nettle
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MS261 CM and a MS 150C
A good chainsaw for a broke down old man?
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Yeah , 261-cm a high compression 50 cc saw with 4 hp and 18" bar would be capable to do this work a few times a yr . 20 " bar not so much in big hardwood . The 150-C only for limbing and arborist work . Nice saws though , I ran a MS-260 for 5 yrs cutting 12"- 18" Maple & Birch , great bucking & limbing saw for small , medium hardwood .
nettle
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You are correct about both of these saws. That's why I bought them. I sold a MS260 to buy the MS261 CM. I am not a MS260 fan.
billyboy
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There is a 036 forsale on the Trading Post for 300 + shipping. It may have elasto start, can’t tell for sure. No decompression valve. There is a new Dolmar 6100 for sale on Iowa craigs list for 500/20 “ bar. Most of the Stihl 044 in my neighborhood start around 500. A used 036 can run a 24” bar and you would have money left over for a light limber. I burned 6 chords a year for 15 years with a 42 cc Stihl 028 and I took down some big ones but not many in the 36” diameter. Got a echo 360 T for 100$ off Craig’s list, my favorite limber, and now I have a nice 036, and a 028 super for less than 2 bills. Keep your eyes on the Craig’s list, local shopper mags, maybe even garage sales when it warms up if the coved 19 subsides a bit. I’m a bit on the older side myself and I don’t much care for a heavy saw. Don’t mind the 036 for bucking but I wouldn’t want to lug it around the woods with a 24 on it all day. Good luck with your search
4seasons
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Since you are in Chattanooga, make a run over to the Home Depot tool rental and see if they have any Makita 6401 rental saws that you could try out for the weekend. They sell them for cheap after they have had them for a while and it is the best bang for the buck option you are likely to find. I do suggest trying it first since you want something light enough for an old man to handle. It is lighter than some 60cc saws but is built on the same frame as the Dolmar 7900 (the best off the shelf saw out there.)
There are some good 50cc saws out there as well that can easily pull a 20" bar and weigh less than the 60cc saws. Since you stated that you were saw dumb you may want to buy new from a shop that services their own products, not a big box store. All the big brands have a good pro saw in the 50cc class, so it just comes down to where you can get the best service and price.
However since you know guns and cars there isn't anything new about working on a chainsaw. If you can clean a gun you can clean a saw. If you can rebuild an engine you can rebuild a saw. If you are willing to go this route there are some great used options out there.
There are some good 50cc saws out there as well that can easily pull a 20" bar and weigh less than the 60cc saws. Since you stated that you were saw dumb you may want to buy new from a shop that services their own products, not a big box store. All the big brands have a good pro saw in the 50cc class, so it just comes down to where you can get the best service and price.
However since you know guns and cars there isn't anything new about working on a chainsaw. If you can clean a gun you can clean a saw. If you can rebuild an engine you can rebuild a saw. If you are willing to go this route there are some great used options out there.
I see it is a Husky but what is the model number?You need one like this.View attachment 818165View attachment 818166View attachment 818167 I am becoming like @chipper1 , I need a time out.
What is a "vibe system"?2
Yep @ 60 + cc they have good midrange torgue , that will pull a 24" bar effortlessly with 3 way oiler adjustment. , fuel primer / purgebulb & decompression switch for easy starting . The reliability of the old 55 & 455 with even better overall performance & a/vibe system .
We just had a tornado hit and saws and generators are being snapped up like hotcakes so it will be a while before the market settles back out.
Great saw not to far from you and it does a great job with a 24.
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/for-sale-2166r.342083/I don't consider it light, but it's around the same weight as most saws in the 70cc range.
The downside for you is that it's based on the husky, which you stated earlier is a direction you didn't want to go.
That being said I'd think even a husky.jred would be okay for a couple times a year lol.
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/for-sale-2166r.342083/I don't consider it light, but it's around the same weight as most saws in the 70cc range.
The downside for you is that it's based on the husky, which you stated earlier is a direction you didn't want to go.
That being said I'd think even a husky.jred would be okay for a couple times a year lol.
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372.
Actually "anti vibration " Isolates the saw from the operator . Reduces or eliminates the vibration to your hands via springs or rubber isolation mechaniziums !
GilksTreeFelling
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For 36" hard wood. You really should be running a 70cc or above from any of the big brands, pick a brand that has good service network in your area and go from there. A well maintained used saw can be had for a decent price vs a new one. I have been using my 372 for years and not an issue in hardwood largest have cut was a 42.5" dbh elm with 28" bar and skiptooth chain.
He wants 500. It is my understanding that it's discontinued. Is the company defunct? My concern is the availability of parts.
There are a lot of the jreds in the market as many were produced. Many of the major components are the same as the 2172/365/372 Xtorque saws and some of components from the earlier 365/372 and the 2165/2172 will fit, mainly all the parts that I would consider consumables.
I think they are still producing and selling the same saws under the Redmax label, even though they are not currently producing the pro model jreds.
If sourcing parts is a major concern then the 365/372 would be a better bet as their are more of them and even plenty of new ones in dealerships all over the country as well as lots of parts on the shelves. To me it's not as big of a concern as being a member on these forums has it's privileges
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I would not be concerned either. Husqvarna 372XT parts are available for that saw should anything go wrong. Great long lasting saw to start with. For perspective I am 66 years old and for cutting 36" trees I would want a 2 saw plan. 50cc saw for limbs and 18" and under. 70cc saw with 24" for those 18-36" trees, keep sharp chains and let saw do the work. But in the end buy brand and size you believe will suit you best. Be safe and wear PPE, unlike guys that cut in pajama pants and flip-flops.
That's just for cookie cutting, and I don't wear flip flops btw
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Why do you think I was talking about you?That's just for cookie cutting, and I don't wear flip flops btw
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