056 vs MS660 Dual Port

[KindlingKing]

Inquiring minds want to know.... :monkey: Which saw will outcut the other in large hardwood (assume 42" diameter) with the same bar, chain, and sprocket combinations for each saw (say 42" bars).

I've heard that an 056 will pull a 42 inch or 50 inch bar with some authority . Not sure my 660 would do the same.

 

[Lakeside53]

Hmmm.... My bet is on the 660... but 42inch in hardwood? get an 880..

 

[GASoline71]

I've heard that an 056 will pull a 42 inch or 50 inch bar with some authority . Not sure my 660 would do the same.

056 Mag2 will pull a 50"er... 93 cc's

But for what your gonna do... a 660 will do it well. Not fast, but it will get it done.

Gary

 

[Lakeside53]

A mag2 might... but not a Std 056...

 

[2000ssm6]

090

 

[KindlingKing]

I didn't realize these two were the same cc's (roughly). I'm assuming the 056, being old school, probably has a longer stroke and hence more grunt? Its probably also turning fewer RPM's, so I'm wondering with that lenght bar how close the two saws might be in the cut. Yeah, now I'm thinking 880. My wife will kill me. I'll be cutting a lot of wood that diameter, so was curious.

 

[Lakeside53]

I didn't realize these two were the same cc's (roughly). I'm assuming the 056, being old school, probably has a longer stroke and hence more grunt? Its probably also turning fewer RPM's, so I'm wondering with that lenght bar how close the two saws might be in the cut. Yeah, now I'm thinking 880. My wife will kill me. I'll be cutting a lot of wood that diameter, so was curious.

There are three sizes of the 056... same stroke, bigger bore.. 056, 056 super, 056 mag/mag2

I have a DP 066/660, and it will kick the butt of most 056's.. More low end torque on the 056mag2, but the 660 wins big time at the top end.

 

[046]

good info to know... thanks

 

[stihl 440]

should

A 660 should pull it. But you will be better off with 075, 076,084,088,880,090, and of course 3120XP size saws. They will pull it with a lot more authority than a 660. Plus you will have one of the big brutes. :rockn:

 

[GASoline71]

A D/P 660 will get the job done for ya. An 880 really will, but it will hit you in the wallet hard.

Gary

 

[THALL10326]

A D/P 660 will get the job done for ya. An 880 really will, but it will hit you in the wallet hard.

Gary

And your back, the 880 kills on both ends,lol

 

[wdchuck]

Was checking the AcresInternet site for 'BIG' saw specs, from 056-090 there are plenty of models that aren't what they seem Ex; 090 can have as little as 103cc and as much as 137cc, big difference, have to know what model your looking at to get what you want. It's worth looking into.

 

[KindlingKing]

OK. Now should I keep my eyes out for an 075 or 076 as a cheaper way to buy in to big? Will those saws pull comparably to a brand new 880? Was always curious how they'd stack up in big wood and this seems to be the way folks are directing me. Here I told my wife just last week. Don't worry honey, I'll never need a bigger saw than this.

 

[GASoline71]

Those old school Stihl slow turnin' torque monsters are dinosaurs. If your gonna do a lot of "BIG" wood... get the 660 or the 880. Don't get me wrong, I love the old saws... but would not wanna go back to runnin' an 076.

That saw is responsible for my arms goin' numb, back bein' bad, and my filling in my teeth fallin' out now and again.

Gary

 

[Lakeside53]

That saw is responsible for my arms goin' numb, back bein' bad, and my filling in my teeth fallin' out now and again.

Gary

Lies... That was all caused by suck back:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[GASoline71]

Lies... That was all caused by suck back:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Out of bullets Andy...

Gary

 

[chowdozer]

Lies... That was all caused by suck back:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

Is that true Gary?

 

[KindlingKing]

Gonna avoid the Suck Back as much as possible. Will probably have to "make due" with the 660 in the big wood. Sure am glad that I didn't settle for the 460. Gas - sorry to hear about the back. Got a similar problem going and don't need to add insult to injury. Kinda why I steered away from the 880. I'm only 5'8" and that is a lot of saw.

 

[KindlingKing]

Well said. And don't forget to ad...the hearing loss, the shoulder seperations from packing them in rough country, and the feeling that you got early in the morning

What was that???? Gotta admit the recently added dual port added some to the hearing loss quotient

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

A mag2 might... but not a Std 056...

Yeah, big difference. IMO, the standard isn't worth it's weight. The MII on the other hand is one of my favorite saws.

For practicality, in this day, the 660 gets my knod. It'll pull a 42", and weigh less doing it.