suggestions

[Saskman]

I am looking to buy a new/used saw I have started a firewood buisness and need to replace my old saw, its an old heavy homelite, what would you suggest for a saw that would do the job I want to be able to fit it with a 20 inch or a bit longer bar, I have used chainsaws all my life I just want to see what others are thinking is a good saw for this application

 

[West Texas]

Stihl MS361 comes with a 20" bar recommended. It is 4.4 bhp and is almost vibration free.

 

[Andyshine77]

Husky 372xp 71cc 5.4 hp It will pull a 24" bar in hard wood with ease.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Either of the above are great choices. I own a 361 myself, and can't say enough good about it. What will your average diameter be? What kind of wood is there in Saskatchewan...I've hunted there and driven through many times; and to be honest, trees don't come to mind when I think "Saskatchewan."

But welcome to AS.

Jeff

 

[SawTroll]

I think we need more info on what sort of cutting (felling, limbing or "just" bucking) the saw is to be used for, and the type and size of the wood, to come up with more precice advise than already given in the posts above.

20 inch or a bit more bar smells 70 cc class if the wood is hardwood.

 

[Saskman]

Okay, first off most of the wood is poplar but I do cut a bit of maple and pine
most of the wood is on the ground it mesures anywere from 3 inch to 16 inchs or more
I do fall a few trees as I am also trying to get a trimming buisness going, I moved here from BC and thought the same Saskatchewan can not = wood but there is lots around!

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Well, if your wood averages 3"-16" then you'd be well off with a 361`with an 18" or 20" bar. That saw also nicely handles falling as well, as long as you don't try to work big timber like what calls for a 44 or a 46.

Jeff

 

[Max]

I had an 029 for 8 years that was great for my weekend firewood cutting.
Recently I went with an upgrade to a Husky 357xp for my weekend warrior chores. I really like the 357xp. Cuts smooth & fast, claimed hp is 4.4 which is fine for my needs. My advice is to find some local dealers and get hands on with the saws you consider. Then make your choice.

 

[Saskman]

thanks for the info guys, also is there any Canadian members on here, just wondering so I can see who in Canada has anything used for sale. The shipping from the USA would kill me

 

[West Texas]

Global Express mail to Canada from West Texas is $31.15 and that's only about $6.00 more than Priority Mail in the US.

 

[SawTroll]

Well, if your wood averages 3"-16" then you'd be well off with a 361`with an 18" or 20" bar. That saw also nicely handles falling as well, as long as you don't try to work big timber like what calls for a 44 or a 46. Jeff

Agree!

Husky 357xp or Jonsered 2156 should also fill the bill - probably even Stihl MS341, Husky 359 and Jred 2159.

If you are looking for a used saw, I suggest you look for even Husky 262xp or Stihl 360/036.

.......but if you want more than 20" bar for whatever reason, get a bigger saw!

 

[Saskman]

looks like its going to be the 372xp I found a used one thats 2 yrs old with a 30 day warrenty and a new bar and chain for 450$ taxes inc, I just hope its still there when I get the money together

 

[computeruser]

thanks for the info guys, also is there any Canadian members on here, just wondering so I can see who in Canada has anything used for sale. The shipping from the USA would kill me

Just a heads-up for folks: shipping from the US to Canada is NOT expensive. I shipped a saw last week from Michigan to a guy in Alberta, Canada off this board and it cost me...$21 US. The saw and box and bar weighed about 15lbs. At these prices, buying used from the US might not be a bad option, or at least not one to wholly discount.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

looks like its going to be the 372xp...

Well, I guess that'll work too...

Jeff

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

Stihl MS341..

So the 341 is available in Canada?

Jeff

 

[Butch(OH)]

Why waste space? Lets take the bar where it ends up anyway when this subject comes up. An 880 or 3120 is about right for most firewood cutting, sometimes in real light duty work or extreemly soft wood a person can make due with 660 or 395." A 361 would would nice to have in the truck to blow off any remaining leaves before you start to cut. LOL Seriously for what most around here cut for firewood a 60CC saw works well for people who take one saw to the woods. This would be your 361 or whatever Huskies XP saw is in that range. I find saws in this range to be easy on my back for limbing and powerfull enough for the felling and heavy bucking of fire wood size trees.

 

[2Coilinveins]

360? Erm......

Snap up a 372 while you can. I used to have one, loved that saw. I've got an MS360pro. It does fine for my personal woodcutting, but if I was selling I'd want a 372 or 460, minimum. Probably bigger.

 

[TimberPig]

So the 341 is available in Canada?

Jeff

Yes, it is. Don't know why it isn't in the U.S.,a lthough the 361 being so close to it might be a reason.

 

[Lawn Masters]

I'd look at the 372 VERY seriously, since its a proven saw among loggers, and tree care pros alike, or if you're going used, a 266, or Jred 670 would be a good choice too, I run a 670, and at 67CCs, its pretty dang nice for cutting wood of almost ANY size I can throw at it. the 670, if you put an 18" bar on it, is actually a pretty good performer in most anything, jsut keep an 8T rim on it, and with merely a mod of the muffler, it'll scream through wood. mine sure does.

 

[trimmmed]

I am looking to buy a new/used saw I have started a firewood buisness and need to replace my old saw, its an old heavy homelite, what would you suggest for a saw that would do the job I want to be able to fit it with a 20 inch or a bit longer bar, I have used chainsaws all my life I just want to see what others are thinking is a good saw for this application

Since you are going into the firewood biz, I would advise to get a new saw instead of used. I'd also get at least a 70cc saw. Put an 18" bar on and have fun.

Then maybe fix up the homelite for a spare