Help me decide Dolmar 5100 vs Husky 346xp

[Chaz1]

I've never run a Dolmar myself(no dealers close that I know of) but I'd sure like to try it to compare it to my 346. I replaced my 260pro(with the 346) after repeated starting and idling issues. Best move I could have made. Very, very pleased with it. By the way, the 346 is NOT merely a limbing saw. That's BS. It's a fanatstic saw for bucking firewood up to 14". Makes all my buddies' 290's look inferior. Stihlheads may not like it but it is what it is. Just a few words from a former Stihlhead!!!

 

[SawJunkie]

Get the 346. Then again I am biased..I think I hear mine calling from the shed now asking if we're gonna cut today....

 

[Saw Dr.]

You ought to call it quits early today, Cale. Looks like you hooked quite a few lurkers. Today might be your lucky day at the lake.

I vote for Echo 305, Woodshark, or "Homelite" 23av. Your choice.

I can't believe I wasted my 2500th post on this.

 

[smokinj]

I have a 5 gallon water jug I've been collecting loose change in, and I took it to the coinstar machine today. I have 498.37$ to spend on a 50cc Pro saw, which would be a better use of my loose change a Dolmar 5100 or Husky 346xp?

I like the silver clutch cover on the 346xp, but the black top cover on the 5100 is nice, which one should I buy based on this information?

Make it easy flip one of those coins and that will give you your best answer!

 

[04ultra]

Buy a MS261 and be happy ........

 

[Gary N Carter]

I have two ported 346s(OE) and they run and handle great. I use them for limbing primarily but they will do what ever you ask. I purchased a 5100s out of curiosity. It's a tad heavier and handles a tad different. It was real tite when new and at first I was a little disapointed. At or around the fifth tank it came alive. I also muffler ported it and pulled the limiter caps. It runs great and it does have more torque than my 346 OEs. I most likely will not purchase a 346 NE as I cannot justify it. However the 5100 runs so good I did put another one on layaway at my dealer. I use 246s w/18" bars for tite limbing and the 346s w/20" when the space opens up. The 5100 I use as a power limbing saw (for larger wood) so that I do not have to dirty up the 359 or 262.Take your choice, they are both good.

 

[little possum]

HAHA! Nice work Cale. I agree with Tim, get offa here and go fishin or buy some lotto tickets

Buy a MS261 and be happy ........

Just get the 261, spray the clutch cover silver, the top black, and the recoil red. You will have the best off all brands

 

[minkota1]

Gotta say the 5100 is a great saw, but 346 has a nicer feel to it! IMHO

 

[blsnelling]

The NE 346 is also faster when bucking if muffler modded and wearing the right chain. At least that's what I've found to be true.

 

[belgian]

Take your choice, they are both good.

but, but.....what is all that whining and bickering good for then...?

 

[WoodChuck'r]

I wonder how many have figured out that this thread is a joke to make phun of all the "what saw should I buy" threads.

Hence Blood's and my silly ordeal with starting "what saw should I buy" threads.
:spam:

 

[StihlyinEly]

I wonder how many have figured out that this thread is a joke to make phun of all the "what saw should I buy" threads.

I caught that right away, and thought Banacanin's reply was one of the funniest things I've read on this forum (which has some REALLY funny guys on it) since I signed on.

 

[StihlyinEly]

Gol damn duplicate post. Must have hit the submit button twice or something.

 

[MuleyJ]

I know, buy both send em to me, and I'll send u back a ms260. I'll let you know which one I think runs better. Deal?

 

[ross_scott]

I have a 5 gallon water jug I've been collecting loose change in, and I took it to the coinstar machine today. I have 498.37$ to spend on a 50cc Pro saw, which would be a better use of my loose change a Dolmar 5100 or Husky 346xp?

I like the silver clutch cover on the 346xp, but the black top cover on the 5100 is nice, which one should I buy based on this information?

Hey you have $498.37 to spend you got enough there to get a DCS6401 from Baileys for $495 and you would have around $3 in change which gives a bit extra CC's for your bucks

 

[REJ2]

Joke thread or no joke thread, I have the 346XP, havn't cut a twig with it yet. I hate the silver clutch cover, thinking of spending 55 or so dollars and getting me a OEM orange clutch cover from Baileys. Thing should have been all orange to begin with, dang. REJ2

 

[andrethegiant70]

Joke thread or no joke thread, I have the 346XP, havn't cut a twig with it yet. I hate the silver clutch cover, thinking of spending 55 or so dollars and getting me a OEM orange clutch cover from Baileys. Thing should have been all orange to begin with, dang. REJ2

By, Gosh, I think would annoy me also. Maybe they could have put bike reflectors on it too!

 

[Griner Bros.]

I own both ... and have run both a good bit ....
the 5100 is ok & you would probably be happy with it ...
Just don't pick up & use a 346 .... The 346 will always put a smile on your mug !! ... Mine is a w.ported OE 45cc ....

 

[jimdad07]

You should use the search function, you might be able to read through your own arguments for both. BTW, good joke Blood. I think you should go with the new Mac I saw on here the other night, looks much more unique than those other saws your always yacking about.:biggrinbounce2:

 

[jrjuday]

What kinda oil are you going to use in that new saw, and what mix ratio?