Suggestions for a lightweight chainsaw powerful enough for a 18/20 ins bar.

[Darrin Turnbull]

I'm looking for something to replace my husky 266 20 ins bar.

I'm getting older and since using more lightweight saws like the stihl 150 i can feel the benefits.

Thanks in advance

[Darrin Turnbull]

Husqvarna 266 is 6.2 kg empty without bar/chain

[R Mac]

Husky 550XP, 4.9kg/2.8k recommended min/max bar 13"-20"

Echo 501SX, 4.7kg/2.57kW recommended min/max bar 16" - 20"

Stihl 261, 5.2kg/2.9kW recommended min/max 13" - 18" (I'm sure it'll run 20" as it's more powerful than the other two.

 

The 550XP offers the best compromise of power/weight.

 

Just a suggestion, the only one I've actually used is the one I own, the 501SX.

[josharb87]

Husky 560

[Ukulian]

At present my Echo 501SX is running a 24" bar without much trouble. It ran 18/20" bars easily even before it was run in, and the Echo's take a bit of running in before they reach their full potential. I would think the measurements given above are taken on new machines, so you can add a good percentage to the Echo power figure. Just my opinion though. :)

[Rob D]

The new Oregon 95TXL should enable longer bars to be run on less powerful saws as well.

 

 

Takes a narrower kerf but is still .325 .050 - very new so not many reports on it yet.

[Darrin Turnbull]

Thanks for the answers guys , aways worth asking on Arbtalk.

[Mick Dempsey]

I've said it before, but the 550 is as light as a feather after a 562/560 and lightning fast.

[SawTroll]

Husky 560

 

That's my choice as well - but 550 or 560 is a matter of priority between light weight and power. Then, the 50cc saw will be quite front heavy with a 20" bar, not an ideal combination at all.

 

For more to the point advice, we will need to know more about how the saw and bar is going to be used.

[R Mac]

Good Deal Here

 

No brainer I'd say.