other top handled saws, advice plz.

[butler]

Hi all, as title suggests i an interested in feedback on top handled saw other than the sthils. I have noticed the Ama on the f r jones website, also the Hitachi, and the price is very attractive to, has anyone else used either of these, your feedback would be much appreciated. I after the views of people who have actually used these saws, thanks Nathan

[Mozza]

Mick Stockbridge is your man, he's had one for a while now, I think

I'll be getting an AMA when funds allow, looks a decent little saw for small stuff.

 

Just don't think it will perform like an 020 tho.

[butler]

Mick Stockbridge is your man, he's had one for a while now, I think

I'll be getting an AMA when funds allow, looks a decent little saw for small stuff.

 

Just don't think it will perform like an 020 tho.

 

Most of the stuff we do is the smaller stuff, think i will be placing a order later on.

[Matthew Storrs]

I don't really reccomend the husky 338xpt if thats any help! rather underpowered compared to stihl, far less 'zippy', plus sounds like a bag of nails when you start it, nice shape tho

[Mozza]

New Husky climbing saw is going to dominate for years to come!!

[butler]

New Husky climbing saw is going to dominate for years to come!!

 

im just feed up with waiting...and have just brought a new car so im keen to keep the cost down:001_smile:

[skyhuck]

New Husky climbing saw is going to dominate for years to come!!

 

:lol::lol:

[geoff]

Have a look at the echo top handles,I use the 260tes,& it great for light pruning up to 3 or4 inch,& good in retoping connies,the next size up looks nice too,I will get one before too long.

[skyhuck]

 

Just don't think it will perform like an 020 tho.

 

This is the problem, IMO the 020 is streets ahead of all the others, for the sake of a few £100 its just not worth putting up with second best.

[WorcsWuss]

I have the Hitachi [although it says Tanaka on it]...

 

Good points -

Cheap

Quite nicely balanced

Good AV

Comfy to hold, handle is nicely shaped

Quite a large CC for the money

 

Bad points -

Chain brake a bit flimsy

Bit of a bugger to start -not as easy as they make out and certainly not as easy as a Stihl, although it pulls over easily

Doesn't like hanging from a strop, chain oil has a habit of running down the bar

Bit underpowered, although that may just be because mine was shipped with a 14" bar and would be far better on a 12" or even 10"

 

Would I buy another? If I could afford a 201, no, but otherwise, definitely... find it better balanced than a Husky I picked up the other week...