70 - 80cc saws

[treediver]

Got the saw from J.K Smit & Zonen (JKS) in northants. 01536 310485. Ask for Dave he should beat anyone on price for Huskys. Dont know if the price I paid was because I brought a load of other stuff but he was the cheapest nationwide by a mile and is definately worth getting a quote if your after a new husky.

[Husqvarna King]

Got the saw from J.K Smit & Zonen (JKS) in northants. 01536 310485. Ask for Dave he should beat anyone on price for Huskys. Dont know if the price I paid was because I brought a load of other stuff but he was the cheapest nationwide by a mile and is definately worth getting a quote if your after a new husky.

Thanks a lot mate, might give that a try in the Spring cheers:001_smile:

[finchyo]

anyone give us an update on their makita 7901's. how are you guys finding them? still working? lol

[AndyGG]

Is it happening, are husky and stihl getting a new challenger in the pro saw arena, hearing great things about the dolmar/makita 7900 but what of there 50cc range saws? There price doe's make them a very tempting alternative especially if the reviews keep going the way they are.

[harvey b davison]

A makita 50cc is definatley my next saw, i only use them part time tho on estate management.

[DN22 Gardening]

you're all forgetting about 'resale value'

 

if you look on fleabay s/hand stihls fetch damn near new prices !!!

 

looking at buying a large saw now, but due to other commitments i'm skint !!!

 

a 4 year old 880 is for sale at £800 !!!

 

441's are fetchin upto £400

[Peter]

List on a 441 is near enough £800 now though.

[northumbriaforestry]

We use a 372xpg, either with 18" or 24" for the bigger hards & are very happy with it, if that helps.

[finchyo]

yeh its very true about the resale value, certainly comes into it. £700 for a 441 or £550 for 7901 new. choices. dont want it to come round and bite me later.

 

7901 is a bit lighter and has a little more power but the stihl is solid built and will prob last longer. Anyone out there have long time experience with the makita 7901?

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

My 7901 has been and gone. Didn't like it that much; back handle plasticky and broke twice - repaired under warranty. Had a H 390xp after and a MS460 after that. IMO - just buy a Stihl MS460.