Saw for 28 inch bar

[qurotro]

No one mention the 288? You guys sucks.

 

[CR888]

I like roughly 25cc's for every 8 inches of bar length. 50cc=16"b/c, 75cc=24"b/c, 100cc=32"b/c. I cut Ozy hardwoods, but if you stay close to that formula you'll rarely ever wish you had more saw. It really depends on your conditions though, some guys happily run a 28" b/c on a 60cc saw in softwoods.

 

[qurotro]

You might need to get an engine more than 20hp to pull 28" bar.
Cuz i use 3120xp to pull 18"

Sorry I'm just stirring the pot.

 

[Carhartt]

Is skip tooth chain an option? I like skip tooth on longer bars in hardwoods.

 

[BK13]

The 28" portion of my eventual three saw plan will be filled by a 572 or 372...

edit: I mainly cut fir and pines, though...

 

[deye223]

No one mention the 288? You guys sucks.

that's because it's old obsolete stuff ......
Quick duck

 

[qurotro]

that's because it's old obsolete stuff ......
Quick duck

Hm... most of the recommendation above are old stuff.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Ms500i. Mine wears a 28” and handles it well.

Just contact the dirty ole fetta and get yourself one

 

[Nutball]

I like roughly 25cc's for every 8 inches of bar length. 50cc=16"b/c, 75cc=24"b/c, 100cc=32"b/c. I cut Ozy hardwoods, but if you stay close to that formula you'll rarely ever wish you had more saw. It really depends on your conditions though, some guys happily run a 28" b/c on a 60cc saw in softwoods.

My findings are similar: 90cc-28", 75cc-24", 60cc 20" when using non low profile full comp chain, those combos will not leave you begging for more power when buried in hard wood.

90cc can run 32", 75cc can run 28", 60cc can run 24" but that's pushing it power wise and oiler wise for a stock saw in hardwood, you'd just about feel like you have a scaled up poulan.

 

[andyshine77]

My findings are similar: 90cc-28", 75cc-24", 60cc 20" when using non low profile full comp chain, those combos will not leave you begging for more power when buried in hard wood.

90cc can run 32", 75cc can run 28", 60cc can run 24" but that's pushing it power wise and oiler wise for a stock saw in hardwood, you'd just about feel like you have a scaled up poulan.

I used to buy into that, but found the 4" between a 24" bar and a 28" doesn't amount to a hill of beans if you keep you chain in good shape. A mm helps too. Maybe in Australian hardwood it will make a little differance, but not anything we have in the US. I believe it's more of a perception thing.[emoji111]

 

[MG porting]

Ms440 or 044 or Husqvarna 372 is all you'll ever need for a 28" bar all good saws and more than enough power. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

 

[ammoaddict]

Is skip tooth chain an option? I like skip tooth on longer bars in hardwoods.

I like skip chain for noodling. It makes some long noodles. I made some and used them for kindling to build a campfire so my grandkids could make smores.

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[Wood Doctor]

Four of my saws are just right for pulling a 28" bar and chain:
(1) Stihl 046 Mag
(2) Makita 6401
(3) Echo CS-670
(4) McCulloch 610 and 5700 (Gasp! Yes, they can do it.)

My bigger saws can also do it but that adds more weight. I might have added yet another to the list: My Poulan 400o, but I have never tried that saw, and it's probably growling at me right now because I have not asked it to try.

 

[mettee]

I love the way this one runs...

 

[huskyboy]

I like full comp on a 28” and under bar. Semi skip or full skip on a 32” bar and up mostly for the reason of less teeth to file cause I’m lazy.

 

[dolmarkid]

044/046 hybrid with an oil pump modification and a woods port

 

[Steve]

Ms440 or 044 or Husqvarna 372 is all you'll ever need for a 28" bar all good saws and more than enough power. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Agreed. 372XPW 28" bar buried in red oak. Did just fine.

 

[Nutball]

Now I really gotta try a 7900 after seeing the reviews!

5 Star
"This saw is a beast it dont even cut the tree it rips it straight out of the ground has a hole 79cc of beast. I use it for everything making precise cuts for cabinet making, i even use it to pop open my beer fresh out of my new yeti cooler wink wink. So sharp it cuts threw anything wood, metals, concrete, and about you can think of. Would i recommend? yes i cousin brother billy bob done bought 2 for Halloween decorations cause there so scary hearing that 79cc of BEAST. HOPE I WIN YALLS YETI GIVEAWAY!!!!!!"

 

[andyshine77]

Now I really gotta try a 7900 after seeing the reviews!

5 Star
"This saw is a beast it dont even cut the tree it rips it straight out of the ground has a hole 79cc of beast. I use it for everything making precise cuts for cabinet making, i even use it to pop open my beer fresh out of my new yeti cooler wink wink. So sharp it cuts threw anything wood, metals, concrete, and about you can think of. Would i recommend? yes i cousin brother billy bob done bought 2 for Halloween decorations cause there so scary hearing that 79cc of BEAST. HOPE I WIN YALLS YETI GIVEAWAY!!!!!!"

I've used mine for stump grinding, the saw is made so well the chain never gets dull.[emoji90]