Dolmar 7900, which bar and chain?

njpatriot · 23rd April 2008, 06:41 PM

I am looking to purchase a Dolmar 7900 through a local dealer who provides great service. This saw seems to have become highly regarded. I have been undecided up to today whether to go for the Dolmar or the Stihl 460. My local Stihl dealer provides poor service, and a friend of mine was treated like garbage by him today. Seeing that I am now through with Stihl (due to the poor dealer support), the Dolmar 7900 is my choice but I do not know which bar and chain are the best for me. I will be cutting some very large logs and would like a 24" bar. The Dolmar is sold as a power head only. I like Stihl bars and chains, but it seems that Stihl bars are not compatible with Dolmar saws. Any suggestions?

newguy18 · 23rd April 2008, 09:21 PM

Go with at least half of your average tree diameter.Better yet find the biggest tree you'll be cutting and go wih half the size of that[considering the saw will handle it].

SawTroll · 24th April 2008, 05:55 AM

The 7900 use the standard "large Husky" bar mount -"everyone" makes them, except Stihl.

It is possible to use a Stihl "medium" mount bar, but you need an adaptor (have been sold by Baileys in California and Madsens I believe).
You may have to modify the bar mount and adapter slightly as well, as it isn't allways a direct fit.......

njpatriot · 24th April 2008, 04:44 PM

Thank you Newguy18 and Sawtroll for the quick response. Needing to modify the stihl bar is extremely useful info. I am seriously considering a Woodsman pro 30RC or Woodsman pro SC from Baileys / or / Oregon LGX from Amicks for the bar.

ScottWojo · 24th April 2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by njpatriot

Thank you Newguy18 and Sawtroll for the quick response. Needing to modify the stihl bar is extremely useful info. I am seriously considering a Woodsman pro 30RC or Woodsman pro SC from Baileys / or / Oregon LGX from Amicks for the bar.

Well here we go...If you are buying a great saw like the 7900, why not buy a great bar? Why not buy the bar that will out last the Stihl bars 10 fold?

Check out the GB Titanium line. Heck buy one from someone else, off eBay or from a local guy. I guarantee you will be absolutely amazed.

A 28 inch bar fits nicely on that sized saw. I would expect you have a smaller saw to do the limbing.

With Great Esteem,
Scott.

njpatriot · 26th April 2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottWojo

Well here we go...If you are buying a great saw like the 7900, why not buy a great bar? Why not buy the bar that will out last the Stihl bars 10 fold?

Check out the GB Titanium line. Heck buy one from someone else, off eBay or from a local guy. I guarantee you will be absolutely amazed.

A 28 inch bar fits nicely on that sized saw. I would expect you have a smaller saw to do the limbing.

With Great Esteem,
Scott.

Thanks Scott for the info. I will probably settle on a 24" GB Titanium bar. My Dolmar rep. is pushing for an Oregon bar, but with a little searching, the GB Titanium seems right for me. Would you recommend a muffler mod on the 7900? If it makes for a better saw I would be looking to have it done.

ScottWojo · 26th April 2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by njpatriot

Thanks Scott for the info. I will probably settle on a 24" GB Titanium bar. My Dolmar rep. is pushing for an Oregon bar, but with a little searching, the GB Titanium seems right for me. Would you recommend a muffler mod on the 7900? If it makes for a better saw I would be looking to have it done.

Yes the 7900 responds very well to this type of mod. I actually have one ready to go if you wanted to send yours.

Thanks,
Scott.

SawTroll · 28th April 2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by njpatriot

Thanks Scott for the info. I will probably settle on a 24" GB Titanium bar. My Dolmar rep. is pushing for an Oregon bar, but with a little searching, the GB Titanium seems right for me. Would you recommend a muffler mod on the 7900? If it makes for a better saw I would be looking to have it done.

Oregon Power Match bars are just fine for the price, but will wear out a bit sooner than some other brands.

Asking Scott if you should get a muffler mod is like asking a lion if he likes meat - the answer is given........

newguy18 · 28th April 2008, 07:17 AM

Yeah but when i can be without it for a week or so he getting my 51's muffler.
Maybe my 141's muffler too.I opened it up and that little saw is half way decent.

ScottWojo · 28th April 2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SawTroll

Oregon Power Match bars are just fine for the price, but will wear out a bit sooner than some other brands.

Asking Scott if you should get a muffler mod is like asking a lion if he likes meat - the answer is given........

Some saws do not respond well to modding. the larger professional saws almost always respond great.

The 24 inch Ti bar will not be in the States until late May. See if you can locate one off eBay. I can not believe the back orders on these bars.

No shortage of Muffler mods.

Roller · 30th April 2008, 02:08 AM

I have a 7900 it will push upto a 26'' bar easily

23rd April 2008, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
njpatriot Break'n the ice Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE New Jersey Posts: 7	Dolmar 7900, which bar and chain? I am looking to purchase a Dolmar 7900 through a local dealer who provides great service. This saw seems to have become highly regarded. I have been undecided up to today whether to go for the Dolmar or the Stihl 460. My local Stihl dealer provides poor service, and a friend of mine was treated like garbage by him today. Seeing that I am now through with Stihl (due to the poor dealer support), the Dolmar 7900 is my choice but I do not know which bar and chain are the best for me. I will be cutting some very large logs and would like a 24" bar. The Dolmar is sold as a power head only. I like Stihl bars and chains, but it seems that Stihl bars are not compatible with Dolmar saws. Any suggestions?

23rd April 2008, 09:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: Dolmar 7900, which bar and chain? Go with at least half of your average tree diameter.Better yet find the biggest tree you'll be cutting and go wih half the size of that[considering the saw will handle it]. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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SawTroll Cruisin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Troms, North Norway Posts: 59	Re: Dolmar 7900, which bar and chain? The 7900 use the standard "large Husky" bar mount -"everyone" makes them, except Stihl. It is possible to use a Stihl "medium" mount bar, but you need an adaptor (have been sold by Baileys in California and Madsens I believe). You may have to modify the bar mount and adapter slightly as well, as it isn't allways a direct fit.......

24th April 2008, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
njpatriot Break'n the ice Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NE New Jersey Posts: 7	Re: Dolmar 7900, which bar and chain? Thank you Newguy18 and Sawtroll for the quick response. Needing to modify the stihl bar is extremely useful info. I am seriously considering a Woodsman pro 30RC or Woodsman pro SC from Baileys / or / Oregon LGX from Amicks for the bar.

28th April 2008, 07:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: Dolmar 7900, which bar and chain? Yeah but when i can be without it for a week or so he getting my 51's muffler. Maybe my 141's muffler too.I opened it up and that little saw is half way decent. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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