msing
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Just picked up a Stihl 034 is this saw considered a homeowner saw or a pro saw? Not that its a big deal either way. And any one know the H.P. rating on it.
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THALL10326
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msing said:
That would be a metal body saw and considered a pro. HP is around 4, maybe a bit more, not sure exactly. 034 was replaced by the 036 and both are good saws. How much did you pay for it? I ask because a real nice 034 brings a good penny...
Lakeside53
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It's the "lower" version of a pro saw... Mainly marketing, but it does have some differences.
The cylinder lacks a heat shield, the top shroud is flimsy, the muffler is front vented and not as free flowing as the 036, the flywheel lacks the center steel insert (some later version had this as standard though), the recoil cover is plastic with different shrouding of the flywheel (some later 036's had the plastic cover also for a short time but was soon discontinued). and the crankcase doesn't have the cast-in steel support for the clutch side crank bearing.
So, not as "robust" as an 036 but holds up pretty well in usage. The 034S has the same cc as the 036, but uses a different cylinder. Some of the aforementioned 036 only parts made their way back into the 034S in the later years.
The cylinder lacks a heat shield, the top shroud is flimsy, the muffler is front vented and not as free flowing as the 036, the flywheel lacks the center steel insert (some later version had this as standard though), the recoil cover is plastic with different shrouding of the flywheel (some later 036's had the plastic cover also for a short time but was soon discontinued). and the crankcase doesn't have the cast-in steel support for the clutch side crank bearing.
So, not as "robust" as an 036 but holds up pretty well in usage. The 034S has the same cc as the 036, but uses a different cylinder. Some of the aforementioned 036 only parts made their way back into the 034S in the later years.
msing
ArboristSite Lurker
Its not a super cost me $140 Canadian it has a plastic clutch cover this made me think it isnt a pro saw. thanks for the replys.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
msing said:
For $CDN140, who cares!!! I can sell those all day long for $US300, assuming it's in decent shape. You did good... It's still 80% of an 036..
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Four Paws said:
Be nice to the nubies...
msing
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Its OK had already looked on acres site didn't have the info I wanted. Mite try a loop of square chisel and a muffler mod.Four Paws said:
aggiewoodbutchr
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A used 034 was the 1st saw I purchased for about $150. Mine has been good to me. It's the 1st saw I reach for 90% of the time.
I have many hours behind 2 034 S,and 1 036 and several other saws.The 34 supers are very professional performers in power and reliability. A 20 inch bar and 3/8 pitch 7 tooth sprocket give me the best all round performance and comfort.
SawTroll
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You seem to be right, but there are some confution.THALL10326 said:
I have a German source that say 4.2 hp, and another one (US Stihl manual) that say 4.1 bhp/3.0 kW, which doesn't really add up.
3.0 kW should be 4.1 hp, not bhp.
Such inconsistensies are quite common in Stihl US service manuals.....:taped:
I had an 034 for ten yr., loved it. Still have the manual, which says the 034 has 3.45 cu. in., the 034S has 61.5 cu. in. No Hp listed, but think I might've seen it recently on the Stihl web site.
61.5 cu. in. is the same as my 036 Pro.
61.5 cu. in. is the same as my 036 Pro.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
SteveH said:
I'd sure like a 61.5 CUBIC INCH saw in an 036 package.:rockn:
I think you mean 61.5cc.
With any luck, that's my moron mistake of the week.
