I feel that I'm reaching a point in my firewood career that I need to upgrade my saw. I don't want to start a brand war so I'll focus on my wants/needs.
I currently have a Husky 55 Rancher that still works great but is showing its age. I am considering getting something that will work for now but allow me to expand in the future. I was thinking something in the 90's cc range. The last time I bought a saw was 8 or 9 years ago since financially it's hard. I plan on having this saw for as long as possible and then some.
I'd like to be able to run a 36 inch bar since we do have a number of large trees in my area but I don't often encounter them or maybe I would if I had the capability.
I want the ability to put an Alaskan mill on it since I have a small farm and could save on lumber and maybe make a few bucks on the side.
I would like to start a small firewood business with my extra wood.
I figure this saw will be the last one for a while with bills and kids so I am afraid that if I don't get the biggest best I can get now I'll be needing a bigger saw in just a few years.
I guess my question really is should I go all out now or wait and get something in between? It would probably be at least another 8 years before I could upgrade...
Thanks, Hellbent
I currently have a Husky 55 Rancher that still works great but is showing its age. I am considering getting something that will work for now but allow me to expand in the future. I was thinking something in the 90's cc range. The last time I bought a saw was 8 or 9 years ago since financially it's hard. I plan on having this saw for as long as possible and then some.
I'd like to be able to run a 36 inch bar since we do have a number of large trees in my area but I don't often encounter them or maybe I would if I had the capability.
I want the ability to put an Alaskan mill on it since I have a small farm and could save on lumber and maybe make a few bucks on the side.
I would like to start a small firewood business with my extra wood.
I figure this saw will be the last one for a while with bills and kids so I am afraid that if I don't get the biggest best I can get now I'll be needing a bigger saw in just a few years.
I guess my question really is should I go all out now or wait and get something in between? It would probably be at least another 8 years before I could upgrade...
Thanks, Hellbent