Saw to run 13in bar

[tomm156]

I know another chainsaw threat but iv been searching through for days as still not sure so thaught I would start a new one,

 

Currently have a 620sx on the factory 20 in bar and a 460 on a 25.

 

After a bad back and aching shoulders a few weeks back i have decided to buy a small saw to run a 13/15 in bar.

 

Must not be auto tune and must be a genuine pro saw not a farm/ranch saw. Only used for hedge work and ringing up smaller cord etc

 

What do you folks use, have been looking at the 390 ax but can't find many English reviews on here.

 

Thanks in advance for your help

[TheHungrySquirrel]

Maybe too small but I have a Stihl 150 back handle on a 12", stupidly light for cutting smaller stuff and carving.

 

Tempted with a 201 back handle aswell

[peatff]

Echo 361 wes comes with a 14" bar, I'd have one if my 135 packed up.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

As you say, Echo CS390 esx.

 

A few happy owners on here.

[Gary24]

Why not autotune?

[tomm156]

Because generally I use the saw flat out for a few weeks then it's left for a month or so whilst doing other jobs then back again, and I'm under the impression that auto tune saws don't like being left for long without being used, and I hear nothing but horror stories on here about the 550xp etc, if I was to get an auto tune saw I think it would be the 241???

[MrNick]

I don't think autotune saws are aware of the length of time they are not used. I'm sure my 560 doesn't play up because i have used another saw:)( ps echo 280wes or similar)

Edited November 22, 2016 by MrNick
added a ps

[R Mac]

Why not autotune?

 

Why Autotune?

[tomm156]

Only going on what I have red about auto tune, never owned one so can only go on reviews on here and other places,

[SteveA]

Why Autotune?

 

To auto tune or not to auto tune, that is the question.

cheers, steve