4hp mod top handle saw

[bikemike]

200T is your best option for making a bad ass top handle. The husky top handles don't seem very well balanced at all.

Husky top handle is a joke nose heavy without the bar chain. Jreds are nose heavy too with a 12inch.

 

[bikemike]

I wont buy the new stihl saws well maybe the 150t cause it would be great for light trim jobs balance is nice and it weighs about as much as a wet leather glove

 

[Chris_In_VT]

If the goal is a badass powerful top handle and functionality isn't a big concern, what about trying to modify a 357xp/562xp or even a 346xp to a top handle configuration. Probably take some fabrication work and probably will look funky.
One handing a ported 346xp? Hmmm...

 

[bikemike]

If the goal is a badass powerful top handle and functionality isn't a big concern, what about trying to modify a 357xp/562xp or even a 346xp to a top handle configuration. Probably take some fabrication work and probably will look funky.
One handing a ported 346xp? Hmmm...

with a anti kickback chain yeah thats a lot of saw when only one hand can be used hanging in a saddle
I like ur suggestion. Me im fine with my echo 360 it has no problems in big hard wood.

 

[Deets066]

Any idea what hp your pushin?

stihl 026 husky 300xp mac 610 efco 132s craftsman 170 mac 1635

No idea about hp, but it's a snappy throttled lil powerhouse, I have a 16" bar on mine and it holds rpm well when buried.

 

[Deets066]

Who's got some modded 200t vids

 

[Chris_In_VT]

with a anti kickback chain yeah thats a lot of saw when only one hand can be used hanging in a saddle
I like ur suggestion. Me im fine with my echo 360 it has no problems in big hard wood.

Well if it's 4hp or whatever out of a modified handle 357xp or if you could get 4hp out of a 200T it's still a lot of power to control.

I have zero experience with top handle saws BTW, I'm just throwing ideas out there.

 

[Chris_In_VT]

Who's got some modded 200t vids

I've never ran one but I've seen/heard that they are animals. Likely one would satisfy the OP if he ran one.

 

[Roll Tide]

I've ran a couple of Randys (Mastermind) 200T and holy cow I never imagined a saw that small could run that strong!

 

[Deets066]

New school and old school top handles

 

[Deets066]

I've ran a couple of Randys (Mastermind) 200T and holy cow I never imagined a saw that small could run that strong!

Are they ported or did they just have timing and exhaust?

 

[Roll Tide]

Are they ported or did they just have timing and exhaust?

Ported

 

[bikemike]

Well if it's 4hp or whatever out of a modified handle 357xp or if you could get 4hp out of a 200T it's still a lot of power to control.

I have zero experience with top handle saws BTW, I'm just throwing ideas out there.

Yeah top handle saws have there advantages but they have there down falls too even using 2 hands on The saw you dont have the leverage or control over saw like you do with a rear handle saw

 

[KenJax Tree]

A top handle saw was designed to be run one handed, the reason they say use 2 is for liability. With 18 years in tree service I've said it before and i'll say it again Stihl makes the best top handle saw period. Yes some other make nice saws too but day in, day out commercial use, durability, quality, and performance Stihl wins hands down. The new 201T's are a lot better than the first bunch.

 

[cali6construction9]

If the goal is a badass powerful top handle and functionality isn't a big concern, what about trying to modify a 357xp/562xp or even a 346xp to a top handle configuration. Probably take some fabrication work and probably will look funky.
One handing a ported 346xp? Hmmm...

Loving these ideas it's gotta be functional though lol practicalities the main idea ofcourse this is comin from a guy that's mounting a 20hp Vtwin to a 20" push mower [emoji41] [emoji85]

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[cali6construction9]

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stihl 026 husky 300xp mac 610 efco 132s craftsman 170 mac 1635

 

[cali6construction9]

So pretty much everybody agrees I should start with 200T or 201T if I can find it

stihl 026 husky 300xp mac 610 efco 132s craftsman 170 mac 1635

 

[cali6construction9]

Well that pic didn't work out I thought the zoom would work better :/

stihl 026 husky 300xp mac 610 efco 132s craftsman 170 mac 1635

 

[cali6construction9]

I think a poulan pro engine or a echo cs 510 clam engine would work wonders but it may torque back with as quick as they snap up in rpm and rotating mass

I'm gonna have to hit up Google and educate myself some more uknow what would really be a badass is a 30cc or so.. rotary engine on average they push 3 to 5x more hp that is something I've thought about though like a clamp on rear handle with an internal throttle linkage hook up

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[Stihl 041S]

An 070 top handle.
An 090 would be silly......