Big Saw on the woodland floor

[mendiplogs]

I am trying to get my head into making a decision about a big saw for 28/30" work, so either a

husky 395xp

stihl 661

dolly or Makita 90cc as an alternative? not sure these two are in the same league as above?? but as an all day lighter option?

 

I have read loads of previous threads, the take home comments being the husky is faster in the cut, the husky has less vibes.

The 661 on paper, however, should be better the 395. that's it.

 

So the confusion? Well I don't believe the paper figures, entirely, however but would love to be proven by anyone who uses said saws.

 

last week I used my buddies 660, cutting pops and willow on a 30"bar. I found it heavy but balanced and really felt the vibes. it did keep on cutting through though. Impressive.

 

So If I find that vibey what am I to make of the 395, should I be looking at the 390,/ dol/ Makita??? The 661 has half the vibes on paper as a 395 but folk are saying the 395 feels less than a 660.

 

I am going to need a 28/30" bar for all day working soon on a big contract so, big wood, big saw needed. Its Pop, Willow, Birch Alder in difficult wet woodlands. Loads of standards and windblown to deal with, very excited and apprehensive at the same time.

 

My local dealer is good for stihl and husky, says that Makita parts are slow to come through. They also said that older saws can become more difficult to service with parts.

 

To add into the mix, the latest "edition" of the 661, is it ok now???

Its a lot of dosh to outlay, I have found that the husky 550 and 576 have made me some money, bettering my 290 and 261, so I am trying to say that, its important the saw works not wanting to start touch paper...

 

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for your thoughts

 

HI MATE the 660 has half VIBS of a 390/395 and a good 660 ported by steve goes better then a 661 im told thanks jon

[GTS]

Cheers Jon

[mendiplogs]

I've a 661 on a 30" sugi bar and I find it slow,sometimes I'd rather double cut with a 460 or 372,both running 20"

 

HI 88 get a 660 then get it ported by steve im told by a good chap it will out pull a 661 thanks jon

[Hotrod81]

Had a 661 for a week on demo and loved everything about it except the price. Have had a wee shot of a 395 and found it felt vibey. Only cross cutting big wood with no felling involved so ended up buying the 90cc dolmar. A bit of a shot in the dark as it is heavier on paper but has not arrived yet so cannot confirm this but it was way cheaper than the big 2. Did try to buy a second hand 660 but deal fell through. Was going to get it ported.

[mendiplogs]

Had a 661 for a week on demo and loved everything about it except the price. Have had a wee shot of a 395 and found it felt vibey. Only cross cutting big wood with no felling involved so ended up buying the 90cc dolmar. A bit of a shot in the dark as it is heavier on paper but has not arrived yet so cannot confirm this but it was way cheaper than the big 2. Did try to buy a second hand 660 but deal fell through. Was going to get it ported.

 

Hi hot how's your new saw doing then off Andrew thanks Jon

[Hotrod81]

Hi hot how's your new saw doing then off Andrew thanks Jon

 

Not got it yet Jon but should be here on Monday. The slight delay in delivery has given me the chance to do some weight training so I can lift the beast:lol:

[shavey]

i got a electric start fitted for you to help start the steam hammer :lol:

[mendiplogs]

i got a electric start fitted for you to help start the steam hammer :lol:

 

HI ANDREW see you monday PM EGGS to mate thanks jon

[shavey]

ok mr Worley's chain oil top salesman :thumbup:

[mendiplogs]

ok mr Worley's chain oil top salesman :thumbup:

 

HI ANDREW GOOD BODY OIL too you what i mine mate :thumbup1:thanks jon

Edited March 7, 2015 by mendiplogs