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I would actually have liked to try a 621.......
Move over 359...
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I would actually have liked to try a 621.......
hee, hee,
this Redman is tearing though the chainsaw world. seems it the best kept secret for the last 20 YEARS!
:jawdrop:
looks like Zenoah has been building something Stihl is unable to come close too. ask me if im surprised?
maybe now peeps can see why Husky bought Redmax. between stratocharging and Zenoah quality/power, if you cant beat them, buy them out. its the American way.
this Redman is tearing though the chainsaw world. seems it the best kept secret for the last 20 YEARS!
:jawdrop:
looks like Zenoah has been building something Stihl is unable to come close too. ask me if im surprised?
maybe now peeps can see why Husky bought Redmax. between stratocharging and Zenoah quality/power, if you cant beat them, buy them out. its the American way.
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2000ssm6
Stihl User
maybe now peeps can see why Husky bought Redmax. between stratocharging and Zenoah quality/power, if you cant beat them, buy them out. its the American way.
It's called credits, the only reason the 372 is Stihl kicking. If you wanted your "best saw" to keep selling, buy a company that makes clean burning saws, since husky can't they bought Redmax.
As far as knocking Stihl from #1, Zenoah/husky will have to try much harder than that. The name is no where near that of Stihl, Dolmar, or husky. Is it a better built saw than these? Maybe the husky......
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
maybe now peeps can see why Husky bought Redmax. between stratocharging and Zenoah quality/power, if you cant beat them, buy them out. its the American way.
lololol They bought Redmax for their EPA credits! It let them sell more of the Husky 2 smokers though 2010... Stihl already had a bank full of credits from the 4-mix sales.
Austin1
Addicted to ArboristSite
I like this Post thanks for sharing! I think you are on to something about how well finished the Japanese motors are and that goes for Echo too. I Base this off of what the guy said that ported my 2159 he is not a chainsaw guy but is a real 2 stoke bike motor head lol. But he had done his own Echo and that thing Zipped wood for a 45 cc saw.Now what he said was I didn't think a Swedish saw would be so rough on the inside! Now he is not much of a woodcutter so he almost cut his leg off with my saw and blamed me for too sharp of a chain,...There is a new kid on the block. HAHAHA. Been messin' with a 621 Redmax as of late. After seeing it whoop a MS361 (both saws stock), I figured I would have a go at one. It is likely the lowest priced 62cc saw on the market, has quality Japanese construction, and a really nice air filter. It also uses thin 1.2mm rings.
This saw has great potential and responds very well to mods - very similar to the 359 Husky. BUT, I have ported both and will say the 621 is by far the better choice as it has more 'hidden power' that is easier to coax, and FAR SUPERIOR construction - especially the P&C. I could bore you all with the details of the build and pictures of my port work, but I'll spare you. With a muffler mod and strong woods port, this saw gained 46%.
If a guy does his shopping right, he can pick up a 621, have it ported, pay just slightly more than a new MS361, and come out with a saw that will cut twice as fast. Sounds like a winner to me
just took a few threads of his jeans but no blood Jap Junk is a thing of the past it is now China Junk.
Four Paws
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Here are some more pics of the 621 Redmax for you guys that are interested. It has some nice features - especially the air filter - nice and BIG, and it gets the job done with ease. The gains I experienced with this saw are simply amazing.
We have a redmax dealer around me, I am really gonna check the saws out closely next time I am in. I would love to get one of these saws for cheap and then have it ported. I don't think I would like to take on the challenge of porting on this saw. I have a crappy 029 that I am gonna mess with soon. This dealership is the old throwback type. He keeps all of his parts saws and trimmers, half of the shop. He also sells shinny, sounds like your kind of shop 4paws.
Stihl Crazy
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We ran 621's for a few seasons and they are great saws. We run the 5000's now. Got a woods port 5000 that turns crazy rpm's and cuts all day.
Four Paws,
Did you leave the governed coil in or swap it out? The 621's we get are limited to 12,500.
Four Paws,
Did you leave the governed coil in or swap it out? The 621's we get are limited to 12,500.
Four Paws
Addicted to ArboristSite
This is an older saw and it has an unlimited coil. Based on how the 621 turned out, I bet the 5000 Redmax would smear a 346 Husky as a racesaw. Might even give it a run for its money stock.
Stihl Crazy
ArboristSite.com Sponsor
When my camera comes back, I will video it. Here are some times from this summer. 365 EHP race port--5.03 sec, 5000 woods port--6.53. 3 cuts 8x8
hee,hee,
the Redman could take the Husky's milk money ifin' it wanted, stock or as a race saw.
:greenchainsaw:
Four Paws
Addicted to ArboristSite
The proof is in the pudding.
Stock she was a dog (I thought) - so if it beats a stock 361, you 361 fans oughta hang your heads.
Modded, the 621 is a HEAVY HITTER. Remember, the saw is down 15% due to altitude. Check it out.
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Stock she was a dog (I thought) - so if it beats a stock 361, you 361 fans oughta hang your heads.
Modded, the 621 is a HEAVY HITTER. Remember, the saw is down 15% due to altitude. Check it out.
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Pretty good stuff...I was handling one at the dealer a few weeks back, nice saw.
As for beating a 361, I don't doubt it one bit. When I ran a 361 for the first time, it left me wondering what all the commotion was about. Nothing stood out besides it being smooth and light. Wasn't terribly fast or torquey. A good saw overall, but not the end all be all like this site acts like it is. I quickly went back to the ms360 at work. I would say the 036 would be beat a 361 in a race, so would a 261 and 262 husky. Haven't tried a redmax personally, but wouldn't be surprised if it beat a 361 in stock form too.
As for beating a 361, I don't doubt it one bit. When I ran a 361 for the first time, it left me wondering what all the commotion was about. Nothing stood out besides it being smooth and light. Wasn't terribly fast or torquey. A good saw overall, but not the end all be all like this site acts like it is. I quickly went back to the ms360 at work. I would say the 036 would be beat a 361 in a race, so would a 261 and 262 husky. Haven't tried a redmax personally, but wouldn't be surprised if it beat a 361 in stock form too.
IchWarriorMkII
ArboristSite Guru
If it beats my 361... can I keep it and send the 361 to ya :spam:
Sad news is, I haven't touched my 361 in a LOOONG time. Get too used to running my 394xp... its hard enough to pick up my 372 and cut a bit with it.
Sad news is, I haven't touched my 361 in a LOOONG time. Get too used to running my 394xp... its hard enough to pick up my 372 and cut a bit with it.
Poley4
ArboristSite Guru
Josh, what is that thing running for RPMs? It sounds like it really screams. You know the saw has lot of characteristics of a Shindaiwa, but that may be the same with all Japanese saws.
wow what a difference in that 2nd vid.
