Need a new 45cc ish saw. What do you reccomend?
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Do yourself a favor and leave this site now before you have 10 saws and 10 parts saws in your cellar
Or your building a separate shed to keep them all in! Before you know it you look around and wonder where the heck all these saws came from?
Do yourself a favor and leave this site now before you have 10 saws and 10 parts saws in your cellar
That is the damn truth. This place has ruined me for saws in just a few short weeks. I started with a 40 year old 14" saw, got a new 40cc 18" thinking it was overkill, and now I am pretty sure I need something bigger and badder. I have a stack of firewood, and don't even have a wood burning fireplace (it's gas). I am running out of trees to cut. If I have too many beers this weekend, the wooden coffee table will be in danger....
I'd much rather have a 350 than a MS250. Here's my pick in descending order.
346XP
MS261
353
350
346XP
MS261
353
350
I can relate. I'm always looking for wood to cut and I don't have anymore to cut. Damn this site!!
Officer's Match
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346XP or it's hawt cousin:
Then sell the 290 and use the money to get it ported.
Then sell the 290 and use the money to get it ported.
Nosmo
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Is It Time To Step Up To a 50cc Saw ?
Now you are talking - there is barely any more weight between a MS 250 and a MS 260 Pro that I could tell. But talk about the power and overall difference --- mmmmm boy.
If you are going to step up to the 50cc range I'd suggest the MS 260 Pro. There are two features I like about this saw #1 decompression release (most guys say you don't need it on a 50cc saw) and #2 an adjustable oiler which really is nice if you are cutting dryer wood.
I've never read a thread which had a complaint on this saw. It is more expensive than some of the medium use saws with larger engines but it is supposed to be a pro saw which can be used all day long - daily.
Nosmo
Now you are talking - there is barely any more weight between a MS 250 and a MS 260 Pro that I could tell. But talk about the power and overall difference --- mmmmm boy.
If you are going to step up to the 50cc range I'd suggest the MS 260 Pro. There are two features I like about this saw #1 decompression release (most guys say you don't need it on a 50cc saw) and #2 an adjustable oiler which really is nice if you are cutting dryer wood.
I've never read a thread which had a complaint on this saw. It is more expensive than some of the medium use saws with larger engines but it is supposed to be a pro saw which can be used all day long - daily.
Nosmo
rms61moparman
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The Dolmar PS-420 has no equal in the 40-45cc range!
Mike
Mike
rrconductor
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I drove around a priced a few saws today. Husky 346 XP w/18" bar-$509.95 Stihl MS261 w/18" bar-$569 Jonsered CS 2153C w/18" bar $589.95. Jonsered saws felt really good in my hands. Hmm, shall I go red?
Officer's Match
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Only if you can deal with hoards of supermodels shamelessly throwing themselves at you.
Honestly, I freaking love mine. I'm stunned at how strong it is - one angry SOB with an appetite for woodchips. I've had mine bar-buried in some seasoned locust and it still screamed with an attitude (it has been woods-ported, mm'd and unlimited coil'd). As good as it runs, I'm not sure a stock 70cc saw (which was my next intended purchase) will be enough 'separation', so I'm trying to budget either a 390XP or a 441C-M plus porting.
edit to add shameless dirty pics to tempt the OP:
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Chris J.
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Officer's Match
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True dat, CJ. I've only got one (so far), but I love it!
BTW, it's wearing an 18"er and 3/8's, I'm guessing I'd get even more outta' her with a .325".
BTW, it's wearing an 18"er and 3/8's, I'm guessing I'd get even more outta' her with a .325".
Chris J.
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Officer's Match, I too would be very happy to own a Snellerized 2153. I really lucked into my 2171, finding Jonsered saws around here is like finding a virgin in a maternity ward.
Officer's Match
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That's funny!.
Photog95
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I bought my MS250C this spring to go with my MS440. I feel they are a great combo. Since you already have two Stihls ypou may as well stick with a brand you know and trust. I love the easy start system on this saw. I had them take the 18" bar off and put on a 16". It is now my go to saw and cuts like a mad man. I just had it out tonight trimming some walnut trees in the yard while they were hanging low with all the weight on them. I was kinda bummed when I realized I was finished,.
I just had it out tonight trimming some walnut trees in the yard while they were hanging low with all the weight on them. I was kinda bummed when I realized I was finished said:
sawriffic
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back in the early spring I purchased a Stihl 261 with 18 in. bar but only have a tank and bit thru it so too early to give a report and 2 days ago ordered a new CS2153 C Johnsered with 18 in. bar but like the mail order bride have only seen it in pictures but dang it sure does look pretty.
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