Limbing saw opinions

[SawTroll]

Dolmar 420-421 are nice little limbng saws.

Not particularly well suited for limbing, because they have an inboard clutch (and are a bit heavy for 42cc as well). The bar simply is too far from the center of gravity of the powerhead for fast and precise cuts.

 

[SawTroll]

Hard to overlook a 346xp or 550xp when talking rear handle limbing saw. 346 is a screamer when ported, 550 is just a nasty little snot even in stock config...If you want to go lighter/smaller yet, there aren't too many solid options, at least when talking orange saws...

I'm not familiar enough with other brands to make an experience based recommendation.

Imo, saws much smaller than 50cc aren't really suited for limbing in general anyway - but of course there are situations were some of them are.

The 346xp and 550xp surely are the best limbing saws in the 50cc class - a snappy throttle response is part of it, as well as the superior handling. The Jonsered versions of them are slightly less suited because of the different (straight across) handlebar angle.

 

[SawTroll]

The newest ms261 is just a few oz heavier than a 241. I'd be giving that one a good finger banging at a dealer.

The reduced weight doesn't really help much (vs. the 346 and 550), as the bulky design with an inboard clutch still is there.

 

[huskyboy]

346xp NE. I have got one that has a triple port muffler and no base gasket, 16" full chisel, and it's a animal. All kinds of power. Never seen such an angry saw. Had a 545 which was a nice saw but nowhere near the 346. Don't have the 545 anymore but still got the 346 and it's here to stay .

 

[angelo c]

Imo, saws much smaller than 50cc aren't really suited for limbing in general anyway - but of course there are situations were some of them are.

The 346xp and 550xp surely are the best limbing saws in the 50cc class - a snappy throttle response is part of it, as well as the superior handling. The Jonsered versions of them is less suited because of the different (straight across) handlebar angle.

the only "limbing" saw Ill tolerate an inboard clutch on is a 200t. which of course is less then 50cc but yet some how is THE best limbing saw ever made. (other then the 346/550 of course )

 

[Simondo]

the only "limbing" saw Ill tolerate an inboard clutch on is a 200t. which of course is less then 50cc but yet some how is THE best limbing saw ever made. (other then the 346/550 of course )

Isnt a 200t a out board clutch ?

 

[huskyboy]

Pretty sure it's an outboard

 

[ajschainsaws]

Had a discussion with a member on this subject and he realy likes his 42cc husky and still and we both also likes the 43cc Dolmar , "But Only when we feel strong enough" but we come to the conclusion with a good 43cc saw and a good 60cc there isn't really a need for a 50cc saw

 

[Toad22t]

Not particularly well suited for limbing, because they have an inboard clutch (and are a bit heavy for 42cc as well). The bar simply is too far from the center of gravity of the powerhead for fast and precise cuts.

According to the websites, the 421 is 10.8# and the 550 is 10.8#! If that's the case, I might as well run a 50cc saw.

 

[Jon1212]

Had a discussion with a member on this subject and he realy likes his 42cc husky and still and we both also likes the 43cc Dolmar , But Only when I feel strong enough but we come to the conclusion with a good 43cc saw and a good 60cc there isn't really a need for a 50cc saw

Two "schools of thought" for the best two saw combo. 40&60cc vs. 50&70cc.

Fortunately, or unfortunately with the advent of CAD I can extrapolate it further, and run a 40-60-80 or a 50-70-90 plan. Though I do prefer my 5105 and 372XP for a two saw set up.

 

[Toad22t]

Two "schools of thought" for the best two saw combo. 40&60cc vs. 50&70cc.

Fortunately, or unfortunately with the advent of CAD I can extrapolate it further, and run a 40-60-80 or a 50-70-90 plan. Though I do prefer my 5105 and 372XP for a two saw set up.

As you already know Jon, I have a problem! My saw plan is 40?,50,60,60,70,70,70,80,80,80,90,90,100 cc!

wow after putting it in to that perspective. I really have more of an issue then I thought.









I don't have anything real big! I guess it may be time to search for a 880 or 3120.....

 

[Motorhead]

We do a lot of palm trees here in Florida,The echo 310 is what we use the most.The inboard clutch keeps that stringy crap out of the oil pump.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Yes

Two "schools of thought" for the best two saw combo. 40&60cc vs. 50&70cc.

Fortunately, or unfortunately with the advent of CAD I can extrapolate it further, and run a 40-60-80 or a 50-70-90 plan. Though I do prefer my 5105 and 372XP for a two saw set up.

That's great news you soon will be testing out the 120 - 140 combos for the big saw set up
But i love the 61 - 79 combo

 

[Simondo]

Two "schools of thought" for the best two saw combo. 40&60cc vs. 50&70cc.

Fortunately, or unfortunately with the advent of CAD I can extrapolate it further, and run a 40-60-80 or a 50-70-90 plan. Though I do prefer my 5105 and 372XP for a two saw set up.

You could also reason the ..40-60cc and the 50-70cc combo situation on size and hardness of timber . This will vary depending on your location in the world to some extent as well i believe .
Softwood timber harvesting and plantation management from my experience in the past works well with a small saw like the Husq 242 xp . In that situation it may be more logical to go onto a 60 cc class saw for bigger work. Hardwood timber may demand something different hence some may like a 50 cc class saw to top out and a 70 cc saw for medium felling . Horses for corses and personal choice comes into it as well , so I hope the good saws in ..ALL ..cc classes keep being made .

 

[Simondo]

We do a lot of palm trees here in Florida,The echo 310 is what we use the most.The inboard clutch keeps that stringy crap out of the oil pump.

Perfect example of a situation having a need regardless of what "may or may not" be mechanically better .

 

[Jon1212]

Yes


That's great news you soon will be testing out the 120 - 140 combos for the big saw set up
But i love the 61 - 79 combo

Not here in Utah. Cacti don't grow that big.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Maybe use a short bar on the big uns just to warrant having them

 

[SawTroll]

Surely the MS200/200T has an outboard - what keeps them out of the "limbing saw class" is the size (lack of it, just 35cc).

 

[SawTroll]

Pretty sure it's an outboard

It is.

 

[SawTroll]

Two "schools of thought" for the best two saw combo. 40&60cc vs. 50&70cc.

Fortunately, or unfortunately with the advent of CAD I can extrapolate it further, and run a 40-60-80 or a 50-70-90 plan. Though I do prefer my 5105 and 372XP for a two saw set up.

Imo, those "jumps" in size are too large, which of course makes an excuse for more saws - and of course you need a backup (or more) in each size....