044 vs. 064 for Processor

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What size of log can your processor take? What species of tree are you likely to be cutting? Can you file and or grind chains to keep them at optimum?
Bigger engine saw will do what a smaller engine saw can do, but the smaller can never fully do what the larger saw can do- plus it is bolted to a frame, so no need to worry about and power to weight or carry weight arguments.
If it were me and I was in a permanent yard bringing logs to the processor- I would be running an electric saw, but given your choices currently I would be using the 064, then if need must or the logs are small enough to warrant it, the 044 as a second choice.
At the end of the day they are tools, tools wear out through use, but they are designed to be used not polished and looked at.
If we all go into a panic about preserving older saws and not using them for fear of not being able to buy a new part at the dealers on any given day you choose to walk in and ask for it- the World will be full of spit polished older saws with no collector value because they are not rare.

Use what you have, maintain it and take care of it as you do now and it will process many tonnes of firewood for you.
Processor can take 22" diameter, I have a lot of beech, yellow birch, cherry and some soft maple. I mostly hand file my chains now, I find it enjoyable, but I wouldn't mind getting a grinder if I need to start doing it more often. I am thinking I will use 064 for now and start thinking about a newer saw.
 
Well, if you got them and they are usable, go for it. If down time is an issue, go for a new saw. You WILL need repairs due to the age of the saw.
Before you start, give them a good diagnostic look over. These saws have a lot of years on them. With some pre-emptive maintenance, down time will be a minimum .
Fuel and pulse hoses, intake boot, crank seals and bearings (especially the clutch side).
And start sourcing a module for the 064.
Good idea on sourcing a module. Every saw I own got a full case split, new bearings, seals and rubber when I got them. Around 5 years ago, before I had kids and had a lot more free time to tinker around.

If you were to buy a new saw specifically for this purpose what would you get?
 
Processor can take 22" diameter, I have a lot of beech, yellow birch, cherry and some soft maple. I mostly hand file my chains now, I find it enjoyable, but I wouldn't mind getting a grinder if I need to start doing it more often. I am thinking I will use 064 for now and start thinking about a newer saw.

Certainly with those parameters, I would be reaching for the biggest you got and in your case that is the 064. 👍
 

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