Chainsaw for Logging/rings

[FozeFirewood]

Hi guys,

 

New to the Forum, and although I've searched the threads can't quite find an answer I'm looking for!

 

Wanted some advice on buying my first chainsaw. Not really doing any felling, but more working on the ground. Ringing and logging of max diameter 3 foot trees but alot of the time maybe smaller stuff like 20 inches.

 

Will use it on average 3 days a week. Maybe 12 hours/week. Was thinking a husky 365 but is it more than I need?

 

What would people recommend? What bar length is best? Has anyone got anything they're about to sell?

 

Thanks in advance.

[theflyingscotsman]

A 365 is okay with a small a smaller bar..I've used one with a 24" bar on it and it was working very hard.

 

I'd suggest a Stihl 460 for the job, 25" bar on it will run lovely through just about anything. Can be bought fairly cheap off eBay. Look for a clean one though.I aim for ones less than two years old.

 

A 460 is also an animal with a 20" bar on it and will motor through the smaller stuff and is relatively light.

[Stubby]

Toss up between a 372 or a 390 . 372 will run a 24" bar . 390 will run a 28" bar .

[NFG]

Hi,

 

I have a 365xt 70cc on a 20" bar, I use for cutting oak up to about 20" or so & it goes through that fine, softwood it rips through like butter.

 

I havent used the larger 372/390 but would say a 372 on a 24 or 390 on 28 as per Stubby is desirable if you cut larger on a regular basis & if you intend to cut large quantity of bigger wood 390 can be justified.

 

Im told that a 365 can be modded to give it almost same power as 372 as some components are the same, perhaps suggest you have a go with all combinations if possible before deciding.

 

I would like a 390 or a 660 but has to be accepted by 'finance'

 

N

Edited January 30, 2014 by NFG

[wisecobandit]

As said above the 2 named saws are prob the most ideal for your needs. You will certainly want something that size if your looking to cut from 20"-36" timber, any smaller you will tear the guts out of over time and find slow.

Both saws have there following tho so hold good prices secondhand unless you buy a dog.

The 365 has changed to the x-torq model as per NFG has. As he rightly states it can be changed into the 372 with an hour max of minor engine work grinding away a few fins on the transfer covers. The 365 special earlier versions (non x-torq) are the same bottom end but just use a 65cc top end instead of 72cc and is a direct swap or you could even go 75cc with a big bore kit. (ive got a tuned 375 which easily pulls a 28" bar in hardwood)

Just to throw a spanner in your works as what to choose lol

[FozeFirewood]

Thanks guys. Most of our stuff is around 15-25 inch diameter.

 

Is it worth going for something as big as a 372/390?

 

Will a 357/362xp be too small?

 

And do you guys recommend buying off eBay? I know it depends on condition, but what prices should I be looking at?

 

Apologies for the million questions, but I've been in a flux for several weeks over this!

 

Thank you!

[mendiplogs]

Hi guys,

 

New to the Forum, and although I've searched the threads can't quite find an answer I'm looking for!

 

Wanted some advice on buying my first chainsaw. Not really doing any felling, but more working on the ground. Ringing and logging of max diameter 3 foot trees but alot of the time maybe smaller stuff like 20 inches.

 

Will use it on average 3 days a week. Maybe 12 hours/week. Was thinking a husky 365 but is it more than I need?

 

What would people recommend? What bar length is best? Has anyone got anything they're about to sell?

 

Thanks in advance.

HI FIRE a 365 will be hard work mate i no a mate runs a stihl 461 on a 25":thumbup1: im told it fast mate i run my one on a 20" bar:thumbup1: thats size of saw you need it be husky or stihl:thumbup1: it up to you thanks jon

[john p]

461 on a 25, it really is the best!

 

 

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[Woodworks]

I run a 460 with 25" bar and it great for what you describe.

[Hotrod81]

Hi. I have a 365 special and bought a 461 last week. The husky is a great saw and I love it to bits but for cutting 2 foot wood the 461 on a 25" bar beats it easily. My 365 now runs a 15" bar for smaller stuff.