Which small saw, and advice on 2-3 saw plan

[Ted Jenkins]

Get three 372 or CS-800 or Stihl 460 or? Then get a few bars and you will not end up with 11, 12, or 13 saws like me and forget which one was sputtering last time out which was just two days ago. Thanks

 

[rumatt]

So far the poll results are:

16" bar on 50cc: 2 votes
MS-241: 3 votes
Small Echo: 3 votes

I guess there's no wrong answer.

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

So far the poll results are:

16" bar on 50cc: 2 votes
MS-241: 3 votes
Small Echo: 3 votes

I guess there's no wrong answer.

There's no right answer either.

 

[rumatt]

There's no right answer either.

 

[rumatt]

For those with 30-34cc saws, how big do the limbs have to get before you switch to your 50cc?

 

[KenJax Tree]

Any interest in a Jonsered 2260? Its the small mount version of the 562xp. I have one in excellent condition i'm gonna let go.

 

[Huskybill]

My little 353 husky kicks butt.

 

[Huskybill]

I can take a forest apart with a 16” bar on my 2100. I killed 15” oak. Darn saws cut so good it should be against the law.

 

[Kenskip1]

I own a Shindaiwa 352. Bought it at a pawn shop.It needed a new gas line.What a task locating one.Anyway after cleaning the muffler from all the oil deposits it now runs great. Put a 3/8 Stihl RS 16 inch chain on it and it cuts like a dream. Has the elasto start that make it very easy to pull. Great little saw.I will never buy a Stihl, or a new Husky. Just recently purchased a Echo CS 550 p. An older model but the dealer was wanting to sell. So I bought one.

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

For those with 30-34cc saws, how big do the limbs have to get before you switch to your 50cc?

10" or so at most. The saw will pull the full bar burried, but you'll be nibbling.

 

[Overkill338]

So far the poll results are:

16" bar on 50cc: 2 votes
MS-241: 3 votes
Small Echo: 3 votes

I guess there's no wrong answer.

I stand by my 241 suggestion. But, please don't over look the Hoosky 543XP and Dolmar 421.

MS241- 9.9 lbs, 3.1hp
543XP - 9.9 lbs, 2.95hp
PS-421 - 10.8 lbs, 2.9 hp



Yes folks, I just suggested something besides a Stihl.

 

[rumatt]

I stand by my 241 suggestion.

I really do want one and keep trying to justify it! I'm just having a hard time getting my head around having 2 saws just 8cc apart.

I guess I could put a 14 on the 241 and leave the 18 on the 261 and they'd cover quit a different spread.

 

[rumatt]

I would run the 261 as is and add a 70cc saw. I use a 290 with a 20in bar for limbing and topping and also have a 440(20in bar) and a 461(25in/32in bar) for the bigger wood. Let me ask, are you cutting firewood? If so after loading a truck full of wood the weight of your 261 shouldn't be an issue I would think.

Yes! I'm cutting firewood. Sometimes on my property, other time helping a friend clear his.

 

[Overkill338]

I really do want one and keep trying to justify it! I'm just having a hard time getting my head around having 2 saws just 8cc apart.

I guess I could put a 14 on the 241 and leave the 18 on the 261 and they'd cover quit a different spread.

It probably won't help you, but I have run a 18" 325 setup on my 241 with no trouble at all. Quite impressive honestly. But when I went from 6 to 7 teeth on the 16" Picco, it became a little monster.

I'd put a 20" on the 261 and run the 241 with the 16.

 

[hseII]

I like a .325” 81dl/20” B&C on a peppy 50cc. Think Ported 026/261CM ver II.

MS461R with a 25” & a 32” Bar.
I run a 28” or 32” on mine, but mine has one of those Stickers on it.

I like a “sporty” 066/660/661 with a 36”.

But I’m strange.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

I stand by my 241 suggestion. But, please don't over look the Hoosky 543XP and Dolmar 421.

MS241- 9.9 lbs, 3.1hp
543XP - 9.9 lbs, 2.95hp
PS-421 - 10.8 lbs, 2.9 hp

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Yes folks, I just suggested something besides a Stihl.

I don't think you'll hear very many good things about the 543xp. I think it's a rebadged zenoah or something like that. Not a true husky. Just painted orange and with a silly high price tag.

 

[Overkill338]

I don't think you'll hear very many good things about the 543xp. I think it's a rebadged zenoah or something like that. Not a true husky. Just painted orange and with a silly high price tag.

It is built by Zenoah. I've wanted to try one for awhile. But I really want to test drive a 562XP and 572XP.

 

[cgraham1]

I’m strange.

You sure are.

 

[cgraham1]

For a two saw plan, it’s hard to beat a 50/70 combo. So, just get a 70cc and you’ll be covered. If you’re a Stihl guy, get a 461 or a 440/044. I personally like the Dolmar 7900/7910 a lot, but a 372xp/2171 Jonsered is a hell of a good saw, too.

As far as three saw plans go, I like the 40/60/90 or 50/70/90-100... 2-series Husqvarnas get the job done well for me...



Or just do like me and get a 40/60/70/70/70/80/90/100/125 plan going. There are tons of great saws out there to choose from.

 

[Overkill338]

For a two saw plan, it’s hard to beat a 50/70 combo. So, just get a 70cc and you’ll be covered. If you’re a Stihl guy, get a 461 or a 440/044. I personally like the Dolmar 7900/7910 a lot, but a 372xp/2171 Jonsered is a hell of a good saw, too.

As far as three saw plans go, I like the 40/60/90 or 50/70/90-100... 2-series Husqvarnas get the job done well for me...

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Or just do like me and get a 40/60/70/70/70/80/90/100/125 plan going. There are tons of great saws out there to choose from.

That Dolmar in your signature looks like a monster!