346xp

[Eddy_t]

between 4&5 foot diameter at base. it has had bleeding canker for a few years and the wind snapped the trunk near the base today.

 

So 20" ain't gonna halve it, stick with the 15" and cut it into blocks, similar to a #, with a name like Yorkie I assume you're based in Yorkshire, just advertise a play day for saws and I'm sure some on here would blitz it up

 

 

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[spudulike]

346Xps thrive on revs, stifle them with a large bar and it will lose its appeal - 13-15" is best:thumbup:

[SawTroll]

I find 15-16" ideal for balance and handling, and personally prefere 16".

 

13" is out, as the saw becomes rear heavy.

 

Any longer than 16" becomes a tradeoff of need vs. handling and performance, but a 20" is fine if you really need it.

Edited December 5, 2013 by SawTroll

[DrewB]

I went up to 18 on mine from the 15 and yep it cuts a tad slower but it still does the job and I'm happy I did it

[SawTroll]

I went up to 18 on mine from the 15 and yep it cuts a tad slower but it still does the job and I'm happy I did it

 

No surprice there, but be aware that the chain model that is used may actually have a larger impact on the cutting speed than that differense.

 

Another issue is that the handling of the saw suffers from the longer bar, specially when limbing and such.....

Edited December 6, 2013 by SawTroll

[DrewB]

Yep it does feel a tad different but I like being able to use In tree for longer before swapping to a bigger heavier saw. And I weigh about as much as a 346xp so it's a huge bonus to me to not have a bigger saw on my harness!!

[SawTroll]

Yep it does feel a tad different but I like being able to use In tree for longer before swapping to a bigger heavier saw. And I weigh about as much as a 346xp so it's a huge bonus to me to not have a bigger saw on my harness!!

 

An xpg might topple you over then!

[swinny]

Now then. In all serious ness........

 

Id tackle it with a 70cc saw like 044 441 if i had to! but if its a 4-5ft at base you need to crack the 660 out. Not unless you want christmas to sneak up on you quicker then u thought

[TreeswingerPerth]

I run mine on 13+15"

[JimM]

 

13" is out, as the saw becomes rear heavy.

 

Surprised at that. 13" makes it a fantastic snedding saw. The day I put that size on I had a grin that just about split my face.

13 and 15 are good. Trying the 18 on bigger stems when climbing