Most Dependable Big Saw (90cc-94cc)?

[blacksmith]

I'd say the 066 for dependability!

 

[Onan18]

Try telling that to a 288.

This!!!!!!!

 

[cease232]

395, 066 can't go wrong with either.


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[MustangMike]

IMO, the 066/660 seem to be built like tanks and seem to be used an awful lot for milling.

Also, no emissions stuff limiting the oil% going to the bearings.

IMO, built like a Mac Truck!

 

[blacksmith]

I wish that I had an 066 but I do have a 661 that I bought new. Had some issues in the beginning but now that it has all the updated electronics on it I love that thing. Just the other day cold start one pull at 10 below! Sorry for for my rant I went a little off topic here.

 

[sawmikaze]

Oh66\660 for sure!

You posted almost the same question a while back Ron. LOL
http://opeforum.com/threads/most-dependable-saw-youve-ever-owned.753/

Did you ever rebuild a 395 ?

It absolutely outperforms a 660 and oils like no other..it's built to the balls.

I've only done 2 of them..but I couldn't keep a straight face and tell you that a 660 is better for milling or long bars in big wood.

 

[RI Chevy]

Ding Ding, Round 15.
No I haven't sir. I will take your word for it.

 

[sawmikaze]

Ding Ding, Round 15.
No I haven't sir. I will take your word for it.

Dont, that's just my opinion.

 

[maulhead]

Wow! You guys are tough tonight.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Yall know what I would say

 

[huskyboy]

Yall know what I would say

Tree-feckin-90-Fo git sum!!!!!

 

[Jimmy in NC]

I work on lots of 066s. Two here right now. They dont want this 41" .404 bar that is on one of my 394s. They are solid.

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[dolmarkid]

No love for 385-390xp or jonsered 2186-2188

 

[dolmarkid]

Or dolmar or Makita 9010

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

No love for 385-390xp or jonsered 2186-2188

Oh I got love for those, just don't own one....yet

 

[Cracker Boy]

066 660 for me.husky guys are gonna hate me again but no worn out screws on cylinder covers on the stihl no goofy chain adjuster in the clutch cover thats broke, no outbound clutch.ftw

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

No hate here..we all like what we like..but I still haven't experienced these issues you keep bringing up about my Hooskies

To date the only saw I have ever dealt with that had a wallered out cylinder cover screw hole was.....drum roll please.....a Stihl 038 Super!!

 

[huskyboy]

066 660 for me.husky guys are gonna hate me again but no worn out screws on cylinder covers on the stihl no goofy chain adjuster in the clutch cover thats broke, no outbound clutch.ftw

I’d take the outboard clutch for stumping. Less potential heat in the cases and bearing. 395 has a side chain tensioner. Takes a little longer to mount bar and chain with outboard, but not that bad.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Most over desgned saw made is the 395, not even close, lots of 066 crank failures, spun bearings in the cases. That said 288 has the same bearings and crank as the 395 and is much lighter. 288 FTW

 

[huskyboy]

I like that it’s the same bearing and seal setup on both pto/flywheel sides of the 394/395. Simple and easy.