Best Milling Stihl

[josharb87]

I'm starting to think that a Logosol will suit my needs.

 

 

 

Sounds like it does!

[Rough Hewn]

I used my ms440 for milling sweet chestnut 12-20" it cuts well

With a 25" bar and 3/8 ripping chain. I also tried an 051,056,075

They all work, but for how long? My 440 is back as a cross cutting

saw and I've bought an 880 for milling. The old saws work fine until they

break down. Then you really pay.

Get a 660 and an Alaskan mill you won't look back

[porangi]

Thanks Rough. I'm going to get a 661 but on a Logosol as a lot of what I do initially will be small diameter.

 

Really good to hear other peoples experiences though.

 

 

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[Rough Hewn]

Get an 8 tooth rim sprocket, makes cutting quicker

[porangi]

Cheers. Will put it on the list

 

 

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[SawTroll]

The best "milling Stihl" among current models is of course the MS880, but that doesn't mean it is the best one ever.

[7610]

Best milling saw by far is in my opinion the 076. I use one virtually daily. Also I use a logosol system. Only downside is the saw is heavy. Other than this I'd find a good 460. If you can get a 076 for £250 as mentioned above I'd get it. I run a 30" bar as standard.

 

If you haven't used a saw with the torque of something like an 880/881/076 then they'll be a revelation.

[porangi]

Thanks for the advice 7610. I picked an ex demo 661 this morning which will hopefully balance usability, power and price. Engines are not my greatest strength so a really old machine scares me a bit!

 

 

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[7610]

Sounds a good solution. Would be good to see the efforts of your milling on here in the future.