Out with the 029 in with the 2152?

[jetmecanic]

Sold the 029. I was all set to buy a 55 Rancher to replace it when a friend lent me his 2152. I am now back to a tossup. Is the 2152 a better saw for the 35 or so bucks in difference? Thanks for any input!

 

[jokers]

Hi jetmecanic, I`d go for the 2152. Judging by it`s orange sister the 353, I`d say that it is a well built saw and should last you many years. It also has the modern convenience of the side chain adjuster. For $35 I`d go with the more modern saw.

Russ

 

[ricksvar]

jetmecanic,

357xp,considerably more power with a little more weight in comparison to a 353.If you ever need a larger bar ,it has a oiler tank(.80 volume)that will lube it.A more versatile saw,worth the extra beans.

And it will weigh less then your 290.

Rick

 

[jetmecanic]

Thanks for the replies! I am going to check out a 357xp on Mon. to see if it might be what I want! Thanks again

 

[jokers]

Hey Jet, I`m sure you will love the 357, but it`s not a fair comparison. It`s not even in the same league as the 029 or 2152 as far as power and cost go. It is a fine saw, my Greffard 357 gets used more than my other sized saws right now, it will do it all.

Russ

 

[Tony Snyder]

I'd go with the 2152/353.

 

[jetmecanic]

Thanks for all the replies!! Bought the 2152, ran two tanks through it then opened up the muffler. Excellent saw at this point, blows away the 029 IMO. Thanks again!!