kenfain
ArboristSite Lurker
Been narrowing down some choices. The power to weight ratio is funneling me towards a fifty cc, to a maximum of about 60cc. Looking at reviews, I'm leaning towards a Stihl 362. They're a bit pricey, so I'm looking around for a gently used one. Just a couple of questions. What would a guy expect to pay for a used one? Anything that I should be looking out for, when looking at a used model?
I typically cut about three cords a year, for home heating. All of that is downed oak. Some are whole trees, some just limb fall. I've got a ms 170 for the small stuff, so I'm looking for something with more power for the bigger stuff. Typically the tree size maxes out about 24 inches, but mostly, it's smaller, and runs around 18" or so. In the past, I've been using a 42cc saw, and it just seems to take forever to cut through anything of any size.
Of course the 170 has that little pico chain, and it cuts mighty quick. But unfortunately that's not the case with my other saws. I've got a heavy poulan pro 5020, and it's a fifty cc. I'd like to get something that's a bit lighter, with at least as much power.
I typically cut about three cords a year, for home heating. All of that is downed oak. Some are whole trees, some just limb fall. I've got a ms 170 for the small stuff, so I'm looking for something with more power for the bigger stuff. Typically the tree size maxes out about 24 inches, but mostly, it's smaller, and runs around 18" or so. In the past, I've been using a 42cc saw, and it just seems to take forever to cut through anything of any size.
Of course the 170 has that little pico chain, and it cuts mighty quick. But unfortunately that's not the case with my other saws. I've got a heavy poulan pro 5020, and it's a fifty cc. I'd like to get something that's a bit lighter, with at least as much power.