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I need a new saw, the Jonsared 2040 isn't cutting it any more. My budget puts me in about the Husqvarna 460 rancher range. The comparable Stihl unit appears to be the 291, with the newer CBE version on sale right now, so might as well? Looks like it has easy start compared to the other regular one, what are the other differences of the CBE version? Stepping up to the 391 costs quite a bit more.
The 460 says it's good for 24" which is what I'd need some of the time, while the 291 says only 20". It's ~5cc down on displacement compared to the 460 but quotes slightly more power, so I'm guessing it could run a 24" fine as well. They're roughly the same weight, the 460 is 6kg and the 291 is only 5.6, but the CBE version is 6.2! What's adding all the weight in the CBE?
Should I be considering an echo as well?
I have a few used options but I'm not keen on something of unknown background I have to fettle with to get right. Clearing some land on my property and I don't want to be wasting time.
The new options are in the 600-700 range,
Used I can get a Husqvarna 61, looks 80's or 90's, for $350,
Stihl 046 magnum arctic with a 32" bar for $680, probably more saw than I need though.
Stihl 048 AV for $425, again a bit big maybe, but I'm more concerned that I've heard there's a complete lack of parts for these older stihls
Last is a Husqvarna 372XP "rebuilt from the bottom up with quality parts" for $500. This sounds nice, but I'm just worried about the history of the saw. If my saw breaks down while I'm paying $120/hour for the excavator it's not gonna be worth it. I've also never bought a new saw, so I'm kind of excited for that new saw smell.
I know the pro saws are better, but this is something I'll put 5-6 hours of use on each year normally. I don't "need" a pro saw.
I'm tempted to go for the Stihl, being the most affordable with the spring sale they are currently having, but why does it only recommend a 20" bar when the specs say it has slightly more power than the 460?
Thanks for your help guys. Checking in with you folks will make me more confident with how I spend the dough!
The 460 says it's good for 24" which is what I'd need some of the time, while the 291 says only 20". It's ~5cc down on displacement compared to the 460 but quotes slightly more power, so I'm guessing it could run a 24" fine as well. They're roughly the same weight, the 460 is 6kg and the 291 is only 5.6, but the CBE version is 6.2! What's adding all the weight in the CBE?
Should I be considering an echo as well?
I have a few used options but I'm not keen on something of unknown background I have to fettle with to get right. Clearing some land on my property and I don't want to be wasting time.
The new options are in the 600-700 range,
Used I can get a Husqvarna 61, looks 80's or 90's, for $350,
Stihl 046 magnum arctic with a 32" bar for $680, probably more saw than I need though.
Stihl 048 AV for $425, again a bit big maybe, but I'm more concerned that I've heard there's a complete lack of parts for these older stihls
Last is a Husqvarna 372XP "rebuilt from the bottom up with quality parts" for $500. This sounds nice, but I'm just worried about the history of the saw. If my saw breaks down while I'm paying $120/hour for the excavator it's not gonna be worth it. I've also never bought a new saw, so I'm kind of excited for that new saw smell.
I know the pro saws are better, but this is something I'll put 5-6 hours of use on each year normally. I don't "need" a pro saw.
I'm tempted to go for the Stihl, being the most affordable with the spring sale they are currently having, but why does it only recommend a 20" bar when the specs say it has slightly more power than the 460?
Thanks for your help guys. Checking in with you folks will make me more confident with how I spend the dough!