New Solo model, the 681

[rbtree]

It looks a lot like a Dolmar 7900, but with 80.7cc, 6.4hp, and 14.6 lb..

Hmmm.

http://www.solousa.com/store/flypage/chain_saws/681-20_chain_saw.html

 

[Festus Haggen]

Neat, but I think the SRP is 100 bucks more than the 7900.

 

[cuttinscott]

Solo likes to fib a tad on their HP #'s Had one here last Sept. ran er side by side with the 7900 the 7900 was smoother, quieter, and stronger.



Scott

 

[Four Paws]

The 681 has a 1mm longer stroke than the 7900.

Scott, do you happen to have the stock port timing from either saws?

 

[SawTroll]

Solo likes to fib a tad on their HP #'s Had one here last Sept. ran er side by side with the 7900 the 7900 was smoother, quieter, and stronger.



Scott

No surprices there......

 

[Freakingstang]

The 681 has a 1mm longer stroke than the 7900.

Scott, do you happen to have the stock port timing from either saws?

have you had one apart? Just curious as I agree they look similar and Solo used to have some kind of partnership with Dolmar.

I'd be real insterested in tearing one apart!

Seems they have the 65cc, 75cc and 81cc....awefully familar to the 6400, 7300, 7900....

 

[Urbicide]

have you had one apart? Just curious as I agree they look similar and Solo used to have some kind of partnership with Dolmar.

I'd be real insterested in tearing one apart!

Seems they have the 65cc, 75cc and 81cc....awefully familar to the 6400, 7300, 7900....

Here you go Steve. A couple of clicks and it will be on its way. Then the Dr. can operate.

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=SL+681&catID=

 

[Four Paws]

have you had one apart? Just curious as I agree they look similar and Solo used to have some kind of partnership with Dolmar.

I'd be real insterested in tearing one apart!

Seems they have the 65cc, 75cc and 81cc....awefully familar to the 6400, 7300, 7900....

Nope, but I know someone who has.

 

[Mr.Suckelfass]

in the beginnig of design, dolmar and solo work together. but then the break up herco operation.

 

[wadelong]

What Dolmar wont tell ya is that they only designed part of the 7900. Solo desighned the rest of it.
I have ran them side by side and the Solo is stronger. If they vibtate more I can not feel it. The Solo does have larger AV springs then the Dolmar. I have seen my local Dolmar dealer replace many of the top av mount. They do make a little more exhaust noise because the muffler is not choked back as far as the Dolmar. The exhause hole in the muffler is also larger on the Solo.
I have seen inside of these saws. My local Solo dealer x Dolmar has picutures of them om his forum.
Wade

 

[charkan]

Will the coils interchange? And if so is the Solo coil rev-limited?

 

[Festus Haggen]

How many Solo dealers are out there who also provide service? Just looked up on their website, I know that the only 2 within 100 miles of me are hardware stores.

And a hundred bucks for what? Oh, right, nothing.

Still saving for the 7900...

 

[Dennis Cahoon]

What Dolmar wont tell ya is that they only designed part of the 7900. Solo desighned the rest of it.
I have ran them side by side and the Solo is stronger. If they vibtate more I can not feel it. The Solo does have larger AV springs then the Dolmar. I have seen my local Dolmar dealer replace many of the top av mount. They do make a little more exhaust noise because the muffler is not choked back as far as the Dolmar. The exhause hole in the muffler is also larger on the Solo.
I have seen inside of these saws. My local Solo dealer x Dolmar has picutures of them om his forum. Wade

Solo likes to fib a tad on their HP #'s Had one here last Sept. ran er side by side with the 7900 the 7900 was smoother, quieter, and stronger. Scott

Isn't this a classic!.....The Solo has a 1mm longer stroke.....But the Dolmar dealer is claiming his saw's faster, smoother, and has less noise......Hahahahahaha!

 

[Peacock]

Isn't this a classic!.....The Solo has a 1mm longer stroke.....But the Dolmar dealer is claiming his saw's faster, smoother, and has less noise......Hahahahahaha!

Your sarcasm cracks me up!

 

[Tzed250]

Time for a ...Match Up!!!

 

[Dennis Cahoon]

Time for a ...Match Up!!!

Pip Pip!......Who wants to take a Dolmar dealers word for it.:monkey:

 

[MacDaddy]

Pip Pip!......Who wants to take a Dolmar dealers word for it.:monkey:

Hey dont you have something better to do like port a poulan

 

[2000ssm6]

Will that 681 be the new hottest saw out of the box?:monkey:

It would have to be one bad mug to rival the 7900.:jawdrop:

 

[Toyjunkie]

It looks like the Solo 651 is the same or equal to the Dolmar 5100.

I think the Dolmar looks better. :greenchainsaw:

 

[Dennis Cahoon]

Hey dont you have something better to do like port a poulan

Nope!