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These are the saws that I would run, all being ported/non-stock.. I really dislike most modern saws.

35-40cc = Stihl 200T
41-49cc = Jonsered 525 w/a modified Husky 50 piston.
51-55cc = Husqvarna 550xp
60-65cc = Husqvarna 262xp
66-72cc = Husqvarna 371xp
77cc = Stihl 461
80-89cc = Stihl 064
90-99cc = Husqvarna 395
100+cc = Stihl 084
 
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Well, I haven't run nor worked on everything that is out there, but I can share my personal lineup. I run a 50-70-90cc plan for most of the work I do.

35-40cc, Stihl 021. Yes, it's a clamshell. Yes, its slow. I have a soft spot for the 021 as it was the first saw I ever owned, and it was good to me. I turned it into an 025 when I found out I could. That saw now belongs to my brother, but I have another one that I brought back from the dead.

50-55cc, Stihl MS260. Mine pulls and oils 20" .325 bar reasonably well, and has good grunt with just a muffler mod and timing advance. It's often my "one saw" solution for small jobs or small firewood under 16" in diameter. It isn't fast, but it's reliable and paid for.

60-65cc, Jonsered 630. Mine has heated handles and happily pulls a 24" bar buried in anything I've encountered. I feel like it has more torque than 62cc should, and keep considering having it ported.

66-72cc, this is kind of a toss up. I have a healthy Mcculloch Pro Mac 700, which I use frequently, and a newish 372xp XT. I use the 372 if I'm gonna be cutting all day, and the 700 if I'm only cutting for an hour or two. I'd run the 700 longer if it had antivibe, I just love the sound it makes

77cc- I don't own anything newer than David Bradley saws in this size- I haven't seen the need so I haven't satisfied the "want" for something like a 461.

80-89cc, I only have one "practical" saw in that size, a Pro Mac 800. It's alright, but I'm not in love with it.

90-99cc, Husqvarna 395xp, ported by Randy. Pulls a long bar very well, oils great, and is just a pleasure to use. It has done some milling as well, and performed as expected.

100+cc, I don't own anything that isn't "vintage" in this category that I would go out and run for long periods of time. My Pioneer 650 is a cool old saw, but I wouldn't take it with to fill the trailer with firewood.
 

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25-40cc= Echo CS330T
40-55cc=Husqvarna 55
55-65cc =ProMac 10-10S 57cc
65-70cc= any color 372xp
77-80cc =BB MS441 with or without M-tronic.( it's the way they should have left the factory!)
80-90cc=any color 288xp w/066 piston( Super Pro 81 ,close second)
90-100cc= 066 any flavor
( I love my 394xp but front tensioner and loose screws knock it down . I don't have enough time on the 592xp yet, but I'm working on it. )
100+cc OEM 088 .
 

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25-30cc =Echo2511t
35-40cc = Husqvarna T540xp MK3
50-55cc = Husqvarna 346xp NE
60-66cc = Stihl 400
68-75cc = Husqvarna 372xp OE
76-79cc = Stihl 461, 500i, 7910
80-89cc = P51, 390xp
90-100cc = Husqvarna 395, 2100xp, P61
105+cc = Husqvarna 3120, Dolmar 166

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Joking aside, I'm a newb to the chainsaw collecting thing so I haven't bought my first Stihl yet- but the 462 and 500i sure look great! And I'd love to find a very clean Dolkita 9010 some day.

Somehow I find myself owning three saws in the 50-60cc range, it just happened...

Makita ea5000P
Makita ea5600F
Echo 620P
Makita ea7900prz2
Echo cs355T
Echo PPT 2620H
 
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25-40cc= Echo CS330T
40-55cc=Husqvarna 55
55-65cc =ProMac 10-10S 57cc
65-70cc= any color 372xp
77-80cc =BB MS441 with or without M-tronic.( it's the way they should have left the factory!)
80-90cc=any color 288xp w/066 piston( Super Pro 81 ,close second)
90-100cc= 066 any flavor
( I love my 394xp but front tensioner and loose screws knock it down . I don't have enough time on the 592xp yet, but I'm working on it. )
100+cc OEM 088 .
Definitely 40-55 Size Husky 55 Model c/w: Mag Body, Being Old School I Like the Old/Ancient Tomos L65 Model also
 

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Try a Makita DCS7901 or the Dolmar equivalent. You might find you like it better than the ms461.

I might be a little biased though. Ironically the dcs7901 was my first saw...
It's gonna have to run pretty damn good for me to like it more than my 461s... then again, my 2077 is a strong saw... maybe I'll do a comparison of the 461 vs the 2077.
I'd be willing to try a 7901... I just don't know if there are many if any around this area.
 

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Definitely 40-55 Size Husky 55 Model c/w: Mag Body, Being Old School I Like the Old/Ancient Tomos L65 Model also
I'm a fan of the 50 series as well. Have two 50s and a 55. I have a 545 oe too. It's a much nicer saw but seriously doubt it would last over 35 years like the 50s have.
 

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I'm a fan of the 50 series as well. Have two 50s and a 55. I have a 545 oe too. It's a much nicer saw but seriously doubt it would last over 35 years like the 50s have.
Wouldn't happen to have any 55 Parts would You
 

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It's gonna have to run pretty damn good for me to like it more than my 461s... then again, my 2077 is a strong saw... maybe I'll do a comparison of the 461 vs the 2077.
I'd be willing to try a 7901... I just don't know if there are many if any around this area.

You would have to find one online. They are getting harder to find. If need be you could buy a 64xx or 73xx saw up and swap out the C&P to get the 79xx saws. Port it, mod the carb and it'll be a runner as long as it's done right.

The might not have the torque you want.
 
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