Farm saw

[haforbes]

I'm looking for a second hand farm/log type saw thats a bit lighter than my current MS310. I would probably want to run a 14/16" bar. I'm trawling ebay at the moment and have found a few 028av saws that look good, not sure if that would be suitable? Thanks

[haforbes]

just googled the 028av and discovered it's heavier than my current saw so perhaps not the right one!

[Adam]

look for one of the top end domestic saws, ms250 would probably be your best bet.

[spudulike]

If you are looking for a Husky equivalent - the 350 is a good domestic/pro saw - light with good AV and packs a good wallop or if you are flush, the 346XPG or 357 have pro wallop and will take a 18" bar easily.

[haforbes]

I should point out that I'm not looking to spend more than £200 if possible. Could someone explain what the difference is between a standard saw and a pro saw??

[spudulike]

It can vary from saw to saw, starting with the cylinder, bigger pro saws generally have closed transfer ports and home owner ones have open ports, there are many exceptions.

 

Home owner saws generally don't have alloy crankcases, there are many ways around the traditional vertically split alloy crankcases such as clam type horizontally split crankcases and hybrid engineering plastic and alloy cases.

 

Pro saws mostly have adjustable oilers, home owners dont

 

Pro saws generally rev that bit higher and produce more power.

 

The materials and construction on Pro saws is generally superior than home owner.

 

Pro saws generally have stronger cranks, bearings and are better engineered.

 

Some saws I would say are home owner/pro as they are close to being pro saws and are a milion miles from the B&Q stuff.

 

I am sure other members will come up with other things.

 

Oh - at £200 you are talking Home owner/Pro or older model pro saw

[haforbes]

What would you recommend if I was to look at older model pro saws?? Thanks

[tommer9]

The 028av is horrible.

[spudulike]

What would you recommend if I was to look at older model pro saws?? Thanks

 

They are generally heavier but will last for years if you get a good one - Husqvarna 254, Jonsered 630, Stihl 026 - all decent mid weight hitters.

 

If you want light powerful then go for a newer saw - I own a number of big saws but always grab a small 45cc Husky 345 when there is some wood to be cut - it has a muffler mod and rips:thumbup1:

[miker]

husq 340 is a good all rounder, 350 if you want a bit more grunt