ok looking for any info on performance and reliability from it. ive narrowed it to the 372xp and the dolmar 7900. the more i look at the dolmar the more i like it. owners please inform me. Mike
dolmar 7900 owners......
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Griffbm3
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Have you tried them both out? Do you have a good dealer out there near Thompson? I don't know people out there. You are welcome to try out my 7900 if you are near the Hartford area anytime... I love the saw, runs like a champ, plenty of power, and finally the bars and chains are cheap much like the 372. Of course, I say buy them both...
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oldirty
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service and support bud.
both saws are studs.
both saws are studs.
wkpoor
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The price on the Dolmar is about $300.00 less. Does that help you out on the decision.
dolmar parts hard to find,or easily found but hard to get shipped out? i thought that was an issue at my last employer.
my old employer loved them, after someone ran over the only 372xp they decided to go dolmar.
2, 7900's
2 5100's
the 7900 had power, but i didnt find it that breath taking. Has a great look though
The older of the 2 5100's got some kind of odd problem with it right before i left.
The fuel kept draining into the cylinder flooding the engine, making a no start condition. But probably just some fluke problem.
We had 1 chainsaw at the shop for over 2 weeks waiting for parts when they bought the chainsaws it was supposedly "easy" to get parts for the saws.
my old employer loved them, after someone ran over the only 372xp they decided to go dolmar.
2, 7900's
2 5100's
the 7900 had power, but i didnt find it that breath taking. Has a great look though
The older of the 2 5100's got some kind of odd problem with it right before i left.
The fuel kept draining into the cylinder flooding the engine, making a no start condition. But probably just some fluke problem.
We had 1 chainsaw at the shop for over 2 weeks waiting for parts when they bought the chainsaws it was supposedly "easy" to get parts for the saws.
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HUSKYMAN
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Huh? A 7900 is about $600 out the door, a 372XP can be found for a little over $700.
Bowtie
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i have a Dolmar 7900, and its a runnin son of a gun. But I also hear the 372 is a damn good saw. Buy what makes you happy, you cant go wrong either way!
amricks or whatever its called has the dolmar for 670 i think. i havent been to a dolmar dealer yet. im gonna call around tomorrow for prices for both saws. i would imagine either one would last me a lifetime as i only cut firewood for myself.
whats dolmars warranty? there website has lots to be desired.
whats dolmars warranty? there website has lots to be desired.
oldirty
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that should tell you something about the service and support now shouldnt it?
drmiller100
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like they said, dealer makes a bid difference.
my dealer, in Lakefork Idaho, is a frigging god.
heady's power sports, 208-6340=-5550. orders parts reliably, gives me great advice.
i have a pair of 7900's. love them both.
so, great saws, great dealer.\
a shame my dealer can't sell you saws.
hahahahhahhaahha!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my dealer, in Lakefork Idaho, is a frigging god.
heady's power sports, 208-6340=-5550. orders parts reliably, gives me great advice.
i have a pair of 7900's. love them both.
so, great saws, great dealer.\
a shame my dealer can't sell you saws.
hahahahhahhaahha!!!!!!!!!!!!!
well i just went to the dealer locator, theres a bunch of em near me. ill give them a call. ill gather prices for both saws and take it from there. the rep of the 372 just might over take the 1hp loss over the 7900 but we will see.
How do you get the 7900 for $600? Buy a $378 Makita on eBay and a 7900 cylinder kit? (could be $500 that way if somebody will pay $100 for the take off cylinder kit)
wkpoor
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A 7900 is 545.00 out the door with bar and chain. Been tryng to tell people here for awhile now but nobody want to listen. Just PM for the #.
litefoot
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PM Sent.
Hugenpoet
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+1 372XPs are still available and cost about $720.00 in my area-with a 20" bar, point me to a 7900 for $420 and I'll buy it in an instant.
Tractorsaw1
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A 1 hp loss is a lot to give up when your talking about only 6 or 7 to start with. I have ran a 7900 cutting a lot of fire wood for over a year now with zero problems. Everytime i run that saw it puts a smile on your face. I find myself running the lighter limbing saws a lot less.:chainsawguy:
A 1 hp loss is a lot to give up when your talking about only 6 or 7 to start with. I have ran a 7900 cutting a lot of fire wood for over a year now with zero problems. Everytime i run that saw it puts a smile on your face. I find myself running the lighter limbing saws a lot less.:chainsawguy:
huskystihl
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I dont know about 300 less. I am in ohio as well and a 7900 goes for $679 and I purchased a 372 for $749. As far as performance the 372 cuts as well as any as I have ever ran and is reliable as all get out.
Come on Bill. You can't just drop a line like that and not tell us where to get it:chainsawguy:
huskystihl
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If someone can get me a 7900 for $545 out the door please hook me up! My dealer got me the 5100 for 350 and I thought that was great, and then he quoted me $679 for the 7900 and I figured that was pretty good as well.
