clifforion
ArboristSite Member
Hi there I am looking into getting a smaller saw for myself. I am thinking of getting a saw that can run a 20" bar ( or an 18" would work also but really was shooting for 20), and was wondering if a ported 50cc saw would pull a 20" bar extremely well in hardwood? I have a stock 346xp at work with an 18" and I know how that works and it does pull an 18" bar ok. I am looking for something that will really rip a 20" bar and was wondering if a ported 50cc would do that? I know a 60cc saw is bigger and should pull a 20" better, but would a stock 60cc saw really be better? To even throw into the mix how about a 20" bar on a 60cc saw stock or ported? Never ran a 60cc saw so I have nothing to compare to.
What I am getting this saw for is to take climbing mostly (after my top handle) but it will see if fair share of ground work also. I have a mix of hardwood and softwood probably more hardwood.
I have a 660 for anything bigger but really could use a small saw. I was looking to get a 70cc saw but got an awesome deal on a 660 and got that instead. I know I do need a 70cc saw but am looking for a small saw right now for when my top handle just doesn't cut it anymore.
Thank you for your time
Keith
What I am getting this saw for is to take climbing mostly (after my top handle) but it will see if fair share of ground work also. I have a mix of hardwood and softwood probably more hardwood.
I have a 660 for anything bigger but really could use a small saw. I was looking to get a 70cc saw but got an awesome deal on a 660 and got that instead. I know I do need a 70cc saw but am looking for a small saw right now for when my top handle just doesn't cut it anymore.
Thank you for your time
Keith