need suggestions on big saw.

[Rcbeau1911]

have tons of trees down from the recent hurricane. have 5-6 large 4-6' diameter live oaks that have fallen. I need suggestions on a saw with enough torque to drag a bar of that size.

this is most likely one of the few times I'll ever need to run something this big. was thinking a 660 with a full skip chain.

if you have something for sale shoot me a message as well.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

660/661 will suit you well for that stuff

 

[Rcbeau1911]

easy enough to find any suggestion on chain? been told twice now full skip

 

[Manofstihl066]

I cut oak mostly, half skip square works great. It's very smooth in hardwoods and clears chips well.

 

[Ryan Browne]

So, a 6' diameter tree is gonna need a 36" bar at least to get through it, huh? Yeah, I'd want a 661 or 395 if you can swing one. Otherwise a 660 would do the job for a little less cash.

As far as chain, semi or full skip would be good. Any of those saws will pull a 36" bar with full comp chain, but you'll have to be a little more light handed if you're running a stock 660. Also, skip or semi skip is nice because it has less teeth to sharpen.

Be careful with those big trees out there. A 6' diameter chunk of oak is gonna weigh a LOT! Make sure you know where that mass is gonna go if it shifts.

 

[FergusonTO35]

OPE member Lee H has exactly what you need!!

http://opeforum.com/threads/looking-for-echo-1100vl-specs-info-anything-you-know-about-them.8757

 

[Rcbeau1911]

was thinking about a old 090 as well

 

[Rcbeau1911]

So, a 6' diameter tree is gonna need a 36" bar at least to get through it, huh? Yeah, I'd want a 661 or 395 if you can swing one. Otherwise a 660 would do the job for a little less cash.

As far as chain, semi or full skip would be good. Any of those saws will pull a 36" bar with full comp chain, but you'll have to be a little more light handed if you're running a stock 660. Also, skip or semi skip is nice because it has less teeth to sharpen.

Be careful with those big trees out there. A 6' diameter chunk of oak is gonna weigh a LOT! Make sure you know where that mass is gonna go if it shifts.

luckily have a loader to catch the off cuts. and ya definitely don't want any of the volunteers messing with it.

 

[Rcbeau1911]

OPE member Lee H has exactly what you need!!

http://opeforum.com/threads/looking-for-echo-1100vl-specs-info-anything-you-know-about-them.8757

that thing is beautiful

 

[M&Rtree]

Not sure where you are but I've cut in TX and Florida and I love a 390xp or 661 with half skip on most Oaks I remove under 6ft or so.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Is resale a factor? If so then the 880 will get you most your money back... and fast. Those things sell faster than any other model I've ever watched, and not at discount prices either.
Other than that I'd say a 395 will be a good option.

 

[Rcbeau1911]

Is resale a factor? If so then the 880 will get you most your money back... and fast. Those things sell faster than any other model I've ever watched, and not at discount prices either.
Other than that I'd say a 395 will be a good option.

nope looking to buy used

 

[Dub11]

http://opeforum.com/threads/stihl-ms-660-selling-to-help-pay-for-flood-damage.7459/unread

Here ya go and you can help a guy out too.

 

[dolmarkid]

390xp hopped up is a good choice to

 

[Rcbeau1911]

http://opeforum.com/threads/stihl-ms-660-selling-to-help-pay-for-flood-damage.7459/unread

Here ya go and you can help a guy out too.

yep been talking to him since yesterday top of my list for sure.

 

[Ryan Browne]

I've got a 32" Stihl mount Oregon bar and three loops of chain for sale if you are interested.

 

[MarcS]

Be careful with those big trees out there. A 6' diameter chunk of oak is gonna weigh a LOT! Make sure you know where that mass is gonna go if it shifts.

Great advice. I like to cut up the large trunks after somebody else does the brushing and runs out of saw. They are challenging and damn dangerous, especially if they pile drive a lower level limb into the dirt and the bulk of the trunk is held off the ground. Lots of wedges, an extra saw to cut out of pinches, maybe a tractor to pull things around, and really pay attention to where you cut and what is changing as you work on it.

My large saw is an old 111s but recently picked up a 2195 that is my new favorite.

 

[Wilhelm]

A healthy Dolmar/Makita 7900 will pull a 36" full comp 3/8" chisel B&C setup buried in oak.
Even less of a problem if You use skip chain.
This saw is also great fun in smaller diameter logs.

I am talking stock saw, only mild muffler mod on mine!

This is my Dolmar PS-7900 with 36" 115DL 3/8" chisel B&C setup, granted the loop was a home made "sorta-skip".
The piece of wood was a little over 40" long and got noodled into slices.
My Dolmar PS-7900 didn't miss a single beat.


Just making a suggestion.

Yes, a 90+cc saw might be better suited for said task, but You won't be wanting to use a saw that large and heavy for anything smaller.

I often use my PS-7900 to dismantle an entire tree, felling, limbing and bucking - great fun!

What I wouldn't give for a couple large diameter logs/trees to have fun with.
I've got an itchy trigger finger, and my girls really need a good workout.

 

[Cracker Boy]

What part of fl you in i use my 044 more then any saw i got if i need big i use my 064 .theres actully a pretty good looking 064 on ebay right now iwas watching till i picked up another 064 builder cheap to rebuild for myself.there within 1 lb of an 046 460 more torque more h.p. they are my go to saws that and my 361.i live in central fl welcome to the forum

 

[Cracker Boy]

044 and 064 hard at it great at noodling too