Which Chainsaw for Forestry

[Guest]

On 08/12/2018 at 23:01, outinthewood said:

Not really a one saw answer, I've used the full range of Stihl and Husqvarna and as the years have gone by I've found the Husqvarna's suit me better. Hard to beat the 550 for small stuff and brashing, 562 for medium and I'm finding the 572 very good for the stuff 1470 or 951 leaves behind. This is the stock saw list ported is another conversation ! 

Been doing a job this last couple of weeks and going from Douglas Fir to Scots to Larch and Beech  all with 28" on the 572 and been no trouble a good saw with same weight as 372 XP XT. 

Haven't seen a 565 yet be interesting to see how it sells as the replacement for the 365.

Get a 395xp and some muscles. Problem solved. ?

[outinthewood]

And what problem do I have to solve ? After almost 30 years of using saws and cutting timber I have more than a fair idea of how to do my job … Why would anyone want to use a 395 when if you have a very well ported range of saws to do the same job with less effort ?? Oh and as I have a ported 394 no thanks on the 395 !! 

[Stubby]

8 minutes ago, outinthewood said:

And what problem do I have to solve ? After almost 30 years of using saws and cutting timber I have more than a fair idea of how to do my job … Why would anyone want to use a 395 when if you have a very well ported range of saws to do the same job with less effort ?? Oh and as I have a ported 394 no thanks on the 395 !! 

I have had 2 X 394 saws in my time . Both low tops . First  a narrow clip and the second a wide clip .  I now have a 395 .   I* thought the 394 was ever so slightly more torquey . What say you ?

[Rough Hewn]

And what problem do I have to solve ? After almost 30 years of using saws and cutting timber I have more than a fair idea of how to do my job … Why would anyone want to use a 395 when if you have a very well ported range of saws to do the same job with less effort ?? Oh and as I have a ported 394 no thanks on the 395 !! 

What ported saws do you use?

Ever had any HSE issues with ported saws on site?

[emoji106]

[outinthewood]

On the 394 - I've had 2 as well one low and my present one a Hi top, used a couple of 395s and yes I reckon the 394 has the edge on torque and would say I was almost disappointed with the 395 ? I'm going to get this wrong but is it the carb better on the 394 and the cyl better to port on the 395 ? put those together and a good result ! 

 

On the ported saws - I run 562,372,"375" 385,390 and 394 just MM'd 288, 2101s , 576s, 562, 461, 550 , 560 , 346 and no problems on site but then I don't say a whole lot about what I'm using … 

[Stubby]

2 minutes ago, outinthewood said:

On the 394 - I've had 2 as well one low and my present one a Hi top, used a couple of 395s and yes I reckon the 394 has the edge on torque and would say I was almost disappointed with the 395 ? I'm going to get this wrong but is it the carb better on the 394 and the cyl better to port on the 395 ? put those together and a good result ! 

 

On the ported saws - I run 562,372,"375" 385,390 and 394 just MM'd 288, 2101s , 576s, 562, 461, 550 , 560 , 346 and no problems on site but then I don't say a whole lot about what I'm using … 

I think it was a Walbro on the 394 and a Tillotson on the 395 . maybe that is a factor ?

Edited December 13, 2018 by Stubby

[outinthewood]

I must have a look, I did get a carb off a 395 and that must have been for a reason..so as I said I'm probably wrong on the cyl/carb thing ! I'm sure someone will come along to put me right.

[Ratman]

My mate has a 394, its had an exhaust mod at some point, it sounds like and pulls like a chuffing animal! Pops a bit at top end occasionally but doesnt seem to lose power with it. I found it a hand full to be honest, bit heavy for me personally and after a while gave me a bit of arm pump, (but we were nearly up to our knees in bog and at it all day which took its toll on my whole body to be honest) [emoji30]

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41 minutes ago, outinthewood said:

And what problem do I have to solve ? After almost 30 years of using saws and cutting timber I have more than a fair idea of how to do my job … Why would anyone want to use a 395 when if you have a very well ported range of saws to do the same job with less effort ?? Oh and as I have a ported 394 no thanks on the 395 !! 

Do a few curls and grow some arms ! You’ll get there with a good diet. 

[outinthewood]

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