Stihl 090 or other big saw for milling

[HighlandSawyer]

I can pick up a 076av for £250 but don’t know much about it. A couple 084’s on eBay but I think if I got 1 I’d be wishing I waited for ms880 or 090. 

[billpierce]

I can pick up a 076av for £250 but don’t know much about it. A couple 084’s on eBay but I think if I got 1 I’d be wishing I waited for ms880 or 090. 

084s are pretty much the same as 880s. Belter saws. A Few parts not available now, but for the most part all the bits you are likely to need are. If you can get a good used 084 I'd be as happy with that than with a hammered 880.

076s are great, full parts availability, more torque than a 660 but probably not an enormous step up in cut speed ( if chain sharp)

[HighlandSawyer]

I’ll watch the 084 on eBay. I’m seriously thinking about the new 880 with a 48” for £1210. It’s a fair price. I’ll wait 5-6 weeks and if nothing pops up that takes my fancy I will just get the 880. The 660 bar won’t fit bigger saws? 

[andy cobb]

If anybody's interested I've got a 075 I'm looking to get rid of.

 Based in North Yorkshire if it's any good for anyone.

[billpierce]

I’ll watch the 084 on eBay. I’m seriously thinking about the new 880 with a 48” for £1210. It’s a fair price. I’ll wait 5-6 weeks and if nothing pops up that takes my fancy I will just get the 880. The 660 bar won’t fit bigger saws? 

Ring a few dealers before you buy new. Gustharts quoted me around 950 for an 880 with no bar. Also the stihl 48" bars dont have nose sprockets ( or at least some dont, duromatic are the solid nose type) which I reckon isnt what you want for milling.

You 660 bar will not fit the bigger stihl range but will go on 460s etc. Some of the bars that chainsawbars sells are large stihl mount and just come with an adapter plate to fit a 660 or similar saw.

[HighlandSawyer]

I would want the bar could come in handy someday. Will be getting a few milling bars and chains from chainsawbars cannot fault his service or advice. No dealers deliver apart from this 1 so it’s handy. Local place on a 880 is £1425.  

[trigger_andy]

46 minutes ago, billpierce said:

Also the stihl 48" bars dont have nose sprockets ( or at least some dont, duromatic are the solid nose type) which I reckon isnt what you want for milling.

Ive been using a Duromatic 48" Bar for Milling for over 2 years now and Milled maybe 20 logs with it. Not had an issue, I keep the nose oiled though. I use a Lo-Pro Bar with my 36" Mill. 

[gobbypunk]

Hi I have a 076av for sale I bought it from Bill on hear after my workshop got done over but before I could use it I was lucky enough to get a brand new 880 so the 076 has just sat in the cupboard under the stairs it has a 110cc engine ideal for milling p m if you are interested, I am in Dorset coke and have a go if you want no worries
Cheers Mark

[HighlandSawyer]

I found a ms880 on eBay 11mins left listed as a STHIL MS 880 48”bar £454. 

[HighlandSawyer]

I wan the bugger.