Help with 2 saw setup

[STOVE]

I am thinking about my saw setup. Currently I have 2 saws that do identical work. I started with a cs-400 for my first saw. Then recently got a 026 and learned all about teardown. I think the cs-400 would be the one to let go. The 026 weighs the same and does more

All of my activities involve bucking wood that I find down or am called about. The size varies from little 8” branches all the way to 20-25 logs. Double bucking everything is getting old. I think something in the 60cc range is what I would shoot for. 20”-25” bar.

I missed out on a 362 locally for $450, but he does have a cs-590 for 300.

I wouldn’t mind going older Stihl as I like the simplicity. What older models in the 60cc range should I be looking for?

 

[rwoods]

036 Pro and MS361.

Ron

 

[Mad Professor]

036/034S

 

[Michael E]

60cc sounds pretty close to the 50cc you already have. A bigger gap of about 20cc between saws is often recommended. In my case, I run Ms180, MS260, 038super and 288xp (32cc, 50cc, 67cc, 87cc). Among others

 

[NSEric]

The 60cc saw class is an odd ball size.
I have one and like it(ported echo 590) but it's a do it all saw not part of a 2 saw plan that's only a tiny bit lighter than a 70cc saw. With it you would only use the 026 for tiny stuff or as a spare.
If you're going to keep the 026 and plan on using it skip the 60cc saws and get a stihl 044 or husky 372 to go with it.

 

[Lee192233]

If I was going older I'd get a MS 440/044. That would pair nicely with the 026. I'd keep the Echo for a backup.

 

[STOVE]

The 60cc saw class is an odd ball size.
I have one and like it(ported echo 590) but it's a do it all saw not part of a 2 saw plan that's only a tiny bit lighter than a 70cc saw. With it you would only use the 026 for tiny stuff or as a spare.
If you're going to keep the 026 and plan on using it skip the 60cc saws and get a stihl 044 or husky 372 to go with it.

If I was going older I'd get a MS 440/044. That would pair nicely with the 026. I'd keep the Echo for a backup.

Oddly enough I went to look at a 044 Friday at a pawn shop. He wanted 450, but it was roasted. Top end, oiler by the look of the bar and chain, bar could have been salvaged with some dressing and TLC. He said I could come back and comp test