Advice for a newbie....

[Will G]

Hi everyone,

I know its not exactly arboriculture but I'm just getting kitted out to become a cutter in the forests of Argyll (mainly sitca and larch plantations) and was wondering if anyone with experience of this work might be able to give me some advice on the best chainsaws to buy. I'll need two, one larger for felling and a smaller one for brashing. Undecided as to whether I'm going Stihl or Husqvarna at the moment so suggestions for either would be welcome. Any advice on other kit requirements, insurance etc. wouldn't go wrong either...

 

Cheers,

 

Will

[5 shires]

Hi will welcome.Anyway here we go ms460 for your big saw and a little ms230 that should do you for what you want. Go for an older type 460 but good ones hold there money you looking at between £400 to £500. Now watch this thread go the dark side will be here soon.

[Chris Sheppard]

Husky 372 and a husky 550 would be my choices. 550 on a 13" but will nicely take a 15" and have a 15" and a 20" for the 372, plus an 8 tooth rim.

 

Either that or a pair of 560's

[5 shires]

The dark side has arrived. Nice choice though.

[taffupatree]

I'll second the 550xp and the 372xp.

[5 shires]

Getting kicked here a bit lads, help me out a bit.

[ballibeg]

You'll be cutting all around me. I'll lIsten for a 372.

 

Dave

[onyx landscaping/fencing]

ms460 and 230 for me to

[Brushcutter]

Husky 372 and a husky 550 would be my choices. 550 on a 13" but will nicely take a 15" and have a 15" and a 20" for the 372, plus an 8 tooth rim.

 

Either that or a pair of 560's

 

I'd go for a 576xpg and a 550 xpg. 13" with a spare 15" on the 550 and a 18" and a 24" for the 576

[5 shires]

Nice one.you know it makes sense. Lovely jubley.