forgot to mention i stopped by local Stihl dealer today and checked out the 250, 211 and 171.
171 seems to small
211 think its about right.
250 smaller yes but to close to 290 IMO...
Think its time to fish... any thoughts on a stihl 015 009 or husky 235?
...Well, supposedly there's been only two tankfuls gone through this 44/346OE P/C Husqvarna to date...
Anyway, here's the vid of Bobby letting me enjoy "my" new saw vicariously:
[video=facebook;3451160165113]http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3451160165113[/video]
I totally agree. A friend of mine who has a firewood business has one for a backup saw. Really surprised me that such a light saw has that kind of power. A refurbished one would be a great deal IMHO!I really like my 435- performs well above what I expected. I run 16" Total/Tsumura with .325 RC. No mods and about 8-10 tanks of fuel through it.
Bill
Sorry, I lied. It's a stock 44 cylinder that had been straight gassed. Durant told Bobby it cleaned up nice. I stuck the video back in, 'cuz I don't see how you could go wrong. Listen to it!!
whats the specs of the 44?
whats the specs of the 44?
I'm not really sure on the exact specs for my saw because it's not exactly stock but it's 42mm about 10 lbs and probably about 3.5 HP. But you really have to run one to appreciate it. It's one amazing machine. A true Mighty Mouse. Essentially an OE 346 in a more compact package. It's the father of todays 346. Komatsuvarna, who I got it from, said it will run right on the heels of his 346. Ask Shep ( NCFarmboy) he's got 8 of them. There's a few on ebay right now and you better get on it if you're interested cuz I might try and snag one. My wife is capturing mine. Or at least trying! :msp_biggrin:
I was researching this class of saw earlier this year and the MS200 is the unquestioned leader, but too rich for my occasional trail and limbing use. I went with a Husky 435 refurb $142, 41cc and their lightest occasional use rear handle saw. Here's a link to the refurb: http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/191023.htm
You'll need to add $7 if you need to tune it, requires a special splined socket driver.
Last Monday I took the 435 out for some trail clearing work, had to carry it 3/4-mile to this deadfall.
Forty-five minutes later:
Most of that time was spent pitching limbs and rocks.
You can see from the photos, suitable for bucking and limbing.
Good luck on your quest.
I was researching this class of saw earlier this year and the MS200 is the unquestioned leader, but too rich for my occasional trail and limbing use. I went with a Husky 435 refurb $142, 41cc and their lightest occasional use rear handle saw. Here's a link to the refurb: http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/191023.htm
You'll need to add $7 if you need to tune it, requires a special splined socket driver.
Last Monday I took the 435 out for some trail clearing work, had to carry it 3/4-mile to this deadfall.
Forty-five minutes later:
Most of that time was spent pitching limbs and rocks.
You can see from the photos, suitable for bucking and limbing.
Good luck on your quest.
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