buying an 80-90 cc saw

Joshua Rugg · 8th April 2011, 08:43 AM

im looking to get a saw a bit smaller and lighter then my 3120xp husky. i run a 42" on my 3120xp.

point me in the right direction for a 80-90 CC class saw. i will need it for bar lengths 28-36". i mostly cut soft woods trees about 70% of the year and hardwood 30%.

Logger Ally · 8th April 2011, 10:20 AM

3120xp powerhead only weighs 23lbs my kind of saw

. I personally use old West Germany big cc saws and find that my 056 AVE Super @ 87cc has the power needed to run big bars and at 20lbs the math works on the weight vs cc needed. I'm always going to pull towards the pre 1985 old metal saws and in any brand. I mill with a Mac 800 circa 1979

TransAm403power · 8th April 2011, 11:20 PM

take a look at the Dolmar 7900. It's German made and has the best power to weigh ratio in its class. I own one and it runs flawless. The air cleaner is easy to access too.

KevinE · 9th April 2011, 03:44 PM

I own the Makita version of the 7900 & am extremely happy with it!

8th April 2011, 08:43 AM	#1
Joshua Rugg Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: maui, hawaii Posts: 285	buying an 80-90 cc saw im looking to get a saw a bit smaller and lighter then my 3120xp husky. i run a 42" on my 3120xp. point me in the right direction for a 80-90 CC class saw. i will need it for bar lengths 28-36". i mostly cut soft woods trees about 70% of the year and hardwood 30%.

8th April 2011, 10:20 AM	#2
Logger Ally Sappling Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 33	Re: buying an 80-90 cc saw 3120xp powerhead only weighs 23lbs my kind of saw. I personally use old West Germany big cc saws and find that my 056 AVE Super @ 87cc has the power needed to run big bars and at 20lbs the math works on the weight vs cc needed. I'm always going to pull towards the pre 1985 old metal saws and in any brand. I mill with a Mac 800 circa 1979

8th April 2011, 11:20 PM	#3
TransAm403power Sappling Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 1	Re: buying an 80-90 cc saw take a look at the Dolmar 7900. It's German made and has the best power to weigh ratio in its class. I own one and it runs flawless. The air cleaner is easy to access too.

9th April 2011, 03:44 PM	#4
KevinE Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 292	Re: buying an 80-90 cc saw I own the Makita version of the 7900 & am extremely happy with it!

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