Just wondering what the lightest modern 12"-14" cut 28cc-35cc saw is out there. Light and easy to work with in the tree limbing a must. Been using a top handle poulan 2000 33cc 7.8lbs powerhead for 11 years without a break, till this week. Oldsaw is hooking me up with the part I need to get her to spark again. I dont need pro saws, just a homeowner user. That has to fix storm damaged trees sometimes. Light and dependable.
What is the (lightest) dependable 28cc-35cc 12"-14" modern limber saw
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The Redmax GT2500 is the lightest at 6.4 lb. A couple people here report they are ok, but at 1.1 hp...I'll pass.
The new MS 192T Stihl sounds great, and is under 7 lb.....see http://www.arboristsite.com/forumdisplay.php?f=47 Dean is building modded ones.
Years ago, the McCullough PM-6a, at 7 lb or so, was ahead of its time.
The latest Echo's appear heavier, bulkier, and underpowered versus the 340 and 300 whcih they just replaced., which were 7.3 and 7.2 lb respectively. The 335
Husky was 7.5 lb, now the 338 is a tad heavier. The Stihl MS200T is 7.9 lb. It is the peppiest and most popular of all current climb saws. Although some 335/338 units can outcut the 200...
For your needs, that little poulan is just fine...stick with it...or look for a used 3450/345 Echo on eBay...for a non pro, the back handle model is safer.
The new MS 192T Stihl sounds great, and is under 7 lb.....see http://www.arboristsite.com/forumdisplay.php?f=47 Dean is building modded ones.
Years ago, the McCullough PM-6a, at 7 lb or so, was ahead of its time.
The latest Echo's appear heavier, bulkier, and underpowered versus the 340 and 300 whcih they just replaced., which were 7.3 and 7.2 lb respectively. The 335
Husky was 7.5 lb, now the 338 is a tad heavier. The Stihl MS200T is 7.9 lb. It is the peppiest and most popular of all current climb saws. Although some 335/338 units can outcut the 200...
For your needs, that little poulan is just fine...stick with it...or look for a used 3450/345 Echo on eBay...for a non pro, the back handle model is safer.
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Using a professional saw is expensive for the average homeowner, however, buying a Stihl or Husquvarna has benefits. If you buy from a dealer, he can fix the problem or sell you a part. Saws sold to the masses are junk saws made so that when they break you ar forced to buy the same P.O.S. again. Get a Stihl MS200T! Read the safety manuel and ask a local arborist to train you with a saw. I think the MS200T would last some one like yourself 20 years or more. You should never have any complaints either. 
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Timbermaster, I pulled the coil up today from my stockpile of parts, I have a coil that I'm reasonably sure will fit, its p/n 530-055160
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What a surprise, Timbermaster is fixing another broken poolan.
If it works great. But no big loss if it dont oldsaw. At a cost of $8 a year for using this saw, I can set it aside knowing it earned it money. Unlike alot of others out there. lololdsaw-addict said:
That p/n comes back to smaller stuff, but we will soon see. Thanks for your help digging around oldsaw.
Just wondered if this is safe, while my limber saw is down?
Today I got a bright idea to make a super limber saw, even though it is a bit heavy for such use. I took my 3750 60cc with 22" 7/32 cut chain and bar and put on the 16" 5/32 cut low profile chain and bar from the 2000. The tooth space seemed the same and all, so I fired it up and it seemed to work. Super fast though. Do you think everything will be ok? Is there anything else I should be checking or watching out for. The teeth for the sprocket on the 5/32 chain look alittle bit shallow compared to the 7/32. The bars seem to match ok .50 and all. Let me know if this is a safe thing ok?
Today I got a bright idea to make a super limber saw, even though it is a bit heavy for such use. I took my 3750 60cc with 22" 7/32 cut chain and bar and put on the 16" 5/32 cut low profile chain and bar from the 2000. The tooth space seemed the same and all, so I fired it up and it seemed to work. Super fast though. Do you think everything will be ok? Is there anything else I should be checking or watching out for. The teeth for the sprocket on the 5/32 chain look alittle bit shallow compared to the 7/32. The bars seem to match ok .50 and all. Let me know if this is a safe thing ok?
The pitch is different, .375 versus .370.....that's close, it might not hurt much for light use.. if it didn't sound or feel rough, that's cool...
Heavy for limbing if your climbing...
Heavy for limbing if your climbing...
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rbtree said:
What he said...I have a 335 XP and unlike some others out there I have had quite good luck with it.
Stumper
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rbtree said:
RB, The Pitch is the same. That bit of .375 vs .370 was a Bailey's attempt to differentiate 3/8ths vs 3/8ths low profile. I love Bailey's but they deserve a butt-kicking for that goofiness-it has caused way too much confusion.(Ironic since they were trying to avoid confusion.)
The chassis of the low profile is a bit lite for a 60cc saw but it probably will stand the application.-Beware of chain stretching and( esp.) rupture.
Thanks fer straightenin' me out, Stumper....
I also may have read wrong about the new 360 Echo being slower than the 3400. GrandeDog says they seem to be a little faster. They're now piston ported, versus reed valves on the oldies.. that is good...
I also may have read wrong about the new 360 Echo being slower than the 3400. GrandeDog says they seem to be a little faster. They're now piston ported, versus reed valves on the oldies.. that is good...
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rbtree said:
I have heard that they are running and cutting a bit faster myself...
I just looked at the echo 305 and 346. How do they hold up? The Echos sure look flimsy built ,compared to my poulan 2000. The handle looks like it would snap off in a hard tug on the echo.
305 $140. 346 $199
305 $140. 346 $199
