Semi pro saw choice

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

and another red one in the mix dolmar ps5105

 

Nothing semi-pro about it tho

[miker]

and another red one in the mix dolmar ps5105

 

[shavey]

Nothing semi-pro about it tho

 

sorry about that everybody my mistake i meant to put in PS500C :thumbup:

[miker]

red power !!

[StuartM]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far.

My list of options seems to be growing but I'd have felt daft if you'd all said the same thing!

 

In reply to a few of the points -

I have a feeling a Husky 365 would be a bit big as my only saw but if i could find a secondhand one to convert it would make a great second saw.

 

I hadn't included Shindaiwa / Jonsered / Dolmar as I'm not sure I have a local dealer. I like to support my local shops if I can and there is a lot to be said for being able to pop in to collect spares.

 

My local Makita dealer is a fantastic tool shop but they probably don't sell many chainsaws.

[SawTroll]

have a look at a husky 365xp just a tad more money but much more of a saw to that choice but its a heavy saw if using all day

 

There is no xp version of the 365.

[SawTroll]

......

 

So after reading all of that what would you all recommend?

My current list is:

Echo: CS450, CS550

Husky: 455R, 550XP

Makita: DCS5121

Stihl: 261

 

I generally over spec stuff so I’ve got no objections to lower spec suggestions if I’m aiming a bit high! Secondhard would be ok with me within reason but I don't fancy an ebay gamble.

 

Many thanks

Stuart

 

From that list, obviously the 550xp.

 

However, it isn't a semi-pro, but a pure pro saw.

[Stubby]

There is no xp version of the 365.

 

But you and I both know it can become a 372 quite simple

[aitch]

for the amount of use you are going to use it look at mitox. lot less money 2 year warrenty as a home user. get two for the price of a husky or sthil.

not on comision everyone :biggrin:just hear good reports about them from users who use them a lot

 

I came across a mitox yesterday and it was rubbish. I'm not loyal to one brand but i wouldn't consider one now.

[Stihl dealer in Scotland]

Forget all the Echo and Dolmar/Makita rubbish. Spares are hard to come by and expensive being jap. A Stihl MS391 20" is a lovely saw. Good power to weight ratio, 2 years warranty!!