Favorite Firewood Saw

stihl 361 59cc 2 oz less then 62c 036

 

Thats not too awful bad for that size of a saw . Considering my new to me Husqvarna 61 weighs over 13 lbs !

 

Kevin, what are the specs? Dry weigh, powerhead only?


I did this when i had the MS360 and a 440.. both with 20" ES bars and both topped off with fuel and oil and the 036 was only 6 or 8 oz lighter

This is why I hate powerhead empty weights

 

Both the 361 and 036 pro felt good in my hands. Just saying. My 365 372 that are 14plus felt much heavier feeling. Dont get me wrong 365 372 were some of my favs.

 

In pics above.

 

yeah, the 044 was considerably lighter in feel than a 365/372 with same length bar and chain. felt like a pound difference full of fuel and oil.

 

I know they are in pics above, I was asking if that was empty bare powerhead weight only

 

The guys that post them say they are. Not a inspector here where I can travel and check everyone's saws that post PHO dry weights.

 

Right now I am loving my ported Husky 555

 

Show off ! LOL Am I jealous ? YUP !!!!!!!
Still got the 357xp ?

 

Yeah but it's lonely all by itself on a cold shelf in the garage while the 555 sits on the basement work bench.........

The 555 is really making me think I need a 545

 

guess that answers what is favored, the 57 or the 55... lol. Triple nickel for the win! I want one of those too...

 

Gotcha !! Ive got friends for that 357 to hang with on my shelf ! LOL
P.S.....Your 555 is making me feel like I need one too !! We need to get together and try out our machines

 

DEW it, DEW it.

 

Today, my stock MS 361 is my favorite "one saw plan" but that's partly because my MS 261cm is currently in the mail to be ported! I reserve the right to change my mind in the near future...

 

I built an 024 Super into an 026 for my buddy and we took it out this past Sunday. I brought my ported 260 and stock 2253 along for the ride. We sure did cut a lot of wood that day with just 50cc saws. It was a good day, I was pretty happy with the 024S/026.

As I said earlier in the thread, you can't beat a 50/70cc combo for firewooding. But, you sure can do a helluva lot with just the 50's.

 

555 is most likely the best 'new' firewood saw on the market.

But I do love a Ported 357xp!!! Would take it over the 562xp. Yes I have both.

 

I'd like one of those too...who ported your 555?
Right now its mm 261c for me

 

Wow that PP 365 is almost 1 pound less then the Stihl 036. I have both saws and never realized it.

 

Now you know why I like my pp365 and 3500 versions too. Light light light for even now days.