What's your favorite 70cc saw?

[mdavlee]

One tank right here.

 

[MustangMike]

That's a nice pile of wood Mike!

I also left some good logs from each tree for milling, one is visible in the back of pic #2.

 

[jmssaws]

I think a well ported strong saw should be close to stock with mpg.
Maybe better than stock in some cases
There making more power but there also way more efficient at making that power.
Flatten the intake and square it up and she'll use gas.

 

[MustangMike]

Tend to agree with you there Jason. People have the mis conception that if a saw does not run for the same length of time, that is is being wasteful. But if you cut as much (or more) wood in less time with the same amount of fuel, it is a Win Win! Productivity should never be overlooked.

 

[junkman]

I also left some good logs from each tree for milling, one is visible in the back of pic #2.

Are you still using that ripping mill ?

 

[Frank bierce]

Definitely agree Jason!! As the efficiency goes up..cph (chips per hour)...also go up. Mad drink a little more fuel...but more work is done.

A couple weekends before, I got another load and used the 066 and a 395. Went through almost a full gallon for the same amount of wood. Was cutting maple/alder/myrtle though.

 

[jmssaws]

The fallers here running ported 660's and 661's say they notice no difference in mpg
From a stock saw,a few guys swear there better ported.

 

[MustangMike]

Are you still using that ripping mill ?

The very basic Logosol Timberjig. Made a lot of nice 2" thick Red Oak & Hickory boards with it last year, that are currently drying. If you pay attention, and keep your chain sharp, it seems to work well.

 

[mdavlee]

I gave my 044 a good workout today, I have owned it since new in Dec 1992, it is not ported (but is modded) and was running a 28" bar often fully buried in Red Oak and Pig Nut Hickory. Running full comp RSL chain, and will post some pics after my phone charges. Forgive my prejudice, but I don't think there are many better 70 cc saws out there.

Also did some stumping with my Dr Al ported 460 running a 36" bar with RSLH. The saw ran well, but I hate stumping, especially when the stump exceeds your bar length. I always seem to cut one side slightly higher or lower than the other, no matter how hard I try not to!

Left portions of each log to mill, and the rest will be next year's fire wood!

Got you a 2071 here with the same mods as yours minus timing.

 

[sawfun]

Last load I got with my 044...I was very impressed with the amount I could cut on a tank. Went through 1 1/2 tanks for this load...16x8 trailer
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My stock 10mm 044 pretty much gets two tanks per cord. My 038 mad & 12mm got the same. My 026 gets worse mpg as it has to run much longer per cut, like 3 X as long or more. Even though it has a smaller tank, you have the added time loss of more frequent refills. 090's get the worst fuel economy I've ever experienced in a saw, where 125's do surprisingly very well cutting the same wood. Better than an 880 for sure. I'm guessing rpm's vs work done vs cubes are the main consideration.

 

[sawmikaze]

Got you a 2071 here with the same mods as yours minus timing.

I called my stock 371 i had the stihl silencer

That summnabeach was fast.

Ive probably had 12-15 044/440s...they didnt have it compared to that 371.

 

[mdavlee]

I called my stock 371 i had the stihl silencer

That summnabeach was fast.

Ive probably had 12-15 044/440s...they didnt have it compared to that 371.

This one surprised me big time. I think it could take some other saw's lunch money. Just a gasket delete and a 1" pipe outlet muffler mod.

 

[sawmikaze]

This one surprised me big time. I think it could take some other saw's lunch money. Just a gasket delete and a 1" pipe outlet muffler mod.

I kinda wish i wouldnt have sold that builder 371 to keith..i need sometin to do.

The good 371 i had went to a dude that hangs in the F&L on AS .. he texted a few months back to tell me it was still killin trees and he loved it , musta had good numbers or sumpin.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Ordered a new 7910 today, it will be going to see Randy, so it may become my new favorite 70cc saw, but it will take a lot for me to say it is better then my MOFO 044.

 

[mdavlee]

I kinda wish i wouldnt have sold that builder 371 to keith..i need sometin to do.

The good 371 i had went to a dude that hangs in the F&L on AS .. he texted a few months back to tell me it was still killin trees and he loved it , musta had good numbers or sumpin.

I think that's the one I ported for him. These saws are impressive. Just wish they were a little more solid feeling with longer bars.

 

[sawmikaze]

I think that's the one I ported for him. These saws are impressive. Just wish they were a little more solid feeling with longer bars.

365 jug ?

 

[mdavlee]

365 jug ?

Yes

 

[dustinwilt68]

Not sure why, but I prefer a 365 over a 372, just feels better to me.

 

[sawmikaze]

Not sure why, but I prefer a 365 over a 372, just feels better to me.

I like a 365 OE lowrider..its in my top 5 favorite saws.

 

[CR500]

I think that's the one I ported for him. These saws are impressive. Just wish they were a little more solid feeling with longer bars.

Do the stiffer springs make a noticeable difference like the R springs did on the 441

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