Small sawz, what's muh options?

[blsnelling]

I doubt you'll find a stronger competitor than a ported 241.

 

[brandonstclair20]

Since a stihl MS200T is not an option, maybe a husqvarna T540xp.


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[blsnelling]

The 421 is a great saw but is heavy.

 

[blsnelling]

This is dry/hard Ash.

 

[hseII]

I have zero Dolmar dealers around here that keep anything in stock. Are these clamshells? I dont have any IPL's for Dolmar.

I looked on their website and it looks like they are about a pound heavier. I know after adding a bar, chain, oil and gas it'll be closer to 13-14#...




I love Echo, for buying a new saw I would prefer buying Echo over anything else. But from what I see everything Echo has to offer in the small CC range is a clamshell.



To heavy. I had one and I am afraid its a little to much for him.

ECHO CS-400
ECHO CS-450P

I’d still Look hard @ the ECHO CS-501P @ 10.6lbs.

 

[Jon1212]

A rebuilt, and ported 242XP?

 

[Locust Cutter]

The 242 Husky and 450 Echo could be winners for Him. I say this as an unabashed Husky and Dolmar fan: a ported 241 will make anyone smile. I've run the one that Brad first built and it's a dynamite little saw. I could get used to it easily if it wasn't so hard to justify a 9th expensive saw. Pound for pound, a ported 241 running either 3/8lp or .325" chain (I experienced the latter) is a pretty amazing little saw which willl do a lot of work without undue wear and tear on the operator. Pretty miserly on the fuel too.

 

[Warped5]

A rebuilt, and ported 242XP?

NOW we're talking!

 

[tree monkey]

you can pm me for pricing if our interested

 

[blsnelling]

A rebuilt, and ported 242XP?

One of the most disappointing saws in my opinion. IMHO, they're way over hyped.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Get Josh to build you a shindaiwa 377.
My dad cuts all his wood with a 352s. He's not on any Chainsaw forums so he doesn't know it's under powered or not worth his time

 

[Jon1212]

One of the most disappointing saws in my opinion. IMHO, they're way over hyped.

It's all your fault, Brad. Everyone knows it......and stuff.

 

[blsnelling]

Get Josh to build you a shindaiwa 377.
My dad cuts all his wood with a 352s. He's not on any Chainsaw forums so he doesn't know it's under powered or not worth his time

I went on this same quest myself several years ago. The 377 was the best built saw I looked at. However, it fell way behind others in performance.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Yeah... Still my favorite. I don't time it...

 

[Jon1212]

@Genius if'n you want a 377......let me know. It'll need a brake flag.

 

[blsnelling]

The 377 is a very well built saw, professionally built all the way.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

@Genius if'n you want a 377......let me know. It'll need a brake flag.

If he doesn't want it, shoot me a price or what you'd trade it for.

 

[dustinwilt68]

My son 13, loves his 421, easiest starting saw I have found, husqvarna 543xp is not made by husqvarna, I dnt consider them pro grade saws, local tree service here bought 4 of them, they are all not running with little run time. The 421 is not clam shell design.

 

[Nitehawk55]

Ross , the Echo 50cc saws or the 421 would be my choice for your Grandad , the easy starting 421 that a child can start if he has issues with that tho I don't find the Echo hard to start but for seniors it's different . I own both BTW , Echo has a bit more grunt , 421 not far behind and a muffler mod wakes both up pretty good . Guys , I don't think a senior should have a ported saw screaming high RPM , think about it
Hope you're keeping well .

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Echo 490