small saw .325 chain
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It will depend on the kind of .325 chain it is about (regular or narrow kerf), and not the least on the user.
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I would say STIHL 026 or Husky 350 with 18" and chisel RS chain
The dolmar 420 pulls .325 very well. That's how mine is setup.
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Probably any saw 40cc or bigger. My 024 pulls full chisel nicely at 42cc's but a 200t probably wouldn't, and its a hot 35cc's saw.
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Fir Man
Effectively seems to me to be the key word here. A Dolmar 420 is 42 cc and 10.56 lb. The Husky is more powerful and lighter, so it and the STIHL 026 would pull that chain more effectively.
My MS260 is lightly ported and with an 18" bar it flat screams through Maple and Alder
My MS260 is lightly ported and with an 18" bar it flat screams through Maple and Alder
old-cat
Fir Man
If STIHL is ruled out, I would bet on Dolmar, but that small cc would definitely need a pro porting job or 3/8 picco. STIHL .325" teeth are not small.
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weedkilla
Ain't no guru of nuthin'
I have a 345 and 445 husky that pull 325 on 16" bars and have done so all their life. So I guess 2.8hp is my bottom limit for 325 chain.
I'm sure a dolmar 420 would be fine but I would step back to a smaller bar and be careful with my depth gauges.
My experiences include dry Aussie hard wood so you may have more wiggle room than me.
I'm sure a dolmar 420 would be fine but I would step back to a smaller bar and be careful with my depth gauges.
My experiences include dry Aussie hard wood so you may have more wiggle room than me.
weedkilla
Ain't no guru of nuthin'
Ok - quick spec check and the dolmar puts out more power than my two little huskies.
I honestly can't knock the reliability of the 345 I have, and others have had with the 350 and 353. The dolmar is a more "pro" construction, but I wouldn't let that sway my decision. Just pick what you like. (Hint - not a 445 husky)
I honestly can't knock the reliability of the 345 I have, and others have had with the 350 and 353. The dolmar is a more "pro" construction, but I wouldn't let that sway my decision. Just pick what you like. (Hint - not a 445 husky)
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Oregon recommends full kerf .325 chain for saws 38cc to 62cc, if that helps. STIHL MS250 is the smallest saw that I have run it on (45cc, 10.1 pounds). They tend to put 3/8 low profile on smaller saws.
Philbert
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Regular .325 is borderline on the MS250 imo, it likely would do better with .325 NK or 3/8 Picco/lo-pro.
.325 NK likely is included in the Oregon recommendation, and it works very well on the 339xp (39cc).
weedkilla
Ain't no guru of nuthin'
I'd still stand by what I said - pick what you like, not from the spec sheet. The differences are small enough that price and dealer are more relevant.Not more than the 353, actually slightly less in some ways.
Until you look at 346/550/stihl 241 there isn't enough between these saws (stock) to get excited about.
Oregon's recs for .325 narrow kerf (type 95) chain is 35 to 57 cc.
I was happy with .325 on our MS250s.
Philbert
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