Saw for 28 inch bar

[livemusic]

Say you want a saw to run a bar of 28 inches in hardwood, about what size saw, in general, would you say it would take?

 

[bagpipingtrucker]

I'd think anything over 70cc should work.

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[huskyboy]

I guess it depends what your doing specifically. Most 70cc class pull a 28 just fine, especially a 461 or 7900/7910. If you want to run the bar like it owns it, then maybe something along the lines of a 390xp. It is heavier, uses more fuel and not a whole lot faster speed wise with a 24-28” bar, but it does have more torque and a way wider powerband. I wouldn’t run the 390xp until a 32” bar personally. But to each there own.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

I personally think the 372, ms 440/441 is the minimum on that size bar to cut halfway efficient. But would prefer the 76 cc on up for that length bar and a pile of hardwood that requires the bar length. A 28” would run on a ms 362 size saw if the long bar was to keep you from bending over as much and the logs on average were smaller.

 

[cus_deluxe]

394/5

 

[Nutball]

390xp or 661 depending on brand preference and budget.

A 372xp will run it, but is very slow buried in oak.

 

[ammoaddict]

Dolmar 7900, 572xp, MS462 would pull a 28" nicely, especially with full skip chain.

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[cuinrearview]

I'd think anything over 70cc should work.

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[TreeLife]

For a brand new modern saw you can buy today, in this order: 7910, 572, 462. That is MY personal preference

 

[Tim N]

066

 

[andyshine77]

Any 70cc saw will pull a 28" just fine in any type of wood. 572xp, 390xp, ms462, 7910 will all get the job done. I'm a real fan of the 7910, good saw and a good value.

 

[Nutball]

Too many people say good things about the 7910, I need to try one now.

 

[redline4]

Nobody?

 

[livemusic]

Nobody?

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What does nobody mean, lol? What is that pic, looks like maybe a Stihl ms201 with a long bar. Must be hopped up, is that yours?

 

[huskyboy]

What does nobody mean, lol? What is that pic, looks like maybe a Stihl ms201 with a long bar. Must be hopped up, is that yours?

It’s a running joke. It’s called a piltz race kit or whatever. Just a stock saw with massive spikes and a bar/sprocket that’s too big for it.

 

[Nutball]

At least he says it's not for big wood, only for easily reaching small wood on the ground.

 

[redline4]

It’s a running joke. It’s called a piltz race kit or whatever. Just a stock saw with massive spikes and a bar/sprocket that’s too big for it.

This.

I was surprised nobody mentioned it.

 

[Nutball]

You did. To everyone else you count as a somebody to mention it. I now don't share the same surprise.

 

[Deets066]

At least he says it's not for big wood, only for easily reaching small wood on the ground.

Funny thing is, that’s not the case

 

[drf256]

Running a 28 at a slower speed can work on a saw of lower displacement, but the bar has to be oiled.

As said above, 28” is generally 70cc+ territory. They have the oilers to handle it as well.