Best 30 to 40 cc saws

[JTM]

I really could use a wee wittle saw for some of the small crap I cut, cedars, crabapple, stuff with lots of small limbs. Chunking up trunks 8” to 10” in diameter. I’m thinking a 16” bar. Must be light, nimble, quick reving, and strong in the cut.

 

[porsche965]

MS241

 

[Kenskip1]

I have a Shindaiwa 352.It now appears to have merged with Echo.Light with elastico start. I will not buy a saw from the major two brands.This Echo should fit your requirements.Ken

 

[sundance]

In an older world I'd say an Echo CS-346. Today maybe an Echo CS-352 or CS-370.

 

[svk]

Makita 3601 is far and away the top performing sub 40 cc saw on the market.

 

[JohnnyBlade]

Echo cs-355t. 14" u wont be disapointed. Except for the fact u will never need to buy another saw again. Just my opinion.

 

[Ozhoo]

Here's a deal on a CS-370 on fleabay.

 

[AnthemBassMan]

I have the Echo CS370. It’s a pretty good little saw that won’t wear you down. Still gonna drill the cat out of the muffler to open it up more, but I’ve already adjusted the carb from the factory settings after I first got it and it runs great. Just toss the stock chain or use for a backup and get a 91VXL on it. 36cc engine, 16” bar, and 5 year homeowner warranty for under $300 including tax.

L8R,
Matt

 

[Ryan'smilling]

241 or 346 would be my choice. Or any husky you can throw a 346 top end on.

 

[sawfun]

For under 40cc I am surprised nobody mentioned the Stihl ms200 or 200t. The Poulan S25's are right up there as well, just heavier.

 

[svk]

For under 40cc I am surprised nobody mentioned the Stihl ms200 or 200t. The Poulan S25's are right up there as well, just heavier.

Price an availability are an issue with those though? Correct me if I’m wrong.

 

[sawfun]

Price an availability are an issue with those though? Correct me if I’m wrong.

You are correct about price and availability, however the thread title did not mention price. Also several of the saws mentioned are well above 40cc such as the 241 and 346.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

You can't go wrong with a properly running eager beaver 2.3 if old saws are in the mix.

I've also been hearing the little dolkita is a ringer.

 

[milkman]

Earthquake 3816, cheap killer saw.

 

[JohnnyBlade]

I heard the dolmar ps-32 is a real good saw in that cc range as well i think i know wer one is at as well and its available

 

[JohnnyBlade]

X2 for the Eager Beaver.
2.0 did everything i needed it to do before CAD.
Now im here........

 

[ericm979]

MS241 is nice (and expensive) but it's 43cc.

The Echo CS352 is a nice 34cc saw. I use mine for brush cutting, which for me is .5-6" with lots of 1-2".. If you're regularly cutting 8-10" I'd go with the MS241 or some other 40-50cc saw. It'll cut those faster.

 

[JTM]

MS241 is nice (and expensive) but it's 43cc.

The Echo CS352 is a nice 34cc saw. I use mine for brush cutting, which for me is .5-6" with lots of 1-2".. If you're regularly cutting 8-10" I'd go with the MS241 or some other 40-50cc saw. It'll cut those faster.

I have saws that can cover anything bigger. What you described is mostly what I would be using it for. The 8-10” trunk would be only occasional. I was looking at the specs for the 352 and dry weight just under 9 lbs looks sweet. What chain works well with that stuff? Does anyone know if the 370 is a clamshell as well? Not that it matters. Just curious.

 

[JTM]

I heard the dolmar ps-32 is a real good saw in that cc range as well i think i know wer one is at as well and its available

Well, I did do the PM thing.

 

[Franny K]

The Echo cs 370 is a de bored cs 400. I would think their cs 361P would be more in line with the title of this thread the best. All three of these are clamshell type construction the 361p does have a stuffed crank.