Best for cutting stumps ?

[reachtreeservi]

I get paid by the job, not the hour. I can use my 460 to cut any stump, just takes a while on some. I started this thread because I'll soon purchase a 660 or 880 to stump. I wanted to know if the 660 would do it or did I need the 880. And I was curious what everyone else was using.

It doesn't matter if juststumps doesn't need a 900, 1000,1100 dollar chain saw sitting around for months at a time,, to save a few minutes on a few jobs. I've decided I'd make more money and my big jobs would go easier with one of these 2 saws. Whatever it costs, it's a one time purchase and I write it off. The big saw or the GRCS isn't too pricey or unused capital for me , both are INVESTMENTS. If you don't feel the need for either of this, more power to you.

Getting back to the thread, 660 or 880 ? Which one and why ?

canyon,, you ought to go home then......... what are you doing running that " TONKA TOY " 192T ??? LOL

i get paid by the job.. i'll flush a stump if it will save me time.. most of my jobs are already flushed... only twice this year i've done a stump that i could have used a really big saw on...

1, i was mechainic/ groundie/ stump grinder,,,big oak take down,,, was asked to help,, then grind the stump... bring grinder,, and by the way,, bring your tools....after changing the blades and a hose on the chipper,, the 440 died in the tree... sent up the 395,,, by the time it was time to flush the stump,,, the 395 ate its clutch... flushed it with my 361,, then ground the stump....
( on the way home,, they got cut off by someone making an illegal turn,,, flipped the chipper,, destroyed it,,, really bad equipment day)(FYI bandit 250 doesn't take to roll overs very well )

2, guy down the street had a massive willow break out,, he left a note in the screen door,,"hey give me a price on this stump" ... guy owns a hardware store/ john deere /honda/shindawa/STIHL dealership.. he appologized for not cutting it down further,, but he didn't have a big enough saw....6 foot at the flare.. flushed it with the 361... ( this guy has all the big stuff on the shelf)

i work 40-50 hrs per week at a tree service,, stump ifor myself in the afternoon,, and weekends....have access to 2 jonsered 2095's,, one with a 30, the other with a 36,, they're shop saws,, only go out on big take downs...
rocking saws if they're sharp... with 4 crews, they're never sharp!!!!!

sure it would make life easier with a bigger saw,,, so would a rayco rg 90 instead of my 352,, or a 90 ft bucket, instead of the 65 ft one i run every day..

yeah, it's an investment... but there are good and bad investments... if you have the work for it,, go for it,,, i don't have the work to justify buying it,, its a bad investment,, for me....no rate of return.....

2,

juststumps , I asked for opinions on the 660 or 880. And what saws other people used for cutting stumps.
Where , in this incoherent off topic babble you posted above , is any of this information?
And what makes you qualified to render an opinion on whether a piece of equipment I decide to buy is a good or bad investment ?
Or explain basic economic principles ?
If you don't have the work to justify buying a big saw, what are you doing posting a bunch of nonsense comments in a post about buying a big saw ?

 

[Canyonbc]

canyon,, you ought to go home then......... what are you doing running that " TONKA TOY " 192T ??? LOL

i get paid by the job.. i'll flush a stump if it will save me time.. most of my jobs are already flushed... only twice this year i've done a stump that i could have used a really big saw on...

1, i was mechainic/ groundie/ stump grinder,,,big oak take down,,, was asked to help,, then grind the stump... bring grinder,, and by the way,, bring your tools....after changing the blades and a hose on the chipper,, the 440 died in the tree... sent up the 395,,, by the time it was time to flush the stump,,, the 395 ate its clutch... flushed it with my 361,, then ground the stump....
( on the way home,, they got cut off by someone making an illegal turn,,, flipped the chipper,, destroyed it,,, really bad equipment day)(FYI bandit 250 doesn't take to roll overs very well )

2, guy down the street had a massive willow break out,, he left a note in the screen door,,"hey give me a price on this stump" ... guy owns a hardware store/ john deere /honda/shindawa/STIHL dealership.. he appologized for not cutting it down further,, but he didn't have a big enough saw....6 foot at the flare.. flushed it with the 361... ( this guy has all the big stuff on the shelf)

i work 40-50 hrs per week at a tree service,, stump ifor myself in the afternoon,, and weekends....have access to 2 jonsered 2095's,, one with a 30, the other with a 36,, they're shop saws,, only go out on big take downs...
rocking saws if they're sharp... with 4 crews, they're never sharp!!!!!

sure it would make life easier with a bigger saw,,, so would a rayco rg 90 instead of my 352,, or a 90 ft bucket, instead of the 65 ft one i run every day..

yeah, it's an investment... but there are good and bad investments... if you have the work for it,, go for it,,, i don't have the work to justify buying it,, its a bad investment,, for me....no rate of return.....

2,

Then it sounds like your 361 (which is an awesome saw) is perfect then for you in your situation.

But this thread was started asking about 660 vs. 880, i asked what do you normally cut, and now i want to add what type of terrain are you in...personally i am on hills most of the time and would not want to lug a 880 up and down hills, excluding the power.

Everyone situation is different and reachtreeservi asked about exclusively the 660 between the 880...

And if you do get paid by the job...i would still go with the bigger saw...a 660 with a 25 inch bar flies...and 25'' isnt the funniest to sharpen but isnt to bad. Carry a couple chains on the job...

goes back to TIME = MONEY

 

[Canyonbc]

"canyon,, you ought to go home then......... what are you doing running that " TONKA TOY " 192T ??? LOL" - Juststumps

Hey first don't hate on the 192T, its a great light weight saw.

Second dude dont come in here tellin me to go home and stuff...we are here to help out each other learn from one other...

Not trying to change the thread, and i am sorry for that.

Canyon

 

[juststumps]

Whats the quote "Go big or go home" . . . . .

canyon,, i think this is your post.....just busting on you,,,, chill... LOL

 

[juststumps]

juststumps , I asked for opinions on the 660 or 880. And what saws other people used for cutting stumps.
Where , in this incoherent off topic babble you posted above , is any of this information?
And what makes you qualified to render an opinion on whether a piece of equipment I decide to buy is a good or bad investment ?
Or explain basic economic principles ?
If you don't have the work to justify buying a big saw, what are you doing posting a bunch of nonsense comments in a post about buying a big saw ?

"juststumps , I asked for opinions on the 660 or 880. And what saws other people used for cutting stumps. "

i gave you my opinion,, you don't have to like it or follow it,, you asked....


get the 880 if you want a big saw,, you already have a 460,, no sense in going with the 660......not much of a jump,, the 880 is....

 

[Canyonbc]

Juststumps...

Sorry about jumping back on you there...i am calm.

I have been going trough a rough week...one of my best friends died in a car crash and now my grandfather is dying.

Go 880...if you got the money, and not to many hills...just cause hills can suck.

 

[rmihalek]

Don't worry about the 880 having a .404 chain from the factory. You can swap out the rim so that you can run a 3/8ths chain. If you're running a shorter bar, get a 3/8ths 8 pin. If you're running a 30" or more bar, stay with 3/8ths 7 pin.

 

[Canyonbc]

Don't worry about the 880 having a .404 chain from the factory. You can swap out the rim so that you can run a 3/8ths chain. If you're running a shorter bar, get a 3/8ths 8 pin. If you're running a 30" or more bar, stay with 3/8ths 7 pin.

Do you have to change the sprocket or how exactly do you change it over?

 

[beowulf343]

A 394/395 with either a 36" or 42" bar has gotten all my stems on the ground over the years.

 

[Nailsbeats]

We have three saws for most of our stumping. 394xp 36", 395xp 42",
3120 60" Cannon bar w/ skip tooth. Bring on the timber.