bnmc98
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Hey, wanted to post this and pick your guys brains a little cause I don't know much about the newer Huskys.
Not really a brand name guy, just a run what ya brung.
Here's what I got going on. I have run the 46 class Stihls mostly, and have always been fairly content.
My 461 has a little over 2 years on it and is a little beat, kind of slowing down too.
That has been my main saw. I do have a 288xp that I got as a back up and for bigger stuff. And a smaller limber.
We just took a look at our new contract, and the wood gets progressively bigger. A lot of 28" to 36" fir and a number over that. And a butt load of it.
I have my eye on a 661, saw one at the dealer here, very sexy looking and feels nice. However, I am concerned about a couple of things. One, I had a 441 mtronic before and got rid of it for bog issues, and seemed to always hunt for the right setting. Also concerned about the air filter set up, I felt like I was gonna break the stud on it just taking it off in the store. Also a big portion of the wrap side of the handle is plastic, doesn't seem real durable (I have broken them before on my 461).
Anyone running one????
I know it will pull what I want for a bar and chain. 30's and 32's.
Bla bla bla... On to my question...
Anyone run 390's.
I am wondering how they compare to my 288. It has a mm and a k&n. was recently rebuilt.
But, I have fallen in love with the square semi skip chains I am using now, and with a 30" bar I am feeling it doesn't quite have all the oompf I want. And at 16.8 lbs power head, the stihl has 7.2hp vs the 6hp advertised for the 288 (and my tree mileage sucks).
How are the 390's? I have heard several issues with screws falling out. Do they hold up in the long run?
At 6.5 horse, can I get more out of it if I mm? I also heard they aren't making the wrap version anymore?
Here's the last bit of info and probably the most important for if the 390 will cut the mustard. I work at 5500-6500ft and that takes 16% power off the top of any saw, which is what I am fighting. I am wondering if it would be enough steam.
Any info would help as I am a starving logger and don't want to just kiss $1200 away.
Not really a brand name guy, just a run what ya brung.
Here's what I got going on. I have run the 46 class Stihls mostly, and have always been fairly content.
My 461 has a little over 2 years on it and is a little beat, kind of slowing down too.
That has been my main saw. I do have a 288xp that I got as a back up and for bigger stuff. And a smaller limber.
We just took a look at our new contract, and the wood gets progressively bigger. A lot of 28" to 36" fir and a number over that. And a butt load of it.
I have my eye on a 661, saw one at the dealer here, very sexy looking and feels nice. However, I am concerned about a couple of things. One, I had a 441 mtronic before and got rid of it for bog issues, and seemed to always hunt for the right setting. Also concerned about the air filter set up, I felt like I was gonna break the stud on it just taking it off in the store. Also a big portion of the wrap side of the handle is plastic, doesn't seem real durable (I have broken them before on my 461).
Anyone running one????
I know it will pull what I want for a bar and chain. 30's and 32's.
Bla bla bla... On to my question...
Anyone run 390's.
I am wondering how they compare to my 288. It has a mm and a k&n. was recently rebuilt.
But, I have fallen in love with the square semi skip chains I am using now, and with a 30" bar I am feeling it doesn't quite have all the oompf I want. And at 16.8 lbs power head, the stihl has 7.2hp vs the 6hp advertised for the 288 (and my tree mileage sucks).
How are the 390's? I have heard several issues with screws falling out. Do they hold up in the long run?
At 6.5 horse, can I get more out of it if I mm? I also heard they aren't making the wrap version anymore?
Here's the last bit of info and probably the most important for if the 390 will cut the mustard. I work at 5500-6500ft and that takes 16% power off the top of any saw, which is what I am fighting. I am wondering if it would be enough steam.
Any info would help as I am a starving logger and don't want to just kiss $1200 away.