- Location
- Hershey
just wanna get everyone thoughts on their favorite saw for chunking down the spar
Best saw on the spar
- Thread starter ArborMan23
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Z'sTrees
Branched out member
- Location
- Hartsel CO
Depends on how big the wood is.. (that's what she said)
I really like my ported 550xp with a 20" bar for most of that sort of stuff. It's light and plenty powerful.
I really like my ported 550xp with a 20" bar for most of that sort of stuff. It's light and plenty powerful.
JeffGu
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Osceola, Nebraska
Stihl MS-261C-MQ with 20" bar, for me. When the wood gets real big, anything with a ton of power and a longer bar... but there's really not any of those that are fun to operate off the ground, as near as I can tell.
- Location
- Hershey
I've had my eyes on the 550xp. For the weight and power, and it's price. But I also saw the stihl 261 i think, which is around the same weight and power. Price is gonna play a little factor in my decision.
Z'sTrees
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- Location
- Hartsel CO
I haven't run the 261 but I am sure it's neck and neck with the husky.
I had a dolmar 5100s before the 550xp and it pulled the same 20" 3/8 great too, but felt about a half size bigger than the husky or an 026.
I run husky/dolmar purely for parts interchangeability and the fact that my husky dealer is great. The guy I work for runs stihl. They both make good saws in all sizes so pick what works for you.
I'll add that another combo I like is an 036/361 with a 24" when stuff gets a little bigger. A 562xp is on the wishlist for sure, being able to run up to a 28"...
I had a dolmar 5100s before the 550xp and it pulled the same 20" 3/8 great too, but felt about a half size bigger than the husky or an 026.
I run husky/dolmar purely for parts interchangeability and the fact that my husky dealer is great. The guy I work for runs stihl. They both make good saws in all sizes so pick what works for you.
I'll add that another combo I like is an 036/361 with a 24" when stuff gets a little bigger. A 562xp is on the wishlist for sure, being able to run up to a 28"...
monkeylove
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Roslyn, Pa.
Depends on size of course but I like my 241 w/16" when I can.After that I am stuck with dragging the Echo 590 w/20". Not a bad saw just heavy compared to Stihls.
- Location
- Hershey
yea im using a 461 right now and i just hate throwing it around up in the tree if i dont have to, but the power is wonderful
- Location
- Hershey
Is the weight difference between the 461 and the ms 261 that noticeable?
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Olympia, WA
Sharp, clean air filter, good raker adjustment.
Considerably heavier, but means less time standing in spurs.
Considerably heavier, but means less time standing in spurs.
CanadianStan
Branched out member
- Location
- Western Australia
The 460 is my favourite 'light' saw for blocking down spars...
For small logs, 562 is nice.
For bigger stuff, 660 or 3120
For small logs, 562 is nice.
For bigger stuff, 660 or 3120
chiselbit
Been here a while
562 with a lightweight 28" bar. And for big wood I'll break out the bigger saws but I will use the 562 until it's just too much of a pain in the ass before I switch to a bigger saw
TreeCo
Carpal tunnel level member
When my 200T isn't enough I switch over to a Stihl 036 with a 20" bar. Next up would be a Stihl 460 with a 28" bar but I hate it on a spar as it's rather heavy.....but does cut circles around my 036.
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Olympia, WA
Similarly, I go from a top-handle to a ms361/ 20", to ms460/ 28", t0 ms660/ 36".
Magnum783
Participating member
- Location
- Cheyenne WY
I have a 550xp stock w/ muffler mod and I couldn't ask for better unit. The balance on the unit is super. I run a 18" bar w/ 3/8"
colemanjessenz
Participating member
- Location
- heidelberg , Germany
200t, 14" ........ 460, 18"......... 661, 28"
Nish
Branched out member
- Location
- North Carolina
201TC, 16"; 261, 20"; 372xp, 24"
Simpleiowaguy
Participating member
- Location
- Vinton
I really like to use my 268 with a 20 inch bar.
TreeVB
Branched out member
- Location
- Boise, Idaho
T540xp w/ 14", 562xp w/ 20", 372xp w/ 28". After that, if we can't drop it, off to the 395xp with 36"
Steve Connally
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Suffolk, Virginia
201tcm 16", 361 20", 441 28". The 361 is my favorite. My only original saw left from when I first got into tree work. Been runnin that baby for 15 years and still starts on the well, 5 pull
