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Looking to get a saw to limb with

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by old iron, Nov 30, 2023.

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  1. MAF143

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    I'm pretty happy with my MS250 that I had picked up several years ago on sale for under $300. But buying new today might be a different story. I looked at the MS250 and they were up to $429 around here when my neighbor ended up getting the Red Max gx4350 for like $329.

    The opened up muffler and the high jet tweak on my 250 did make a very nice bump in performance. I'm sure my neighbor will end up having me do some tweaks to his gx4350 once he gets a few tanks of fuel through it.
     
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    Dollar for dollar, you can't beat the Echos. The CS355-T would be a great saw for your needs. Around 350 US dollars..

    Step it up the the Echo CS2511-T for real performance, and if you wanna get really serious, send it to huskihl to work his magic on it.
     
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    Hasn't let me down yet!:whistle: Fiskars-370290-1001-21-Inch.jpeg

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    You mean these....
    IMG_20231122_121309450~2.jpg

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    I almost bought a 250, just because, to modify.
     
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    This really brings them alive with muffler mod.
    IMG_20231104_145638712~2.jpg IMG_20231104_145633481~2.jpg
     
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    Stihl 201 rear handle. Lightweight and perfect for limbing and working in tangles. Love my rear handle 201 for limbing. A 194 rear handle would be a more cost effective compromise.
    Whats your budget old iron? IMG_4354.JPG
     
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    I have one but it needs work. Bought used on a whim a couple years ago.
     
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    Starts on the first pull every time! :rofl: :lol:
     
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    :drool: Certain award im giving you and wont say it here out of respect!
     
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  12. Eggshooterist

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    I posted them specifically for you.
     
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    Locust Post, Dec 2, 2023
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    Those are nice saws according to people that have them.
     
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    I've got one... very robust solid little saws....not as refined as the newer designs, but great basic machines.... I like em.
     
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    Our local Blaine's farm and fleet has one left on clearance still in the box. I almost bought it last week. Because I need 17 saws...
     
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    Yes, you need to buy one now because echo has replaced em with the 4010....the 400 is a classic that every saw nut needs to own.....:whistle:
     
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    Well just purchased a cs400 off ebay for 229.says its used but looks new with box,tool and owners manual, seller has a good rating so hoping its a good saw
     
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    Nice purchase. I've had mine for over 3 years and can't complain about it, for what it is. The narrow kerf does well for limbing, and it'll handle 12-18" logs without issue if need be. The only thing I did to mine was mod the muffler, but it isn't necessary.
     
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    Good luck and hope its a good saw. Let us know how you make out.
     
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