New to me saw reconmodiations

[Jweber]

Ok this is the 1st time ive ever posted. Need some thoughts. Starting to look for a larger saw. Never owned over a 50 cc. Always wanted bigger but no need till now. I would like some thoughts and opions on how big i should go. I would be running a 24 to 28 bar 98% of the time. Also once a year i would run a 36 bar to cut a sturgeon spearing hole though the ice. Dont have a huge budget or preference in brand. Just want relibility and part availibiliy. I like the husky 372 on paper just dont know if its big enough.

 

[stihl livin]

What part of Wisconsin are you in. Maybe some one close to you has some saws you could try and get a feel for what you like

 

[Czed]

Ok this is the 1st time ive ever posted. Need some thoughts. Starting to look for a larger saw. Never owned over a 50 cc. Always wanted bigger but no need till now. I would like some thoughts and opions on how big i should go. I would be running a 24 to 28 bar 98% of the time. Also once a year i would run a 36 bar to cut a sturgeon spearing hole though the ice. Dont have a huge budget or preference in brand. Just want relibility and part availibiliy. I like the husky 372 on paper just dont know if its big enough.

Welcome to the site
I run 24" mostly and occasionally 28" on ported
372s in hardwood.

 

[Jweber]

Im about 30 min north of milwaukee. Would love to try saws, however this stupid virus has got us shut down. I would also be cutting alot of ash. Stupid beetle killed all my trees. Ive maxed out my little 241 dropping trees.

 

[stihl livin]

Most states are shut down sucks but once it passes things will be easier. I can think of a couple guys out that way. @dave53223 @04ultra

 

[redline4]

Im in central wi, near Stevens Point.
@Woodrow and I believe @Backtroller are somewhat in your area.
Or, I could be totally wrong.

 

[Deets066]

You can get into a 7900 for pretty cheap

 

[Lions fan]

Good, used/rebuilt 372's are selling in the $400-$450 range everyday. If you find it's not enough saw, you won't have any problem getting your money back out of it. Those 24", 28" and 36" bars will fit the 80-90cc Husky's if you feel you need to go to a bigger saw.

 

[wap13]

24" bar to me (for hardwoods like I cut) is 70cc territory, 28" for sure 70 or better.

372 is a good choice but I much prefer the 462 (though it'll be a lot more money).
365, 440, 441 etc would be good too.

Sticking with 24" those are what I'd look for.

If thinking a 28 may be what it wears more I'd be looking at a 460, 461 or 7900.

I've never ran a 7900/7910 but one day when I have money again (not at all related to corona) I'm going to have to pick up a 7900.

 

[dmb2613]

A ms 660 will do the job they can be had for $600 or so from time to time

 

[Jweber]

Just cause i got alot of time on my hands right now. Amazing what happens when all your kids activities get cancelled. What would people reconmend. Find older bigger 288, 066. Or a bit newer and smaller. I would go and find a 372 if i knew it would pull that 36 theough ice. However i did research 288s too. Bigger saw that sound pretty cool. Definitly more weight to tjem though.

 

[Czed]

Just buy one of everything
Keep what you like.

 

[Jweber]

Czed like that idea. Too bad im not gonna get enough funds from our government to do that.

 

[sawfun]

A 372 is likely to oil a 36" bar a lot better than Stihls 70cc saws. You can likely find a decent one that has been rebuilt, checked out, and ported by a reputable builder for a good deal less than a new 462.

 

[TreeLife]

You can get into a 7900 for pretty cheap

Qtla, one of the best bang for the buck saws out there ever.

 

[Deets066]

A 372 is likely to oil a 36" bar a lot better than Stihls 70cc saws. You can likely find a decent one that has been rebuilt, checked out, and ported by a reputable builder for a good deal less than a new 462.

Do you even need oil to cut ice?

 

[Jweber]

No oil to cut ice. Water lubes it enough

 

[Lions fan]

Do you even need oil to cut ice?

No.

 

[redline4]

Most of the dedicated ice saws I have seen have a grease gun attached to them. The hose usually attaches somewhere/somehow to the clutch cover.
Thats just based off the pics I've seen.

 

[sawfun]

Do you even need oil to cut ice?

I didn't know as we generally don't cut ice in these parts, just damn big trees.