which size saw do use most in froestry?

[johnnyboy158]

Its got good power the newer version is supposed to be better mine is a2010 model it'll cut some chunky stuff basically the same as the t model with the backhandle

[arbormonkey]

201 rear handle waste of time mine spends most of the time gathering dust in the shed

 

I would go with either 550xp or 261cm

[SawTroll]

560/550xp on a 15inch bar all day every day unless there are a lot of big trees then it's on to the 372xp

 

Try 3/8x8 on the 560 when using a 15" bar.

[Joe Newton]

Try 3/8x8 on the 560 when using a 15" bar.

 

 

How do you reckon a 550 13" 8 pin would handle it?

[SawTroll]

How do you reckon a 550 13" 8 pin would handle it?

 

If that's about .325, it should.

 

Be aware that what works for one person (and his set of conditions) may not work for the next person(and his set of conditions), as there are a lot of variables involved.

 

You don't know before you have tried it!

Edited June 26, 2015 by SawTroll

[SawTroll]

Btw, you need a standard (some call it large) 7-spline drum to use 3/8x8 or .325x9 on the 560, as those rims aren't made for the small 7-spline drums. It is easily availiable from Husky.

[CHC]

Try 3/8x8 on the 560 when using a 15" bar.

 

 

That's what I run. Runs a lot faster then on 325 and the chain lasts longer

[Joe Newton]

If that's about .325, it should.

 

Be aware that what works for one person (and his set of conditions) may not work for the next person(and his set of conditions), as there are a lot of variables involved.

 

You don't know before you have tried it!

 

 

No, that's what I run.

 

I wonder if I could run the same but in 3:8ths.

 

I doubt I could get a 3/8 small bar mount and 3/8 small spline sprocket?

[WoodED]

560xp 15" and 576xp 18 or 24"

[SawTroll]

No, that's what I run.

 

I wonder if I could run the same but in 3:8ths.

 

I doubt I could get a 3/8 small bar mount and 3/8 small spline sprocket?

 

Small mount bars in 3/8" isn't a problem, even though not every dealer have them in stock (in Europe).

 

You can get a 3/8x7 rim for the small spline (504 52 30-02 from Husky), but usually not a 3/8x8 (I don't thing that would work well on the 550 anyway).