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You will want a work saw/woods ported. They will use more fuel but cut faster and run cooler, never heard of one not lasting as long as... -
For total reliability and if you’re ok with a bit of wrenching, the Stihl 460/1 for the win here. Find a good one that’s gone through by...
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I forgot to mention that I have rebuilt huskies from all the way down to pieces and back but my experience with working on stihls is...
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59billy reacted to Canadian farm boy's post in the thread Echo 7310 vs Husky 572 vs Stihl 462 with
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This^^^ and I will add that dealer support should also play a part in your decision. Plus if you’re cutting that amount of wood you’re... -
What size wood? Hardwood or softwood? I was not impressed with the 572, but maybe it's just me. I'd rather have a 562, 372, or 390.
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The 460 and 461 are like a sore peter, hard to beat. Finding a nice one is going to cost you though. Hated to sell my ported 461 but a...
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Absolutely.
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If you’re in the bush and you need absolute reliability, I would get a 372 or a 460/461 and not have to depend on the electronics always...
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All 3 will cut wood. Pick the one that has the closest or best support as far as a dealer for parts goes and go cut wood.
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59billy reacted to CapitaineHaddoc's post in the thread Echo 7310 vs Husky 572 vs Stihl 462 with Like.
Husqvarna 572. And I used the 3 saws. Still my favorite.
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I have a cheap Chinese top handle that use for pruning bushes. If I'm cutting downed tree tops I use a small rear handle saw like my...
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59billy reacted to jacktheripper's post in the thread Not so pros 4 new and without politics with Like.
Got to do some felling in the mountains today
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I also now have more respect for my older 257 that continues to run and run. I especially like the fuel economy of it and my 353. These...
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Great thread Joe. Thank you.
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Made my day! Thanks for the thread.