FS: MS 440 Mag

[Patrick62]

It works like this

I have a ms460 24", I use it for the larger stuff.
The ms260 is a fantastic limbing saw, and okay for smaller stuff.

Yep, I sell a little wood, not a lot compared to a buddy of mine who cuts over 300 cords a year. local price is about $135 cd. Oh, that reminds me, I have to deliver a load this weekend!

If I were to buy this saw, I would be tempted to try a 24" bar on it. I think it will pull it. Others up here don't think so. Eventually, I would be tempted to go for the big bore kit on the thing. I think that makes it close to a 460, but lighter. In all fairness I really don't need it.

I know how rebuilding machines that have been all but destroyed can go. My current project is a 74 Dodge converted to a dumptruck. I have a fortune in parts just getting it to start, and stop. Still need to weld in something for a floor (rusted clear out). End result will be a functional truck worth about 1/2 what I will have in it.

I don't give up easy.
It would seem that Brad doesn't either. And the end result is incredible.
I will keep thinking about this one.... it is bugging me a bit.
-pat

 

[CaseyForrest]

whoever is telling you a 440 wont pull a 24" bar is on crack.

 

[redprospector]

My son works with me, he has an 044 and runs a 28" bar full comp with no problems.

Andy

 

[blsnelling]

The 440 is right at home with t 28" bar, where as the 460 runs a 32" bar well. A 24" bar is nothing for a 440!

 

[Freakingstang]

The 440 is right at home with t 28" bar, where as the 460 runs a 32" bar well. A 24" bar is nothing for a 440!

You must be from the west coast. I don't know of any stock 044 or 440's in these parts that run that kind of bar on a 44 or even 46 for that matter. Putting it on for one tree is one thing, but to blatently say a 28" is at home on a 440 is absured.

Softwood is another story.

a 460 or 660 with 20" is standard issue logger saw in these parts.

The biggest bar I would run on a stock 440 would be a 24".

I guess a 28" on a 440 in a nice oak is comparable to pocket knife whittling a tree down.....

 

[Mr.]

I'm with Steve. Around here it is 460 and 660 with 24 inch bars. Heck I own several 100cc saws and only one bar longer than a 20 inch.:biggrinbounce2:

It's a 24 inch.

Fred

 

[blsnelling]

I was just quoting what I've read on the forum here. Of course opinions vary. LINK No, I don't have any bars that long either, nor do probably most of us for that matter.

 

[Patrick62]

I will explain

The wood is not hard, but I am at high altitude. All engines (non-turbo charged) lose 3% per 1000 ft. Up here (8000 ft), that means 24% less uummph.

However, my 460 pulls the 24 fine. With a chain set at .040 (depth) it feels the load when I bury the thing in pine. I am willing to bet that the 440 would work ok if I back the depth off to .035

I really am tempted.

-Pat

 

[blsnelling]

OK. How's this for a little pressure? As soon as I sell a couple of these saws, I'll be able to get my 361 woods ported This will be my first modded saw. You know I need it:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[blsnelling]

I really am tempted.

-Pat

OK, ok. I'll split the shipping with ya

 

[redprospector]

Patrick,
I cut between 7000 and 9200 ft., I'm pretty sure our wood is similar since we're both in the Rocky's. If you want a saw this size the 440 will serve the purpose, even with a 28" bar.
My advice to you would be to lighten up on the rakers a little. The deepest I will run a raker is .030, and I like them around .025. Then if you're so inclined you might try square chisel.

On a side note, I can't believe this saw was pulled off of Ebay to passify people here, and it isn't sold yet.

Andy

 

[Tree Sling'r]

You must be from the west coast. I don't know of any stock 044 or 440's in these parts that run that kind of bar on a 44 or even 46 for that matter. Putting it on for one tree is one thing, but to blatently say a 28" is at home on a 440 is absured.

Softwood is another story.

a 460 or 660 with 20" is standard issue logger saw in these parts.

The biggest bar I would run on a stock 440 would be a 24".

I guess a 28" on a 440 in a nice oak is comparable to pocket knife whittling a tree down.....

Different indeed, when the 044s first came out they were better, but even now no one around here who uses their saws for a living runs a bar shorter than a 32" on a 440 or 460. I can't tell you about hardwood.
Anyway I modded an old 044 (metal tag on top cover) last week for a friend that blows the doors off the same mod job on my 460s.
Got me thinking. Maybe I can scrape up some off school 044s.

 

[blsnelling]

Anyone gonna scoop this thing up? Make it $510 shipped without the B&C. My van blew a head gasket tonight, really

 

[Tree Sling'r]

Anyone gonna scoop this thing up? Make it $510 shipped without the B&C. My van blew a head gasket tonight, really

I could buy a new one for $600.

 

[jazak]

Well go snatch it up because here they're $675 + tax.

If all you're going to do is bash someones post trying to sell a saw please don't respond.:bang:

I got $350 + shipping for my 5yr old 044 on ebay. I would post it there.

 

[blsnelling]

In another forum I participate in, we call it "crapping on someones thread". It's not looked kindly upon. Please PM me if you have issues with my sale. It works out better for everyone that way. Hey, anyone want to buy a saw

 

[rb_in_va]

Have you thought about putting it back on ebay? Your ad has run awhile here.

 

[Tree Sling'r]

Well go snatch it up because here they're $675 + tax.

If all you're going to do is bash someones post trying to sell a saw please don't respond.:bang:

I got $350 + shipping for my 5yr old 044 on ebay. I would post it there.

Why don't you guys blow it out of proportion. Said nothing more than I can get a new one for $600. And I did.
No bashing whatsoever.

 

[5555555]

I agree with Slinger. He wasn't rude - just stated a fact. His pricing info might help with pricing the saw so that it will sell. I'd bet that a rebuilt saw without a bar and chain won't sell for anywhere near $500 on this board.

Just my opinion after seeing a lot of saws sold and buying more than my fair share over the years.... Not trying to be rude or derail...

Jim

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

That is a very nice looking saw Brad, a job well done for sure. I don't think Tree Sling'r was bashing you. I read it as him gently explaining that that's the reason you've probably not had more hits here yet. I know you're trying to get your money back, but at $500 you're getting into the low end of ebay prices for a 460, or even an older 066.

I'd give ebay or craigslist a shot. A nice rebuild like that, complete with paint will catch alot of attention. Maybe do a quick muffler mod on it to entice the ebay crowd a little bit. Just a thought brother.

I bet you're about ready to get rid of this thing aren't you?

Jeff