Mr_Super-hunky
ArboristSite Member
Thats right, I finally made a descision and bought a saw to fit/meet my current and future needs.
I really wanted a very powerful saw AND be lightweight at the same time. Due to the smaller size of the trees around here, I didnt need the super-powers of the ms361, but I did want the saw to have plenty of bark to it for those occasional medium sized tree's.
Due to the weight I was willing to carry, I had set my sights on a "medium" powered 50cc saw that had plenty of power, torque, and insane rpm's. That quickly narrowed the field down to two saws; The Dolmar ps5100s, and the Husqvarna 346xp.
These two saws are very similar in many respects including weight, power, rpm's, and even price. Dolmar had some things that were a little better, and Husky did too.
What I really wanted to do is wait for the possible new Husky 346xp with the reported 50cc engine. This may or may not happen in the U.S, I don't know, but my assumption is that even if this improved 346xp does come to fruition, that it may not exceed the 5100's abilitites, but only match them.
I have used a few German-built motors and appliances before and have always been in awe of their attention to detail and quality. They truly make very high precision quality products. I have never been disappointed with them.
As a result of the overwhelming positive feedback of the 5100 on this forum, I decided to go with the Dolmar and give it a try.
Had the new Husky 346xp actually been out now it may have been a different story, but it's not and I really don't see how I could go wrong with the Dolmar based on all the reviews here.
I will be receiving it next week along with the plastic case and LGX chain/Oregon bar. I'll post a pic when I get it.
Who else owns/runs a Dolmar?, what has your experience been with them?.
I really wanted a very powerful saw AND be lightweight at the same time. Due to the smaller size of the trees around here, I didnt need the super-powers of the ms361, but I did want the saw to have plenty of bark to it for those occasional medium sized tree's.
Due to the weight I was willing to carry, I had set my sights on a "medium" powered 50cc saw that had plenty of power, torque, and insane rpm's. That quickly narrowed the field down to two saws; The Dolmar ps5100s, and the Husqvarna 346xp.
These two saws are very similar in many respects including weight, power, rpm's, and even price. Dolmar had some things that were a little better, and Husky did too.
What I really wanted to do is wait for the possible new Husky 346xp with the reported 50cc engine. This may or may not happen in the U.S, I don't know, but my assumption is that even if this improved 346xp does come to fruition, that it may not exceed the 5100's abilitites, but only match them.
I have used a few German-built motors and appliances before and have always been in awe of their attention to detail and quality. They truly make very high precision quality products. I have never been disappointed with them.
As a result of the overwhelming positive feedback of the 5100 on this forum, I decided to go with the Dolmar and give it a try.
Had the new Husky 346xp actually been out now it may have been a different story, but it's not and I really don't see how I could go wrong with the Dolmar based on all the reviews here.
I will be receiving it next week along with the plastic case and LGX chain/Oregon bar. I'll post a pic when I get it.
Who else owns/runs a Dolmar?, what has your experience been with them?.
