CAMG3X
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Been doing a lot of thinning lately in good ol' Montana. Been using the 036 with a 25" till I figure out what to do with my blown 365XT. Everything was going smooth with the 036 till the oiler went out, so had to grab the companies 441 timber saw.
A.Ran approx. 18 hrs on the 441 w/ 28" ultralite and here are my thoughts on the saw:
1. Quite a bit more heavy/bulky than 440's that I've used in the past. Definitely more cumbersome than the 036/361's.
2. Nice to have a 70cc saw for thinning when the prescription requires clearing larger trees; 441 made quick work of a large stand of lodgepole.
3. Has a very different feel motorwise than what I'm use to. Main notice was how smooth the power curve was, though not quite as peppy in the low end as 372XT's. My first thought of the sound and power delivery was of a snowmobile for some reason.
4. Restart after loss of fuel was very easy 1-2 pulls every time and considerably better fuel economy than 440's.
5. Anti-vibe was great.
B. Gave a 562XP w/ 28" a go: thoughts:
1. Light and compact, great for reaching around limbs in close thinning quarters.
2. Considerably more power than the 360 series. Smooth curve and excellent throttle response.
3. Pulled great with a 28". Mainly cut trees at a max of 9" DBH, though took a shot at some 20" dead wood and noticed no hesitation.
4. Some difficulty starting post tank, though am not familiar with the priming procedure.
5. Anti-vibe was the best.
Overall:
562 hit the spot considering the application of work that I'm in. 441 gave me quite a workout, but was a hell of a saw!
I'm considering picking up a 562XP and rebuilding my 365XT on the side (worn out piston and blown big end crank bearing).
What are yall's thoughts?
A.Ran approx. 18 hrs on the 441 w/ 28" ultralite and here are my thoughts on the saw:
1. Quite a bit more heavy/bulky than 440's that I've used in the past. Definitely more cumbersome than the 036/361's.
2. Nice to have a 70cc saw for thinning when the prescription requires clearing larger trees; 441 made quick work of a large stand of lodgepole.
3. Has a very different feel motorwise than what I'm use to. Main notice was how smooth the power curve was, though not quite as peppy in the low end as 372XT's. My first thought of the sound and power delivery was of a snowmobile for some reason.
4. Restart after loss of fuel was very easy 1-2 pulls every time and considerably better fuel economy than 440's.
5. Anti-vibe was great.
B. Gave a 562XP w/ 28" a go: thoughts:
1. Light and compact, great for reaching around limbs in close thinning quarters.
2. Considerably more power than the 360 series. Smooth curve and excellent throttle response.
3. Pulled great with a 28". Mainly cut trees at a max of 9" DBH, though took a shot at some 20" dead wood and noticed no hesitation.
4. Some difficulty starting post tank, though am not familiar with the priming procedure.
5. Anti-vibe was the best.
Overall:
562 hit the spot considering the application of work that I'm in. 441 gave me quite a workout, but was a hell of a saw!
I'm considering picking up a 562XP and rebuilding my 365XT on the side (worn out piston and blown big end crank bearing).
What are yall's thoughts?