MS881 vs MS660 Rim Sprocket compatible?

[Bob_z_l]

As above, thinking about a 881 and whether this will mean I need to spend more....

 

Are the 3/8 and 3/8 low pro sprockets a straight swap onto the New 881 rim drive?

 

Or will I need to buying new?

 

Bob

[Rough Hewn]

As above, thinking about a 881 and whether this will mean I need to spend more....
 
Are the 3/8 and 3/8 low pro sprockets a straight swap onto the New 881 rim drive?
 
Or will I need to buying new?
 
Bob

If I remember correctly, it’s the same as the 880.
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[Bob_z_l]

Thanks @Rough Hewn  

 

 

[Rough Hewn]

As above, thinking about a 881 and whether this will mean I need to spend more....
 
Are the 3/8 and 3/8 low pro sprockets a straight swap onto the New 881 rim drive?
 
Or will I need to buying new?
 
Bob

Yiu do know the 881 has a 3002 mount,
Not a 3003 mount like a 660/661?
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[Bob_z_l]

53 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

Yiu do know the 881 has a 3002 mount,
Not a 3003 mount like a 660/661?

Sorry, No I didn't realise the mounts were that different. I was hoping to bolt my Panther and  42" GB  straight on. Dag Nabbit.

 

[Rough Hewn]

Sorry, No I didn't realise the mounts were that different. I was hoping to bolt my Panther and  42" GB  straight on. Dag Nabbit.
 

Time to upgrade? [emoji848]🤣[emoji106]

[Bob_z_l]

1 hour ago, Rough Hewn said:

Time to upgrade? 🤣

Not sure what you mean...an 881 would be a major upgrade for me. 

I don't want to side line the 660 but want to reuse/ share bars/chains and mill between the two head units.

I've stretched my savings and am read to commit to a 881. 

Please forgive the simple way I look at things as this is a hobby/part time thing for me. Spending $$ on an 881 is significant outlay and I was trying to make use if what I had kicking around bar/chain wise. 

Edited December 9, 2020 by Bob_z_l

[Rough Hewn]

Not sure what you mean...an 881 would be a major upgrade for me. 
I don't want to side line the 660 but want to reuse/ share bars/chains and mill between the two head units.
I've stretched my savings and am read to commit to a 881. 
Please forgive the simple way I look at things as this is a hobby/part time thing for me. Spending $$ on an 881 is significant outlay and I was trying to make use if what I had kicking around bar/chain wise. 

Next mill size up!
A 42” bar gives 30”-36” max cut.
Great for small to medium logs with the 660/1.
If you’re getting an 881, you could get a 60-72”
Bar on a 60” panther mill with 48/50” cutting ability?
Cut very large slabs?
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[Bob_z_l]

20 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

Next mill size up!
A 42” bar gives 30”-36” max cut.
Great for small to medium logs with the 660/1.
If you’re getting an 881, you could get a 60-72”
Bar on a 60” panther mill with 48/50” cutting ability?
Cut very large slabs?
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I get you.

 

I need 3 kidneys...sold one to afford the 881.  I'll need another for the super big panther.

 

Food for thought. Thanks for your insight. As always, greatly appreciated.

 

Bob