Bremen
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Another option in used saws would be a 6401 HD rental. Probably half the specified budget initally, with the $200 upgrade option to a 7900 for when you buy more saws Just a thought, I'd probably get a 359 or somethin' .
Not a 365, too heavy for its power......
Dolmar 5100,
Man this is a little hot rod, with a 18" bar (more like a 17" i.e.64 link loop)
I've had mine 3 weeks and already cut 3 cords and limbed all the mess and burned it up. Have a new husky 359 e-tech 20" it's still on the first tank of gas.( it's been under the tree) The 359 is a fine saw got mine for $439.50 delivered to the door with pro bar and 3 chains. But I just can't put that little Dolmar down, It's a couple pounds lighter and a lot quicker limbing and in the wood. I live S. of Ft.Wayne and have a dealer here selling them for 359.00 plus 6% tax. Gets you a fine saw and bragging rights over any other stock 50cc saw on the market. You could get a spare loop of chain and spare sprocket and still come in at $400.00
Another happy 5100 owner....
It is a fine choice, and probably the best for under 400 bucks!
I just love to hear people sing the praises of that Dolmar!
Another happy 5100 owner....
It is a fine choice, and probably the best for under 400 bucks!
Stang,
You run .325 or 3/8 on your 51 dude??? I'm going with a 3/8 16" bar. This will keep it in suit with my huskies and Stihls at the .050.
3/8" 050 16" bar. I made timed cuts and found the 3/8" faster with the 16" bar against both the .325 8T and .325 9T...
i run the same chain on all my saws for compatability. I can buy a roll and make it fit all of them.
i have on occasion put a 13" 3/8 bar on it for fun. It is wicked fast, but my 13" bar is 058 and I have tried to get rid of all my 058 stuff...
here it is with the shorty....
First and foremost, I would like to thank all of you for the input on my first post. I knew I would get more replies on saws other than Stihl and Husqvarna, but I am sticking with those two. It sounds like I'm kinda on the low side of cc's, but I'm sticking to my guns-the 353 or ms280 (new). When and if I decide I need a larger saw in the future, it sounds like the 361 is the cat's meow.
Be safe. Happy New Year.
KW1980
Ahh B.S. :hmm3grin2orange: I used two of them for 6 years. They are great torquey saws and have a home at the firewood pile. It is a little heavy, but for the longest time, that was all I knew in terms of weight. You can get a good used one 2-3 bucks normally around here.
Ummmmmm, dude??? That's a Stihl bar you have on your 7900, how's that happening???
First and foremost, I would like to thank all of you for the input on my first post. I knew I would get more replies on saws other than Stihl and Husqvarna, but I am sticking with those two. It sounds like I'm kinda on the low side of cc's, but I'm sticking to my guns-the 353 or ms280 (new). When and if I decide I need a larger saw in the future, it sounds like the 361 is the cat's meow.
Be safe. Happy New Year.
KW1980
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