xp3120 with 24" bar for logs ?

[gensetsteve]

I have my eyes on a used husky xp3120 . I would have occassional need to cut trunks of 20-30" into rings . But would this saw be too heavy in weight for ringing 18 -24" stuff with a 25" bar. Is the idea mad I normally use a stihl 039 with 20" bar but sometimes find it a bit underpowered just wondering if i am going to the other extreme.

[Chris Sheppard]

It'd be awesome but very thirsty and heavy - we used to use a 395 and a 288 for ringing big stuff at Birdsall and even then we seemed to be filling up every few minutes. 3120 does feel a bit weird without the weight of a long bar to balance it out.

 

If it were me I'd go 395 or MS 660 and 24".

[skyhuck]

66 all the way!!!!!!!!

[log supplier]

husqvarna 288 with 24inch bar..

[gensetsteve]

Thanks for replies so far. You are confirming what i suspected. I was drawn to a nice low hour 3120 for £350 + vat but common sense may need to prevail. I did buy a mint 039 made in 2000 for £160 while I was there which i think will take the strain off my 20 year old 038.

 

Anymore views really appreciated.

[jojam]

395 with 28'',great for cutting big rings into 4,6 or 8's.Doesn't choke with big sawdust like the smaller saws.

[caledonian bob]

I've got a 3120 and reckon its a good saw for big stuf but too heavy to use for any length of time. I'd rather use my MS650 or old 281.

[Charlieh]

I run 24" on my 372, pulls it well if you keep the chain sharp! i would only go for 3120 if your running 36" regularly

[MattyF]

It would be expensive as they drink fuel ...and heavy!,have found bigger saws not to reliable considering there work load which is not as high as some of the mid range saws used in companys and found the larger saws ie 88 and 3120 like to go bang far before the mids if put side by side in a working life!

[rangerover860]

any one run a ms441 with a 20in bar?