Solo 651p

[bwalker]

Does the 651 have those bolt-on transfer port covers

No, I dont believe it does. The only saw i am aware of that has the bolt on covers is the jonsered 2159

 

[bwalker]

I honestly think Husky will come back to dominate the pro market

From what I can see they already have the pro market. The only thing that can stop them is stihl coming out with a new line of pro saws(not ten year old designs) and there insistance on pushing saws into the box stores. This really hurts alot of dealers.

 

[jokers]

Some pretty good discussion here but I`ll add my two cents anyway.

I`ve run the 651P, only demo cuts, but I wasn`t blown away by it`s power. I`m sure it`s a quality saw but does seem to be stuck in the late eighties or early nineties with the vibes and basic features it has like the chain adjuster and air filter maintenance. I`m sorry to you guys that love them, I might too if I weren`t happy with my Huskies and recarbed Stihls.

The chart that Tony M provided was interesting, but anyone who runs a 346 knows that it doesn`t come out on the bottom in real world comparisons of 3 cube saws. I believe that it will be the new standard in this class where the 026 was king for many years.

Husky already owns the pro market here and I hope that corporate Husky gets their heads out of their a$$es before they ruin the brand. I believe that their current line up is slightly ahead of Stihl in design and performance, but Husky may not be able to withstand a challenge from Dolmar if enough dealers sign on. Obviously Stihl needs to catch up and they will, but not with saws like the 270 and 280.

A few other saws that I know of have removable plates for the transfers. The Solo 654 does and I believe 647 does also. Husky 353 and 359 also, and I`d be surprised if the Jonsered 2152 doesn`t. I think we`ll see more of this as new models are released, strictly from an economy standpoint.

Russ

 

[TonyM]

Russ, my list it not necessarily in any order. I was not ranking the saws. I don't think anyone would argue that the 346 doesn't make 3.4 Hp, that's what Husqvarna advertises it as. It however has the lowests vibs, and the highest rpm power, which would be excellent for limbing, and we already know its hop up potential is excellent. I have not yet had the pleasure of using one, but I'd like to, and almost bought one before I bought my 026Pro because of the price difference.