35-37cc 16 inch saw or a 45cc 18 inch saw?

It's been my experience that any of those saws you get, if your doing any limbing, makes it easier with an 18" bar. Reason being it's alot easier to cut around the tree when getting the branches on the far side of the log, you don't have to stretch as much bro. Just my .02. As far as the Echo or the Stihl, both make a good saw. Try'em both, if you like the echo, buy and don't look back buddy. I've always heard good things about echo's. opcorn: