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I'm sure that the Echo CS-1201 is a fine saw, but I'm interested in a 3120.
070/720, nos ms880, 3120xp, cs1201, ms881
First couple years did. There aren’t any carbs or parts for them that ever pop up for sale though.Did any year model 3120 have a fully adjustable carb? Are they prone to bottom end issues?
I am currently putting in a new coil on my 3120....again, this is the 2nd one in a year.
All I can say about this beast is HOLD ON
I had a 3120 sold it. I should have taken my Timber falling friends advice, and bought another 395. I wanted a saw to dedicate to a 50 inch bar. The 3120 is not very maneuverable. I know u said milling, but if I were you I'd buy another 395 keep the one on the mill. And have the other for a daily user. Cheaper cost and as u know mills just fine.I've been thinking about buying a 3120 to use with my Granberg mill as a dedicated power source. I'm currently using a 395, and I like it for regular cutting but I can't when it's tied up on the mill. Also, the 395 chain tensioner is a real pain in the neck. It's bad enough when not in the mill, but when in the mill, it's just about impossible to get to. I understand that the 3120 has a tensioner on the outside of the bar making for easier access. I have other saws that are better suited for firewood, etc. and this would be more in the realm of toy/hobby than something I'm going to try to make money with.
I also like that the 3120 has an adjunct oiler.
I'm curious how the current production saws compare with the ones from years past. I've done quite a lot of reading and understand some of the changes that were made such as a limited coil, non-adjustable high jetting in the carb, etc., all of which can be remedied. I've seen a few older saws offered for sale here and there, but I'm somewhat nervous about getting such an expensive saw used. I'll roll the dice on the smaller saws I like, but even a cheap used 3120 is going to be $6-700 and I don't want to buy someone else's problems.
The other thing that's making me think now is a good time to get one is the fact that I keep hearing that they are going to discontinue this model, probably sooner than later, and if I ever want a new one, this is the time.
Before someone says it, I'm not interested in a Stihl 881.
I would be interested in other's opinions and experience with the 3120 new vs past models.
Thanks!
Here's a random photo I found on the internet:
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If you consider a 395 the highly portable option, that says all I need to know about what a brick the 3120 is.I had a 3120 sold it. I should have taken my Timber falling friends advice, and bought another 395. I wanted a saw to dedicate to a 50 inch bar. The 3120 is not very maneuverable. I know u said milling, but if I were you I'd buy another 395 keep the one on the mill. And have the other for a daily user. Cheaper cost and as u know mills just fine.
Absolutely agreed.If you consider a 395 the highly portable option, that says all I need to know about what a brick the 3120 is.
If you consider a 395 the highly portable option, that says all I need to know about what a brick the 3120 is.
And almost as ferocious as an MS881, right?It’s more like a 320mm mortar. Heavy, awkward, difficult to position, special use, absolute destruction.
And heavy, I ran mine with a 36” .404 at Walt’s GTG, didn’t make it a tank full before I put it down to grab the 395.3120 is big. I mean it. The 394 on the right looks way smaller in comparison. A 3120 would make a 346 looks like a toy side by side.View attachment 398933
Front tensioners aren't a problem. Think outside the scrench........I'm currently using a 395, and I like it for regular cutting but I can't when it's tied up on the mill. Also, the 395 chain tensioner is a real pain in the neck. It's bad enough when not in the mill, but when in the mill, it's just about impossible to get to.
I run a 50” on the 3120.I had a 3120 sold it. I should have taken my Timber falling friends advice, and bought another 395. I wanted a saw to dedicate to a 50 inch bar. The 3120 is not very maneuverable. I know u said milling, but if I were you I'd buy another 395 keep the one on the mill. And have the other for a daily user. Cheaper cost and as u know mills just fine.
Video or it doesn’t happenI run a 50” on the 3120.
8 tooth 404 full comp, square chisel chain mostly, it’s an amazing machine !View attachment 399053