Most underrated saw of 2020

[ayoungtexan]

@huskyboy made the overrated saw of 2020 thread time for me to do the underrated saw of 2020 thread. Think of any saw you’ve ran in the past year

 

[andyshine77]

Likely the Echo 7310, it may not do everything as well the other two brands, but it does some things really well with a simplistic approach. Not to mention the low cost.

 

[huskyboy]

Ms500i................... without a bark box on it.

 

[andyshine77]

Bark Box [emoji38]

 

[huskyboy]

Really make that saw BARK.... with just a bolt on upgrade... yours for 4 easy payments of $19.95...

 

[Funky sawman]

I called them fartboxes

 

[Idahonative]

Likely the Echo 7310, it may not do everything as well the other two brands, but it does some things really well with a simplistic approach. Not to mention the low cost.

This could easily turn into another purse swinging thread with talk like that...lol.

 

[Funky sawman]

I will still say the 038 mag II is the most underrated saw of all time

 

[Catbuster]

I will still say the 038 mag II is the most underrated saw of all time

My hands hurt thinking about one, but they were a durable, powerful saw. I got into forestry when they were still in almost every the rotation of every crew while they were being replaced by 044/046/MS 440 & 460s.

Edit to address OP: I’m going with the 395XP as the most underrated saw on the market for quite a few years now. They have some things that people gripe about(front tensioner, outboard clutch), but they are tough as nails and walk away from a 660 or 661 when a long (36” or greater) bar is put on or the wood is really hard. Some say they’re a relic of a bygone era, but for some jobs they are the saw.

 

[Stump Shot]

The 372xp xt coming back for an an encore appearance in 2020 has to make it the most underrated saw of the year.
Still good enough for who it cuts for.

 

[Orangeinthebarn]

Current saws I would agree with 372xp xt. Great saw that don’t get much love anymore

 

[Idahonative]

The 372xp xt coming back for an an encore appearance in 2020 has to make it the most underrated saw of the year.
Still good enough for who it cuts for.

My cousin has a 372xp and I really like that saw. I've heard said that Echo might have been targeting the 372 fans when they designed the 7310p. They seem to have similarities except the 7310 may be a little heavier. What's your thoughts on that?

 

[Stump Shot]

My cousin has a 372xp and I really like that saw. I've heard said that Echo might have been targeting the 372 fans when they designed the 7310p. They seem to have similarities except the 7310 may be a little heavier. What's your thoughts on that?

They're definitely stepping up their game and trying to get a slice of the Pro pie. How big a slice remains to be seen.

 

[andyshine77]

They're definitely stepping up their game and trying to get a slice of the Pro pie. How big a slice remains to be seen.

Exactly how I see it.

 

[full chizel]

Variables

 

[stihl_head1982]

Variables

 

[FergusonTO35]

Dolmar 5105. Still holds it's own against newer designs!

 

[USMC615]

Wild Thang...mic drop!

 

[Wilhelm]

Dolmar PS-550 / Makita EA5600

Next to no love for her out there but damn does she cut well, starts easy, runs reliably, has great fuel economy.

I have a 3/8" 68DL full chisel 18" B&C on mine, she pulls it smooth and relentlessly.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Exactly how I see it.

However, I am a bit surprised they used a rather vintage on/off toggle switch on the 7310, easy to shut off by accident. I guess some traditions are hard to break away from.