Max flo vs. stihl hd
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what kinda timber are u cutting ? Firewood or logging ?
Nothing is uglier than a Max Flo filter cover. Their only purpose is for the commercial user than needs extended service intervals.
I vote max flow..they both breathe well but on the stihl saws without " air injection " the filters pack so fast its almost a joke..depends on your use ..i know the HD2s supposedly still breathe well when they start packin up i personally just dont care for it....weather permitting i run the max flow without the cover anyway , function or fashion ? ..your choice
GrassGuerilla
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Max Flo is an excellent filter. But it does make your saw look a bit Frankensteinish.
I like the HD-2 s, they perform well and are easy to clean, but if I were using the saw for milling I would likely go with the max flow as those who use them state they get more time before cleaning out of them.
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Stick with hd2s no need to waste money on a max flow for firewood
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harrygrey382
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How effective are max flow? HD2s keep absolutely everything bar pure air out - never seen any saw filter on anything as good at keeping the intake as clean. Can you say the same for a max flow?
Toad22t
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The thing I need the air filter back plate and everything else for the 066 I'm building. The max flows on Ebay are 69.99 and the HD setup are 85. So cost wise that is why I was wondering
harrygrey382
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well I just retro fitted the HD2 set up on my 064. After a bit of research it seemed the max flow doesn't keep as much stuff out. I got a back plate for about US$20, a rear cover for another US$20 and the filter for AU$40, so pretty much what you've found. It just seems to me the HD2 is the superior filter when it comes to keeping unwanted particles out... If you have a problem with it clogging maybe carry a spare
If you feel your hd filter isn't blocking enough, you can always get the pre filter wrap for it.
chadihman
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Did a dyno run a while back on it and the hd2 performed just like the max flow. I fully agree that the max flow can run longer before cleaning. The pleats on the hd2 filters plug up quickly. I recently started running outerwears prefilters over top of my hd2's and I love that set up. The outerwears are slick and sawdust dose not stick to them. The sawdust will not collect on the outerwears giving it a much longer service life.
If they work well im gonna try them ..i bought some a while back and havent used them yet this season , if they do as they say i probably wouldnt run a max-flow anymore
For firewood, there is no reason to use a Maxflo.
I had one on my 460 and I went back to the HD. Plus, when it's time to replace filters if your anything like me and forget to order one. A Stihl dealer is usually right around the corner...
I had one on my 460 and I went back to the HD. Plus, when it's time to replace filters if your anything like me and forget to order one. A Stihl dealer is usually right around the corner...
Chad, is the outerwear prefilter a Stihl item? I did not like the felt pre filters my dealer had, and I stopped using them.
Also, unfortunately, there is a wide range that dealers may charge for HD-2 filters (which are different than HD filters). For the 044/440 I have heard prices of less than $40 to over $60, so beware!
Also, unfortunately, there is a wide range that dealers may charge for HD-2 filters (which are different than HD filters). For the 044/440 I have heard prices of less than $40 to over $60, so beware!
