Small saw decisions...

[Ian C]

1,s fine other not been used yet

 

What ya running em on? 15"

[SteveA]

I think the max on the 550 xp is a lot higher than 10,200…that is under load RPM and not "free maximum"

Your 13,800 is "free Max" on the Dolmar i believe.

All is good as there designed for those revs

 

Oh jeesh! I fear you are right!!.... the Husky 550xp is maximum 14,000rpm according to this: Stuart Brown Landscape and Arborist Supplies - Husqvarna 550 XP

Thanks for putting me right on that

cheers, steve

[Johny Walker]

What ya running em on? 15"

 

yes,

[Haironyourchest]

What about a 201 back handle with m-tronic? 3.5 kilos, 35cc, no vibes, very easy on fuel, pulls a 14" bar no bother. Not the robustest saw maybe, but so light, just a joy to use.

[NFG]

The Dolmar is over, bulky and clumsy to handle - and isn't really an alternative to a 550xp.

 

Really???? What utter s hit.

 

Agreed, Troll: you need to man up - take a trip to the gym or start using your saw all day every day.

 

Ian C: agreed, 260 wasnt a bad saw & the Dolly looks good to me

 

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[Daniël Bos]

I've had a 550xpg for a couple of years with no issues (was one of the very first in the country) and have a couple of dolmar 5105`s now.

I did use them side by side for a bit. They're quite different, the 550 is a bit nimbler, but not by much. If I'd be felling softwood all day I'd probably choose the husky over the dolly.

The 5105 is a much more friendly beasty. It's much easier to just pick up and use if you've more than one person using it. (the husky will only listen to one master!) it's way easier to start (without a primer or decomp), my 8 year old daughter can start it. It's got a bit more torque, and more power at mid revs whereas the husky shines near max revs.

For "general use" the dolly is my choice!

[NFG]

I've had a 550xpg for a couple of years with no issues (was one of the very first in the country) and have a couple of dolmar 5105`s now.

I did use them side by side for a bit. They're quite different, the 550 is a bit nimbler, but not by much. If I'd be felling softwood all day I'd probably choose the husky over the dolly.

The 5105 is a much more friendly beasty. It's much easier to just pick up and use if you've more than one person using it. (the husky will only listen to one master!) it's way easier to start (without a primer or decomp), my 8 year old daughter can start it. It's got a bit more torque, and more power at mid revs whereas the husky shines near max revs.

For "general use" the dolly is my choice!

 

There was me, thinking I was the dogs knob using a Dolly at the age of 12 all them years ago...

 

Respect, you brung her up well, young man!

 

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[Mark Bolam]

I've had a 550xpg for a couple of years with no issues (was one of the very first in the country) and have a couple of dolmar 5105`s now.

I did use them side by side for a bit. They're quite different, the 550 is a bit nimbler, but not by much. If I'd be felling softwood all day I'd probably choose the husky over the dolly.

The 5105 is a much more friendly beasty. It's much easier to just pick up and use if you've more than one person using it. (the husky will only listen to one master!) it's way easier to start (without a primer or decomp), my 8 year old daughter can start it. It's got a bit more torque, and more power at mid revs whereas the husky shines near max revs.

For "general use" the dolly is my choice!

 

 

Can you refrain from talking sense please Rover, this is a chainsaw thread.

I have informed the moderators.

[Daniël Bos]

Can you refrain from talking sense please Rover, this is a chainsaw thread.

I have informed the moderators.

 

Sorry....

 

So the dolmar is an obese "generation X" saw. all lard, on the dole probably, avoid at all cost...

[Tom D]

Can you refrain from talking sense please Rover, this is a chainsaw thread.

I have informed the moderators.

 

I hope you weren't sitting in the back of the chipper when you typed that Mark.