Which limbing saw??

[skip sail]

i really like my 241-c
MM'd and running PS chain,it has an amazing amount of grunt for a little saw

 

[DSS]

I use a 242xp or a 353, but if I was going new, it'd be the Dolmar

 

[KenJax Tree]

I use a 242xp or a 353, but if I was going new, it'd be the Dolmar

Hooray 421!!!

 

[Keith Gandy]

Ive never handled a 421 but hasnt everyone said it was heavy? The 241 is around 9.9, the husky 543 is 9.2 and Im not sure on the others

 

[Keith Gandy]

Anybody got a 241c, dolmar 421, or a husky 346 to sell PM me. Running or a non runner that may need alil work?

 

[Simondo]

Ive never handled a 421 but hasnt everyone said it was heavy? The 241 is around 9.9, the husky 543 is 9.2 and Im not sure on the others

I cant put a 241 on the scales, but i can put a Dolmar 420 and a 242 on there with no fuel ...matched at 12.8lbs on 15"bars .325 chain . A 346 xp NE is 14.4 lbs on 15" bar and .325 with no fuel.

 

[Mastermind]

The Dolmar is a well built machine. Lots of grunt too.

 

[jake wells]

husqvarna 435,440,445,350,346
stihl ms 211,250,251,021,025,026
echo cs 450p,490,500
im full of choices all good though.

 

[CoreyB]

Anybody got a 241c, dolmar 421, or a husky 346 to sell PM me. Running or a non runner that may need alil work?

You very rarely see a 421 for sale and one broken is even more rare.

 

[exSW]

You very rarely see a 421 for sale and one broken is even more rare.

I was just thinking when the last time was I've seen a 420/421 basket case.

 

[Brewz]

My local pawn shop has a 026 in awesome condition for 120$

And your still looking?

You might find something a little bit lighter, or a little bit faster or with a little bit more torque, but the wealth of knowledge, parts availability and reputation of the 026, I think you answered your own question 2 pages back!

 

[Keith Gandy]

Leaning more toward a 421. Sounds like it will be hard to beat

 

[Jose A.S.T.S.]

@Lone Wolf has a 346xp I believe for sale

 

[ajschainsaws]

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Leaning more toward a 421. Sounds like it will be hard to beat

That's a good Monday morning answer And you can strip it down and have a good old look at the build

 

[Simondo]

Leaning more toward a 421. Sounds like it will be hard to beat

If a new saw is what you would like rather than a good condition used one then the Dolmar is Very cost affective ! There are more high tech saws and there are more premium saws to be had for sure ...but ..Bang for your Buck !! I bought one and I like it.

 

[Keith Gandy]

I can limb with my 562 with a 20" techlite but its still alil tip heavy. I like a saw thats neutral in balance. I even thought about a 18" Cannon Supermini on the 562 for limbing? I loved the way the 241c with a 16" Cannon Supermini balanced

 

[Tor R]

I like a saw thats neutral in balance.

+1
Limbing saws for me is one who balance spot on, shape of body, shape of front handle do mather, my favourite saws is picked out for those reasons, and many have left me because I found some models I felt balance better.
I fancy the build of those 2xx serie saws, but the only keeper for me is 242's.
The only light saw out there that I would like to try out myself is the new light MS 241 mtronic, just to see if I like it or dislike it compared to 242.

 

[Keith Gandy]

+1
Limbing saws for me is one who balance spot on, shape of body, shape of front handle do mather, my favourite saws is picked out for those reasons, and many have left me because I found some models I felt balance better.
I fancy the build of those 2xx serie saws, but the only keeper for me is 242's.
The only light saw out there that I would like to try out myself is the new light MS 241 mtronic, just to see if I like it or dislike it compared to 242.

Theres not much to not like about a 241 except cost

 

[stihl saws]

Just for limbing stuff around the house I grab my 192t most of the time. It's a light, handy little saw for smaller stuff.

 

[rocco490]

The newest version stihl ms 241 is my vote for a limber its the lightest rear handle on that list, it should be a real nice limbing saw. Id like to run one and see how it cuts in the larger limbs. If your a top handle guy the 150t is crazy light some of this may also come down to how big the limbs are on the trees you usually cut.