stihlgreenman
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Im looking for a top of the line mid size saw WITH A 18INCH BAR in the 50cc to 60cc no more than 12 pounds. Im looking at the Stihl MS261, Echo CS-450P, or Husqvarna 346/550 XP.... Post away thanks!!!
New Mid-Size saw???
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o8f150
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Im looking for a top of the line mid size saw WITH A 18INCH BAR in the 50cc to 60cc no more than 12 pounds. Im looking at the Stihl MS261, Echo CS-450P, or Husqvarna 346/550 XP.... Post away thanks!!!
you won't get any of those under 12pds loaded
Magnumfloyd
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Not enough info what are you trying to spend
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stihlgreenman
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********under 12 pounds dry weight no bar/chain*********
o8f150
Tree Freak
not thats a different story:msp_biggrin:
stihlgreenman
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********under $600.99*******
SawTroll
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Im looking for a top of the line mid size saw WITH A 18INCH BAR in the 50cc to 60cc no more than 12 pounds. Im looking at the Stihl MS261, Echo CS-450P, or Husqvarna 346/550 XP.... Post away thanks!!!
You can forget the Echo and the Stihl for different reasons. The Echo is seriously lacking power, and the Stihl is just too clumsy and heavy for a 50cc saw.
The real question is 346xp or 550xp - and that is a difficult one. :msp_biggrin:
stihlgreenman
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4x4American
Got Sawdust?
mid size is 70cc range in my eyes, but anyways, might want to check out a dolmar ps5105. Never run one but have heard good things. I have a 346xp and it's a good little saw. light as a feather and that bastard screams I tell ya
rdtreewalker
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Dad has a 5105 it is a good option too
nmurph
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346.
Best thing is to use each saw before you decide on a saw
Don't believe what people write here because alot of them haven't used other saw's and just talk about what saw's they own :msp_smile:
In the 50 cc class I've use 8 different models (4 different brands) and I have the MS 261 you mentioned above
:msp_ohmy:
Don't believe what people write here because alot of them haven't used other saw's and just talk about what saw's they own :msp_smile:
In the 50 cc class I've use 8 different models (4 different brands) and I have the MS 261 you mentioned above
:msp_ohmy:
SawTroll
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Best thing is to use each saw before you decide on a saw
Don't believe what people write here because alot of them haven't used other saw's and just talk about what saw's they own :msp_smile:
In the 50 cc class I've use 8 different models (4 different brands) and I have the MS 261 you mentioned above
:msp_ohmy:
If you want a large and clumcy handling 50cc saw, you picked the right one. :rolleyes2:
stihlgreenman
ArboristSite Member
Okay does anyone know abot the 550xp I hear the autotune always messes up.... and is a piece of crap. ?????????????
The MS261 is a FANTASTIC 50cc saw. I've owned one, and used one My recommendation would be a 550XP. The AutoTune is a great feature.
My recommendation would be a 550XP. The AutoTune is a great feature.
stihl023/5
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They build cars now for people who don't know how to drive. They are now building saws so people cannot work on them.
We hear lots of things, doesn't mean any of them are true. I've yet to hear of the actual AT system failing.
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SawTroll
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It doesn't, where did you "hear" that crapload? :msp_confused:
nmurph
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Best thing is to use each saw before you decide on a saw
Don't believe what people write here because alot of them haven't used other saw's and just talk about what saw's they own :msp_smile:
In the 50 cc class I've use 8 different models (4 different brands) and I have the MS 261 you mentioned above
:msp_ohmy:
I have owned and run 9 50cc saws, including the 261. Most of them work well enough, but it is hard to argue against the lighter, snappier 346.
BTW, I sold my 261 today (and I still own 346's).
