What's your favorite 70cc saw?

[davidwyby]

My 80cc ported 7900 that weighs about the same as a 70cc…

 

[Moparmyway]

My 80cc ported 7900 that weighs about the same as a 70cc…

Is that 7900 saw 80.0cc or less ??

 

[Stump Shot]

Weight Coppers will be along any time now...

 

[davidwyby]

Jus stirrin the pot…

 

[Woodslasher]

The new 7310PW I handled last week seemed pretty slick, but my 372 ain't going anywhere yet. I built/rebuilt a 372 for ~$400 (including the purchase price of the carcass) so until I can do that with a 7310 or 500i the mighty 372 will top my list.

 

[davidwyby]

The new 7310PW I handled last week seemed pretty slick, but my 372 ain't going anywhere yet. I built/rebuilt a 372 for ~$400 (including the purchase price of the carcass) so until I can do that with a 7310 or 500i the mighty 372 will top my list.

You gotta try my 7900

 

[MustangMike]

I have 2 ported 462s, and 2 ported 046/044 Hybrids, and all 4 are pretty darn high up on the power to weight meter.

That said, I consider the 462s very competitive with other 70 cc saws, and consider the Hyrbids to be very competitive in the near 80 cc class (460/461/7900, etc).

As I get older, I become more aware of the powerhead weight of my saws. You may be able to fool yourself for a little while, but at the end of a long day of liming, you will know the difference between a 461/461/7900 at about 14.75 lbs; a 440/372 at about 14 lbs; or a 462 at about 13.2 lbs.

I used to be able to press 85 lb dumbbells 12 reps with either arm and work 12 hour days one after another w/o tiring, but those days are in the rear view mirror. A lighter powerhead and a lighter bar help me to get the most out of what I have left.

I'll bet that some of those who like to ridicule saw weight have never even worked a full day with the pedal to the metal.

 

[Partner]

I am not very old, but I could not stand it for half a day

 

[huskyboy]

I have 2 ported 462s, and 2 ported 046/044 Hybrids, and all 4 are pretty darn high up on the power to weight meter.

That said, I consider the 462s very competitive with other 70 cc saws, and consider the Hyrbids to be very competitive in the near 80 cc class (460/461/7900, etc).

As I get older, I become more aware of the powerhead weight of my saws. You may be able to fool yourself for a little while, but at the end of a long day of liming, you will know the difference between a 461/461/7900 at about 14.75 lbs; a 440/372 at about 14 lbs; or a 462 at about 13.2 lbs.

I used to be able to press 85 lb dumbbells 12 reps with either arm and work 12 hour days one after another w/o tiring, but those days are in the rear view mirror. A lighter powerhead and a lighter bar help me to get the most out of what I have left.

I'll bet that some of those who like to ridicule saw weight have never even worked a full day with the pedal to the metal.

If your using a 70cc saw primarily for limbing your using the wrong tool for the job Mike.

 

[bradb123]

If your using a 70cc saw primarily for limbing your using the wrong tool for the job Mike.

I totally agree .

 

[MustangMike]

Often it is a mix of liming and bucking and you just end up using one saw for both.

The further from the truck you are, the more likely you will stick to just one saw.

Hard to top a ported 462 when you have to do both!

For just liming, I have the MMWS 261 Ver II, nice an light.

The Ash tree started out with 28" at the base, then forked into 4 different sections with plenty of limbs is a good example. Actually I took 2 Ash trees that were close to each other, and both forked.

Used the Hybrid on the large section (28" bar), then the 462 did most of the work.

 

[davidwyby]

I’m going lighter and lighter myself…the 7900 isn’t really a 70cc, it’s a light 90/95cc!

 

[Maintenance Chief]

I'm not sure if I like going lighter? Lighter bars yes, but I do enjoy a stout saw that can take a beating, ie pinched,throw from my hands ,dropped 3 feet without 500.00$ in repair cost...
The tank skid plates and other goodies you can get for a saw are decent for protecting your investment but they add weight.
I might fell and cut all day at my job once in awhile so as long as it cuts well it comes along.
Haha I thought a 372xp was light the first time I picked one up! 044 too.

 

[Michpatriot]

All day felling and limbing with the same saw.. Last fall and winter running ahead of a excavator I used a 461 with a 32" lightweight and a full wrap, and most days going out without a real look at the area I diddnt need more..but some some winter days I was dragging a ice fishing sled with a 880 and the 461 gas and lunch pail. 880 on!y came out of the sled a few times a day on frozen lunkers on the ground. Come home with arms longer than my knees. But to fit the question to a T..461 does it if I can only have one. But lately, like tomorrow I'm heading to a single tree with a 660 and a 036. I'd say if they ain't too big my new favorite is the 036 that Kevin sprinkled shavings on..little bugger rips.

 

[Sawdust Man]

My ugly ported 372xp oe, it handles great and just feels right to me, plus it always makes me grin that special "ported saw grin" whenever I fire it up!

 

[CrystalRiver1]

Weight Coppers will be along any time now...

 

[davidwyby]

A heavy saw is fine if you’re just bucking with it, but I don’t care to wield a 70cc limbing…I tried a little on Saturday because it was handy, ended up going back to the truck for the 359. I’m having trouble with my left arm too though…tore it up and haven’t let it heal, hopefully this summer.

 

[Woodslasher]

A heavy saw is fine if you’re just bucking with it, but I don’t care to wield a 70cc limbing…I tried a little on Saturday because it was handy, ended up going back to the truck for the 359. I’m having trouble with my left arm too though…tore it up and haven’t let it heal, hopefully this summer.

What sorta limbing are you talking about? Walking along a nice, straight trunk bumping limbs or "dis-assembling" something like an oak tree? I prefer using a 372 with a 28" - 32" for limbing up a pine/fir after I drop it but for chopping up an oak I prefer a lighter saw like you do.

My favorite 70cc saw so far has been my ported 372XPW. I spent a morning bucking oak with it and it was comfortable to run and with the 28" buried in an oak log it certainly wasn't lacking power.

 

[davidwyby]

What sorta limbing are you talking about? Walking along a nice, straight trunk bumping limbs or "dis-assembling" something like an oak tree? I prefer using a 372 with a 28" - 32" for limbing up a pine/fir after I drop it but for chopping up an oak I prefer a lighter saw like you do.

My favorite 70cc saw so far has been my ported 372XPW. I spent a morning bucking oak with it and it was comfortable to run and with the 28" buried in an oak log it certainly wasn't lacking power.

I don’t get straight clean trees with small limbs…everything is a puzzle…it’s like swordfighting. Hence the 2511…

 

[Cat 525]

I am changing from the ported 372 to the 572. So much smoother.