Recommend me - an entry level Pro saw

[mendiplogs]

You've missed the point, he wants an entry level saw, so either a small pro-saw or a semi pro, such as 545,555 or a 365 or the stihl equivalents

 

HI EDDY sorry mate I've not missed the point mate there was a chap going on about a 880 that was all hi luke nice one mate that 048 av is a good saw nice jon

[zeroluke]

and i was making a point. The small entry level saws are wimpy, and a false economy at times. buy a more heavy duty saw thats in good working order quite cheap.

[Eddy_t]

and i was making a point. The small entry level saws are wimpy, and a false economy at times. buy a more heavy duty saw thats in good working order quite cheap.

 

It's not the size! As I have said many times before, I have felled over twice my bar length with a 35cc saw. See picture left <-

Many of the small saws are robust enough to withstand the abuse of new or inexperienced users, sometimes it isn't possible to pay the extra for a bigger saw

[difflock]

Like others I too can get carried away with enthusiam.

However I borrowed the brothers 40 year old 08S Stihl and it was big enough.

Then since I get nagging sciatica, from time to time, and mostly posture related.

I wanted a light saw and one with the best power to weight ratio as well.

Hence the 026 choice because the Stihl dealer is much nearer.

I would have liked an 034 Woodboss, but they were not available on the UK market at that time.

As above I have cut stuff more than twice the length of the bar, OK it took longer , but boy o boy when cutting the wee stuff (and that is mostly) I am very glad of the light nimble saw.

Its not the size of ones equipment:blushing:, its what one can do with it:thumbup:

[swinny]

Its not the size of ones equipment:blushing:, its what one can do with it:thumbup:

 

exactly. smallest saw i use is an 024. i love it for small clearance works etc. so light weight and good on fuel and robust. i like them so much i bought another one lol

[harvey b davison]

You could also take a look at the makita range. These are often overlooked, but they are decent saws. But i do understand about being near a husky / stihl dealer. If i was to get a husky i'd look at getting the 455 rancher.