Bargain 55-65 cc saws

[IchWarriorMkII]

Well I tried to post this once, but the computer ate it... so anyways.

I'm thinking I might fancy a bargain saw of the 4 horsepower range to turn a 20" b&c. It would serve as a hand out saw/carry saw and a backup to my 361.

 

[Griffbm3]

Buy the HD Makita/Dolmar

I like my stihls, but I recently bought one of the return from HD in the rental section. I was going to offer this one up on this site, but I love this saw. I have a few stihls, and one really big Husky, but this Makita is a really nice saw. Good power, great weight, and cheap. I will be getting some more of them in May and June to send out to one AS member. Keep you eyes open, because they are worth every penny if they were taken care of. Mine wasn't rented since September 2006, and had only 30 rentals in it's life.

But that's my $.02, especially if it's going to be a loaner saw, keep you 361 safe, and hand out the Blue Beast.

Jason

 

[robby26wi]

dolmar 5100s...almost 4 hp and one hell of a saw...Should find one for around 370 with an 18" bar and chain..

 

[IchWarriorMkII]

I did see a Makita 65cc saw (I forget the model #) for fairly cheap online.

I know of the oiler issue on the 7900, beings its built on the same chassis (I think so anyways) the problem might still exist?

 

[computeruser]

I did see a Makita 65cc saw (I forget the model #) for fairly cheap online.

I know of the oiler issue on the 7900, beings its built on the same chassis (I think so anyways) the problem might still exist?

There is no oiler issue with any of the 7900s and 6401s that I've ever seen. :deadhorse:


I'd pass on the 5100 as a loaner saw. Something bigger, lower-revving, and with a bit more torque would probably be a good choice. Heck, a used MS290/029 would probably be ideal.

 

[IchWarriorMkII]

There is no oiler issue with any of the 7900s and 6401s that I've ever seen. :deadhorse:


I'd pass on the 5100 as a loaner saw. Something bigger, lower-revving, and with a bit more torque would probably be a good choice. Heck, a used MS290/029 would probably be ideal.

Okay then, no oiler issues.

If you would pass on the 5100, would you also suggest to avoid the 6401?

 

[computeruser]

Okay then, no oiler issues.

If you would pass on the 5100, would you also suggest to avoid the 6401?

I wouldn't worry about any oiler issues that may or may not exist. Sure some folks have had them, but I'm sure somebody has had various problems with every saw.

I think that the 6401 is a superb loaner saw. It is easy to handle, has a wide and mild powerband, and is heavy enough that the unintiated treat it with respect but not so powerful that it'll get away from them. If you can get an ex-Rental in good condition, I'd say go for it. Even if the P/C is less than perfect it will be plenty good for the use you have in mind.

All the same, seeing as you're a Stihl man already, I'd probably look into finding another Stihl. That way you'll only have one dealer to visit for parts and accessories. A used 034, 036, or MS360 would be ideal.

 

[IchWarriorMkII]

Well, Im not entirely a Stihl man, I've got the Husky floating around too. Since its not a depend-on-saw, dealer support is not a big issue... In other words, if the price is right, Im not a name brand guy:greenchainsaw:

 

[Austin1]

Well I tried to post this once, but the computer ate it... so anyways.

I'm thinking I might fancy a bargain saw of the 4 horsepower range to turn a 20" b&c. It would serve as a hand out saw/carry saw and a backup to my 361.

Gee lending out a saw! it is something I will never do except for two friends of mine that are really good at keeping to the rules! The rest forget it and they all own Stihls for some reason! They don't sharpen chains and one eye balls the mix! Scarry stuff.

 

[IchWarriorMkII]

To further clarify, the lending of the saw would be under very controlled situations.

I would most likely be there running saws as well... I pretty much have my cousin/wood getting help in mind. He insists his Craftsman saw is a good buy... while his knowledge of mixing fuel and basic maintenence is pretty good (runs an 02 CR250) he reefs the crap out of the saw and has little to no concept of keeping the saw in the powerband.

 

[Austin1]

To further clarify, the lending of the saw would be under very controlled situations.

I would most likely be there running saws as well... I pretty much have my cousin/wood getting help in mind. He insists his Craftsman saw is a good buy... while his knowledge of mixing fuel and basic maintenence is pretty good (runs an 02 CR250) he reefs the crap out of the saw and has little to no concept of keeping the saw in the powerband.

Thats playing it safe As I hate lending out stuff.

 

[SawTroll]

Well I tried to post this once, but the computer ate it... so anyways.

I'm thinking I might fancy a bargain saw of the 4 horsepower range to turn a 20" b&c. It would serve as a hand out saw/carry saw and a backup to my 361.

The MS361 is the bargain here, but that obviously doesn't apply for the US...... :taped:

 

[dtnodya]

I think that the 6401 is a superb loaner saw. It is easy to handle, has a wide and mild powerband, and is heavy enough that the unintiated treat it with respect but not so powerful that it'll get away from them. If you can get an ex-Rental in good condition, I'd say go for it. Even if the P/C is less than perfect it will be plenty good for the use you have in mind.

I like my 6401 a lot. I think it's a great saw and has not ever let me down. It'll be more fun when it's a blue 7900 though!

 

[RiverRat2]

Dtod

I like my 6401 a lot. I think it's a great saw and has not ever let me down. It'll be more fun when it's a blue 7900 though!

did you ever price out a 7900 P?C kit??????

 

[dtnodya]

did you ever price out a 7900 P?C kit??????

189 or so ... no?