40 cc class saws

[hseII]

OH44

FTW

 

[Resaw]

I have most every new model Dolmar saw and that is the one that I choose to carry with me, my favorite. [emoji106]


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[7sleeper]

Well i have officially ordered a ps-421!

That of course my friend was a mistake! You should have ordered a Makita EA4300F to get a good saw....











dolmar 421 = Makita EA4300F

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[User Name Here]

I have gotten the 421 today and i have only cranked it and made a couple very small cuts. First impression is great. Balances well and seems very smooth. I love how easy it cranks. Can't wait to really get to use it!

 

[KenJax Tree]

You'll grab that saw first more than you think you will

 

[nmurph]

I ran a Redmax GZ4000 this weekend at the GTG and was super impressed. It cuts far stronger than it's 2.4hp suggest, and it is a flyweight. I would LOVE to have one ported. I think one went home with Randy. When I see how it turned out, I might pony up and buy one. They are on Ebay for $210.

 

[SAWMIKAZE]

I was not thinking straight and purchased a 241 for the hell of it..yes it was alot of money for 40cc..yes i did have buyers remorse and tried to sell it never fueled..noone wanted it ..so the muffler got modded and i used it for a few hours last friday , and between the muffler mod and a rim upgrade i can say ill never be without it..awesome saw for 40cc

 

[ColdStihl]

My 421 comes Thursday. Really looking forward to the weekend!

 

[ColdStihl]

Regarding my new 421, does anyone know off-hand what drive link count of a compatible Stihl PS chain would be?

 

[Natty Bumppo]

No one's said anything about the Jonsered 2240. I've used one at work for over 3 years now. Nice little, lightweight saw. Not a pro model by any means. I'm no logger or professional arborist, but it gets run harder with us than it would by your average homeowner. Great for limbing. With a sharp chain, I wouldn't hesitate to take down a 12-13" hardwood tree with it (except maybe for hedge/osage orange). But I'd say you made a good choice. I've never run a 421, but sounds like a very good saw.

 

[Swamp Yankee]

Regarding my new 421, does anyone know off-hand what drive link count of a compatible Stihl PS chain would be?

Best guess

If it's a 14 inch chain, should be 52 dl.

If it's a 16 inch chain, should be 56 dl.

Exact numbers will be stamped on the bar itself.

Take Care

 

[bryanr2]

I ran a Redmax GZ4000 this weekend at the GTG and was super impressed. It cuts far stronger than it's 2.4hp suggest, and it is a flyweight. I would LOVE to have one ported. I think one went home with Randy. When I see how it turned out, I might pony up and buy one. They are on Ebay for $210.

This was a good read. The Redmax did very well considering it's price point. GZ4000, 420, and 241cm

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/40cc-shoot-out.233295/

 

[ColdStihl]

Thanks! 16". I wanted to order a chain from Bailey's ahead of time and they have 55 and 56 counts. Saw should be delivered tomorrow, so I can wait to confirm the bar stamp. I was thinking 56, but wasn't sure.

Best guess

If it's a 14 inch chain, should be 52 dl.

If it's a 16 inch chain, should be 56 dl.

Exact numbers will be stamped on the bar itself.

Take Care

 

[ColdStihl]

Great thread. I had my mind pretty much set on the Dolmar and that thread helped set the hook. All three saws seem like a can't lose proposition.

This was a good read. The Redmax did very well considering it's price point. GZ4000, 420, and 241cm

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/40cc-shoot-out.233295/

 

[7sleeper]

Thanks! 16". I wanted to order a chain from Bailey's ahead of time and they have 55 and 56 counts. Saw should be delivered tomorrow, so I can wait to confirm the bar stamp. I was thinking 56, but wasn't sure.

Get some Stihl chain instead. You just need the correct numbers and won't regret it!

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[ColdStihl]

Get some Stihl chain instead. You just need the correct numbers and won't regret it!

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Yup. Post #89.

 

[bryanr2]

I liked the 241cm I had but I still believe that the ultimate 40cc saw is still the Husqvarna 242xp.

 

[KenJax Tree]

I'm happy with the Oregon VXL on mine

 

[ColdStihl]

Is that the stock chain on a 421, or were you not directing your comment toward me?

I'm happy with the Oregon VXL on mine

 

[KenJax Tree]

Is that the stock chain on a 421, or were you not directing your comment toward me?

The stock chain was safety chain. I was just telling you to give the Oregon VXL a look unless you want full chisel chain.