KenJax Tree
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Shoot fordf15 a PM and get a Dolmar 6100, if he wants a smaller, lighter saw get a JRed 2258.
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Well we are only talking about 4 cord a year. When I said drop limb and cut to length firewood I thought that was enough information. "Maybe it sounded like he was going into business selling firewood" if that is the case I apologize but he has a good job which has zero to do with saws or cutting wood.
The saw will be used to supply fire wood for his use that is why I said 50-60cc ? maybe I said 65cc? . In any case I have not had the time to discuss the possibility of a used saw as opposed to new with him. I think the way he talked new would be his choice. I cut about 6-7 cords a year and he may at some point want to help me more? But mainly up to 4 cords of hardwood per year will be the main use.
With the information you provided above, there is one saw that will be hard to beat when it comes to price vs. performance: Echo cs-590. They run $399 and Home Depot will give a 10% discount to veterans (if you or your son is one) which would bring it down to $360. Like I mentioned before, there isn't a new saw on the planet that will cut like that saw for that money.
And the one you can get good local service on.That is a silly and opinionated statement. Husky has nothing like the 661 or 241, and a 362 will hang right with a 562, and the 362 has better air filtration, and some of us prefer the inboard clutch. There are even some who prefer a 261 to a 550, each saw has it's attributes.
The saw that is best for you is the one that feels best in your hands and does what you want it to do, not the one someone else says must be the best.
The warranty is only as good as the dealer, so most warranties are pretty much useless.
A strong 50cc saw all that's needed for 4 cord a year. Hell I've done 15 cord with a 45cc.
^^^^has that saw that 'does all your cutting needs'...........ever been used? Has it ever really cut any wood? Honestly?
Weight savings is usually a big factor in the cost of any gear from cameras to climbing gear, to tents and even chainsaws. However many time the slightly heavier gear is more robust and the quality is not lacking and more cost effective. Also for less then 10 cords of wood a year I think the op was just wanting a short list of what will start and run well every weekend year after year. I really think we have already provided the info he was wanting. No need to get in an all out shootout of every spec of every pro 50-60cc sawIf Echo is gonna be a serious contender in the pro market they need to lose some weight.
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