395xp or 3120, undecided.

[swinny]

Thing is though you need to be on top of the job aswell with power of saw! I have no loader so most of time ring all wood up. For what i sold my 088 for i should have just kept it

[Cuttup]

Hi all. I'm a new to the forum. Been doing trees a while.

 

I would suggest you buy a saw big enough to cut the majority of what you plan to. ie if you're only doing the occassional 36" plus diameter then can you justify the 3120? I would worry less about capital cost but physical cost on your body.

 

Have you used these big saws? Try and get your hands on one just to get an idea. The 3120 and 088, 084 etc are brutal. 3 Kg heavier, more noise and vibration. I've used them all but currently run a 395 with 24" bar and have a 28 and 36 " for special occasions. Does plenty in beech, oak pine etc.

[Eddy_t]

As a suggestion, a Stihl 070, 075/6 or 090 is a good investment! 084 is good, but part availability is much less!

[mendiplogs]

Mmmm This or This.... I prefer the the 395 as it feels sooo much lighter . The 3120 has more grunt of course but not in proportion to the weight .

 

HI STUBBY what great looking saw stubby:thumbup1: im told it for sale stubby thanks jon

[Mountain man]

As a suggestion, a Stihl 070, 075/6 or 090 is a good investment! 084 is good, but part availability is much less!

 

076 is a good laugh, but not at all comparable to a modern saw.

[Eddy_t]

076 is a good laugh, but not at all comparable to a modern saw.

 

 

Why? Weight? Older ones are heavier but more robust design!

Parts availability for the 1106 and 1111 is still full, as they're current production. Parts average the same, but easier to repair.

In terms of running, they're slower but have a MUCH higher torque output in terms of cc (070 is .3nM less than an 088, but 15cc less)

Vibes are a bit higher.

The 051/076 meets all modern safety criteria whilst having to comply with none.

All of the listed models can be picked up for prices starting at about £200 off eBay and such like. They won't loose value either.

 

For the record, I've done a few weeks of felling with an 051, heavy and tiring but a good workout

[Mountain man]

I've got an 076. Heavy, slow etc. ok for bucking up once in a while. I really should try and sell it to someone for a chainsaw mill.

No comparison to the newer saws.

 

The work is hard enough without deliberately seeking a "workout"

[Eddy_t]

Sounds like it needs a tune-up, also I find really pushing the saw speeds up the cutting, these saws are designed to cut on the torque band rather than full chat

[Mountain man]

Thanks for the advice on how to use a chainsaw.

[mendiplogs]

Thanks for the advice on how to use a chainsaw.

 

Hi all just to let you im told STUBBY 3120xp is for sale thanks Jon