I have a Stihl MS391 with a 20" bar. I am now looking for a second saw to use for cutting up the smaller branches. What is a good size for this? I always have had only one saw.
I have a MS 170 that I like. It has a 14" bar.
Bruce
A Echo CS 400 would fit the bill, built good, light and with tuning and a mufff modd they really cut, about twice as fast as a MS170 which I also have. The CS400 is 13# ready to cut, the MS170 is quite a bit lighter. Steve
Quote from: ladylake on July 10, 2011, 01:14:53 PM
A Echo CS 400 would fit the bill, built good, light and with tuning and a mufff modd they really cut, about twice as fast as a MS170 which I also have. The CS400 is 13# ready to cut, the MS170 is quite a bit lighter. Steve
Agree with Steve CS400 really wakes up w/MM. Good saw for the money.
Shep
I like to use my MS250 with a 16" bar as my limbing saw. Nice and light and good power for a reasonable price.
I just found the forestryforum this is a great sight to gain some knowledge and learn of other people's experiences with wood cutting equipment.
I have a MS210 with a 16" bar. Weight with the bar/chain, fuel and oil comes in at about 12.14oz
It's no power house but works for limbing. I bought this saw in 2003, it's still being used.
I don't think Stihl makes it any longer.
I just purchased the MS391 with a 25" bar. Cutting up a truck load of logs.
I will post more regarding the 391 performance soon.
Jim
Nice to get some honest weights on here, on a good balance scale my CS400 full ready to cut with a 16" bar is right on 13#. As it comes with proper tuning it's a average 40cc saw for power, with a muff modd they cut as fast or faster than my 50cc homeowner saws a Rancher 55 and a 029 Stihl, sold the 029. Can be bought new for a bit over $200 on Ebay .Steve
I run a Husqvarna 385xp westcoast style for chopping and bucking and a Husqvarna 372xp for limbing out
I think something in the 40cc range would be a good small saw. I have a Husky 142 thats a great little saw. Its real light and always starts right up, handles limbs with no problem, and has cut my 361 out of a few pinches too.