favorite saws for felling hardwoods

[Ryan Willock]

whats everyones favorite saw for felling hardwoods in the 30" plus catagory???
let the argument begin!!

 

[Newfie]

I like my 288xp for that even though I got the 3120. Sometimes I'll bring out the big boy for some fun.

 

[Ryan Willock]

so far i really like my 460:alien:

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Ryan,

I like my 064AV,or my new 385XP for the hardwoods

Later Rob..

 

[logcutter429]

Got to be the 66mag.

 

[Ryan Willock]

where's gypo with his 088kd???

 

[Nickrosis]

088
084 as backup

 

[rborist1]

:Eye:

 

[Ryan Willock]

husky???....aren't those the plastic ones????lol.

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Ryan,


There's nothing wrong with the Husky saw's I'm actually starting to like them,considering I have always been a Stihl man but I like them both....

Later Rob.....

 

[Ryan Willock]

Rob, i've been looking at the 346xp but just can't bring myself to buy it. mainly because there isn't a husky dealer near me unless you want to count lowes.

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Ryan,

From what I hear the 346XP's are a excellent saw but I don't blame you for not wanting to buy one from Lowe's,if you want to buy one and have it shipped to you this is where I got my 385XP from a month or so ago here's a link


http://www.powermadeeasy.com/husqvarna/chainsaw/346xp.htm

There good people to deal with ....

Later Rob...

 

[Ryan Willock]

d@mnit rob, you just about caused me to buy one with that link, don't do that to me again, it was almost more than i could bare!!!!!lol.

 

[Stumper]

FWIW, While there is something to be said for buying from a servicing dealer in my experience it does't turn out to be that big of a deal. All my saw mechanics have been ready, willing, and able to service all brands. The debate will rage forever about who makes the best saws -(even after Electrlux owns everybody ) but Husqvarna is always high on the "best" list. I love my Huskies-and you have to admire a company that has stayed in business for over 300 years!

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Stumper,

Amen


Ryan,

Do you think those are good prices or what...I think I might be ordering a 346XP for myself....

Later Rob...

 

[Ryan Willock]

my local stihl dealer sells a 260 for $404.00 but i get a discount
stihl might go w/ the 346 just to try one out, they have the "crown commitment" so if i don't like it i can take it back. rob, do you notice if the air filtration in your 385 makes any differance???

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

Ryan,

I think the air filtration setup on the husky's are way better than the stihl saw's,I find that I have to clean my stihl filter's alot more often than I do the 385's filter,but I'll really let you know how I like it when I run it a little longer..I really do like the Husky's Air Injection.I know it's hard to try a husky when running stihl's for a long time but you won't be disappointed

Later Rob...

 

[Ryan Willock]

does it get the small dust as well or just the big stuff???

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

It get's it all as far as I can see,I have'nt got the magnifying glass out or anything It works very good..

 

[Ryan Willock]

does it use a mesh filter or felt type filter???