Mister Twister
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I am looking to get a saw just for trimming branches after felling trees. What is the lightest durable saw? I was thinking MS 170 what do you guys think? ( No top handle saws.)
I just got a little PS-34, it's a good little saw, but it's more for the homeowner...I'm going to take it out and trim some little stuff with it tonight, I ordered it for a demo.
I would personally take a look towards the PS-420, since you've already got a 5100, might as well stick with them! I think you'd really like it, very light, quick revving 14 or 16" bar. That's my .02!
MS180, just as small as the 170 but more power. Depends on the size branches you will be cutting, some use 440s and 460s to limb with. I like a 50cc for limbing myself, 026.
MS180, just as small as the 170 but more power.
MS180, just as small as the 170 but more power. Depends on the size branches you will be cutting, some use 440s and 460s to limb with. I like a 50cc for limbing myself, 026.
Red will appreciate this:
I recommend the Echo CS-346. 33cc, will cut up to 10 inches pretty comfortably, more if you don't mind waiting a while, it's cheap and it only weighs 7.5lbs. All Echos come with a 5 year consumer warranty and are considered "pro" quality.
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And if you don't need a new saw, I'd sell you my Craftsman (Poulan 2250), 36cc 12" bar, it weighs about 10lbs (powerhead only), starts easy, runs great and it'll burry the 12" bar and not really bog down. And I'm getting an Echo 302S soon, if you're interested I may consider selling it once I fix it up.
Husky 346xp. I have a used older version that runs great for sale if anyone wants to buy it.
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