Small saw decisions...

[SteveA]

I have a 550xpg (2013) and so far it's been 100% reliable - I've cut a fair amount with it. Whatever you get worth having the heated handle version, I reckon.

 

My ideal setup would be:

 

Small saw: Husky battery saw (zero petrol and very quiet/ but a shame about the price).

Medium saw: Husky 550xpg (medium tree felling, snedding, etc).

Large saw: Stihl 880 (large trees & Alaskan milling).

 

There's my thoughts.

cheers, steve

[Maxnaggle]

I've got a 261 and have had it since 2012, been used heavily and have had to replace clutch drum and roller bearing, couple of clutch springs. Other than that it's been been great, plenty of beans but not on the same level as the 560, but perhaps more reliable?

[jamesd]

They are a good alternative, and growing in popularity

 

Do you know if they have heated handle versions?

[Daniël Bos]

I'll sell you one of my dolmars if you fancy one?

Ps5105, heated handles, used for one winter only, only ever used aspen fuel.

[Tom D]

We have a 261, it has been an awful saw, loads of clutch problems. I'd go for the 550. although personally I'd find a second hand 346xp and get spud to port it.

[Ian C]

We have a 261, it has been an awful saw, loads of clutch problems. I'd go for the 550. although personally I'd find a second hand 346xp and get spud to port it.

 

I have a 261 also a bag of crap with clutch problems, been re built 3 times and faulty again! Husky 550 or dolmar 5105.

[swinny]

People may laugh but the old ms260 were a reliable saw!

[SawTroll]

Dare i mention Echo? Cs550 or similar? No doubt not as quick cutting as the Husky but build quality wise...

 

The CS550 is an overheavy, bulky and underpowered saw - there are much better alternatives from Echo out there (even those are a bit lacking though).

[SawTroll]

I have a 261 also a bag of crap with clutch problems, been re built 3 times and faulty again! Husky 550 or dolmar 5105.

 

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

[Ian C]

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

 

Really???? What utter s hit.