Which limbing saw??

[Keith Gandy]

Ya I have the 562 with 20"techlite but its still alil tip heavy for small stuff. I may try a 18" on the 562

 

[ajschainsaws]

It's a shame the 3410 rear handle isn't available anymore in USA it's so light just like EXSW top handle

 

[psuiewalsh]

Well, you could ship one

 

[exSW]

Just came in from branching with mine. Got to admit it's pretty handy. Plus it fits in this:

 

[ajschainsaws]

I've shipped a few the last one was to pleasant lake

 

[Simondo]

Just came in from branching with mine. Got to admit it's pretty handy. Plus it fits in this:
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Hasn't the pink zip band departed yet ??

 

[exSW]

Hasn't the pink zip band departed yet ??

That's how the seller told them apart. I figured it's a good system.

 

[psuiewalsh]

Shindaiwa 377 or 360 are light limbers.

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[Toad22t]

Anyone had any experience with the husky 543xp?

Ive never handled a 421 but hasnt everyone said it was heavy? The 241 is around 9.9, the husky 543 is 9.2 and Im not sure on the others

Leaning more toward a 421. Sounds like it will be hard to beat

I have been trying to decide this same thing Keith! I talked with AWOL about buying a new 543 and have him port it right away. He said for the cost they weren't worth it. He suggested the 545, but for less then $100 you can get more power at the same weight with as a 550.

As for the 421. When I looked up specs on it. I believe that they are around the same weight as a 346/550 but iirc a smaller motor. If I'm going to carry around the weight. I am going to have the most power I can.

I have a ported 562 and I also run a 20" but a sugihara. I love the saw and it can be used for limbing, but like you already have said it is too tip heavy. It's nice though to be able to start from the top and walk up most of the tree without switching saw's.

 

[Keith Gandy]

I have been trying to decide this same thing Keith! I talked with AWOL about buying a new 543 and have him port it right away. He said for the cost they weren't worth it. He suggested the 545, but for less then $100 you can get more power at the same weight with as a 550.

As for the 421. When I looked up specs on it. I believe that they are around the same weight as a 346/550 but iirc a smaller motor. If I'm going to carry around the weight. I am going to have the most power I can.

I have a ported 562 and I also run a 20" but a sugihara. I love the saw and it can be used for limbing, but like you already have said it is too tip heavy. It's nice though to be able to start from the top and walk up most of the tree without switching saw's.

Ya I feel about the same. Lookin at a deal on a new ne346xp though.

 

[Toad22t]

I have also had 2 very nice early 026's. One I had a 16" .325 and the other 16" 3/8 bar. They were nice saw's, but got replaced by my husky 254's. I love the 254's but they are about the same weight as my 562. So once again the 254's got side lined.

I think the 490/500 echo's may be a good choice from what I have seen. 490 is the consumer version of the 500. I have debated about a 346ne for some time now. I think it has came down to a 346 or 500p for me. I've heard the 346's are good stock but great ported and the 500's are sluggish stock but really wake up ported. Both I believe you can pickup and get ported for the cost of a new 543/545/550, 241c and 421. So good luck on your search.

 

[jake wells]

echo cs-310 good saw for the money and much better than a stihl ms 170 imo.

 

[drf256]

Echo 330/355T

Shoulda never sold mine. Light and bulletproof.

 

[jakethesnake]

If you're a saw snob then this won't do. Husky 55. I have a 346 ported. I still pick the 55 90 percent of the time. Very nimble good saw for limbing Lighter than the 346 I believe? Feels lighter to me. Yes a 346 will out cut it Honestly how much a hurry are we hacks in when running a saw. If you've never had a 55 you need one

 

[jakethesnake]

350 is an awsome saw too. If it must be "pro" then yes 346 I love it too I don't think stihl is worth mentioning in 50cc class Yes I'm stirring the pot but that's my opinion.

 

[Simondo]

350 is an awsome saw too. If it must be "pro" then yes 346 I love it too I don't think stihl is worth mentioning in 50cc class Yes I'm stirring the pot but that's my opinion.

With you on the 350..there a good running saw taken in there own rite .

 

[Toad22t]

I have always heard that the 55 closed port will impress the hell out of you. The 55 open port well not so much. That's just what I heard and have had no experience with either.

 

[panteliss]

I cant understand why must use two or three saws for the same tree , its like to use two or three diferent spoons for eating the same soup

for example with a 562 or 362 or 6100 can cut , can bucking , can limbing

the next step is what ?? measuring the branches and if one is bigger of 10 cm we use the 562 and if is smaller of we use the 200t ??

 

[MustangMike]

It all depends on the tree. For a mid size tree, a 362 or 044 will be fine to do everything. For a large tree with a lot of branches and a large trunk, you are much better off limbing with a smaller saw (like an 026) and bucking with a larger saw (like a ported 460). It will save you a bunch of time over bucking with a 60 cc saw.

Plus, if a chain gets dull, rocked, or pinched, it is great to have another saw available.

 

[Keith Gandy]

I cant understand why must use two or three saws for the same tree , its like to use two or three diferent spoons for eating the same soup

for example with a 562 or 362 or 6100 can cut , can bucking , can limbing

the next step is what ?? measuring the branches and if one is bigger of 10 cm we use the 562 and if is smaller of we use the 200t ??

Well just an example. Arthiritis has set up in my wrist and thumb and is very painful and more weight does it no justice