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What Saw Should I Be Dreaming About Now ?

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  1. HoneyFuzz

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    So now that the Dolmar is gone.....Ive been thinking about what to get next . Im always 50cc and down . Ive really taken a liking to my GF's 550xp . I was thinking of getting one..but that would be boring :( So..Ive been studying..holding saws..watching YouTube Vids to try and narrow it down . Way more wood gets cut with a 550xp in the hands...thats all I know !!! Everything else thats in the lower 50cc range just doesnt deliver . That saw to me..is in a class of its own . I would like to stay Auto Tune . So I went down to the local Jonsered dealer to grab a 2253 and see what it felt like . Runnng Husky's my whole life.....the Jonsered felt "different".......but I could get use to it quickly Im sure . Its a sexy saw...thats for sure . Thought Id go with the 16 inch bar too . If I do...I will give Terry a call first .What do you guys think ? Its basically a 550xp with different handle right ?
     
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    Curious...why don't you like a little more horsepower for some of the bigger work you run into?
     
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    I dont run into bigger work ! I only go after trees a certain size . Leave the bigger stuff to somone else . Ive been using 14 to 16 inch bars for over 10 years......and Ive never had to hop over the log and finish the cut :) Guess Im spoiled :)
     
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    Got it. I take what I can get and sometimes they are massive. Sounds good.
     
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    I imagine there are some hot saws in the 50cc class that put out really good h.p.
     
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    Gonna be a MS241C-M at the G2G. Might want to wait and try that one out. Lighter than the 550XP.....
     
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    543 Xp , or MS 241 .
     
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    I wonder if anybody could work their magic to get a 543XP to the G2G? We've already got a MS241C-M, we need a challenger!
     
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    I actually looked at a 543xp today. Its crazy light and easy to handle..... But I talked to Terry today. He will sell me a 2253 for cheaper than a 543xp. A little heavier... But more power. Decisions decisions :). Im looking forward to trying a Stihl at the Gtg !
     
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    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

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    The 2152 is the equivalent of the Husqvarna 353 no? Old platform, I dunno if that bothers you or not tho.
     
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    I no longer heat with wood so my saws are strictly for recreational purposes. My tastes are running to the larger cc GTG saws. I have no desire to buy a new saw of a any displacement.
     
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    What are you heating with now?
     
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    I meant 2253..sorry...too many numbers !!!!
     
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    And now you are getting me into the old green Poulans...and grey Craftsmans !!!!
     
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    I think your initial thoughts are right.....id get the 550 in black and red.
     
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    I thought that's what all those hot earthquakes everyone has been working on were for?
     
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    I like to hear this !!!
     
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    Have both the 241 and 2253. For firewood cutting it would be an easy choice for me - sexy red 2253.
     
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    Gas, I moved and no longer have a wood stove.
     
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    Are you ok with that or do you miss it?
     
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