Looking for larger saw..

[Jhilliard6]

Hey all, my name's Jordan Hilliard and I live down in Arizona.

Reason for my post is I am looking for a larger saw for a job i am getting, removing a fairly large eucalyptus, and the multi-trunk leaders aren't my problem, but the 6ft diameter base has me stumped... Pun intended.
I'm thinking along the lines of a husky 390 or 395 with 36" bar, being that they can be had for a fair price and are solid, well made saws.. but I don't know what options are out there and frankly any good saw in the larger cc range capable of running a 32-36" bar would do the trick here.

Another reason for my post is, being I am a new member, I cannot post in the WTB adds yet and I am in the market for a used larger saw, but don't want to raise any eyebrows either so figured I'd try and give my piece here and see if that would be alright for everyone.

on another note, I also wanted to ask everyone's opinion on the capability of a Husqvarna 280s, as I have one that was my father's, in working condition with an air leak, and was considering trying to use that but I'm not.sure it'll handle being buried in 30"+ of hardwood..
All thoughts are appreciated. Thank you all ahead of time.

 

[Nutball]

36" bar is cutting it close on a 6ft tree. I hate it when I do a 360 cut around a stump to find I missed a few inches in the middle. Also consider a 36" bar may only reach as little as 33" do to variables in the bar design, brand, the power head design, and how big of spikes are on the saw. You can fell a 72" tree with a 36" bar or even shorter if you know what you are doing, but the stump cut wouldn't be as easy. Either way I'd rather run a 42" bar.

32" is the most I personally want to run on a 390xp, but a 395 would run a 42" well with the oil pump turned up. I have run a 42" well enough on a 390 with a modified oil pump and muffler.

In my opinion, a buyer isn't as risky as a seller, as far as the WTB forum goes. What think the rule makers?

 

[BonScott46]

395 with a 42 IMO.

 

[Rogee]

Have owned and used a 390 and a 395 on 33 and 42 inch bars . The 395 is in a league of its own when it comes to big bars in harder wood . That would be my first choice

 

[Maintenance Chief]

The 395xp is a great saw, I used one for milling.
It could definitely be a all around saw for you as well . If its going on stump duty only I personally prefer a Homelite 100cc like a Super 1050 A only because it has a manual oiler button also ,and gobs of torque that makes stumping a quick job.

 

[Armbru84]

Lots of good options. What’s your budget?

 

[lwn9186]

My pick would be a 395xp with 42" bar.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Hey all, my name's Jordan Hilliard and I live down in Arizona.

Reason for my post is I am looking for a larger saw for a job i am getting, removing a fairly large eucalyptus, and the multi-trunk leaders aren't my problem, but the 6ft diameter base has me stumped... Pun intended.
I'm thinking along the lines of a husky 390 or 395 with 36" bar, being that they can be had for a fair price and are solid, well made saws.. but I don't know what options are out there and frankly any good saw in the larger cc range capable of running a 32-36" bar would do the trick here.

Another reason for my post is, being I am a new member, I cannot post in the WTB adds yet and I am in the market for a used larger saw, but don't want to raise any eyebrows either so figured I'd try and give my piece here and see if that would be alright for everyone.

on another note, I also wanted to ask everyone's opinion on the capability of a Husqvarna 280s, as I have one that was my father's, in working condition with an air leak, and was considering trying to use that but I'm not.sure it'll handle being buried in 30"+ of hardwood..
All thoughts are appreciated. Thank you all ahead of time.

36" bar is cutting it close on a 6ft tree. I hate it when I do a 360 cut around a stump to find I missed a few inches in the middle. Also consider a 36" bar may only reach as little as 33" do to variables in the bar design, brand, the power head design, and how big of spikes are on the saw. You can fell a 72" tree with a 36" bar or even shorter if you know what you are doing, but the stump cut wouldn't be as easy. Either way I'd rather run a 42" bar.

32" is the most I personally want to run on a 390xp, but a 395 would run a 42" well with the oil pump turned up. I have run a 42" well enough on a 390 with a modified oil pump and muffler.

In my opinion, a buyer isn't as risky as a seller, as far as the WTB forum goes. What think the rule makers?

Hi Jordan.

Welcome to OPE!

Have you tried putting in an ad in the Want To Buy section? There shouldn’t be any restrictions on that. There is only a restriction on the For Sale section.
If, for some reason, it still tells you that you don’t have permission to start a thread, let us know and we’ll figure something out.
We have discussed this a few times, and have come to the same conclusion. It’s pretty hard to rip someone off by buying something from them. Lol

 

[Jhilliard6]

Thanks for all the comments so far guys.

Shoot I was hoping I could get away with the 390. There are a couple of 390 power heads on ebay going for around $200 with some minor issues.. I figure for another $150 I could have a good running 390xp and that would solve all my problems.

My budget is somewhere around 500-700 as it stands.

I put a photo up of the tree as well, as it isn't necessarily one that needs felling because it is so short, and once I stump down the leaders and am left with the base, there's no top weight to want to make it fall anyway.

I might even have to cut it into thirds or quarters and piece it out one by one..

 

[Jhilliard6]

And another for perspective.

I almost want to offer the client the option of leaving it and sculpting it.. it's a badass trunk.

 

[ayoungtexan]

395s are amazing saws with a 42 on them. They put out a ton of oil too

 

[Czed]

Thanks for all the comments so far guys.

Shoot I was hoping I could get away with the 390. There are a couple of 390 power heads on ebay going for around $200 with some minor issues.. I figure for another $150 I could have a good running 390xp and that would solve all my problems.

My budget is somewhere around 500-700 as it stands.

I put a photo up of the tree as well, as it isn't necessarily one that needs felling because it is so short, and once I stump down the leaders and am left with the base, there's no top weight to want to make it fall anyway.

I might even have to cut it into thirds or quarters and piece it out one by one..

A 390 will certainly do it just a bit slower than a 394/395 of course.
I'd simply invest as little as possible if you only need it for one job.
The down side to large saws is they are often in need of bearings and a complete rebuild when they are offered for sale.
Welcome to the site
There's a nice looking 2188 on as for sale
Can't remember the price.

 

[Czed]

Thanks for all the comments so far guys.

Shoot I was hoping I could get away with the 390. There are a couple of 390 power heads on ebay going for around $200 with some minor issues.. I figure for another $150 I could have a good running 390xp and that would solve all my problems.

My budget is somewhere around 500-700 as it stands.

I put a photo up of the tree as well, as it isn't necessarily one that needs felling because it is so short, and once I stump down the leaders and am left with the base, there's no top weight to want to make it fall anyway.

I might even have to cut it into thirds or quarters and piece it out one by one..

Just top it and burn the stump.

 

[Lightning Performance]

You could just leave the base if your not planning on using a 39x

I have blocked out base cuts before when I didn't even have a 90cc saw. 60ccs with a 20" bar. You will spend more time there but if your not milling it or have a machine to load big stuff chances are your blocking it down anyway to load it up. If the wood stays for firewood block it out. If your loading it by hand for removal block it up. Just noodle it from the top right on across. Cut off the outside bits n chunks and take out the center. Work your way down.

Or just buy more saws, bars, chains, ect, ect, ...

 

[kneedeepinsaws]

36" bar is cutting it close on a 6ft tree. I hate it when I do a 360 cut around a stump to find I missed a few inches in the middle. Also consider a 36" bar may only reach as little as 33" do to variables in the bar design, brand, the power head design, and how big of spikes are on the saw. You can fell a 72" tree with a 36" bar or even shorter if you know what you are doing, but the stump cut wouldn't be as easy. Either way I'd rather run a 42" bar.

32" is the most I personally want to run on a 390xp, but a 395 would run a 42" well with the oil pump turned up. I have run a 42" well enough on a 390 with a modified oil pump and muffler.

In my opinion, a buyer isn't as risky as a seller, as far as the WTB forum goes. What think the rule makers?

Nutball, would it be possible to use a 36 on that tree by making your notch, then plunge cutting through the middle of the notch to get the center, then start your back cut to make sure you are all the way through? Making sure of course to keep a large portion of holding wood?

 

[Jhilliard6]

You could just leave the base if your not planning on using a 39x

I have blocked out base cuts before when I didn't even have a 90cc saw. 60ccs with a 20" bar. You will spend more time there but if your not milling it or have a machine to load big stuff chances are your blocking it down anyway to load it up. If the wood stays for firewood block it out. If your loading it by hand for removal block it up. Just noodle it from the top right on across. Cut off the outside bits n chunks and take out the center. Work your way down.

Or just buy more saws, bars, chains, ect, ect, ...

You have a great point there my friend.. perhaps that'll be the best route to take on this. I really don't handle this large of wood very often and even most euc here isn't this large at the base. It's just a fat multi trunk tree.

I also have a makita 6400 that runs great and alongside the 280 could likely get through this beast.. I'll be giving it more thought here over the next couple weeks.

 

[wap13]

I'm sure you know but you can put a 7900 top end on your makita and take it from 64ccs to 79.

 

[Jhilliard6]

Crap I forgot it's the newer 6100p model.. hated that they did that and it doesn't swap any longer.

I get the two confused as I thought it would swap when I bought the saw.. nice saw stock but was looking forward to a lightweight 80cc.

 

[Nutball]

Nutball, would it be possible to use a 36 on that tree by making your notch, then plunge cutting through the middle of the notch to get the center, then start your back cut to make sure you are all the way through? Making sure of course to keep a large portion of holding wood?

You could probably get away with a 28" doing that. Basically what I was saying "if you know what you're doing"

I would probably stick with a smaller saw and shorter bar since the stump is the only big part. You'll just need an hour or two of cutting the stump into blocks.

 

[Dustin4185]

395 with a 42 IMO.

I second this! My 395 doesn’t see the 42” often, but it sure gets the job done when needed.