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looking to purchase a new saw to cut up some large fallen trees on a farm I maintain,looking to run a 36" bar minimum.What would you recommend,looking at long term spares availability etc.Or would I get away with a smaller saw,old 281xp or simmilar.It will only get used maybe two or 3 times a year max

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looking to purchase a new saw to cut up some large fallen trees on a farm I maintain,looking to run a 36" bar minimum.What would you recommend,looking at long term spares availability etc.Or would I get away with a smaller saw,old 281xp or simmilar.It will only get used maybe two or 3 times a year max

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281 will run a 36 ok if you have one . I have a 3120 and a 395 and prefer the 395 up to 36" bar .

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You say minimum - do you mean that's the shortest bar you want to put on it, or you want a saw where the longest bar it will pull is at least 36"?

 

If it's the shortest bar you want to put on it, and when you get it out you want to use it all day, an MS880 would probably be the best bet, although the 3120 has its fans. If you just want to get it out from time to time and can run it for a bit, then stop and do something lighter, you could consider an 076 (1980s model with chain brake etc) as it is a cheaper solution. Very heavy but fine for ringing up if you're driving to the tree, resting it on a log and letting it do its thing.

 

If you mean you want a saw which will pull a 36" bar from time to time, you'd get more use overall out of an MS660 as it will pull a 36" bar but is also really good with a 24" bar for more day to day stuff.

 

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