I just wish the damn EPA would stay the hell away from all small engines...:censored:
ha just wait till you see what they do to the cars and motorcicles.
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I just wish the damn EPA would stay the hell away from all small engines...:censored:
HUH....
...the 7900 sure isn't lighter than the 044........
Who ever has the modded 372 that runs a 32" bar and it outcuts everything on the planet needs to sink it in bigger wood, that will slow it down. Making claims like that just makes you look bad. a 372 will run a 32" bar but..... I put a 28" bar on my 5100 once........opcorn:
I would have to agree that the 7900 dolmar cuts good but the av mounts are stil flimsy compared to the 385. when i traded the 7900 in the new springs were so flimsy that the dealer thought the mounts were broke. i replaced the mounts the day before they were oem parts. The saw looks good on paper but in the real world I dont think it does . I will stick with husky or stihl atleast when i need apart i can get it when i need it.
In retrospect, I would have liked a 346NE and a 372/575NE. I guess I am just one gauge bigger though. I use the 357 all day though. It is a very good compromise.
To me, i don't know if it makes sense to mod the 57 and get a 390 or 660 or 7900, or just get a 372xp and leave it alone. I don't like stihl offerings in the 70 cc class.
this is the last year in the US.also look at the ms460 and you cannot go wrong with the 7900.
skip the ms441 and the 575xp.
ms 660 and the 390 xp are great saws as well.
I love my 357xp, but I want a saw to handle the big wood in my area. I usually run a 20" bar with the 57, but would like to go down to an 18" and get a bigger saw with a 24-28" bar for the big wood.
I don't care which brand you recommend. Stihl has a pricey, but good dealer nearby, and Husky has a good dealer about 20 miles away. I am interested in Dolmar too.
What saw, what cc range? I am a big guy, so a little weight is ok.
Man, the advice and different viewpoints are much appreciated. I've come to the conclusion that I want more than one new saw
For now, I think I want to get something that can cut faster than my 357xp in 20"+ hardwood, and then add a big saw later.
On my list now: 372xp, 7900, 460 mag. I need to go see my buddy with the 460 and see if I can cut something
I cant say the av is flimsy on the 7900 mine seems fine!
Now the ms280 is a different story if they were any softer they would be made from sponge!
I have a Poulan Pro 505,which I believe is the same as a 2083 Jonsered.This saw is on the heavy side,and aint what you would call a speed demon,but it does have loads of power and seems to be built pretty good.I know these saws have discontinued,but I saw some new leftovers on the net about a year ago for about $500.Not bad for a saw of this size.But I believe if I had to make a choice for a bigger saw,Id go with a 460 Stihl.
I have to agree. I bought a 5100 about a month ago and had some carb issues off the bat. the dealer made it right and I commend him for it but the stability is not there, we run stihl and husq most of the time and I have to say there is no comparison. The Dolmars cut fast but they feel sloppy.
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