262xp husky compared to dolkita 6400

[Loanstar]

Does anyone have or used both back to back to give opinions on? Power to weight. Thoughts in general.. I'm looking at adding a saw to the armory and those two are the ones it has come down to.

 

[cus_deluxe]

I like a good 262, certainly better power to weight than a 6400, 6100 would prob be a better comparison. 6400 can be upgraded to the 7900 top end tho, which is a different animal...

 

[Warped5]

I like a good 262, certainly better power to weight than a 6400, 6100 would prob be a better comparison.

 

[Loanstar]

I considered the 6100 as more of a even comparison also but i don't know much about thier intake system when it comes time to modify it. Also, i dont have a need more than 60ish cc for what i cut but do like the option to upgrade the size and keep about the same weight. Thats why im on the fence. My question is mostly about the feel of the two saws.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

I’ll offer my humble opinion, as I’ve ran all three mentioned here, and I currently own a 6100 and several 6400. A good 262 and a good 6100 are close enough to where it won’t really matter to me. 6100 has shown to get very good gains when ported right. Maybe the best of any 60cc saw out there. The 262 ain’t no slouch either.
The 6400 has quite more torque than the other two stock, and will oil a longer bar right off the bat.
If you already have a smaller saw, 40-50cc, I’d look at the 6400. Mostly because it can handle a longer bar, if ever needed, and the ability to upgrade to 79cc down the road. Trust me, you’re gonna want that upgrade. Lol
I’d take a 262 for simplicity and light weight, and a 6100 if you want a more modern saw and the potential to make a hot rod later.

As a side note, the 262 and 6100 both use K095 mount bars,
and the 6400 uses D009. I figured I’d mention it, in case you’re looking to share bars with other saws.

As far as feel goes, the 262 is going to be more nimble. No doubt, since it’s smaller and lighter than a 6400. The 6400 will be smoother, though, in my opinion. The 6400 also feels like it’s built to take a beating.

 

[Loanstar]

Thank you. Thats what i was lookin for. Have you tried one of the "lite" bars on a 6400? Maybe a 24"?

 

[Ryan Browne]

I have a 262 and a 7900. The 262 is much lighter and physically smaller. Similar displacement to the 6400 but otherwise not real comparable.

 

[Dub11]

6100 is a gas sipper with big tanks if you are looking for an economy rig.

 

[Firewood Bandit]

I had a Makita 6401 and have a Dolmar 7900. The 6401 ran great, made great torque but it is huge and heavy. A 60cc saw that weighs what the almost 80cc does.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Thank you. Thats what i was lookin for. Have you tried one of the "lite" bars on a 6400? Maybe a 24"?

I sure have. No issues there. Balances just fine. Should be able to run and oil a 28". They'll run a 32" in a pinch with the 79cc top end. The oiler is the weakest link when you get to that length.

 

[Loanstar]

All great info. Thanks everyone

 

[pro94lt]

The 262 in good running order is an animal for its intended purpose. A 18 or 20" bar, for someone with alot of chainsaw time you will really appreciate what the 262 is, and how good of a design it was now and back in the early 90s... but its angry... stiff rubber a/v. Or springs not smooth like today's saws. High compression, not the easiest saw to start if your older or tired... if friends come over and you want to wow them with a loud angry saw I'll grab the 262, if I'm working all day I'll grab a 562 or modern saw...