Top Handle...is there no middle ground?

[Newguy12358]

Ok I know there is alot of threads on the 200T. I had a brand new one, I seriously didn't think it was fair that I had it and wasn't going to use it the way it should be used. Bottom line.. sold it to a professional arborist who would use it. So I'm looking for a mid grade top handle and thought the 192T would fit my needs but have just heard alot of negative about em. I am only climbing about 3 times a month and working on small to medium diameter 50-60' pin & scrub oaks. I really would like some sound advise and or opinions from someone who has used the,
A-192T-C-E with or without the muffler screen.
B-Husky T435
C-Dont say shoulda kept the 200T
D-seriously

Thanks Again Guys!

 

[no tree to big]

there is nothing wrong with the 192t the co I work for uses nothing but them no 200's at all, cheaper to replace when some idiot drops it 80' out of a tree... yes they are a little slower, if your climbing 3 times a month it will be more then enough.

if they can make the co I work for 2-3 million a year they can handle your work load just keep it sharp

 

[yettiattack]

I have a 192 an have chunked down to 16" inch pieces with a 14" bar more than enough power only cons is smaller chain an no oil adjuster

 

[isaacvent]

I have a t435. I can say it has done me well. I keep the chain sharp and it cut well even in hard wood. I just used it in a locust removal last week and was pleased. I have had it for about a year with no problems.

 

[sir_nick2]

192t's are an excellent saw I climb every day with one and it does everything obviously i get the bigger saw for blocking down and they do have an oil adjuster

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

C- "should" have kept the 200T

 

[mikewhite85]

When you have used a 200t or 201t regularly before it's hard to go back to something less worthy

That said, I do see a lot of those echo top handles around

 

[Newguy12358]

So I bought te 192TC today and want advice and opinions on a chain. I am running a 12" e light
Bar. I may have to move this to the chainsaw forum but wanted opinions from climbers.
Thanks Guys!