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60cc saw class views on Heated Handles or not


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Hi Guys 

 

looking for a new saw to add to  the fleet something in the 60cc range mainly be used for sectional dismantles and felling so I do like the mount option on the 562 as can put a bigger bar on if needed and keeps the weight down although the 661 does have to go up from time to time  you all know the score?? .  I run Stihl  Husky and Echo on my fleet so I like the three before the probable arguments start to what's better. ?     looking at something like the 362 an 562  respectively but open to recommendations on  Dolmar/ Makita I know there the same saws or any other recommendations you may have  . also looking for peoples views on the old heated handle debate  would you go for it or not and why if you don't mind me asking .

 

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never tried a heated handle, got this one when it came out, not on the saws full time so wouldn’t want to comment about long term lifespan but build quality seems good.
they didn’t have the heated handle option when i bought it or i think i would have gone for it, nice on a frosty morning, no one likes cold hands!

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never tried a heated handle, got this one when it came out, not on the saws full time so wouldn’t want to comment about long term lifespan but build quality seems good.
they didn’t have the heated handle option when i bought it or i think i would have gone for it, nice on a frosty morning, no one likes cold hands!
I think thats made my mind up then i belive its an extra £ 80 and fair enough i look after my kit so it wouldnt be abused so sounds like it will last unlike my 540
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We found the heated handles do not last that long and can be expensive to repair.. but they are nice in the winter when they work..
Ah so they are quite problematic then how mutch is expensive if you dont mind me asking is there a specific common fault on them thats what i was thinking winter and rainy days it would be nice
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hi if your using it mainly for dismantles and stood on spikes i would be looking at the saw weight / power output and go for best weight/power out put that suits you, and as for heated handles my view is they are a total waist of time and if you need heated handles your not doing enough,

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