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Old 24-06-09, 02:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Top firewood saw?

I'm looking to purchase a new saw for cutting firewood only.
I only need an 18-20 inch bar, but i want a saw that's lightening fast and powerfull.
I have a husky 61 and a echo 5501 which are both good enough saws, but i would like something more commercial with a lot more grunt, that can run all day without labouring.
I have upto £700 to spend
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Old 24-06-09, 03:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Top firewood saw?

Stihl ms361, awesome!
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Old 24-06-09, 03:27 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Top firewood saw?

Makita 7900, top saw and cheap!

But if you want to stick with more known brands and you have that much to spend id say get a ms460.
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Old 24-06-09, 03:47 PM   #4 (permalink)
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o46 mate with a 25 inch bar. you could put a smaller bar on if you like or even a bigger bar. awesome saw. get yourself down to justins and leave with some change aswell i bet
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Old 24-06-09, 04:03 PM   #5 (permalink)
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o46 plenty of grunt
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Old 24-06-09, 04:15 PM   #6 (permalink)
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MS 460 sounds like the one you want
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Old 24-06-09, 04:24 PM   #7 (permalink)
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460 is what i use
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Old 24-06-09, 05:15 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Top firewood saw?

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i'm looking to purchase a new saw for cutting firewood only.
I only need an 18-20 inch bar, but i want a saw that's lightening fast and powerfull.
I have a husky 61 and a echo 5501 which are both good enough saws, but i would like something more commercial with a lot more grunt, that can run all day without labouring.
I have upto £700 to spend
ms441/ms361, less vibes if your using it for long periods
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Old 24-06-09, 05:25 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Same here go for a 046/460 will last a lifetime of hard abuse
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Old 24-06-09, 06:16 PM   #10 (permalink)
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MS341/361 all day long, lighter than a 440 and there the dogs
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