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Suggestions for a lightweight chainsaw powerful enough for a 18/20 ins bar.


Darrin Turnbull
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Husky 550XP, 4.9kg/2.8k recommended min/max bar 13"-20"

Echo 501SX, 4.7kg/2.57kW recommended min/max bar 16" - 20"

Stihl 261, 5.2kg/2.9kW recommended min/max 13" - 18" (I'm sure it'll run 20" as it's more powerful than the other two.

 

The 550XP offers the best compromise of power/weight.

 

Just a suggestion, the only one I've actually used is the one I own, the 501SX.

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At present my Echo 501SX is running a 24" bar without much trouble. It ran 18/20" bars easily even before it was run in, and the Echo's take a bit of running in before they reach their full potential. I would think the measurements given above are taken on new machines, so you can add a good percentage to the Echo power figure. Just my opinion though. :) :)

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Husky 560 :thumbup1:

 

That's my choice as well - but 550 or 560 is a matter of priority between light weight and power. Then, the 50cc saw will be quite front heavy with a 20" bar, not an ideal combination at all.

 

For more to the point advice, we will need to know more about how the saw and bar is going to be used.

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