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What is the all time best professional chainsaw and what are its specs?
Agree 100%! 45cc’s, light weight and very rev happy. I love mine.The 346 oe Husqvarna!
I just restored one that was straight gassed and thus had no compression. Here is what he brought in.Best at what? What matters to you might not to someone else.
I like a light saw and generally cut small wood, so I really enjoy my Husqvarna 550XP. Someone who doesn't cut primarily small(ish) trees for firewood would probably want a bigger saw.
Professional saw? For me it was the 064. Light, easy to work on, stayed in tune, not too bad on gas, and it would carry a 42" bar if you needed it and were patient with it.What is the all time best professional chainsaw and what are its specs?
Nice, how about the 640, is that one just as good as it’s older brotherProfessional saw? For me it was the 064. Light, easy to work on, stayed in tune, not too bad on gas, and it would carry a 42" bar if you needed it and were patient with it.
Youre shooting from the hip with this question, simple answer is no such saw/ brand of saw exists. I have tons of saws from various mfgs. More stihl and husqy then anything else. There are things I like and dislike about each of them and none of them are the "best". All but a few are pro grade models. Some are good for general use/tasks, others are better for more specific uses, even then some non pro grade saws are great depending on use. Need to narrow down what you want/need in a saw, then go from there.
Stihl 090 for big wood or milling, 346xp for limbing and 372xp for everything else.
Your username kinda gave it away, I could guess you’d go for a husqvarna lol.Stihl 090 for big wood or milling, 346xp for limbing and 372xp for everything else.
Well, my question wasn’t meant to have 1 straight forward answer but just to be kinda like if you could only have 1 chainsaw which one would it be.Youre shooting from the hip with this question, simple answer is no such saw/ brand of saw exists. I have tons of saws from various mfgs. More stihl and husqy then anything else. There are things I like and dislike about each of them and none of them are the "best". All but a few are pro grade models. Some are good for general use/tasks, others are better for more specific uses, even then some non pro grade saws are great depending on use. Need to narrow down what you want/need in a saw, then go from there.
You need to narrow down what you'll be doing the most and go from there. Then good advice will be given. Tree size + type of wood and use. I use my ms400 for most things these days then, ironically, my 40cc zenoah gz4000. Husqy 390xp for bugger stuff.Well, my question wasn’t meant to have 1 straight forward answer but just to be kinda like if you could only have 1 chainsaw which one would it be.
I kinda am in this dilemma because I cannot afford multiple pro saws so I have to find one that can make me work and earn some money so that I can eventually become an arborist and then afford more
Im not really brand loyal, my avatar was just to poke fun at all the Stihl fanboys back in the day on here. I have owned Echo, Husqvarna, Stihl, Jonsered, Dolmar/Makita, Partner, Pioneer Mculloch, Homelite etc... I have fixed thousands of saws over the years, I lost track. I gave my honest personal opinion based on experience. My favorite climbing saw is the Stihl 200t, for 50cc I like the late model 346xp with the bigger piston the best. I like the original 372xp for medium duty my favorite larger saw is the Stihl 056 Magnum 2 with the triple ported muffler from the factory, very under-rated saw and torquey. Big saw Stihl 090 is hard to beat, they pull harder in hardwood then the Mac 125sp with a massive bar. They all have pros and cons and your going to get different answers from everyone. Best saw is subjective and it depends on the person, what kind of skills they have, what kind of wood they cut and how deep their pockets are. If I had only run one brand, I would have missed out on a lot of great saws. What's the best motorcycle? Oil? Fuel mix ratio? Gun?Your username kinda gave it away, I could guess you’d go for a husqvarna lol.
I have nothing against them but after being kinda ripped off by them I personally do prefer stihl. I would however still love to have some husky’s though
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