Big saws 880 3120 etc

[swinny]

Just curious to know if you own one, use one etc?

 

Do you feel there is a need for one?

 

Are you a battle on with the 660 type person?

 

Are there really any bigger tree's out there that warrent the big saws....

 

And i know some like the 880 etc on smaller bars etc...

 

Just curious

[Rich2484]

I used to think if there are any huge trees left out there for the 880, soon changed that view after a few jobs.

 

I love the 880, its just a monster. Should come with a kick start instead of pull start tho.

[Le Sanglier]

Got an 880 on a big bar, comes out maybe 10 times a year for felling, impresses the clients! Will actually last a lifetime so good investment. Always run it to empty cos I never know when it's coming out next. 13 years old now, no problems.(the saw not me)

[Matthew Storrs]

I have a 395xp, which will deal with most big stuff well, but if I had more jobs ringing it all up I would defo get an 880. 1200 quid or whatever divided over the 10-20 years is nothing really.

[Dan Curtis]

A man I know once told me "only 18 year olds want to use an 88 all day" Quite true once you've spent a bit of time with one.

 

Having said that, an 88 with a 25" bar is certainly a beast that takes a man to tame it! Quite a nice power to weight ratio when you take into account cutting speed.

 

I run a 395 with 28" & 36" bars, that does the majority of the decent size stuff, after all, it's a 6ft cut from both sides with the 36" on. Only twice in the last year have I needed to step up to a 4ft bar and cut from both sides. One 7ft stem and one 8ft stem

[Pete Hart]

088 47" & 36" bars. What a beast. Hasn't been out for a while but when it does make an appearance it certainly does the business.

 

When I've got bigger timber to ring up at the yard it gets used which not only gives it a chance to have a run but means the job is done in no time!!

 

 

http://www.aatreesurgeon.co.uk

[Hodge]

I had a 3120 and it was ok but I prefer my 395 XP on 36" bar as its easier to move around and use, the 3120 was a big num thing.

 

 

Sent from Outerspace.

[Big Beech]

ha, just the thread that was needed

 

I would not of wanted to of cut this with a 660, I can a sure you

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/video-forum/59841-50-oak-vs-stihl-090-me.html#post917742

[leedeerman]

I used to think if there are any huge trees left out there for the 880, soon changed that view after a few jobs.

 

I love the 880, its just a monster. Should come with a kick start instead of pull start tho.

 

Our two haven't been out for ages in anger

[Rich2484]

Not running the 880 for a while is a bad idea. They like working. Sitting in a shed for years does them no good whatso ever.

 

Had to repair one once that wasn't run for a year. The flywheel was shot. Also the fuel lines go horrible if they are drained and then dry out and get filled again.

 

Would the not used off a while 880 saw be a prime candidate for the use of aspen???