Double Dawgs?

jakers

Im looking for some info on the double dawg kits for stihl saws. I have an 036 and a brand spankin new 441 (havent even got it yet) i would like to install them on. Is this a factory order item or aftermarket? Where would be a good place to order something like this? Websites or private dealers are both welcome options... thanks in advance for any info provided

ScottyAFoster

Just ask your dealer to order them for you or check the internet.

jakers

thanks. i couldnt find any info on this site but ive been up way too long digging and found a part number and everything to bring with me. hope all goes well as the local dealer is a tish dim whitted. he tried telling me theres no reason i should ever need bigger than a 290 with a 16in bar...

25inch361

I have these on my MS361 and they work really well! Plus, the kit comes with a different chain-catcher that's better than the hook from the factory. My dealer ordered mine from Stihl and it was like $35.

jakers

ordered two sets today when i went to pick up my new 441... got there and the power head was there but no stinkin bar. turns out the bars are all on back order. wish my dealers (i have two locally) were into the bigger stuff and kept the 25" on hand. they didnt even have a 20" to sell me. Ill pick it all up at the same time i guess.

ScottyAFoster

Wow a dealer that does not stock bars longer then 20" is no dealer worth knowing. Mate what size wood and species you hackin on? The 441 is not very popular with us logger types. The 441 with a full wrap and stiff sprins and 28" ES lightweight bar and full skip chain will do every tree that grows east of the Mississippi Me I prefer the 460 Stihl with a 36" bar and full skip

jakers

i didnt do alot of research before i ordered the saw. it was just a tish under my budget so that was the deciding factor. i now realize i should have upgraded to the 460 and found a way to pay for it... oh well. I cut alot of bur oak or white oak and ash trees. mainly for firewood but sometimes i do a little tree removal. the reason i wanted bigger than my 036 is right now im clear cutting a 3 acre plot with big boxelders bout 3-4ft dia. the 36 works fine but i just wanted more bar and more motor for fellin and cuttin up the trees. the HP means alot when im cuttin the forks small enuff to load in a pickup by myself. i can see myself gettin into a 460 or maybe even a 660 someday but i really have no use for it. just kinda cool to pull out a big saw when everybodys pullin out their little dep store huskies and 026 stihls

jakers

i actually joined this site and AS two days after ordering the 441 to find info on the dual dawgs for both saws. shoulda joined first to get the info then ordered

Brent Ferris

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jakers

i guess if we are gettin technical on areas im 50mi or so west of ol' miss myself but thats kinda splittin hairs. its farm country mostly here anyway

ScottyAFoster

If your stuck with a 441 learn to sharpen your chain more often and it will work fine. Oak is a hard wood so a lighter touch is required when cutting it with a lower power saw. A semi skip non safety chain chain help a weak saw claw thru wood better.

jakers

im thinkin the 441 will be a big saw to me anyway since im upgrading from a well used 036

ScottyAFoster

Take it slow with the new saw and learn the personality of the saw.

jakers

will most certainly do that. thanks for the reminder tho