Tractorsaw1
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might as well get a new 7910 from Carl in the trading post, cheaper than adding a different top end to that saw.
I meant how much is he asking for the 6400? You probably have some negotiation power on the 6400 since not alot of people want to buy a 3+ year old saw. Plus he would have bought it under the old pricing.From the distributor of Makita
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Sorry but testing is possible without much of a problem. There have been posted test's on the Dolmar 421(=420sc in other parts of the world) in comparison to other saws, done in the stihl research lab. And as long as all saws tested are subjected to the same test routine, results do give one a pretty close idea of what is really going on. BTW the 421 needed, as a simple conventional 2 stroke, less fuel than a husqvarna 445 with "environmentaly friendly engine technology"...
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What size are the fuel tanks on each?I looked up the g/kWh on the Dolmar 421. 480 which is more than 430 and 438. Looks like (in theory) it would need another 10% fuel to do the same work.
@nstueve
I also have done a lot of research in my life and understand quite a bit of it. And because of this it is one of the easiest things whatsoever to rip apart almost any study where variables cannot be defined perfectly. So your rant is for me childish! For me I am happy that any numbers at all are published in a field where members here are arguing over dozens of pages about something as simple as weight of the saws! And let us not forget whenaa member was trying to show real hp numbers with homemade equipment and for pages members had nothing better to do than critisize...
BTW the Test was done by a magazin, the top link pdf file.
https://www.google.at/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=shindaiwa+dolmar+husqvarna&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjT0qzz0ITKAhXJbRQKHUabBSgQFggcMAA&url=http://www.shindaiwa.de/presse/motorsaegentest.pdf&usg=AFQjCNGR5pf6NjuBE40c1D6K3tzVaxz_zQ&sig2=eQUB9zel5zs6RaeSTvjILA
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Hate to tell you but the OP probably bought something by now, thread was 2 1/2 years old.All great saws. As many have said, the 6400 leaves you options, and options are GOOD! I bought one and immediately converted it to the 79cc OEM package.
I've just read what the OP said, and I literally didn't see any what you've sort of quoted him as saying. He said he's leaning toward the 6400, but wants to know if he's missing something by passing over the other two. Matter of fact, he said, he wants a larger saw for felling and bucking. To answer the OPs question best, one would need to read the question better.
To the OP: if you are getting the 6400 for a killer deal and with full factory warranty, its a good choice. The other two are great saws, but are exactly what you get, unless you start throwing mods at them. The 6400 can be upgraded (identical chassis) to the 7900/7910 at a later date if desired. That is its biggest plus. As it is, the power-to-weight ratio of the 6400 is .333 HP per pound and the 6100 squeaks by it at .34 HP per pound. So, power-to-weight the Dolmars are nearly identical. Great saws and you can't go wrong with either. At this point, I'd be worried about the price you are paying, as you've already got your mind set on good saws and have dealer service for them.
Cheers,
Why are you still awake?Oooops. Man, you gotta watch those "Similar Threads" at the bottom.
My bad, I was figuring it was 3-4 am.It's 7 AM here....just woke up.
You get up at 7, saw running at 7:30?We're +7 from Eastern time. Our bedroom window faces East without any obstruction, so I don't even really need an alarm....that first morning light does the trick!
You get up at 7, saw running at 7:30?
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