What Chainsaw do you run?

Not exactly a chainsaw but this is thinning the pine plantation that we are part owners of .
As I only run a tank of gas through a saw once a week on average cutting firewood have gone from a Husky 61 white top I bought with my dad when I was 18ish to a Makita 6100 . The Husky died 2 years ago , I am now 62 and I only drove the tractor over it once . Both companies are owned by Electrolux i believe .

 

"neccessary" is a subjective term, but I like toys.

If I pick up an MS400, I would likely put a 28" or even a 32" Sugihara lightweight bar on it. I believe in long bars. Stand up and buck.

 

Can’t argue that. Buckin Billy Ray approves
word of caution, upgrade the oiler if you put a bar over 25” on it, common issue with the 400. Z
There are videos on swapping parts with the current ot buy a whole oiler for $100

 

Needed the grapple on the big Vermeer to help get the 200T out

 

Looks like a hard pinch!!

 

Where was your backup saw? I work on my own with 2, with the soninlaw with 4. Out of gas, grab another saw. Dull, grab another saw. etc etc

 

I bring two minimum, sometimes three.

 

And with a back cut too

 

Three other 200Ts and a first gen 201T which is a PITA for limbing running a 14" bar. The 3rd gen CM 201s are much better.

 

I have a Husqvarna and a Poulan 18". Been using the Poulan lately. Been having trouble with the Husqvarna stalling, even after the tune up kit so transferred the new spark plug to the Poulan.

A few weeks ago bought an EGO 16", 56v battery for quick/brief cuts. Brought that and the Poulan to cut a downed tree in someone's yard. I was surprised that my 2.7L Tacoma did pretty well with the load, although it took 2 trips.

 

Little saws are about worthless for limbing. My favorite limbing saw is a MS362 with a 24" Sugihara bar.

 

My arborist friend has used 200Ts for the last 23 years for limbing up to 12 " diameter, so don't agree with ya there.

A lot less fatigue & in tight brush much better than longer bars; and it frees up a hand.

His 200Ts are Not stock

I never use anything longer than a 20" when limbing, much more agile; and many times an 18" bar will do just fine.

Besides, very little limbing when the tree is on the ground. The grapple does the work feeding the chipper , up to 20" thick.

Time is $, the less touches the better

 

I prefer reach and power when limbing. Top handle saws are for climbing and nothing else, their ergonomics don't work on the ground.

 

Using a long bar in heavy brush is nutty

But you're obviously a pro ...

 

Give it a try sometime, you might be surprised. The smallest saw that I'll use to limb is a 50cc with a 20" bar.

 

Found these hangers from a post on the Garage Shop: Tools thread.

 

395 w/24

 

How do you like it with a 24” bar? Thinking about picking one up for mine.

 

MS400 and 261 made quick work of felling limbing pines.




Limbed and chipped.

 

Easier to maneuver than the 28 or 32

Unless the wood is 3 ft thick I normally always use a 24 on the big Hooskie