Looking for input on the bar length capabilities of a MS 361/360Pro. I've been shopping for the "large" saw in my wood supply business and have been getting conflicting views of "what saw pulls what size bar". I provide all the home heating fuel for three households which is about 15 cords of wood a year and need a saw with versatility. I currently have a 026/16", 029/18" and a MS290/20" which have been perfect for my needs until know. I was lucky enough to get into a deal with local arborist and the DNR that put me on a list of people that would take waste wood from land development and put it to good use. They bring it to my property and dump in a predetermined spot and I can do what I want with it! I can sell it , use it myself or let it rot in a big old pile! I received my first two loads of wood in Sept. and I was very pleased, two double axle dump truck loads of Ash delivered to my front door in dia. ranging from 16" to 48" and 6'-12' in length.I'm Looking for the perfect saw that can run a 18"-28" bar for bucking wood in 3' range down for splitting. I think Stihl is reluctant to tell you that a 360Pro 0r 390 will run a 25"-28" bar for fear of overtaxing a mid-size saw. I have been looking at the MS 390, 440 and 460 as well as the 360/361 models to keep a 28" bar on for larger needs. I'm looking for the correct saw and price between a 390 and 460 is not a huge deal, I just want to buy the correct saw, and not get big eyes and end up with a MS 880
Sorry if this is the most asked question of all time
Thanks for the time, Jeff
Sorry if this is the most asked question of all time
Thanks for the time, Jeff