Hey folks!
I am debating what my next saw should be and would appreciate some input. I live on 10 acres of red oaks which are suffering from oak wilt. I am not a heavy user, but I need a saw that can cut 30"+ red oaks when one dies or goes down. I used a 50cc Poulan for the first two years here (that was a waste of money) and have been using a pair of Stihl 041 saws since then. They do the job, but it would be nice to have something that vibrates less.
I have been reading threads and talked with guys at the local dealer. It looks like a MS261, MS362, or MS391 are the prime candidates. The dealer is pushign the 391 hard over the 261 based on power, though I don't know that I would need more power than what the 261 puts out. I'm thinking the 362 is overkill for my needs. Prices are as follows:
261: $570
391: $570
362: $750
What say you all? Thanks in advance.
I am debating what my next saw should be and would appreciate some input. I live on 10 acres of red oaks which are suffering from oak wilt. I am not a heavy user, but I need a saw that can cut 30"+ red oaks when one dies or goes down. I used a 50cc Poulan for the first two years here (that was a waste of money) and have been using a pair of Stihl 041 saws since then. They do the job, but it would be nice to have something that vibrates less.
I have been reading threads and talked with guys at the local dealer. It looks like a MS261, MS362, or MS391 are the prime candidates. The dealer is pushign the 391 hard over the 261 based on power, though I don't know that I would need more power than what the 261 puts out. I'm thinking the 362 is overkill for my needs. Prices are as follows:
261: $570
391: $570
362: $750
What say you all? Thanks in advance.
