I have an 076 stihl I got a couple of years ago. It has a 24 in bar and a 48 inch bar, both are .404 chain. I have been debating selling it to buy a dolmar 7900, because I mostly cut firewood. I was looking at a dolmar 6400, but for the same weight I can get the bigger motor. My other thought was switching the 076 to .375 chain and putting a 20 inch bar on it. The 076 runs good and always starts right up, but it is fairly heavy. I was wondering if anyone else had done this, and how it worked out? Also if I do sell the saw what would it be worth?
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Stihl4life
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If i were you, i would look into the Stihl MS361. That seems to be the hot saw around because of it's light weight and good power.
coveredinsap
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Right. And then sell the 076 to me for, say....$100.
Lakeside53
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earl05 said:
The 076 is worth $200-$300 (maybe more) if in decent shape. It makes a good mill saw and parts are availble as it shares most of its components with the TS760 chop saw. Unless you are in REALLY big wood, changing to 3/8 chain won't help as the 076 has the torque to pull the .404 at its rated HP. The saw will limit (via the carb) to about 10,000 rpm.
Unless you are cutting 40 inch rounds, I'd sell it and get an MS361.
tek9tim
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fairly heavy? You ain't whistlin' Dixie... My grandpa used to have one of those. Only brought it out for the big stuff. I agree with Lake, sell it and buy a 361, much more fitting to have a 24" bar on. Although it won't have nearly the grunt of the 076, it'll be nicer to run all day.
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I agree, the 076 is a powerful, but VERY heavy saw. around 25-30 pounds minus bar/chain. they're super milling saws or just for very large wood but for average stuff, a lighter saw is better.
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Welcome to ArboristSite Earl, Where bouts in NY are you from, Anywhere near Greenwich I invite you by to Try on of them PS7900's if you want.
Have fun, Scott
Have fun, Scott
Freakingstang
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All these guys recommend you getting a 361??? Have any of these guys actually ran a 7900? I seriously doubt it. I'd sell that big tank, and get a 7900. They are a fun saw that weighs about the same as an 046 and has a hellava lot more grunt.
I' don't think you'd be happy with a 60cc saw. Get the 7900 and don't look back.
-Steve
I' don't think you'd be happy with a 60cc saw. Get the 7900 and don't look back.
-Steve
Freakingstang
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BTW Scott, you ever get that PM?
Thanks for the invite, but I live in phelps ny. It is about half way between rochester and syracuse. I like the power to wieght of the 7900, but I don't know alot about dolmars. I started out looking at the 6400, but for the same wieght I figured I might as well go for more power that way it will handle a big bar if I need it. I've only needed the four foot bar on the076 six times since I've owned it but it sure was nice to have when I needed it. My father has a 038 super I used some last year that cuts good, but dolmar says it is about the same wieght with almost 2 horse more. So I am stuck with the same decision which saw to buy? Thanks for all the info anymore would be appreciated.
cuttinscott
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Earl yea your about a 3.5 hour drive. I will be at Boonville Woodsman Field Days 3rd week in August you will be able to run any Dolmar at the show. As Well as Timberwolf splitters and processors.
Hope to see some ArboristSite members there.
Scott
Hope to see some ArboristSite members there.
Scott
cuttinscott
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Yea Steve just sent one back sorry been a bit busy the last couple weeksFreakingstang said:
Scott
Go for the 7900, you'll be glad you did. It is a solid saw and packs a lot of punch. It is easy to work on, carries nicely, and balances very well with a 20" or 24" bar; it is slightly nose-heavy with a 28".
I have a Makita 6401 (6400 Dolmar) sitting in my garage right now and it pulls a 20" bar almost as well as the 7900 in wood under 18". The 6400 makes sense if you buy it as a $200 ex-rental unit from Home Depot, but if you're paying full price then go for the 7900.
The 7900 comes into its own as compared with the 6400 when you put a longer bar on it. Mine has a modified muffler and 28" full-comp chain with a 7-pin rim works great. It cuts noticeably faster with full-comp chain than with full-skip at 28". I have yet to get a longer bar on it, but I suspect it would do pretty well with 32" with full-skip chain. 36" with full-skip would probably be pushing it, but it would still be interesting to see.
7900 w/ 28" Oregon PowerMatch and full-skip chain:
I have a Makita 6401 (6400 Dolmar) sitting in my garage right now and it pulls a 20" bar almost as well as the 7900 in wood under 18". The 6400 makes sense if you buy it as a $200 ex-rental unit from Home Depot, but if you're paying full price then go for the 7900.
The 7900 comes into its own as compared with the 6400 when you put a longer bar on it. Mine has a modified muffler and 28" full-comp chain with a 7-pin rim works great. It cuts noticeably faster with full-comp chain than with full-skip at 28". I have yet to get a longer bar on it, but I suspect it would do pretty well with 32" with full-skip chain. 36" with full-skip would probably be pushing it, but it would still be interesting to see.
7900 w/ 28" Oregon PowerMatch and full-skip chain:
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what would do with a Sthil for $100.00.coveredinsap said:
I know don't tell me it's right in frount of my face every time I read your post.
You would turn it in and receive $50.00 on sundays.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
manual said:what would do with a Sthil for $100.00.
I know don't tell me it's right in frount of my face every time I read your post.
You would turn it in and receive $50.00 on sundays.
The 076 is so big he gives double the price!:monkey:
coveredinsap said:
I have yet to say anything about your posts as I do not delve into the BS that is spewed. This post however is way above the line. If you do not like Stihl saws great. That is your opinion as many do not like Stihl. Everyone has an opinion and has a right to express it. Now with that being your opinion it would be common courtesy to not offer to buy a Stihl. What sense does your offer make ? Make up you mind or explain yourself.
Bill
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Lakeside53 said:
I agree with lakeside also get yourself an MS361.
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Bill G said:
WTF Bill??????????? Are you talking to SAP? "Make up you're mind"??? Do you know whom you are speaking too???? Thats funny!!!!!
Andy
Bill G said:
Now Bill is that any way to speak to the great sappy... Sap only wishes he could find a nice saw for that price..
Sap better stick to his garage sale specials..
Freakingstang
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computeruser said:
There are a lot of Tree service guys running the 7900's with 36" bars with full comp chain about an hour west of me. They say it runs great. They had 385's and 066 before, but use the 7900 with short (24")and long bars for the weight.
There is one guy running a 7900 with a 38" or 39" with semi skip chain. He also says it cuts alot better than he thought.
Couple of the guys in the same area are running 36" bars on the 7300's!
It feels extremely torquey, yet has the revs to carry the bars. I've ran them in stock form with modded mufflers on 16" bars (race chain) and was really impressed. I ran stock ones with up to 24" bars. They are really impressive and will blow a 372 and 385 out of the water in stock form. Modded is another story, from what I hear.
I still don't have my 7900 piston and cylinder yet, so I can't make accurate comparisons to the other saws I have.
-Steve
