land clearing with husqvarna 365sp & 440xtorq

[logger 12345]

now we go to that second large spruce,here is directly after dropping it as seen in the video.

 

[logger 12345]

limbing time again on this second large spruce!
445 makes it easy though....

spruce bark

 

[logger 12345]

 

[logger 12345]

place is just covered in this in ireland.....what a pain in the butt! makes my work harder.

first cuts off that giant spruce!!

 

[logger 12345]

getting to work on the start of that monster spruce,second one.

 

[logger 12345]

this thing is just massive!

we dropped it,limbed it,cut 15 4" slices off it in around an hour....

 

[logger 12345]

you know the best part is,i'm cutting an ASH tree in the morning and it's not much smaller than this!!

all big trees from here on now.
we have just entered the main section now where the trees get huge.
lot of work ahead :msp_razz:

 

[PJF1313]

you know the best part is,i'm cutting an ASH tree in the morning and it's not much smaller than this!!

all big trees from here on now.
we have just entered the main section now where the trees get huge.
lot of work ahead :msp_razz:

And larger trees = more $$ per tree, per load.


Don't be afraid of the larger ones, they may be "easier" than the smaller - less time limbing, more time time cutting bigger wood for more profit in less loads!

 

[7sleeper]

Looks like your carbon handle modification is holding up nicely. I usualy use the noodles as a firestarter. Might be a nice addition to through in a bag or two for potential buyers.

Great pics as usual!

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[logger 12345]

HAPPY CHRISTMAS and have a wonderfull new year!!!

thanks for viewing and following my thread for 2012,will update for 2013 with more of the same and new ventuers god willing :msp_wink:

 

[SawTroll]

this thing is just massive!

we dropped it,limbed it,cut 15 4" slices off it in around an hour....
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I'm just wondering what the point with those 4" slices is?

 

[SawTroll]

the 445 is a much better saw,the clutch is larger,much improved,doesn't bog now at all in anything the 15" bar length,the old 440 suffered a lot of bogging and used anoy me,the clutch in the 440 was toyish.
the fuel gauge is better cause it's longer and tells you exactly when the saw is empty,the 440 used read empty but it could still have 10mins of fuel in it.
the airfilter is better on the 445,all on top and gets clogged less,the element is facing upwards and is less prone to getting clogged,it has the compression release valve which is good cause they can be tough to start.
the engine is only a few cc's bigger but you can feel the extra power,it's better.

IMO the 445 is just an updated version of the 440,things husqvarna decided to improve i think on the 440.


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As far as I know the 445 is not an update on the 440, as they have been around for about the same time. It simply is a larger, stronger and heavier saw, for heavier use (and really a 450 with a smaller top end). :msp_wink:

 

[deepsouth]

Sounds like with big wood you need a bigger saw to get it done quickly :msp_biggrin:

Heck I run a 576 at to get my firewood for home use. I've probably used an actual 18" of the nominal 24" bar cutting a couple of times, most are about 15" but just too slow with the 340.

 

[logger 12345]

Sounds like with big wood you need a bigger saw to get it done quickly :msp_biggrin:

Heck I run a 576 at to get my firewood for home use. I've probably used an actual 18" of the nominal 24" bar cutting a couple of times, most are about 15" but just too slow with the 340.

happy now with the saws i have,the 365sp can take a longer bar,it has more than enough power for anytrees here,i use 24" B/C it can take a 28" so i'm happy enough with that,365sp is a great saw here,power isn't an issue with it for me.


saw troll,
yeah the 445 is a stronger saw,and has far better features,to be honest not so sure when it came out..


we cut the spruce 4" thick slices to make for easier and lighter managing,why else would we have...also
it is very knotted so it was easier to split as narrow as 4" thick,didn't matter though,i can cut the rest wider now if i want cause we ended up noodeling the lot anyhow.


regards
logger

 

[NHlocal]

HAPPY CHRISTMAS and have a wonderfull new year!!!

thanks for viewing and following my thread for 2012,will update for 2013 with more of the same and new ventuers god willing :msp_wink:

logger 12345,
Thanks, and you and the wife have a merry Christmas also. :msp_smile: Look forward to more of your updates in the coming New Year!

Work safe. :msp_thumbsup:

 

[SawTroll]

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saw troll,
yeah the 445 is a stronger saw,and has far better features,to be honest not so sure when it came out..


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Some years ago, the 450, 445, 440 and 435 replaced the 350, 345 and 340. This was mostly an EPA-driven replacement that wasn't really a good one - but at least they made those with the smaller engines smaller and lighter this time. Apparently, that happened at a cost...

 

[logger 12345]

it's not a light saw by no means,but the power to weight ratio feels great,it is awesome fast for limbing and just cutting up the firewood,i can honestly say the saw never bogs now,i have cut very hard wood with it way beyond the 15" bar on it and no problems,the engine feels much more powerfull than the 440.i found the 440 very anoying for bogging,also they extended the petrol gauge window,so now it's more accurate,the old 440 would have ten mins of juice left in it according to an empty gauge.the de-compression valve is handy too on cold starts,they seem to be a high compression engine for the size of them.
airfilter too is a far better improvment with the open part of the element facing towards the top,far better than facing down cause they clog faster,in fact i never hardly need to touch the filter,it's a great set up.

the 365sp and it's more dated airfilter set up means i need to clean it a lot,the element under the filter gets clogged fast enough cutting any wood,especially when things get dusty or just before chain needs a sharpen,i just take it out and tapp it clean,i also just use a small paint brush to help with this.works fine.


thanks saw troll for the info,also thanks randy for the wishes,i hope you and everyone else have nice hollidays over the christmas season.

 

[BroncoRN]

What's the latest, logger?

 

[bull2five]

Logger???

I hope your ok.:msp_sad:

 

[PJF1313]

Hope you and yours have a happy and healthy holiday season!

Haven't heard from you since Christmas Eve - hopefully your just that back-logged and trying to make orders.


We NEED an update


Good, bad, or other!