saw of choice in the bucket

[Kemptreeservice]

Just wondering what yall's saw of choice is while your in the bucket? i use a 192 for the stuff i have to catch or a 260 for the stuff that can just fall. But i got a hydraulic saw (one handed kind not a pole saw) awhile back thats brand new just needs a bar and chain and hoses. Does anyone use these? do you like it? comments por favor

 

[TreeClimber57]

Just wondering what yall's saw of choice is while your in the bucket? i use a 192 for the stuff i have to catch or a 260 for the stuff that can just fall. But i got a hydraulic saw (one handed kind not a pole saw) awhile back thats brand new just needs a bar and chain and hoses. Does anyone use these? do you like it? comments por favor

I use 200T in bucket, with scabbard on side of bucket. I found the hydraulic pole saws are nice over the years, but never actually tried one of the shorter versions (essentially same saw without pole I guess). I think there are pros and cons.. they are likely lighter than the 200T by quite a bit; but do have the hoses to contend with. Not sure how well they fit in scabbard; pole saws fit in holder on boom typically. But there must be a holder for them as well. Likely good saw but never tried one.

 

[Kemptreeservice]

yeah the weight seems like a dang good advantage

 

[ForTheArborist]

Ill be taking my 450 XP up as soon as i get this boom lift truck delivered. Speed matters. If id take up a 455, all of a sudden my coordination isnt perfect and im too slow.

 

[thepheniox]

Hydraulic saws are heavier and harder to work with. Might seem light but add a couple lines full of oil and they are not so nice. We had them where I used to work and got rid of them as soon as we could. Always worth trying though you might like it and you already have it.

 

[sgreanbeans]

All depends on the size of the tree! I had my 650 up there this week!uttahere2:

 

[lone wolf]

Ms 200T I have never seen a better saw for work at height.

 

[treevet]

ms 200 is pound for pound the best saw ever made in the history of chainsaws. I have double wide buckets on both my aerial trucks and have scabbords on both sides. I can put wood in the bucket and scabbord my saw on either side. When I get to big wood I may have both the ms200 and a 460 or 660 at the same time then eventually send/take down the 200. I like to be able to lean against the bucket wall whenever without a saw or scabbord sticking in my side/ribs while cutting.

It is all about speed and non damaging free fall cuts. Lowering is for chumps and crews with rake leaners. 2 men is all that is needed on any job.

Most of my day is one handed cuts, slicing while holding. If anyone says "oh that guy is not safe.....wah wah wah....blah blah blah....they don't produce schit and they are posers. The biggest skill to the high production td guy is one handing cutting. Can't one hand cut without a top handle saw. Can't make much dinero without one hand cutting. Sometimes I am one hand cutting from dawn to dusk. If you don't I make way more money with my 2 man crew than you do with your 3 or 4 man crew. :msp_razz:

 

[ForTheArborist]

ms 200 is pound for pound the best saw ever made in the history of chainsaws. I have double wide buckets on both my aerial trucks and have scabbords on both sides. I can put wood in the bucket and scabbord my saw on either side. When I get to big wood I may have both the ms200 and a 460 or 660 at the same time then eventually send/take down the 200. I like to be able to lean against the bucket wall whenever without a saw or scabbord sticking in my side/ribs while cutting.

It is all about speed and non damaging free fall cuts. Lowering is for chumps and crews with rake leaners. 2 men is all that is needed on any job.

Most of my day is one handed cuts, slicing while holding. If anyone says "oh that guy is not safe.....wah wah wah....blah blah blah....they don't produce schit and they are posers. The biggest skill to the high production td guy is one handing cutting. Can't one hand cut without a top handle saw. Can't make much dinero without one hand cutting. Sometimes I am one hand cutting from dawn to dusk. If you don't I make way more money with my 2 man crew than you do with your 3 or 4 man crew. :msp_razz:

Good ad for top handles. Im sold.

 

[Isna]

Never tried hydraulic. Seems to me that the hose must be a pain... The MS 200T is indeed an awsome 1 hand saw. For bigger stuff, I usually grab a 361. Not too heavy but plenty of power.

 

[treevet]

Never tried hydraulic. Seems to me that the hose must be a pain... The MS 200T is indeed an awsome 1 hand saw. For bigger stuff, I usually grab a 361. Not too heavy but plenty of power.

I like our 361's too. But for big wood while in bucket the 460 and 660 lug more. Plenty more power for the trade off of weight added imo.

 

[Kemptreeservice]

ms 200 is pound for pound the best saw ever made in the history of chainsaws. I have double wide buckets on both my aerial trucks and have scabbords on both sides. I can put wood in the bucket and scabbord my saw on either side. When I get to big wood I may have both the ms200 and a 460 or 660 at the same time then eventually send/take down the 200. I like to be able to lean against the bucket wall whenever without a saw or scabbord sticking in my side/ribs while cutting.

It is all about speed and non damaging free fall cuts. Lowering is for chumps and crews with rake leaners. 2 men is all that is needed on any job.

Most of my day is one handed cuts, slicing while holding. If anyone says "oh that guy is not safe.....wah wah wah....blah blah blah....they don't produce schit and they are posers. The biggest skill to the high production td guy is one handing cutting. Can't one hand cut without a top handle saw. Can't make much dinero without one hand cutting. Sometimes I am one hand cutting from dawn to dusk. If you don't I make way more money with my 2 man crew than you do with your 3 or 4 man crew. :msp_razz:

Man is that well said or what! Thats what i like!

 

[sgreanbeans]

ms 200 is pound for pound the best saw ever made in the history of chainsaws. I have double wide buckets on both my aerial trucks and have scabbords on both sides. I can put wood in the bucket and scabbord my saw on either side. When I get to big wood I may have both the ms200 and a 460 or 660 at the same time then eventually send/take down the 200. I like to be able to lean against the bucket wall whenever without a saw or scabbord sticking in my side/ribs while cutting.

It is all about speed and non damaging free fall cuts. Lowering is for chumps and crews with rake leaners. 2 men is all that is needed on any job.

Most of my day is one handed cuts, slicing while holding. If anyone says "oh that guy is not safe.....wah wah wah....blah blah blah....they don't produce schit and they are posers. The biggest skill to the high production td guy is one handing cutting. Can't one hand cut without a top handle saw. Can't make much dinero without one hand cutting. Sometimes I am one hand cutting from dawn to dusk. If you don't I make way more money with my 2 man crew than you do with your 3 or 4 man crew. :msp_razz:

CAN I GETA AMEN...............AAAAAAAAMMMMMMEEEEEEEEN!!!
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