Chainsaw speak.

mdvaden · 22nd November 2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

I know Ekka is pretty much stihl loyal although in one of his vids he had an orange echo.

I switched to Stihl once, then had a premature breakdown with, where the handle cracked apart for no reason - no impact, no temperature extremes, etc..

As for Husky, I've had a premature breakdown with one too.
Both breakages were within one week to one month.

Right now I have 3 small / medium saws: An Echo, a Stihl and a Husky. All have a few years left in them.

After we get back to Portland, I would like to get a Husqvarna 3120 XP with a 24" to 32" bar, merely for cutting up fallen trees when I subcontract with another arborist who climbs.

Basically, the saw will just be a huge butterknife.

Heavier to lift, but more weight on each down-cut.

newguy18 · 22nd November 2007, 02:00 PM

shoot me an email I know where to find one with a 36" bar for 1200.
goateater64@hotmail.com

shaggs · 22nd November 2007, 04:07 PM

I'm bit of a stihl man myself. 019's, 020's, 036's, 361's, 044's, 066's.
Hate to admit I once bought a 039....absolute crap.
HT75 Pole saw. I think everyone has had problem with the cahins on these. Seems like the oil pumps like to go. At $95AUD not a cheap remedy. Add to this the chain has a mind of its own!!!

Ekka · 22nd November 2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shaggs

Add to this the chain has a mind of its own!!!

My mate bought a new one, it does the same!

Also, for cleaning out the oil thingo every now and then I run fuel through it, have bar an chain off and make sure it's clean through and pumping. Sometimes the little gauze filter thing gets blocked a bit, right PITA to get too. But that doesn't stop the chain being crazy.

a_lopa · 22nd November 2007, 07:44 PM

One thing to remember with ht75s is the drive links clear just enough to keep the oil hole clear once there worn just a bit they dont

kevlar · 24th November 2007, 11:48 AM

Can't wait for sunday,a lttle football (American,Canadian)get alittle firewood some x-mas shopping and then play a little hockey in the evening.Actually getting a little tired just planning it as that seems like a pretty full day!

SERGIO · 25th November 2007, 09:08 PM

All HUSKEY'S here: 335XPT-353-357XP-372XP-385XP

SawTroll · 29th November 2007, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kevlar

Is that the new 346 screamer I have been hearing about?

The New Edition 50cc 346xp will surely offer the 5100S some serious competition (we have both) - the 50cc 346xp is a very strong running saw with gobs of torque for the size, totally different from the screaming, but low torque, 45cc version.

Max rpm is 14100, as opposed to 14700 for the old 346 and 14500 for the 5100. It accellerates (responds) better than the 5100 though, is lighter, and handles better for limbing etc.

windthrown · 4th December 2007, 12:52 AM

Hey Troll... stihl pushing your Husky addiction onto the world?

Welcome to Tree World!!! (sounds like the opening lines in a Jurassic Park sequel or something).

-Windtossed

TrevMcRev · 4th December 2007, 01:39 AM

1XMS192T, 2xMS200T, 1X 024(stihl going!), 2 X MS460, 1 X 066(stihl going!)
HT75(same shit problems)
And a bench full of basketcase saws for parts

Just ordered: MS361

Coming soon: MS441 & MS880

Pretty biased to stihl but some husky models are good, but no dealers near me for parts back up.

I do have a Shindaiwa hedgetrimmer, couldnt justify cost of stihl for how little its used

Ekka · 5th December 2007, 01:17 AM

Trev, these big wood cutters reckon the 120 husky over the 88 stihl. I see lots of the guys who fell large eucs favour the big husky.

a_lopa · 5th December 2007, 03:28 AM

3120s do have there place,if your cutting off big stumps there the go IMHO

kimtree · 9th December 2007, 11:50 PM

Mixed bag here 192T,338xp 346xp 395xp ht75.had oiler problems with both 338xp and ht75

TrevMcRev · 10th December 2007, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Trev, these big wood cutters reckon the 120 husky over the 88 stihl. I see lots of the guys who fell large eucs favour the big husky.

Yeah ive used a 3120 years ago and more recently for some milling.
And actually havent used an 880 but used to have an ol' 084.
Its more that i can get an as new 880 for $1000 of someone i know whose got one but never cuts anything that big.

SERGIO · 10th December 2007, 08:35 AM

Question for EKKA: What does PITA mean ?

kevlar · 10th December 2007, 10:07 AM

pain in the a$$ my friend.

SERGIO · 10th December 2007, 02:09 PM

O.K. copy that. Thank u for the info kevlar.

22nd November 2007, 02:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
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shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: Chainsaw speak. I'm bit of a stihl man myself. 019's, 020's, 036's, 361's, 044's, 066's. Hate to admit I once bought a 039....absolute crap. HT75 Pole saw. I think everyone has had problem with the cahins on these. Seems like the oil pumps like to go. At $95AUD not a cheap remedy. Add to this the chain has a mind of its own!!!

22nd November 2007, 07:44 PM	#30 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 877	Re: Chainsaw speak. One thing to remember with ht75s is the drive links clear just enough to keep the oil hole clear once there worn just a bit they dont __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

24th November 2007, 11:48 AM	#31 (permalink)
kevlar Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 47	Re: Chainsaw speak. Can't wait for sunday,a lttle football (American,Canadian)get alittle firewood some x-mas shopping and then play a little hockey in the evening.Actually getting a little tired just planning it as that seems like a pretty full day! __________________ Got Wood!! olympyk 264 deluxe,999.jonsered 66e.huskvarna 394. stihl 026pro,036pro,038 mag,045,046,460,056mag,066,075.homelite super xl and xl12. pioneer 600a,maculloch d36and pro mac1000.whew! What out for the boy he's crazy!! Last edited by kevlar : 24th November 2007 at 12:20 PM.

25th November 2007, 09:08 PM	#32 (permalink)
SERGIO Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: QUEBEC CANADA Posts: 12	Re: Chainsaw speak. All HUSKEY'S here: 335XPT-353-357XP-372XP-385XP

4th December 2007, 12:52 AM	#34 (permalink)
windthrown Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 127	Re: Chainsaw speak. Hey Troll... stihl pushing your Husky addiction onto the world? Welcome to Tree World!!! (sounds like the opening lines in a Jurassic Park sequel or something). -Windtossed __________________ So few saws, so many trees... Stihls: 210/250-/025/290/361/FS85 Echo: CS-3000, Olympyk & Mac doorstops

4th December 2007, 01:39 AM	#35 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	Re: Chainsaw speak. 1XMS192T, 2xMS200T, 1X 024(stihl going!), 2 X MS460, 1 X 066(stihl going!) HT75(same shit problems) And a bench full of basketcase saws for parts Just ordered: MS361 Coming soon: MS441 & MS880 Pretty biased to stihl but some husky models are good, but no dealers near me for parts back up. I do have a Shindaiwa hedgetrimmer, couldnt justify cost of stihl for how little its used __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

5th December 2007, 01:17 AM	#36 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Chainsaw speak. Trev, these big wood cutters reckon the 120 husky over the 88 stihl. I see lots of the guys who fell large eucs favour the big husky. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

5th December 2007, 03:28 AM	#37 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 877	Re: Chainsaw speak. 3120s do have there place,if your cutting off big stumps there the go IMHO __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

9th December 2007, 11:50 PM	#38 (permalink)
kimtree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kununurra WA Posts: 91	Re: Chainsaw speak. Mixed bag here 192T,338xp 346xp 395xp ht75.had oiler problems with both 338xp and ht75

10th December 2007, 08:35 AM	#40 (permalink)
SERGIO Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: QUEBEC CANADA Posts: 12	Re: Chainsaw speak. Question for EKKA: What does PITA mean ?

10th December 2007, 10:07 AM	#41 (permalink)
kevlar Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 47	Re: Chainsaw speak. pain in the a$$ my friend. __________________ Got Wood!! olympyk 264 deluxe,999.jonsered 66e.huskvarna 394. stihl 026pro,036pro,038 mag,045,046,460,056mag,066,075.homelite super xl and xl12. pioneer 600a,maculloch d36and pro mac1000.whew! What out for the boy he's crazy!!

10th December 2007, 02:09 PM	#42 (permalink)
SERGIO Sappling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: QUEBEC CANADA Posts: 12	Re: Chainsaw speak. O.K. copy that. Thank u for the info kevlar.

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