Diesel Chainsaw on its way

[easy-lift guy]

I was merely saying that not all 4-stroke engines are uni-directional like the Honda.

 

Neither did I claim that Stihl has used - or had any plans to use 4-mix engines on chainsaws. But future emission standards may change that.

 

Oh, and I would claim that the FS 130R brush cutter is a pro model that uses the 4-mix engine.

 

So which one of my claims are you opposing?

 

morton does your quote have anything to do with the subject matter about Diesel Chainsaw's or have I missed something all together:confused1:

easy-lift guy

[GardenKit]

The title of the thread is Diesel Chainsaw, but, as normal and quite rightly, the discussion has moved on, this time to engine alternatives to 2T.

 

I dont wish to argue with anyone, especially Morten, who IMO makes a lot of sense, but I do question the example of the FS130R as I personally would not consider this a full on pro-machine.

 

However, what is of note I feel, is that the FS310 clearing saw, which was defo a pro machine, and was 4-mix has now been replaced by the FS360 which is now 2-MIX.

 

Also, a new model mid duty machine, the FS240 has been added to the top of the previous 4-mix range and is now 2-mix.

 

Is this a sign that the 4-mix was not maybe as good as first thought and will slowly be replaced?

 

I, for one, hope so.

[pike]

Dont know if its just us,but we seem to get more than our fair share of warrenty work regarding 4 mix machines?

[morten]

morton does your quote have anything to do with the subject matter about Diesel Chainsaw's or have I missed something all together:confused1:

easy-lift guy

 

Is this a sign that the 4-mix was not maybe as good as first thought and will slowly be replaced?

 

Sorry if I have derailed the thread, but whereas I can see emission controls forcing manufacturers towards 4-stroke engines for chainsaws (even though current 4-stroke small engines have more than their fair share of problems), I simply cannot see that a diesel engine will ever be developed that will have enough power at a low enough weight to ever be usable in a chainsaw.

 

Correct me if i am wrong, but any diesel engine is bound to be a 4-stroke engine, so you cannot discuss diesel without invariably talking about 4-stroke engines.

[geoff]

Oh but you do get 2 stroke diesel engines,they had them in trucks some years ago,and in large boats too,such as this one,but in a chainsaw,it wont ever happen,I bet my left te?tical on that..

 

bigengine

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

[quote name=morten;619641

 

Correct me if i am wrong' date=' but any diesel engine is bound to be a 4-stroke engine, so you cannot discuss diesel without invariably talking about 4-stroke engines.[/quote]

 

As per the very first post, developed from aero style 2/s glow plug engine. Sparkless, compression-ignition. Loads of the r/c toys have em...

[morten]

As per the very first post, developed from aero style 2/s glow plug engine. Sparkless, compression-ignition. Loads of the r/c toys have em...

 

Are you seriously suggesting that a 2-stroke diesel engine would be viable for a chainsaw? Think about emissions (and carcinogenic particles).

 

I rest my case!

[GardenKit]

Are you seriously suggesting that a 2-stroke diesel engine would be viable for a chainsaw? Think about emissions (and carcinogenic particles).

 

I rest my case!

I think you may have got TCD started on the mention of emissions, Morten!

[morten]

I think you may have got TCD started on the mention of emissions, Morten!

 

Oh bugger!

[Maico490]

How about this for a good sounding 2-Stroke diesel:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVjXwS8HzFw]Detroit Diesel 6v-92 Grain Truck RETURN!! - YouTube[/ame]