Top Handled Saw must go!!!!!

[aob9]

Fairly new here.

 

I have a Tanaka TCS 3301S top handled saw. I acquired it from a friend some time back. I am not qualified/certified to use this as I don't climb. However, and I'll be honest, I have used it on occasion (both hands) because the light weight and small bar makes it easy to use for extended periods on small tree work. I try my best to operate legally/safely so I will have to trade/sell this machine. Can anybody recommended a lightweight, good quality chainsaw, maybe 13" bar for light work?

[WoodED]

Fairly new here.

 

I have a Tanaka TCS 3301S top handled saw. I acquired it from a friend some time back. I am not qualified/certified to use this as I don't climb. However, and I'll be honest, I have used it on occasion (both hands) because the light weight and small bar makes it easy to use for extended periods on small tree work. I try my best to operate legally/safely so I will have to trade/sell this machine. Can anybody recommended a lightweight, good quality chainsaw, maybe 13" bar for light work?

stihl ms192 with a 12"

[Steve Bullman]

depends how much you want to spend.....i wouldnt personally bother with any saw smaller than a stihl ms261 or a husky 346, although there are semi-pro saws beneath these 2 that will run a 13" bar no worries. depends on your budget really

[WoodED]

depends how much you want to spend.....i wouldnt personally bother with any saw smaller than a stihl ms261 or a husky 346, although there are semi-pro saws beneath these 2 that will run a 13" bar no worries. depends on your budget really

 

spot on steve, i wouldnt either,, like steve says if you have the money the husky 346xp is a daym good saw or the stihl ms261 which others will vouch for is a good saw,, i havnt used one yet,, but these saw altho there small are still heavy, if u dont have that amount to spent the ms192 is the lightest saw stihl make, alot of the guys on here like the top handled version of it

[spudulike]

Yes, depends on budget, both the MS260/026 and the 346XP are pro saws and dictate a premium price and high residuals. My usual weapon of choice is a trusty 345 Husky - light with great AV....and a muffler mod:thumbup:

 

They go for £150 - 175 and are miles better than the homeowner MS181/171 Husky 141 136 series - they aint a 346 or 260 but I like mine lots.

 

So from Mad Max 1 - "Speeds just a question of money - how fast do ya want to go":thumbup1:

 

Spud

[aob9]

Cheers for advice, plenty food for thought.

 

Anthony

[The tree monkey]

how much you want for the top handle then?

[doobin]

Don't be a pussy, if you like it then keep it you muppet.