BEST 60cc saw ever built !!!!

[bwalker]

Some how I have a hard time believing that any of these antiques being discussed are "the best".

 

[Stihl 041S]

Some how I have a hard time believing that any of these antiques being discussed are "the best".

Good point.
I’m old. Lol. I’ll use that as an excuse
I was thinking “at the time”.
Now……
Ported Stihl 400,3/4 wrap kit, upgraded oiler and cannon light bar

 

[REJ2]

Some how I have a hard time believing that any of these antiques being discussed are "the best".

What’s hard to believe? These “antiques” predate auto tune/m-tropic and therefore avoided the hot start issues that plagued them both, trips to the dealer for software updates (if said dealer was so equipped), or giving up and buying a newer updated version sometimes with the same results. No thanks, I believe I’ll keep all my non computerized antiques, because they are the best.

 

[lone wolf]

What’s hard to believe? These “antiques” predate auto tune/m-tropic and therefore avoided the hot start issues that plagued them both, trips to the dealer for software updates (if said dealer was so equipped), or giving up and buying a newer updated version sometimes with the same results. No thanks, I believe I’ll keep all my non computerized antiques, because they are the best.

As for my experience with all Stihls.
Both new and old have good and bad points I find the old vibrate like hell the new stuff is smooth. The old stuff is easy to trouble shoot and work on where the new stuff you may have more trouble finding the weird problem. Personally I have both. The new ones are better until they break.

 

[bwalker]

What’s hard to believe? These “antiques” predate auto tune/m-tropic and therefore avoided the hot start issues that plagued them both, trips to the dealer for software updates (if said dealer was so equipped), or giving up and buying a newer updated version sometimes with the same results. No thanks, I believe I’ll keep all my non computerized antiques, because they are the best.

First of all most of these "antiques" predate the generation of saws prior to the current generation of autotune/Mtronic saws. In same case you are talking about stuff that's from the 70's. 40 some years ago..
Second off Mtronic/Autotune are of great benifit to most guys, because they can't set a carb to save their lives. Neither of these systems are all that complex or difficult to trouble shoot. In fact they are pretty damn simple. Where there some teething problems? No doubt. With that said I had a first generation Husly 562xp that I had no issues with at all. I currently have a 400c with no issues at all and that includes cutting in very hot temps recently. It's also very nice not having to tune your saw when one week your cutting at 3500' and 98 degrees and the next at 60 and 8500' like I did recently.

 

[wood4heat]

After a few years to think on this ill now say 70-75cc is hands down a far better 60cc saw

For who? Not for me. I’m 49yo and been heating my house primarily with firewood for the last 16 years. I used to cut everything I could find but my back is tired of handling those heavy rounds. Anything larger than 22”dia or so I will leave in the woods. (Unless I’m desperate) Most of what I take is more like 8”-18”. The 361 cuts that stuff with ease. Why would I want to lug a 70cc saw around? I even took the 24” bar off and primarily use a 20” now. 60cc is my sweet spot.

Plus I installed a heat pump this year so I feel like my firewood use will drop some. Still love a fire but kinda looking forward to not having to constantly load the wood stove all winter.

 

[thclimer]

For who? Not for me. I’m 49yo and been heating my house primarily with firewood for the last 16 years. I used to cut everything I could find but my back is tired of handling those heavy rounds. Anything larger than 22”dia or so I will leave in the woods. (Unless I’m desperate) Most of what I take is more like 8”-18”. The 361 cuts that stuff with ease. Why would I want to lug a 70cc saw around? I even took the 24” bar off and primarily use a 20” now. 60cc is my sweet spot.

Plus I installed a heat pump this year so I feel like my firewood use will drop some. Still love a fire but kinda looking forward to not having to constantly load the wood stove all winter.

Just wait until you are in your 60's!

For me, a MS-261C-M is the best saw, as its hard to beat it's 50cc power to weight ratio.

 

[MAMU2]

For who? Not for me. I’m 49yo and been heating my house primarily with firewood for the last 16 years. I used to cut everything I could find but my back is tired of handling those heavy rounds. Anything larger than 22”dia or so I will leave in the woods. (Unless I’m desperate) Most of what I take is more like 8”-18”. The 361 cuts that stuff with ease. Why would I want to lug a 70cc saw around? I even took the 24” bar off and primarily use a 20” now. 60cc is my sweet spot.

Plus I installed a heat pump this year so I feel like my firewood use will drop some. Still love a fire but kinda looking forward to not having to constantly load the wood stove all winter.

I wood say a 90cc saw is hands down, far better than any stinking, 70cc pansy ass, wimpy saw. In the mean time I will be using my 353, which I have been using 23 years, or my 359, or and my new 555 with a 20" .325" bar and 9 tooth sprocket 90% of the time. Why waste time with a saw that is too heavy for most things, and then to slow for the rest of it. If I have heavy cutting to do, I break out the 390 or the 592xp. I have a 572xp, It would be the first saw I sell if I needed to finance a trip to the grocery store. Or maybe it might be relegated to powering the chainsaw winch, so I can free up my trusty old Dolmar 6100. 60cc saws are the best. I am 64 and collect 10-12 cords of hardwood every year for home and friends.

 

[bwalker]

Just wait until you are in your 60's!

For me, a MS-261C-M is the best saw, as its hard to beat it's 50cc power to weight ratio.

Its not even the best saw in its class.

 

[sawfun]

Poulan 3700, best 60cc bang for the buck. Though it's past the last 20 years criteria.

 

[Marlin Scott]

I have a 357xpg that I really like, and it feels lighter than my '89 262xp in the hand. At 65 yrs, I find myself liking lighter saws best!

 

[bwalker]

I have a 357xpg that I really like, and it feels lighter than my '89 262xp in the hand. At 65 yrs, I find myself liking lighter saws best!

357xp was a good saw.

 

[kenmbz]

I love my 620P, it was affordable, isn't too fancy with high tech crap and starts fine every time.
It's not the fastest, but it's mine and works hard when it needs to.

 

[bwalker]

Poulan 3700, best 60cc bang for the buck. Though it's past the last 20 years criteria.

You are talking double the 20 year criteria.

 

[jklw77]

Worked on a few crapped out saws, one was a 261 Husqvarna , stuck ring, cleaned piston up, honed cylinder ,no head gasket, used same ring, piston on factory crankcase. Modified muffler. Was easy to start never ran hot and the weight difference .Never ran a 60cc , saws all bigger or smaller in ccs to the 261 . Performance surprised me and my buddy, running a stock 570 Husqvarna , 261 cut so much faster in the cut ,you can make what you want with the years. jklw77

 

[Mad Professor]

357xp was a good saw.

So was using the HOMEI SUPER XL, 24 " bar, show me a 357 stock with 25"bar in hardwood.
not fashionable....

 

[bwalker]

So was using the HOMEI SUPER XL, 24 " bar, show me a 357 stock with 25"bar in hardwood.
not fashionable....

50 years ago...

 

[Marlin Scott]

If I need a 24" bar, I rule out the 60cc class all together. I'll whip out my 372xp for that. Thats just me. You can get by with a 24" on a 60cc if you have nothing bigger, but its not ideal unless using a skip chain. Just my opinion after cutting for 50 years.

 

[bucketofguts]

My 1990 262xp makes me smile every time I pick her up. She is 34 years old. Not the eaisest to pop off after sitting for 6 months, but after easy to start and will throw chips. Picked it up local for $325.00.

 

[Marlin Scott]

My 1990 262xp makes me smile every time I pick her up. She is 34 years old. Not the eaisest to pop off after sitting for 6 months, but after easy to start and will throw chips. Picked it up local for $325.00.

Its one of my favorites also. Its all stock, and runs with a 18" bar mostly. I take it and my 357, and 340/346 to cut firewood. I rebuilt them all years back. Love to work on saws. Now that I'm retired I have time.