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need a bigger saw

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  1. HuskyFan

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    I have a husky 545 and i love it, but i need a bigger Saw. Most of the wood i cut is smaller stuff. Lately I've been getting large oaks and the 545 does a good job but i'd like something to run a big bar. Will the 545 handle a 24"? Or should i look for another Saw? Thanks
     
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    That's substantially longer than Husky recommends for that saw, which is to say not a great idea.

    I'd get at least a 65cc saw to pull a 24". That should provide proper oil for a 24" bar and enough power to pull it.
     
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    That saw is pretty much maxed out with 18".For occasional use a 20" would work but I would seriously consider a 60cc or 70cc saw if you're getting the big stuff on a regular basis.
     
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    24" is ported 90cc or 120cc territory:cool:

    Husky 365 is the best bang for the buck out there. 71cc for 60cc price.
     
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    I have a 16" on my 545... Lets it run fast and furious !! Id do a 20".... Maybe one a tree or two a year ! These boys are right... Id go 65 to 70 cc with a 24" bar. Lots of options... New and used. :saw::rootintootin:
     
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    Stihl 661, ( snicker snicker.....)

    Seriously tho, Mike is spot on. The 365 is a deal, and the Jonsered 2166 can be had for dirt cheap if you look. Of course if you can swing the price bump, the 576 would do the job in style.
     
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    A 50 cc will not handle a 24" bar, but a 60cc will if it's only once in a while. 70cc would be a better choice for sure. I just happen to know a guy with a ported 2172. Check the classifieds. :whistle:
    Yep. Mastermind 2188, 8 pin, 24" bar... :thumbs:
     
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    A ported 2172 would definitely be a good saw for a 24" bar.
     
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    7900 handles 24" bar good!
     
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    That would definitely do it.. :)

    I just got this ported 2171 today w/ a 75 cc XPW jug on it. :dex:

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    But in all seriousness, a Husq 460 Rancher or a Stihl 391 would pull a 24" for occasional use. Or if you prefer the pro build style like your 545, the 2166 or 365 is a great platform.
     
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    Are you serious Dex ? I tell ya what..that is fricken sweet man ! You always find the right bar to match the powerhead too . Nice !!!!!!!!
     
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    I think my brother mentioned a ported 365 for a 24" i have an old. 028 with a 20" butnever use it because it doesnt have the powered the 545 has. Money is definately tight until tax time
     
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    Dang, Dex!!! :dex:

    You just let me know when you wanna trade that beauty for yet another Masterminded 440... :handshake:
     
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    Yes. Yes it does. :thumbs:

    Here's a stock one...


    And here's one with Xtra Bananas...
     
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    *ahem* :saw::dex:
     

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    Extra bannanas are good!!
     
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    That 028 you have is it a 028 Super?
     
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    DexterDay, you got that XPW you have been wanting but in an even cooler package! Sweet deal!
     
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    The 7900's are like a factory hot rod.I like the blue version :thumbs:
     
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