Jonsered or Husqvarna

[nmurph]

346 or 261. At 10 cords per year you will appreciate the performance and handling advantage of a pro saw vs. a home owner level chip slinger.

 

[timmcat]

2153 is the way to go, all the performance of the 346xp but not so much of the hype. Everone has a 346, but you will stand out from the croud with your 2153, and if you cut in the winter you could spring for the winter handles and be nice and toasty. In my area the 2153 sells around 40-50 bucks cheaper than a 346xp, and you can get one with a nice clearcoated total superbar to boot.

 

[Hedgerow]

2153 is the way to go, all the performance of the 346xp but not so much of the hype. Everone has a 346, but you will stand out from the croud with your 2153, and if you cut in the winter you could spring for the winter handles and be nice and toasty. In my area the 2153 sells around 40-50 bucks cheaper than a 346xp, and you can get one with a nice clearcoated total superbar to boot.

Those ARE a fine looking saw... But I still could cut 10 cord a year with a poulan pro...
Just sayin...
:msp_sneaky:

 

[genesis5521]

Those ARE a fine looking saw... But I still could cut 10 cord a year with a poulan pro...
Just sayin...
:msp_sneaky:

Right on Hedgerow. I agree 100%. No need for the OP to spend the big bucks, unless he just wants to.

Don <><

 

[Great Smokies]

Those ARE a fine looking saw... But I still could cut 10 cord a year with a poulan pro...
Just sayin...
:msp_sneaky:

Ah ha. You can also get around in a 20 year old Pinto but I bet when car shopping you look at the nice new ones that perform well. Does the same job, looks, feels and works better. :msp_tongue:

 

[Hedgerow]

Ah ha. You can also get around in a 20 year old Pinto but I bet when car shopping you look at the nice new ones that perform well. Does the same job, looks, feels and works better. :msp_tongue:

You sir!!! Are 100% correct!!! I'm a realist... But also love great saws... My line up includes 4 ported saws, a 7900, a hawg 9010, and a stocker... I cut a lot of wood... But, what I like, vs what is truly needed, are two different things... It's a natural progression, I think, to want to improve one's situation. Whether it be your truck, or your saw... In my case, multiple saws...
But I never forget the years I cut 10-12 cord every year with an 028 wood boss... And always wished I had a 260 pro... I still have the 028 by the way, stumpy ported it, and it's still cutting... Tank # 57 and counting...:msp_sneaky:

 

[Idahokid]

Saw

I use a 028 super most of the time.I also use a MS310 for felling trees.It's a great combo.If I'm just limbing or pruning I have a Poulan Pro 220 18"bar for light lazy days.lol:msp_smile:

 

[msvold]

I too cut 10-12 Cords per year to heat a home through a KS winter, not the worse winters but winter non the less. For some 10-12 cords may seem like little use on a saw, but for me, I've got too many things on my plate and not enough time to get them all done. So I recommend going with a pro saw. Although I've never used one, I'd go with the Husky 562. Enjoy your tools, enjoy your time cutting, get the best tool you can afford with as much horsepower as you can get.

 

[pwoller]

How big are the trees your cutting? Do you have a splitter, I hope so. I think that these answers could change the suggestions. If your cutting huge hard wood trees up into firewood then I would say get the biggest pro saw you can afford. If they are smaller trees then maybe a 50cc saw will do. I did notice a nice 346 in the classified section today.

 

[greendohn]

Go ahead and jump into AT LEAST a 55cc Jonsered, or better yet a 65cc . With 65cc's of saw you will very rarely, if ever, find yourself under-powered cutting firewood.
They are very well built,run strong, look good, sound good and if you take proper care will last you many, many years.

I'm in my second year of running a 2171 and wish I'd discovered how much work is taken out of cutting fire wood with a "full sized saw" years ago. It's a lot of money to most of us, sure. With the cost of L.P. around here it equates to about one fill up on a 500 gal. tank.(200 gal. just cost me $480.00 + a couple months ago, lucky I only have to buy 200 gal. every 15 months or so)

That reasoning has always convinced my good and patient wifey without any argument !!!

just wish that reasoning worked with my old jeep !! ie..haven't had a monthly note in years and years and she still can't get her head around bumpers and winches and bigger tire-rims and better hi-fi and light kits and ......lol

 

[SawTroll]

2153 is the way to go, all the performance of the 346xp but not so much of the hype. Everone has a 346, but you will stand out from the croud with your 2153, and if you cut in the winter you could spring for the winter handles and be nice and toasty. In my area the 2153 sells around 40-50 bucks cheaper than a 346xp, and you can get one with a nice clearcoated total superbar to boot.

LOL I have both, but prefere the Husky in the woods - the handlebar angle simply suits me better for limbing etc! :msp_smile:

 

[husq2100]

just because no one said it, Dolmar 5105s :msp_sneaky: I am how ever very happy with my Husky 346xp. I would recommend buying a pro grade saw if you can afford it. They are just better made: materials, fit and finish

 

[blsnelling]

I love the looks of a Jonsered, but I just can't do their handle angle. It's not natural for me. The operator should be standing off to the side, yet their handle angle is straight across. Also, they don't offer the HD filter setup that comes stock on the bigger Husqvarna saws.

 

[Jrapp]

I have a J-Red 2240 and a new to me 029 super. The 2240 is a very nice little saw. It is homeowner grade, but in my opinion cuts very well for what it is. It is nice and light as well. I am having a little issue right now with some carb tuning but I ran it very hard for 2-3 months and it performed well. Now that being said, I found a good deal on the 029 and could not pass it up. The 029 is heavier but really cuts great! the 029 just screams when in bigger wood. Defiantly go to a few different places. We have a lot of Stihl dealers here and no 2 are the same. One is much nicer and more eager to help that the other. Good luck!

 

[stmonnat]

Go with a autotune either 562 or 576 which ever tickles your fancy