The Small Dolmar/Makita Thread..Max 50cc class

[ajschainsaws]

Thanks for being respectful and understanding Andrew.
The part number situation is definitely interesting, and like I said, I’d be delighted if these parts would be compatible or even the same.

Always good too see your posts Sir , Yes it would be fantastic if the parts where the same
And where cheaper , and availability was like a candy store

it looks like the SP is semi pro and the CP is home owner

 

[Ford3000]

@ajschainsaws does this parts diagram look familiar, its for the SP426
https://www.illeon.ru/upload/iblock/5ee/STIGA-SP426.pdf

 

[ajschainsaws]

@ajschainsaws does this parts diagram look familiar, its for the SP426
https://www.illeon.ru/upload/iblock/5ee/STIGA-SP426.pdf

yes that’s the one good find

 

[Ford3000]

I'm just curious to see if the Stiga 426 is something worth a punt.

Why the 426 and not the 526, when the 526 should be more powerful
without porting, than the 426, given either has a Makita equivilent.
They seem to be the same weight, though not even that is consistent
from site to site.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Why the 426 and not the 526, when the 526 should be more powerful
without porting, than the 426, given either has a Makita equivilent.
They seem to be the same weight, though not even that is consistent
from site to site.

because hopefully it’s the equivalent of on of my favourite saws the 420 and
@wyk luvs working some magic on these little devils

 

[Ford3000]

Well am going to get devious, contact some Stiga dealers looking for
base gasket, muffler gasket, and starter cover, just to see how many
moons it takes to get a response.

 

[Ford3000]

because hopefully it’s the equivalent of on of my favourite saws the 420 and
@wyk luvs working some magic on these little devils

But, could enough magic be woven to turn a 420 to a 5121.

 

[Ford3000]

The plot thickens, Stiga 526 has another step brother, he called Villager

 

[00wyk]

But, could enough magic be woven to turn a 420 to a 5121.

I can wake up a 420/4300 enough I don't even want to bother with a 50cc saw.
I think Andrew said this was sycamore:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G8j8OvuUgyY

 

[Ford3000]

I can wake up a 420/4300 enough I don't even want to bother with a 50cc saw.
I think Andrew said this was sycamore:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G8j8OvuUgyY

True, but the 426 Stiga seems to be difficult to find, even in eastern europe,
they seem to have a newer model the 545, slightly more expensive, and I
can not find a parts list for it, not sure what changed, but if the advertised
weight is correct at 5.87kg then am not sure I would like
to own one.

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CS 545 (16)"
Petrol chainsaw

Chainsaw with 42.4 cc (1.9 kW) petrol engine and 40 cm (16") cutting bar.

• 42.4 cc petrol engine with a net power output of 1.9 kW
• 40 cm (16") cutting bar
• Chain speed of 23.1 m/s
• Net weight of 5.87 kg without bar and chain
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The STIGA CS 545 (16")chainsaw with 40 cm guide bar is powered by a 42.4 cc (1.9 kW) petrol engine which delivers power and versatility. The CS 545 (16") features a 40 cm (16") bar and a magnesium engine cover which ensures robustness, lightness and quick cooling. The tensioning wrench is at your fingertips just under the rear handle, and the oil pump is automatic and adjustable. Maintenance operations can be performed quickly and easily thanks to features such as the handle for opening the air filter cover without the need for additional tools and the fuel tank level monitoring window. The ergonomic soft-touch handle and spring system ensure reduced vibrations and greater comfort.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I have to admit I like their Alpina-ish color scheme.

 

[Ford3000]

I have to admit I like their Alpina-ish color scheme.

And that's another step brother, the Alpina range seem to be the exact same as the Stiga saws in different colors.
Does anyone know if it is common to find an open port cylinder with removable transferes,
asking as the Stiga 466 and 526 both have removable transfere covers and I have no idea
if they are open or closed port, none of the diagrams I found shows or states anything in this regard.

 

[Wilhelm]

Wow!
A pro Dolmar happens to be 1/2lbs heavier than it same cc class competitors and she gets ridiculed as too heavy for its class.
Out come cheap copies of pro saws and so far only one member noticed the huge weight difference.

You guys are a weird bunch of nutcases , makes perfect sense why I fit in!

 

[Wilhelm]

True, but the 426 Stiga seems to be difficult to find, even in eastern europe,
they seem to have a newer model the 545, slightly more expensive, and I
can not find a parts list for it, not sure what changed, but if the advertised
weight is correct at 5.87kg then am not sure I would like
to own one.

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CS 545 (16)"
Petrol chainsaw

Chainsaw with 42.4 cc (1.9 kW) petrol engine and 40 cm (16") cutting bar.

• 42.4 cc petrol engine with a net power output of 1.9 kW
• 40 cm (16") cutting bar
• Chain speed of 23.1 m/s
• Net weight of 5.87 kg without bar and chain
• Vibration control system (VCS)
• Tensioning wrench supplied

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[Wilhelm]

To me anything rated under 2kW is not worth using unless it is a true little top handle which is balanced well for occasional one hand operation.

 

[Ford3000]

To me anything rated under 2kW is not worth using unless it is a true little top handle which is balanced well for occasional one hand operation.

If you had dodgy elbows, then weight would play a big part,
at one time I would have laughed at people talking about the weight of a chainsaw,
but health is everything, and when you don't have it, life is very different.

 

[Ford3000]

Wow!
A pro Dolmar happens to be 1/2lbs heavier than it same cc class competitors and she gets ridiculed as too heavy for its class.
Out come cheap copies of pro saws and so far only one member noticed the huge weight difference.

You guys are a weird bunch of nutcases , makes perfect sense why I fit in!

This is exactly the kind of comments I expected to wake up to, we are an odd lot.

 

[00wyk]

To me anything rated under 2kW is not worth using unless it is a true little top handle which is balanced well for occasional one hand operation.

Until someone has one a scale, we have no real idea exactly what the weights are.
Until someone has one of the newer versions in front of them in pieces, we won't know exactly what it is.
So far there's been a lot of talk, but no show. We're waiting on Andrew for the show.

 

[00wyk]

Just get the damned thing and report back!

Andrew is on the job. He has a ported cylinder of mine.
I have 2 420's, so not a whole lot of incentive to go buy more .
Yet...

 

[Wilhelm]

If you had dodgy elbows, then weight would play a big part,
at one time I would have laughed at people talking about the weight of a chainsaw,
but health is everything, and when you don't have it, life is very different.

I can feel my body aging with every passing year!
This is why I ain't gonna "do favours" in terms of bucking firewood logs for others anymore.
This right now is the very first time that I have no firewood logs sitting in my back yard waiting to be bucked - I cleared them all during winter vacation.

Instead of spending my own money and wearing out my body and machinery "for the sake of friendship with others" I'll rather spend my time and money doing stuff like this (see attached pictures).