60cc saw opinions

[Keith Gandy]

I think I would be runnin a 70cc saw if that is the size wood you deal with everyday.

I can see why the 036 needs..... more

He needs a hybrid

 

[MustangMike]

Advertised weight of the 6100 is 13.22 lbs. (forgot to hit post last night)

 

[CR888]

What throws a spanner in the works is yesterday I read a Stihl brochure from 1989 on the MS044. 12.8lb/5.8kg!!! You kinda feel we've gone backwards when reading good ol specs like that. My MS261 is over 12lb photo.

 

[dustinwilt68]

That's why I love the 044, light and powerful.

 

[Duce]

Buy the best and forget the rest. 562xp! What do these saw grinders know anyways?

 

[Cut4fun]

Can wipe your butts with paper specs IMO. Bout what their worth.

 

[Duce]

That's why the title says opinions! Some opinions are good, some bad
Some people like Stihl, some like Echo, some like Dolmar, some like J-red, some like Solo and some like the best (Husqvarna).

 

[Locust Cutter]

If you can find a nice used one, get a John Deere CS62 (Efco) and send it to one of the spice merchants on this site. A ported Efco 62 is a neat little saw, handles well and has darn good RPM... New, either 6100 Dollie or the "improved" 562. I've used mine for removals, limbing, smaller stumping (under 30") etc, mostly in Locust, Hedge, Oak(s), Hackberry, Mulberry and Ash. In all instances it does quite well. The ported 262 in the barn is a little slice of evil and a lot of fun to run for a few tanks, but for all day cutting, I'll take the behaviors and A/V of my 562.

OR, just get an 044/MS440, 365 special, or 372xp and be done with it, though both saws would be a bit of a mismatch given your 7910's availability.

 

[bryanr2]

If you can find a nice used one, get a John Deere CS62 (Efco) and send it to one of the spice merchants on this site. A ported Efco 62 is a neat little saw, handles well and has darn good RPM... New, either 6100 Dollie or the "improved" 562. I've used mine for removals, limbing, smaller stumping (under 30") etc, mostly in Locust, Hedge, Oak(s), Hackberry, Mulberry and Ash. In all instances it does quite well. The ported 262 in the barn is a little slice of evil and a lot of fun to run for a few tanks, but for all day cutting, I'll take the behaviors and A/V of my 562.

OR, just get an 044/MS440, 365 special, or 372xp and be done with it, though both saws would be a bit of a mismatch given your 7910's availability.

by improved 562, what date of manufacture are we talking yr 2015/16 etc.

 

[Deets066]

Solo 665, fuggit

 

[Locust Cutter]

Apparently 2016, I don't know what month or newer. There's another thread on this site that should be detailing the differences shortly, but all should be for a better unit, and that's saying something...

 

[mdavlee]

Mine is a January 2016 I believe. It has the updated plastics and stuff.

 

[jmssaws]

Flat out most powerful ported get a 6100
Best handling get a 562
036 is very close on power with the 6100 but will outlast the other 2 combined.

That's my take on it.
I have all 3 sitting here now

 

[CoreyB]

Flat out most powerful get a 6100
Bla bla bla bla bla.
Charlie browns teacher talking
And 6100 but will outlast the other 2 combined.

That's my take on it.
I have all 3 sitting here now

My fan boy ears kicked on and this is all I heard. Lol just teasing a bit.

 

[jmssaws]

My fan boy ears kicked on and this is all I heard. Lol just teasing a bit.

That's my experience with those 3.
Others may have different results

 

[Locust Cutter]

I don't need one, but a nice 034 or 36 would be a welcome addition to the mad house...

 

[bryanr2]

interesting.

 

[Locust Cutter]

Something about an additional casing bolt, different fuel line and tank vent, different top cover, I'm not sure what else...

 

[jmssaws]

Something about an additional casing bolt, different fuel line and tank vent, different top cover, I'm not sure what else...

On which saw?

 

[Miller Mod Saws]

On which saw?

562xp