What saw would YOU buy for stumping with a 36" bar?

[Mastermind]

I build a very strong running 395XP Brad.

Just saying. :msp_sneaky:




Seriously though. I like a 066 as much as anyone, and have gotten very good gains from them........BUT, the 395XPs I build will hand the best running 066 I've ever built it's ass.

 

[rms61moparman]

This is a perfect example of why I have gravitated away from Stihl.

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/198910-4.htm


$90.00 for a $25.00 Poulan ignition.


Something is SOOO wrong with that.


Mike

 

[blsnelling]

This is a perfect example of why I have gravitated away from Stihl.

http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/198910-4.htm


$90.00 for a $25.00 Poulan ignition.


Something is SOOO wrong with that.


Mike

If true, that's an extreme example, not typical of most parts. Stihl parts are expensive, but not THAT expensive.

 

[zogger]

Here's a thought

Really, just a random thought, I don't know if this is possible or not. I was thinking, make your own 661 mtronic. Would it be possible to modify a 660 with an metronic ignition/carb/black box setup?

 

[mdavlee]

Husky air filters are cheaper than the stihl by far. The oiler on the 395 is way better than the HO oiler for the 660.

 

[Chris J.]

1. Brad, it sounds as though you're strongly leaning toward a 395XP.

2. It appears that most (but not all) who have experience with the 066/660 & the 395 prefer the 395.

3. Unless you have a secret 'sleeper' in mind, get a 395 already .

 

[Dennis Cahoon]

I know where there's a brand new MS880 Poly flywheel model for sale. This saw, "done upright" would smoke that BB66, especially on the stump. Quit fooling around, and if you get bored with it, you could put a pipe on it. That is if you knew how!......Hahahahahaha!

 

[ifixbuses]

Wait what are you doing cutting stumps ? shouldnt you be busy porting saws?? LOL

 

[sachsmo]

Wonder how many stumps brad could possibly have sittin" on his .3 acre lot?

Just use one of your customers saws, and please make a video and post it.

Yessir, the bestest "stumpin" saw belongs to someone else.

 

[gmcman]

I see a positive trend here.

The fact that I haven't messed with a 395 is one of the reasons I'd like that option. I like trying new saws.

Seriously though. I like a 066 as much as anyone, and have gotten very good gains from them........BUT, the 395XPs I build will hand the best running 066 I've ever built it's ass.

Sounds more than subtle to me.....:msp_thumbup:

 

[NORMZILLA44]

stumps are, shall we say,,,,,,,,,,,,,,a bit stubborn.

Awesome, big saw brother! Totally agree you won't ever see me flush cut a stump with a saw. Wrap handle on all, and that is as low as I will saw it. Always been low enough for me, and I tell everybody that is what stump grinders are for. I think our friend Brad is bored, and wanting an excuse for a saw, well me too just never the money! But always the new saw wanting! Brad I say get the 395 and see how you like it, you won't ever be happy till you do. I know I wouldn't. If I had enough funds I would have many more, if nothing else for the hell of it. I though Nathan's comment might get Randy out of retirement:msp_w00t: And yep Brad them Stihl parts are getting rediculous, I have not compared to husky but, got a full wrap the other day for work, it was stihl 162 out the door, what a bargain for 30 bucks in part and 5 minutes of labor to make I bet. And got a new oem complete 66 muffler for Parmeter it was 108 out the door. WOW!

 

[RiverRat2]

Wait what are you doing cutting stumps ? shouldnt you be busy porting saws?? LOL

Don't ask,,,, I could say something really ugly but I won't!!!

 

[madhatte]

I keep my 12020s behind the seat.

I sorta expected a bit more snark than that. What, does the nice-ish weather have you in a good mood or somethin'?

 

[forestryworks]

I gotta practice my Cahoon laugh. Here goes...

Hahahahahahahahahaha!

 

[RiverRat2]

I gotta practice my Cahoon laugh. Here goes...

Hahahahahahahahahaha!

That is funny!!!

 

[Hddnis]

Get the 395 already. You're hardly a "Stihl man" anymore anyway. :wink:




Mr. HE

 

[komatsuvarna]

Out of the new production saws, I'd take a 395 over a 660 all day. The 395 may weigh a little more and have an outboard clutch, but IMO the bottom end is stronger, the oiler is capable of putting out more oil than the stihl ever thought about, and you'll get a nice Mahle topend with very good worksaw numbers...not the near race saw porting the new 660s have. Also, the 395s outboard clutch will run cooler than the inboards. Just my opinion though, I have both and hardly use either one of them .

On the other hand, A 660 M-tronic.....or even a 660 with a spring AV would be sweet.....especially with an old school cylinder...
I know the vibes don't bother some, but the Stihls rubber AV absolutely beats my hands after a few minutes....

 

[sgrizz]

Get a 395 because you have not run one yet . Or wait for the 661 to be released. I think you already know what saw you need next (395) to play with.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Stumps???? D-6 of course.... :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[komatsuvarna]

Stumps???? D-6 of course.... :hmm3grin2orange:

Yeah, Im not Stumping with a saw either, If they get to bothering me too bad I yank em out with an excavator. Wifey has to mow around them so they don't usually bother me too bad .