The Oregon chain in the 3/8 low profile testing will probably be VXL which is semi chisel with the longer cutter. Had some VX as well but it is mostly used up now.
Me too.I like that chain.
I use it on 200T's and 241"sMe too.
If I didn't have so much 325 I'd run it on a few of my 50cc huskys. I ran it on my stock 261cm, but I run full 3/8 on the mmws261 and it does a great job, its just above the hp where the advantage would go to the picco chain.
I’m running a 20” skip on my 5020. Runs okI should clarify..I am only testing 3/8 full comp versus 3/8 skip on the 5020. There was some discussion in the 5020 thread on if the 20" bar was too much for the saw so I want to sink it into hardwood to see. Have a nice birch that I am going to drop and the trunk is about 20" so it will be a good test platform.
It's always fun trying them all out.I am very curious to run 3/8 low profile full chisel versus 325 full chisel on the same saw. I have never been a fan of .325 chain as it was always the red headed step child that was confined to 40-50 cc homeowner saws that did not have enough power to run full 3/8. On my ported small saws, full 3/8 is night and day faster than .325.
The 340 with full chisel 325 will run away from the other small saws when they are wearing 3/8 Lp semi chisel. But again the 340 has a power advantage of .7 horse and both of the saws are muffler modded. Going to order loops of full chisel 3/8 LP tomorrow.
I had a bunch of clips of my PS-32 cutting but they are now gone. Great saw.If I had a you-tubb account and if I made videos I would like to show a test between my Makita 3200 (which I love because it feels sturdy and cuts like a bigger saw) and the Echo 361 rear handle.
But I don't.
I am very curious to run 3/8 low profile full chisel versus 325 full chisel on the same saw. I have never been a fan of .325 chain as it was always the red headed step child that was confined to 40-50 cc homeowner saws that did not have enough power to run full 3/8. On my ported small saws, full 3/8 is night and day faster than .325.
The 340 with full chisel 325 will run away from the other small saws when they are wearing 3/8 Lp semi chisel. But again the 340 has a power advantage of .7 horse and both of the saws are muffler modded. Going to order loops of full chisel 3/8 LP tomorrow.
What's up buddy.The problem I have with lopro or picco is the cutters don't last as long as 325 and the chain just loves to jump the bar.
What's up buddy.
That's odd, I can't remember the last time I tossed a 3/8 picco chain.
I'm not sure the stihl picco last much less than an Oregon 325, I don't doubt the stihl 325 lasts longer than stihl picco though.
The last time I used a 3/8 lo pro, it threw the chain. I might be a bit more aggressive
Also, you have to compare semi chisel to semi chisel. Some folks compare fc 325 to the sc 3/8 and find it is similar. The semi chisel 325 lasts a good long time. Also, I am talking full kerf 325, not NK. Ugh... so many choices...but picco jumps longer bars less often than shorter ones.
360 is a good little saw, especially with the cat removed and exhaust gutted.I had a bunch of clips of my PS-32 cutting but they are now gone. Great saw.
360 is a good little saw, especially with the cat removed and exhaust gutted.
This is what those saws are trying to cut - 80+ yr old red oak
Yes, they take the same bar and chain.Would it be possible to get the same chain as the Makita EA3200 / Dolmar on to the Echo 360?
Yes, they take the same bar and chain.
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