Makita Dcs7901?

[Tractor62]

Thanks for the responses guys so it would seem that it's a good saw but quite thirsty could this be mostly down to it sharing the same castings/fuel tank as are fitted to the smaller 7301 and 6401 models and it just appearing to get through fuel quicker as a result. As the biggest bar/chain I plan to use would be 20" do you think the 7301 would cope, be better on fuel and save me a few £ ?. Also does anyone happen to know if my 15" bar and chain from my husky 353 will fit?

Appologys for all the questions but i just don't want to spend out on a saw that is way overkill for my purposes or that is going to be a pain to get usual wearing parts for I.e bar,chain,clutch,sprocket,air filter ect

Thanks tractor62

Edited December 14, 2011 by Tractor62

[Hymer]

Bought one nearly two years ago to work an Alaskan Mill. Put a 28" bar on it and it has been a faultless performer. Nothing has gone wrong or broken, it is pretty good on fuel but likes chain oil. I would have another on a heartbeat.

 

It has been such a good saw that I have replaced a dying MS181 with the Makita 4610. That is a cracking little saw and I am very pleased with my two blue and grey machines.

[adowning7]

New to all this but just got a DCS7901 (less than 18 months old) cheap off of a mate who ran it with an 18inch bar and he found that it wasnt' 'gripping' the wood on anything near the length of the bar which is a new one on me. He seemed to have all the depth gauges spot on.

 

Got a new 28inch bar and chain on order so will see what happens. Anyone had similar problems? heard of a local estate who has one and they said that they get a similar but not so major problem.

 

Possibly down to how they sharpen it. Any ideas?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Adam

[Tom D]

Sounds more like the bar needs dressing....

[scottythepinetree]

Sounds more like the bar needs dressing....

 

Second that!!

[Badgermert]

My first Makita/Dolmar 7901 got nicked after a few years of use, so I got another and its still going strong. Fantastic saw for the money.

[Rob D]

New to all this but just got a DCS7901 (less than 18 months old) cheap off of a mate who ran it with an 18inch bar and he found that it wasnt' 'gripping' the wood on anything near the length of the bar which is a new one on me. He seemed to have all the depth gauges spot on.

 

Got a new 28inch bar and chain on order so will see what happens. Anyone had similar problems? heard of a local estate who has one and they said that they get a similar but not so major problem.

 

Possibly down to how they sharpen it. Any ideas?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Adam

 

 

Most likely down to poor chain sharpening and or worn bar.

[miker]

ITS A DOLMAR WITH A COAT OF BLUE PAINT, get one , not sure about dealer back up tho

[Petemate390xp]

Morning all,

 

I had a 7900 which was a Dolmar, only difference was, was it was orange and no decompretion. Really nice saw, flys right out the box, very acceptable to an exhaust mod. Mine lasted 4 years of production felling and i really did hammer the crap out of it. Power to weight is unbeatable. If you speak to Tim at TCF Engineering, the man who makes the brash trollies, he has both the 7901 in a DIY blue and grey colour and an all out forestry saw in the beautiful orange in stock and ready to go. If you speak to him kindly he also offers an out the box modded saw consisting of big bore kit and a really sweet exhaust mod. If you tell him Peter Hughes sent you, he'll do an even sweeter job on the exhaust mod.

[adowning7]

My DCS7901 died (i think) today. Can't pull at all so assuming seized. Seen pot and pistons on ebay for 55 quid is it a DIY job or best left to a dealer or similar? Wouldn't mind a go at it myself!