Maybe Stihl the best?

[wiley_p]

Working today up in Skagit county bucking and ripping big (40" avg) poplar buttlogs with my MS440 on it's 27th straight day, 8+ tanks per day. No maintenence except to blow the filter out a couple times, and kept sharp. Dual port exhasust bone stock this saw still kicks butt day after day, not a bad replacement for the 038 mag whatsay?

 

[bwalker]

My 440 was is my all time favorite saw. Put a dual port muff on it and let it rip.

 

[wiley_p]

Yea I constantly snivel about the way Stihl's come new, but the 044/440 is still a steady eddie.

 

[wiley_p]

Yea I constantly snivel about the way Stihl's come new, but the 044/440 is still a steady eddie.

 

[TimberMcPherson]

044 440

The 044 was a legend saw and the 440 continues on in its greatness. I have and love them both, they still go out and kick ass. 44 I salute you!

 

[tony marks]

probably because[i never used one]
they have left a good thing alone..
i never cease to be amazed ,when i go try an replace a proven tool.. theyve usually screwed it up somehow..
admittedly ,i usually have to admit it was jus a matter of me learning the tool.
but sometimes ,they just really junk it up.. glad u got a good one
case in point .. i started my new convenience store job last nite..
these modern registers are gonna take
a while for me to learn to like. dang thing nearly drove me crazy.. im gonna whip that sucker yet tho . bank on it.

 

[jokers]

I`d say that the 044/440 is as good as other saws that are out there but that doesn`t make "Stihl the best". I think that people are soon going to be saying that Dolmar is the best when you look at the track record of the 7900 to date and the fact that it weighs the same as 440 and 372 and will easily outcut them. Saws in this weight range are the hot market for modern hardwood loggers that still use a saw.

Russ

 

[wiley_p]

Those are pretty strong words, I've seen 044's take 700-800 hrs in brush and falling this is during the hottest time of the year making 10000' elevation changes, nothing the east coast could begin to understand. I'm interested in a 7900 but until I feel comfortable with its ability to produce for a period of time, not just use weight and cutting times as my requirements for purchasing asaw.

 

[dozerdan]

Hi
The new Dolmars come with a 1 year warranty for commercial use. How many hours do you run the saw in a year?
Will the other major manufactures offer you the same warranty?
Later
Dan

 

[wiley_p]

My woods saws get around 600-700 hrs a season then its time for crank seals carb work etc. and noone has a good warranty except dolmar. one of the reasons I'm kind of bent on Stihl is their poor warranty and the fact that their saws are set to lean out of the box, seems kind of mean to set the saw to burn up then give a 3 month warranty. the last 6 saws I've purchased I had to spend another 40.00 each to get the carb worked on so I could get enough fuel on the high side. But while running the 440 the other day I was thinking what a good rig that series has been for well 14 years now, Ijust saying the 7900 hasnt got there yet, not to worry though Dan, I'll be getting a 7900 from you jusrt as soon as I get that 346 in my hooks, any timeframe I have a headleaner to peice out need that chainspeed.

 

[Chainsaw_Maniac]

Being the most durable and being the "best" are two differnt things.

I still love my stihls though.

 

[bwalker]

Based on the trigger time I have had with the 7900 I would say it gives up nothing to Stihl in that regard. I pounded mine and so far have only broke a oil cap, and had a oil pump hose come loose.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

Originally posted by dozerdan
Hi
The new Dolmars come with a 1 year warranty for commercial use. How many hours do you run the saw in a year?

Echo has a two year homeowner, 1 year comercial. They must be the best!!!!!

HAAHHAAHA!

 

[rborist1]

:Eye:

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

Those are some big shoes to fill!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Don't sell yourself short there, Mikey!

 

[wiley_p]

Checked out RBtree's new PP7900, like that powerhead thought the air filter was a little tiny, wonder how that would do working snags in a burn, need to put something else on maybe. Nice and light can't wait to see it when it gets broke in.

 

[bwalker]

The airfilter on the 7900 does look small. In function the filtration system works really well and the filter isnt a issue. FWIW I find that the dolmar sytem requires way less cleaning than the Stihl sytem and even less than the Husky air injection sytem.

 

[sedanman]

Wiley P You have to look on the bottom of the 7900 filter to see how large it really is. It has quite a bit of surface area due to being folded 4 times on the bottom.

 

[wiley_p]

Oh, I'll check it out. The thing I did notice was that saw is smoooth very little vibration, made the mistake of running my 088 yesterday, fingers still buzzy today. I think that 7900 might make a fine falling saw, for sure be nicer humpin up those steep ridges, Forest Service says they could keep me busy this summer.