< than 50 cc saws with split crankcase

[CGC4200]

I was aware of the Dolmar 420; from another members post, I looked
up Redmax GZ 4000, it looks to be pro type construction, within ounces
of the plastic frame Husqvarna 435 I have, maybe .2 HP more.
Are there any more like this in light saws?

 

[blsnelling]

Shindy 377, Redmax 3800, 400,4000,4500. I did reviews on most of these. Search my old posts.

 

[CGC4200]

I should have bought a Ryobi when cheap & available

They may still be, haven't checked lately.

 

[Zombiechopper]

MS200 and 200T

 

[CGC4200]

Stihls are high $

I gave $600 US for HT-75 a few years ago with a weed eater engine < 30 cc,
12" B&C but has extend able pole, the only saw I have that will reach out
that far.

 

[sunfish]

Husky 353 and 346xp

 

[CGC4200]

353 & 346

I just wanted to point out there are not many light pro style saws available,
346 is right at or above 50cc.
I had the 95 build date 55 out earlier checking it out, it ran great as usual,
just talking about flyweight saws with an attitude, light as a 435, but pro
construction.

 

[blsnelling]

IIRC, all the saws I mentioned above are in the 9.25# ballpark. That's a lot lighter than pro 50cc saws like the 346 and 5100, which are more like 11-11.5 lbs. The 377 is the best built, but the 3800 and 400 were the strongest running. I'm still waiting to get my hands on a 4500. My guess, is that it's the strongest 9.25-9.5 lb saw on the market with a vertically split mag crankcase.

 

[sunfish]

I just wanted to point out there are not many light pro style saws available,
346 is right at or above 50cc.
I had the 95 build date 55 out earlier checking it out, it ran great as usual,
just talking about flyweight saws with an attitude, light as a 435, but pro
construction.

Yep, not many out there. Just for the record, my old 346 is 45cc, 10.6 lbs, 3.4hp and over 14,000 rpm. It has attitude...

 

[blsnelling]

Sunfish, you know I agree with you about the 346 It depends on what the OP's really looking for. If he's looking for a real lightweight saw, I personally limit that to 9-9.5 lbs. The 346 is not in that class. If he's up for the size of the 346, then that's a no-brainer. If you're wanting lighter than 9#, theny you're really limited. About all that comes to mind of a good build is the MS200.

 

[sunfish]

I'm with ya bro, was just unclear what the OP was asking, to me anyway

 

[Trigger-Time]

The MS200 in picture comes in at 7.7 pounds for power head on my scale.
With 16" Bar & Chain, and filled up with oil and fuel in comes in at 11.2 pounds.
It is a joy to use but the price is the killer on the MS200.

Not that I have money, I had made some extra money parting
out saw' on 1/2's with a old dealer that shut down and decided
to treat myself with the extra money

OT, But this is just one load of saws from old dealer,

TT

 

[chopperfreak2k1]

OT, But this is just one load of saws from old dealer,

TT

i hate you kenny...

 

[Coloradobum]

IIRC, all the saws I mentioned above are in the 9.25# ballpark. That's a lot lighter than pro 50cc saws like the 346 and 5100, which are more like 11-11.5 lbs. The 377 is the best built, but the 3800 and 400 were the strongest running. I'm still waiting to get my hands on a 4500. My guess, is that it's the strongest 9.25-9.5 lb saw on the market with a vertically split mag crankcase.

I have the 4000, how does the 400 differ? I thought I read somewhere that the 4000 is a better built saw, but it's hard to find a detailed comparison of the two as far as mechanicals. Either way, the 4000 is pretty impressive for a 40cc saw.

 

[blsnelling]

AFAIK, the 400 and 4000 are the same basic saw. I don't know the exact differences.

 

[Boskaerm]

what about the 339XP ?

 

[blsnelling]

what about the 339XP ?

I've not messed with one. It was too pricey and too goofy looking

 

[Boskaerm]

yeah totally cartoon.. but don`t know about the construction??

 

[Zombiechopper]

what about the 339XP ?

clamshell.

modified wierd clamshell with a plate thingy hangin off the side, but still a clamshell