Charlieh
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is the 880 on .404 or 3/8?
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did you get to try the rev boost feature?
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depends which other huskies you have i suppose, tbh i would probably go for the 560xp as it will take the bars that my 346 and 340 take, and i only have bigger bars on my 372xp which wouldnt run on the 560. Main limitting factor will be what bars you want on it, <17" go for a 560xp, 15"> 562xp
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560 and 562 are the same saw just with the different bar mounting size, 560 will be small same as 346, 562 larger mounts same as 372/576 ect
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thats just teasing, not due over hear till the autumn at the earliest
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looks sweet that does, how did you cleave the rails?
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interesting guys but i think he was after info about which husky anyway here is a thread from a few weeks back about 372 vs 576 http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/27355-husqvarna-372xp-576xp.html and another http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/chainsaws/21252-372xp-576xp.html
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never seen a 16" 084 bar over here but i have two 17" both the oregon and a stihl rollomatic ES do you run yours on .404 or 3/8 as by the looks of them they are set for speed cutting
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yes mate, its mint done a fair bit of ringing up with it recently on some big poplars, its normally on a 36" bar but i put the 17" on when i need some fun and power, its also running an 8pin .404 sprocket so a bit quicker than the factory 7pin chuffed with it, missed my old one when it died
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cant imagine who you mean 390xp and 395xp's on 18" bars wedged down the step on the tractor those boys know how to roll
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i was really torn between the strauss and the sips as jonsie had them on offer at the time so they were the same price as the strauss's, and i needed some other bits so got the sips, may try the strauss's next time if they get some favourible reviews (although im not sure my body could pull of the tight fitting look in tree_beards pics )
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17" on an 084 wouldnt want to be lumping it round in the wood for long though, you may want plenty of cider to numb your hands a bit
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they are type a's but not vented, but its very thin stretch material on the back, something to remember when in brambles etc definatly cooler than type c hiflex but i do wonder if the husky or straus with the vents would be cooler, but i wanted something i knew would be hard wearing
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i know, sorry it was a bit tongue in cheek, i think they are dear to sort if they have problems, its probably had a hard life, and not very powerful, also are they all on air systems like unimogs, such as clutch breaks etc which can be a real headache
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but thats why it has a complete spare machine with it!
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i have just got a set of sip progress about 2months ago, seem a lot cooler than hiflex, did look at the strauss ones but figured i would wait for a few reviews, although the rest of their work kit is pretty good
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big stihl everytime, and thats from someone whos other saws are all huskies
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if you where just planning to pull individual stems of that size out you would do that with an 4x4 ATV should manage 2 with an arch behind if its on levelish ground. Compact tractors seem to make significantly more than older tractors as has been mentioned, especially if you look for older cases and internationals, eg Case 4wd chilton joystick loader with spike and grab | eBay UK currently the same price as a basic ATV
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nice little set up Chris, is that the trailer that was ebay? bet its a bit quicker that skidding them out
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oh if it doesnt have an elastostart handle on it, the ms460R started handle as pictured on the 2nd 084 in on the above picture has makes it a lot nice to start its a big D handle and means the cord doesnt snatch the handle back out your hand as much when it fires
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sounds about right if its spot on, i assume its got a 36"+ bar on it at that money? they are a good saw, but my last one died on me the bottom end bearing broke up and took out the piston and cylinder, as it had done a fair bit of work as i bought it from canada. So be prepared that they are an older saw and have been out of production for about 12years now, parts are quite hard to get, i now have a spares saw as well as a box of bits like oilers, coils and clutches etc as you struggle to find many of these bits. oh and they drink fuel but they are great
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brushcutter isnt clearing saw, which if your doing forestry thinnings is what you would really want, tbh i think needing training to use a strimmer is a bit weak really
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dont bother with stihl oil anti spill spout, i have one and took it off after two days its more of a pain that its worth I have both, i prefer the husky on smaller saws eg 346 as it is easier to get in the filler hole on the bigger saws it doesnt make much difference
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i just had a look on their website on about $1500 US. ouch! looks a handy bit of kit though
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yep most in hydraulic systems although some contractors are trying to move towards higher percent bio diesel, this is currently limited by the plant engines. the main issue for this is if there are spills on sites with highly sensitive ground flora or aquatic plants.
