Small man looking at big saws

[mendiplogs]

I am looking for your help in purchasing a large saw. I am small lad weighing in at just under 10 stone. I currently run a 346xp with a 15" bar as my ground saw, but am starting to look at bigger jobs requiring bigger machines.

 

As I say I am a small guy and dont want anything too big, but something that is going to be managable and cover all bases.

 

I have been looking at a 395xp as I have been advised to get something that will easily run a 30" bar... however do you feel i have to go this big or would I get away with something like a 576xp for most jobs that I come across? (I am based in Cornwall)

 

Your experience would be much appreciated.

HI TUG im only 75kgs mate and we run 660 ok i will have to go off to the cake shop and put on 30kgs :lol:jon

[miker]

maybe get a husq 372 or stihl 441 etc, 24 " bar, should be able to do some biggish work with one of those