4.1 HP for a 56cc saw sounds pretty dang good.I might have to get me an Efco someday.If I am not mistaken,they made the CS series of John Deere saws for awhile.
3/8 or .325?? Efco 156
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Sounds like a hair over 60cc if you do the math.
60-64cc?
Compared to the higher dollar saws ,yes it does
64cc to be exact.
I have a few saws for sale if your interested.
I have a few saws for sale if your interested.
That's GOTTA BE the most powerful 56cc saw I've ever seen!
Over 65cc from a 56cc saw!
Over 65cc from a 56cc saw!
4.1 hp from a 56cc saw!
You go Bubster!
3/8” will probably make life easier for firewood and falling, but 325” offers some good chain options that will probably keep up fine. 325” narrow kerf cutters never seemed to hold an edge long enough for my liking, but that option would still exist if you wanted to go that route.
For limbing and trimming, especially for soft and springy stuff, the smoother, smaller bites of 325” would be advantageous.
For limbing and trimming, especially for soft and springy stuff, the smoother, smaller bites of 325” would be advantageous.
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I know right? That is what Efco's site says though. They are the same as the John Deere CS series.
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I have a 346 xp running .325 on an 18" bar. It cuts very fast. I do sharpen that chain more often though too.
I'm religious about keeping my chains sharp and because of that I've learned to keep them out of the dirt. Hand filing a chain back to sharp after hitting dirt teaches that lesson quick!
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I didn't mention it has a 20" bar on it. I do not know 8 tooth or 7 though. I was able to put it into some seasoned hard maple and was pretty pleased with it. I didn't have time to run it side by side in the same wood against my 346xp though. That has a 18" bar with .325 on it.
The 156 is my largest saw at the moment. I'm on the lookout for a Husqvarna xp series in the mid 60-70cc but prices have been just stupid around me lately.
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Jonsered 2152 and Dolmar 5105. Both 50cc and both equipped with 16 in bars & chains. The Dolmar is 3/8 and the Jonsered .325. U can swap em around any way you choose and both saws will cut faster with 3/8. I prefer it for general firewood use like felling and bucking. If a guy were to step up to a 20" bar then .325 is going to be nicer and easier on the saw.
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My 156 CC 5720 came with 20" 3/8
Recommended bar chain in owners manual. Mostly 3/8 but also 325. Mine came OEM with 20" 3/8.
3/8 always been faster cutter. Only time I like 325 is under powered saws or limbing for smoother cut.
3/8 always been faster cutter. Only time I like 325 is under powered saws or limbing for smoother cut.
If it is 3/8, probably 7t. I have only seen 8t 3/8 on larger saws.
If your bar is good, I wouldn't consider spending extra to change. Actually I think it will compliment the 346 as a different option for different cutting conditions with 20in 3/8. Put .325 on it it would be much like another 346 for use.
Lot of tree companies and agencies use the 365xps. I picked up 3, a few years ago at a county auction less then $200 each. Good , reliable saws with a 24inch bar, still have and use 1.
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365 is one I've been looking for. That's one hell of a good price. I paid 180 for this Efco and it's barely used. I know they've got mixed reviews but appears to be limited to the smaller clam shell saws. This seems to be designed really well with a lot of attention to detail. It makes complete sense what you're saying with the 346 and the fact too. Thank you!
Also curious on what chain is best. I'm not interested in any kind of box store safety chain. Need a pro grade chain
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Its a good mag case saw. Only thing is parts are hard to find.
But I got lucky and found a guy that was just at my house from MI that works at a efco dealer plus other brands. He is on my chainsaw repair group FB too.
The 152 isnt even really a clammy (if that is the smaller you talk about) it is a bolt on cylinder with metal deal that can be woods ported base cut like a normal saw. 5220 152 same as below.
5018 same 152 saws too.
Before and after woods porting by Joe @Red97
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Is 152 same base as 156? My understanding is that 156 and 162 and the larger 162 p&c can be swapped out on a 156
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I'll tell ya right now I dont know crap about efco saws.
No 152 smaller and plastic crankcase.
156 and 165 guessing 162 too since in middle. No clue on 62. Far as I knew cylinders on these swapped. That was a WAG at best.
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