I'm not too old yet but unless I'm in big wood I don't want to heft my 365 about all the time (fun though it is from time to time). I'd go for a 50cc single saw plan, 550 maybe.
if you could only have one saw
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Stihl 036 pro. Modified of course.
I’ll say two cuse what if one gets stuck? If I could only have 2 it would be my 562 which I would then get ported. My other saw would be my ported 500i.
eriklane
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Husky 372. Big enough to do most but small enough to not wear you out and uses less gas than a bigger saw
I have a couple of the Husky 272's. They do run strong.
Only one? Seems cruel.
Despite my collection of vintage saws I'd be hard pressed not to pick the overly complex Stihl MS441, pulls like a freight train and has husqvarna style anti-vibe, sips fuel compared to saws in its cc range and it has a terrible reputation, so anti theft too!
Despite my collection of vintage saws I'd be hard pressed not to pick the overly complex Stihl MS441, pulls like a freight train and has husqvarna style anti-vibe, sips fuel compared to saws in its cc range and it has a terrible reputation, so anti theft too!
Stihl 044
I would have my two jonny 590's. They are old, I should be allowed two. Parts, ya know..
I live in small wood country, so 50cc does most everything, even though I usually run a 60. Shorter work of things, ya know..
I live in small wood country, so 50cc does most everything, even though I usually run a 60. Shorter work of things, ya know..
It’s tempting to say the 500i, but I’m gonna bet it won’t last many years like the older stuff.
for heating one house in a situation where something wouldn’t be replaceable an 036 pro or 044 saw would be my pick.
from my experience an 036 will cut about 150 cords before needing service an 044 almost 400.
for heating one house in a situation where something wouldn’t be replaceable an 036 pro or 044 saw would be my pick.
from my experience an 036 will cut about 150 cords before needing service an 044 almost 400.
venture
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550xp is a great saw
ajshoe
ArboristSite Lurker
034 super. hands down most powerful saw for its weight, good vibration control, well balanced, very reliable, and decent gas efficiency. with 21 or 24 inch bar - this saw is a beast.
This is bad guys, real bad.
I can't believe you guys are falling for this. I'm sure someones wife hacked this account
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Why else would you start a thread asking such things
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I have no answer for the OP
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I do like a 372 though, and pretty much every other saw mentioned in this thread.
I can't believe you guys are falling for this. I'm sure someones wife hacked this account
.Why else would you start a thread asking such things
.I have no answer for the OP
.I do like a 372 though, and pretty much every other saw mentioned in this thread
.shortys7777
ArboristSite Lurker
Why would you choose this? I see one locally for sale it seems to be in good condition. It's stock with a 18 inch bar. how much would a used one be valued at? Would this be a big upgrade from my ms290?
It is a big upgrade to the 290. Me personally I'd want the ms360 or a 361 over an 036, but I have a few 357/359's so I'm fine in that area and I hardly use a 60cc, prefer a 50/70 combo if I had to settle; but one saw, I'm not down with that.
I would take the 036 over the 029 any day, no comparison
Yeah, but he has a 290, not an 029
.shortys7777
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I think his asking price is to high but I have no idea what they are worth. Maybe why it hasn't sold. I haven't reached out to him but I may then try to sell the 290 for some offset.
The 036 is a little bigger in CC. It is a 60cc saw compared to a MS 290 at 56cc. So it is a little more powerful. But the 036 is a pro saw and is made with a mag crank case where cylinder sits on top. The MS 290 is a clamshell design crankcase and is not as good. It is not considered a pro saw. So the 036 pro is considered a better saw because of power and design.
Also a 036 is an older saw and if you get one beware that things like fuel lines, intake boots, crank seals, could be getting close to needing replaced.
My 562xp would be my choice for my needs. Second choice would be my 550xp Mark II.
