Everyone says the 12 mm 044s and 440s are stronger than the 10 mm 044s, but I've had a 10 mm since 12/92, and for 18 years it was my only saw, and I've also milled with it.
Also, perhaps I don't keep pushing a saw with a dull chain like a lot of pros will do. That creates extra heat and could lead to failures.
Everyone says the 12 mm 044s and 440s are stronger than the 10 mm 044s, but I've had a 10 mm since 12/92, and for 18 years it was my only saw, and I've also milled with it.
I changed seals once, but has all orig bearings, piston + rings.
My point is, if it is built strong enough not to break (if you take care of it), then you don't need something that is built stronger. I think most bearing failures are from lack of lubrication, and if your bearing does not get proper lubrication they will fail no matter how large they are.
And if you think over a pound of saw weight does not make any difference, then I would guess you are not nimble enough to go where I have gone. Just something to think about while you are crapping!
Mike, I've Been in some ignorant ass terrain putting 45-60 trees down a day.
A pound of saw weight is absolutely nothing and totally blown out of proportion by the girls on these forums.
Then why do you own 50 + 60 cc saws??? Why don't you just run a 395 all day long big boy! What you say and what you do often seem to be in different universes.
But I know, your a pro and I'm not, so you know best!
That would be an interesting test. But then everything you typed above would happen again.A summary:
“These saws are so similar, it comes down to a choice of color.”
“But wait the Stihl is lighter!”
“Who cares, the husky is cheaper and has rev boost. Buy a light weight bar with your savings.”
“Stihl has elasto start and the better dealer support network.”
“Well the husky has bigger bearings!”
“It doesn’t matter if your bearings aren’t lubricated enough.”
“What’s the best oil ratio?”
And a thread on the excitement for Husqvarna’s long awaited replacement 70cc saw turns into a Stihl pissing contest and devolves into an oil debate. Lol. Where’s my beer?
I know it isn’t a fair comparison. But I’d love to run a 572xp vs a 462cm vs a 440/460 hybrid vs the old 372xpw.
Discuss.
Everyone says the 12 mm 044s and 440s are stronger than the 10 mm 044s, but I've had a 10 mm since 12/92, and for 18 years it was my only saw, and I've also milled with it.
I changed seals once, but has all orig bearings, piston + rings.
My point is, if it is built strong enough not to break (if you take care of it), then you don't need something that is built stronger. I think most bearing failures are from lack of lubrication, and if your bearing does not get proper lubrication they will fail no matter how large they are.
And if you think over a pound of saw weight does not make any difference, then I would guess you are not nimble enough to go where I have gone. Just something to think about while you are crapping!
I think the larger bearings will handle The stress of a longer bar better/last longer. I’m no engineer though, just my opinion.