Tanaka Top Handle saw

[SilverKing]

I saw a little Tanaka top handle saw at the hardware store today,for $200,brand new.I dont remember the model number,but I was wondering if these saws are any good.

 

[pgg]

a tanaka tophandle saw, heheheh, it'll stall-out on two inch twigs. Start it up and give it a burst. within 2 seconds you'll realize you've just blown 200 smackers on a worthless pile of junk

 

[jammin_with_j]

I'm not sure about the Tanaka, never owned one. But I did buy a red-max top handled saw, 14inch bar, works great.

 

[pgg]

a tophandle saw you need a hi-performance engine at least 35cc for power and fast chainspeed, makes everything ten times easier. puny 25cc - 30cc engines are good for nothing but jamming branches and bending chains.

 

[KarlP]

The Tanaka top handles are 32cc/1.6hp or 34cc/1.8hp saws.

The Stihl 192t is a 30cc/1.7hp saw. (Yeah, I know its no 200t, but come on. :msp_rolleyes

 

[KenJax Tree]

A Silky easily replaces all top handles under 35cc.

 

[tallguys]

A Silky easily replaces all top handles under 35cc.

I'll bet my Dolmar 3410 proves you wrong. :msp_smile:

 

[computeruser]

A Silky easily replaces all top handles under 35cc.

+1.


I had one of those Tanaka saws some years back. Not impressed at all.

 

[Guran]

Not too bad.....

I own a Tanaka top hand saw. No problems. It does the job as long it's reasonable.
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I did'nt like the original chain though, so I replaced it with a Oregon 91VX.

(Hitachi did buy Tanaka a couple of years ago if somebody wondered why thier logo is on a Tanaka saw.....)

 

[StihlyinEly]

Tanaka makes commercial grade engines. They are excellent. My top-handle Tanaka is an strong little piece of machinery with a great design, finish and performance. I've also cut extensively with Tanaka powerheads on the Nils ice augers, and those motors are studs, too.

I thought about buying a Stihl top handle, by my little Tanaka ECS3301B feels like it weighs durn near nothing, and its 14 inch bar will easily cut a 14-inch branch or bigger, though not at the speed of light. Sharp chain and well dressed bar, my friends. It ain't a firewood or falling saw. Use it for what it's designed for (arborist, pruning, brushing) and keep it well cared for, and you'll be very pleased with it. It's so light you can use it all day long in a variety of positions and not get overtired.

'Course, I got mine for $50 used, and it looked almost new. That doesn't hurt. Dunno if they've gone downhill after Hitachi bought them out or not. Mine is pre-Hitachi, and they listed retail for more than $300 new.

Specs are below. Pay special attention to the weight and the warranty. That's a hell of a warranty. I don't know any modern chainsaw company that matches it. The 3/8 pitch chain is low-pro, BTW.


ECS-3301
ENGINE
Engine Type: Two-Stroke
Displacement CC (CU. IN.): 32
Output H.P.: 1.6
Fuel Tank Capacity FL. OZ. (CC): 7.8 (230)
Cylinder: Chrome Plated, Stress Relieved
Connecting Rod: Forged Steel
Carburetion: Walbro® Diaphragm w/ Primer
Starting System: Standard Recoil
Ignition System: Transistorized Electronic
Clutch System: Heavy-duty Centrifugal
BAR & CHAIN RELATED
Bar & Chain Brand: Oregon®
Optional Bar & Chain Combinations: 12" or 14"
Pitch: 3/8"
Chain Oil Capacity - fl. oz. (cc): 5.1 (150)
Oiling System: Crankshaft Driven, Adjustable, Automatic
Chain Brake: Inertia activated
MISC.
Dry Weight / LBS. (KG): - Powerhead Only: 7.3 (3.3)
Shipping Weight / LBS. (KG): 10 (4.5) (One carton)
EPA Phase 2 Compliant: Yes
C.A.R.B. Tier II Compliant: No
Gas / Oil Ratio: 50:1
Warranty: Two-year commercial use warranty / Seven-year consumer use warranty / One-year rental use warranty
Packaging: One carton

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Tanaka makes commercial grade engines. They are excellent. My top-handle Tanaka is an strong little piece of machinery with a great design, finish and performance. I've also cut extensively with Tanaka powerheads on the Nils ice augers, and those motors are studs, too.

I thought about buying a Stihl top handle, by my little Tanaka ECS3301B feels like it weighs durn near nothing, and its 14 inch bar will easily cut a 14-inch branch or bigger, though not at the speed of light. Sharp chain and well dressed bar, my friends. It ain't a firewood or falling saw. Use it for what it's designed for (arborist, pruning, brushing) and keep it well cared for, and you'll be very pleased with it. It's so light you can use it all day long in a variety of positions and not get overtired.

'Course, I got mine for $50 used, and it looked almost new. That doesn't hurt. Dunno if they've gone downhill after Hitachi bought them out or not. Mine is pre-Hitachi, and they listed retail for more than $300 new.

Specs are below. Pay special attention to the weight and the warranty. That's a hell of a warranty. I don't know any modern chainsaw company that matches it. The 3/8 pitch chain is low-pro, BTW.


ECS-3301
ENGINE
Engine Type: Two-Stroke
Displacement CC (CU. IN.): 32
Output H.P.: 1.6
Fuel Tank Capacity FL. OZ. (CC): 7.8 (230)
Cylinder: Chrome Plated, Stress Relieved
Connecting Rod: Forged Steel
Carburetion: Walbro® Diaphragm w/ Primer
Starting System: Standard Recoil
Ignition System: Transistorized Electronic
Clutch System: Heavy-duty Centrifugal
BAR & CHAIN RELATED
Bar & Chain Brand: Oregon®
Optional Bar & Chain Combinations: 12" or 14"
Pitch: 3/8"
Chain Oil Capacity - fl. oz. (cc): 5.1 (150)
Oiling System: Crankshaft Driven, Adjustable, Automatic
Chain Brake: Inertia activated
MISC.
Dry Weight / LBS. (KG): - Powerhead Only: 7.3 (3.3)
Shipping Weight / LBS. (KG): 10 (4.5) (One carton)
EPA Phase 2 Compliant: Yes
C.A.R.B. Tier II Compliant: No
Gas / Oil Ratio: 50:1
Warranty: Two-year commercial use warranty / Seven-year consumer use warranty / One-year rental use warranty
Packaging: One carton

there is one coming up on estate auction Mite try to get one to try out .

 

[jughead500]

Got to watch tanaka a lot of their stuff is chinese now especially the 32cc stuff that I've found.possibly the 40cc stuff too