Looks like no more Makita Petrol Saws

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I love my Makita DUC 355 14 inch 36v with rotatech chain and spare set of 5 AH batteries and only now use my ms 241 for bigger stuff 

[DCS6800i]

3 hours ago, Echo said:

Yes, it wont be an issue for current owners as parts will be around as long as their

saws will last, not meaning they wont last, but if your a regular user the time comes

when its no longer fesible to keep any item going, generally not many can split a crank

to replace the big end bearing, or would they be into splitting cases and putting in a new

crank, parts wear, and everything has its day, newer tech will come along and prove itsself as we continue to enjoy our simle Makita and Dolmars.

 

Next up, lets just throw out the engine and put in a motor, and strap on some batteries.

 

It will boil down to economics, and it could stll be of more value to

buy Two of the to be discontinued / outgoing saws than one of the big names,

that is still a winning and viable situation.

 

I'm just a farmer doing my own maintenance and firewood. Got the dcs6800i in my name/avatar, and 2 dcs520i's. All bought 2nd hand and I've fully stripped then rebuilt all 3 - both 520's were bought as non runners. Did the same with a '86 Dolly 115 so it's no fear from me working on them - but I concede it's not for everyone. I've also a dcs6401 which was bought new 6yr ago and have been bulletproof so far.

 

I've a ms210 and brother has a 036. He likes the Stihls but I really prefer my blue beasts. Can't deny parts for Husky and Stihl are 10 a penny

 

Actually gave the 6401 with 28" bar a lend to a semi retired tree cutter (Husky man) who's big saw let him down during lockdown in April time. He had a few big oaks to bring down... he had never used a Makita/Dolmar before but loved it and was reluctant to give me it back 

[shavey]

6 hours ago, DCS6800i said:

 

Well... If it is the end, properly, at least the saws are robust, reliable lumps with no electrics. Parts aren't too big an issue so I'll keep my ones going.

 

Get any desirable model you see snapped up, they will go up in value!

Yes just gotta snap them up when they come up just got this one 

a cousin of your saw

Edited November 3, 2020 by shavey

[wyk]

After I finally nailed it on porting the 4300. Figures...

[shavey]

5 hours ago, Echo said:

Well if battery tech does not materialize in a suitable format and wattage for

the bigger saws, then four stroke certainly could step in, just wondering if the

polution gap is close now between the new Two strokes and a similar powered

Four stroke.

Well there new 9” grinder seems pretty impressive for  battery power

[shavey]

21 minutes ago, wyk said:

After I finally nailed it on porting the 4300. Figures...

there will be more  I think another redskin will come over after Xmas  

[DCS6800i]

37 minutes ago, shavey said:

Yes just gotta snap them up when they come up just got this one 

a cousin of your saw

 

Is that the one which was on eBay about 10 days ago?!

[shavey]

4 minutes ago, DCS6800i said:

 

Is that the one which was on eBay about 10 days ago?!

Yes it was that 6800ii it’s missing  a couple of parts but he accepted a nice low price

Edited November 3, 2020 by shavey

[DCS6800i]

1 minute ago, shavey said:

Yes it was that 6800ii it’s missing  a couple of parts but he accepted a nice low price

 

You bugger!!

 

I was watching it... It ended and i decided to get it bought when I saw it had been relisted. Went to make an offer that night but it was gone.

 

Brake band and air filter were all that it needed? Plus bar & chain

[shavey]

Sorry I’ve sorted the air filter but brake band is a no go can’t seem to get any