Replacing Old Faithful

[BackInTheGame]

Hi Guys

I'm not a pro, but did have a weekend business doing selective cutting for land owners wanting a managed forest tax credit. The real job and family took me away from it 7 or 8 years ago. Now I'm thinking of getting back into it. Had 2 saws I used. A Dolmar 116 and a Husky XP88. The Dolmar was my favorite, used it for 75% of my cutting. Made the mistake of letting it sit for the last few of years, and now it looks like I may need to replace it.

I'm way out of touch with what's current for equipment these days. I've used Stihls, Poulans, Husqvarna's but really felt comfortable with the Dolmar. I had heard that Makita bought out Dolmar, but an internet search brought me here and I see Dolmar is still active.

Are Makita and Dolmar's the same? Is there another saw that you would recommend in the size/power range of the 116?

Thanks guys, for any advice you can offer to get me up to speed on current equipment.

 

[166]

Take a look at the Dolmar PS-6400 which is the closest in size to the old 116.
www.dolmarusa.com

Steve

 

[BackInTheGame]

Thanks Steve

Would you know if this is the same unit as the Makita DCS6401? One of our suppliers at work carries Makita power tools so the possibility of a substantial discount is there.

I've also been reading a lot of good things about the Dolmar 5100. Would I notice a major difference going to it from the 116?

 

[SawTroll]

Yes, it is - but also be aware that these saws weight a bit much for their power.

The 7900/7901 are the same basic saws, with a lot more power.

 

[carvinmark]

Yes, it is - but also be aware that these saws weight a bit much for their power.

The 7900/7901 are the same basic saws, with a lot more power.

I used a friends 7900 about a month ago,I was impressed.
Mark