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Which extensions is the question I have. I already have one 4 gallon with two locking handles. I've called everyday for the past week and it goes to voicemail.

 

http://rotopax.com/Pack-Mount-Extension.html

This one

 

Thank you. Their site confuses me because that's the only one without a measurement.

 

Episode 3 is up!
Expedition Overlands Alaska/Yukon Ep. 3

Still wish they kept the 1st Gen

 

Travel Channel

 

Any of you guys have dual sports?

 

I was done 1/2 through the 2nd episode. Utter waste of my time.

Boxrocket did a better presentation with his UCE3 adventure with just pics and words.

 

Where is this.
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By the way people. I want a GREAT Chainsaw. Any recommendations? Or start a new thread?

 

I second this, but i will amend it to keep it on target here:

I want a GREAT Expo-chainsaw.

 

Get the 20" bar:

http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms261cmq/

David

 

reading ... is a 20" bar what the standard size should be? or bigger?

 

very disappointed with the season..

Im all for what they are conveying to us. But they are forgetting the most important part thier audience wants to see..THE ACTUAL DRIVING AND WHEELING EXPLORING WITH THE RIGS!! seriously. I wanna see em bust ass in the rigs and solve issues with them like they did before..

very disappointing.

 

What are you looking at using it for? We have chainsaws and bar lengths that range from big enough for a Christmas tree all the way to a 5 foot bar.

 

It is offered with a bar length from 16-20". The choice you face when buying a saw and picking a bar length is power vs. cutting length. The longer length is helpful for cutting bigger trees and when limbing (you don't have to get as close). The rule of thumb for most home owner type chain saws is to get the shorter bar length so you maximize your cutting power/speed. The extra length is not worth the power loss.

The 261 is about the same size as a typical consumer chainsaw that you might pick up at Lowes/Home Depot. It has so much power for a saw its size/weight that it will EASILY out cut comparable saws w/ a 16" bar when its equipped w/ the 20" - its a win/win. The 261 also has one of the thinnest bars available. The thin rollomatic design minimizes kickback when limbing/boring - things you may be required to do w/ a trail chainsaw.

The 261 is an amazing saw. Its the equivalent of a factory built 1st Gen Tacoma w/ a V8. There are a lot of very good saws in comparable sizes, but the Stihl 261 is the stand out and has been ever since the design was introduced as the 026.

Ex:

Husqvarna 455
55.5cc, 3.5hp, 12.8 pounds

261 M

50.5cc, 3.75hp, 11.6 pounds - upgrade to the MQ w/ the extra safety braking feature and the weight goes up to 12.1 pounds.

On the surface, they look close with a slight edge to the Stihl. In actual use the Stihl is a MUCH stronger saw. I've owned both, used both. Both good saws, the Husky is a quality saw - just not in the same class as the Stihl...

David

 

I run a ported MS361 with a 20" and 24" bar. Best all around saw I've ever had. Cuts like a beast but still light enough to run all day and not get burnt out.

IMHO Stihl is head and shoulders above the rest. And spend the dough and go professional grade (MS261, 361-2, etc) The farm/ranch and homeowner saws are fine, but why even bother. The Pro saws are far more efficient, better power/weight ratio and allow for more tuning, and easier maintenance/repair.

In fact, just went cutting yesterday, scored almost a cord of old growth manzanita and some oak.

 

I'm just using it to cut up bodies for easy disposal. So is the stated Stihl going to be over'KILL'?


I was looking at the HP to weight ratios on some of them. Not an issue for me to pick up a quality tool to add to my collection.


Plans to use it for firewood, clearing trails, and similar feats. There have been side jobs I have turned down since someone walked off with my Husq I had in the back yard one weekend.


The Pro Stihl in the +361's will probable be the direction I go. Found a local retailer that claims to have a few different ones on the shelf. Will check them out next week.

 

Well now I want a chainsaw...although I have absolutely zero need for one...

 

The 361 is replaced with the 362?



But for roughly a pound difference you get 1hp increase. I can dig it.

 

Correct. The 362 is the latest in Stihl's mid sized pro saw lineup. The 361 replaced the legendary 036, which was long thought of as the best mid sized saw ever. (sorry Husky guys... it's true!)

The main difference between the 361 and 362 is the addition of more stringent emission system, resulting in a slightly heavier saw. Stihl also bumped the HP by .2. Also better anti-vibe system.

361's are not being made anymore, but you can certainly find them used on the interwebs. Can't really go wrong with any of the Pro-grade Stihls in my opinion.

As for size considerations, since we are talking overland here, I usually pack my saw with the bar and chain removed, so the overall size and weight differences between a 261-361 even a big 044 is negligible.

Check out sites like Arboristsite.com and forestryforum for any good used deals, and beware of EBAY, hard to tell what you're getting there.