Stihl MS881 or Husqvarna 3120xp

[James Sawyer]

As a milling saw is the 3120XP worth the saving over the MS881. The Oregon logging conference is happening on the 21st. Husqvarna had a good price on 3120xp last year, I didn't have enough to buy it but now I do. Or should just go with the Stihl MS881.

 

[motolife313-2]

My 3120 has been good to me. I got it from the member on here named chainsawguy I think. I paid like 1450$ in 2020 power head only. I like the worm gear extra oiler you can hit with your thumb on big cuts. I push it every minute or so for a few seconds. Never ran a 880 or 881 but I’d like to, obviously

 

[Coralillo Lo Pro]

I'd say whatever the best deal is, I don't think there's much difference between the two. My 780/880 has been rock solid for me but I've never heard a word of complaint out of anyone running a 3120.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

As a milling saw is the 3120XP worth the saving over the MS881. The Oregon logging conference is happening on the 21st. Husqvarna had a good price on 3120xp last year, I didn't have enough to buy it but now I do. Or should just go with the Stihl MS881.

If all you need is something to cut 5’ diameter or less, a 661 with 42” is 10# lighter, $1000 cheaper and a whole lot faster.

 

[James Sawyer]

If all you need is something to cut 5’ diameter or less, a 661 with 42” is 10# lighter, $1000 cheaper and a whole lot faster.

So... you run a 661 42" without issues? How long of cut?

 

[singinwoodwackr]

So... you run a 661 42" without issues? How long of cut?

Absolutely. And a 066 before that. Mostly in Oak and Eucalyptus.
Cutting 4-5’ diameter trees into 16” rounds. The 661 has a bit more torque than the older 066. With a ho oiler, which is standard in the 661, oiling is no issue.
Dropped and cut up a 6’ oak with my 066.