small saw .325 chain

[SawTroll]

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.
Until you look at 346/550/stihl 241 there isn't enough between these saws (stock) to get excited about.

As far as I know, the PS-420/421 comes with a spur sprocket and a plastic clutch cover - and Dolmar doesn't use 3 digit model numbers on pro saws.

Those saws also are a bit heavy for their power, but the very low US prices are of course attractive!

 

[tallguys]

Yup, the low price is definitely attractive, as is the fact that they will last just as long if not longer than their competition.
That the 420 and 421 cut like gangbusters is just another plus. And they pull .325 well.

 

[SawTroll]

Yup, the low price is definitely attractive, as is the fact that they will last just as long if not longer than their competition.
That the 420 and 421 cut like gangbusters is just another plus. And they pull .325 well.

The inboard clutch design is of course the downfall of those saws, as they handle less nicely than some 50cc saws (346xp and 550xp).

 

[firefighterwolf]

Husqvarna 336 (35.2cc...335xpt rear handle) was routinely set up with narrow kerf .325

I have one set up that way. I was very skeptical at first, but it actually does okay with it. I bought the saw to convert to a carving setup. Waiting on the 1/4 oiler gear.

Here's one that sold last week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291124625668?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[KenJax Tree]

The inboard clutch design is of course the downfall of those saws, as they handle less nicely than some 50cc saws (346xp and 550xp).

Actually i think my 421 handles better than my 346 or 550


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[old guy]

My old Husky 41 came with .325 chain and I believe the 36 did also, I didn't cut much with a 36 but never felt handicapped with the 41.

John

 

[SawTroll]

Husqvarna 336 (35.2cc...335xpt rear handle) was routinely set up with narrow kerf .325

I have one set up that way. I was very skeptical at first, but it actually does okay with it. I bought the saw to convert to a carving setup. Waiting on the 1/4 oiler gear.

Here's one that sold last week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291124625668?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

The.336 actually was the rear handle counterpart of the 334T, and I doubt it had the power to run well with ,325 chain.

 

[SawTroll]

Actually i think my 421 handles better than my 346 or 550

Something is wrong with you then, as that obviously isn't the case!

 

[sawfun]

My Husky 36 came with a 3/8 lo pro.

 

[KenJax Tree]

Something is wrong with you then, as that obviously isn't the case!

How many of the 3 have you actually run not just picked up


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[Klayton]

i guess the thing is .... i just dont like the 3/8 lo pro chains.
i have also heard that the 420 will break those little lo pro drivers
the choice is looking like used 346 or new 420 maybe the 421-whats the diff between 420 and 421/ i know horsepower ratings are diff but what makes that horse power just diff porting?
also is the 350 a magnesium case?

 

[Klayton]

can you change out the spur sproket on the 420
for a regular like what is on my 372?

 

[old-cat]

The 350 is plastic. I think it's THE lightest 50 cc saw that's made which makes it worth trying out. The cost is low and I think 50 cc is a minimum effective size for using .325 chain.

 

[SawTroll]

How many of the 3 have you actually run not just picked up


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Not the 420/421, the inboard clutch design makes it pretty obvious that they can't compete.

 

[old guy]

My Husky 36 came with a 3/8 lo pro.

My only experience with the 36 is. I was cutting on church property when one of the Pastors drove up popped his trunk and threw a 36 at my feet and said here you can have this piece of junk!
Well it was badly in need of maintainence, the bar was bent, the sprocket was shot, fuel lines were gone and I couldn't get it to run on the low jet. After dealing with all this I put on a bar and chain I had bought for my 41 at Northern Tool, it is Oregon pro-lite 16" .325 .050 66 link, the sleeve for this bar lists both the 36 and the 41, it also lists the 240, the 240 I had was 3/8 lo-pro., go figure.

 

[traktorz]

The 350 is plastic. I think it's THE lightest 50 cc saw that's made which makes it worth trying out. The cost is low and I think 50 cc is a minimum effective size for using .325 chain.

I agree, the 350 is a very nice model, I'm using the Jonsered CS2150 equivalent. It's been my favorite saw this winter over the CS2152 (15" bar) and MS192 (12" bar) for delimbing wind fallen big furs.
The 350 is quick, responsible, reliable and nimble and equipped with a 13" bar and a very sharp chain, it's a real joy to be working with.

I've been looking at MS241 or 543XP for this type of work, but found the 350 (CS2150) to work really well, for me.

 

[wyk]

How many of the 3 have you actually run not just picked up


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With the typical B&C's run on both those saws, the Dolmar should be nearly 2lbs lighter fully loaded for use.

 

[7sleeper]

I run 325/1.3mm/0.50 on my 420. It runs so nicely that I sold my Dolmar 5100 equivalent(Makita 5001).

7

 

[Stihl-Pioneer]

can you change out the spur sproket on the 420
for a regular like what is on my 372?

Yes it can be done. You use the rim sprocket and drum from the 5105 but you need a special thin shim to go between the clutch and drum. The 5105 shim is too thick.

 

[Klayton]

where do you get this shim