Limbing saw opinions

[Adirondackstihl]

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[junkman]

With the leverage it weighs at least twice as much as a 660.

Maybe holding it horizontal ,up and down once balanced ,it don't seem that heavy to me .

 

[Toad22t]

Well here is what I have now and they all seem to over lap each other. 254 18" 262,562 20", 371, ms 460,7900 25", 385 and 288 28-32". They are are ported.

According to husky specs the 550 is 10.8# and 562 is 13.2#. With a 1.4# difference I'm afraid that there won't be that much difference between the two. So I was just wondering what else was out there.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

There's a real nice ported echo cs-490 for sale in the classified section. It's virtually brand new....

 

[paragonbuilder]

Well here is what I have now and they all seem to over lap each other. 254 18" 262,562 20", 371, ms 460,7900 25", 385 and 288 28-32". They are are ported.

According to husky specs the 550 is 10.8# and 562 is 13.2#. With a 1.4# difference I'm afraid that there won't be that much difference between the two. So I was just wondering what else was out there.

I see 2.4# difference in your numbers...



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[paragonbuilder]

There's a real nice ported echo cs-490 for sale in the classified section. It's virtually brand new....

I've ran it. It flat out rips!
Echo site says 10.6#


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[Locust Cutter]

What he said^^^ As much as I truly love 50cc Orange saws, a well ported 026 or 026 Pro will be about 3-4lbs lighter than your 562xp (depending on the cutting equipment on each). If your running a 20-24" bar on the 562 (especially if running .063-3/8" chain) and run a 14-16" bar of .328 or .3/8" on the 026, the difference will be QUITE noticeable after about 1 fill-up. YMMV. The A/V will be non-existent compared to any orange saws (from the 2xx series on) and the Echo 500p and Dolmar 5105, but to each their own. The Echo would be worth looking at as well, especially if porting *might* be in it's future.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Well here is what I have now and they all seem to over lap each other. 254 18" 262,562 20", 371, ms 460,7900 25", 385 and 288 28-32". They are are ported.

According to husky specs the 550 is 10.8# and 562 is 13.2#. With a 1.4# difference I'm afraid that there won't be that much difference between the two. So I was just wondering what else was out there.

I own a 346NE and a 357xp.. Pretty sure the old 357 and new 562 weights are very close. I can tell you, I notice a difference going from one to the other. I run 18" on the 346 and 20" on the 357. A couple pounds doesn't look like much on paper, but when you are spending a day working with them, you will feel the difference.. I have no doubt of that. Even more so if you run 16" on the 50cc.....

Nothing against the other brand/model suggestions made... just speaking in Huskies here..

 

[DSS]

Find you a 242xp

 

[exSW]

Just put a 16" bar on the 262 XP.

 

[jmssaws]

Isn't a 346 heavier than a 026?

 

[Onan18]

Isn't a 346 heavier than a 026?

I don't think so Jason, if it is not by much. I own both and have run them pretty extensively and to me the Husky feels lighter/more nimble. Maybe it's just preference though?

Joe

 

[jmssaws]

I don't think so Jason, if it is not by much. I own both and have run them pretty extensively and to me the Husky feels lighter/more nimble. Maybe it's just preference though?

Joe

Must be preference because I feel the opposite.

 

[junkman]

They say the 346 has better balance ,but if that is so why do they tip over when you set them on the ground idling ?

 

[Locust Cutter]

Because Swedish models have their weight on top (hence a higher CG) thn the German models who tend to carry their weight in the trunk making for a lower CG...

 

[Toad22t]

I see 2.4# difference in your numbers...



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Ya you are right my bad!

Find you a 242xp

I could only wish. Maybe I should go and speak with the old husky dealer and see if he wants to get rid of his 242xpg.

 

[Toad22t]

I have had 026's in the past and they are nice, but the filtration systems suck.

 

[johnny5ny]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/PILTZ-Stihl-M...ain-Perfect-CHAINSAW-/272269736981?nav=SEARCH

 

[CoreyB]

I guess I am missing something I was always believed 50cc saws are great all around saw for like a one saw plan. I my self prefer a smaller saw then 50cc for limbing.

 

[CoreyB]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/PILTZ-Stihl-M...ain-Perfect-CHAINSAW-/272269736981?nav=SEARCH

As ridiculous as that is I could talk myself into buying that.
I would use that 28" bar on my 6100 and put a more appropriate bar on the 201. Lol