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All you Stihl guys help me make up my mind...

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Driver, Dec 28, 2014.

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  1. splitoak

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    441c and dont look back;):dex:
     
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    In wood under 25"

    Otherwise life starts at 90cc's.
     
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    Had a light day with freight today so I managed to stop at a dealer in 2 different towns. Handled both the 441 & 661 I couldn't really feel the approx. 2 pound difference in weight but then it could have just been the rush of picking them up plus no fuel & oil. $300 price diff. in the 2 saws which I thought would be more, now just need to get to my local dealer and play the bargaining game. Thanks to everyone for their input so far.:thumbs: I greatly appreciate all the comments.:handshake: So we'll see what happens:ithappened: pic's will be posted when it's a done deal.
     
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    661 go big or go home!
     
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    One word comes to mind while reading this thread: HEAVY!!!

    Keep that in mind when making your decision. Your welcome. ;)
     
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    No one mentioned the ms362???
     
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    That would be a different word!!! starts with an A! :D

    Welcome to the group Mike! You must have been lurking around here for a while in order to make a nice educated post #4 like that!! ;)
     
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    Thanks, longtime lurker ;)

    Careful, I read that saying that 'a' word about the 362 will get you banned.
     
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    Actually insulting members and assuming staff are idiots can. However we havnt banned anybody over it only discouraged. We also can see IP addresses! ;)
     
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    Welcome Mike... :D
     
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    The plot thinnens...

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    Hey....How you been Pete ?
     
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    Other than that just great! :rofl: :lol: This time of year is crazy….. How you been?
     
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    Lol ! Not doing too bad ! Saw usage is down... So that has to change :)
     
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    I'm just gonna go ahead and recommend a non stihl......
    Dolmar 7900/7910- 80cc and very strong. They will run 28" no problem. Another option is the husqvarna 390xp. More saw for your money compared to stihl. Stihl makes good equipment, but they certainly cost more than comparable husqvarnas/dolmars. Read up on them. I'd go 390xp. Then again, for wood 32" and under, 70cc will certainly do the job. A husqvarna 365/ jonsered 2166 @ $650 or less new will get that wood down and cost way less money.....Not to mention out perform an 034 by a good margin
     
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    The Stihl guys wont like that !! LOL !!! But seriously...thats the reason I dont have a lil 241 . Just crazy to spend that much money on a small saw IMO !
    Maybe Im just cheap :)
     
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    Solid advice there..

    You really can't go wrong with any good Manufacturers 70 cc -90 cc saw. Makita, Dolmar, Solo, Husq, J-red, Stihl, etc all make a fine saw.
     
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    OK after much consideration I pulled the trigger today on a new saw, I did check out the Jreds and Husq. saws but just couldn't break with tradition, as my saws have always been orange and white, my tractors red and my pickups always wear bowties:rofl: :lol: new MS441 with 25" bar on the way. Dealer had 2 in stock with 20" bars only, had to order the 25" will be here Wed. Hope to get it into action next weekend. THANKS to all for your input it was a great help.:thumbs:
     
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    Congrats. And no worries about buying a Stihl. Someone has to buy those things LOL :)
     
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