ArboristSite Guru. Joined Jun 15, 2013 Messages 844 Location Newport News, VA. Jun 5, 2014 #5 ... Last chainsaw question, am I making a huge mistake by going to craigslist for a saw, or as long as it's looked over at shop am I good to go? TheJollyLogger. Jun 10, 2014. TheJollyLoggerThe cs-490 is a discontinued product now - I could only find it new and available with a 16” bar for $379 at acme. ( I leave the used saw market for those who can diagnose problems quickly). That is the same price as cs-4910 with 16” bar. The price of the cs-501p is currently $500-520.Dec 1, 2015. #1. Good day! I have a Husky 55 which currently has an 18" bar on it with an Oregon 58J chain. After doing some research, I found that this is a chain with a .404 pitch and according to oregon is meant to be on chainsaw's with 65cc or larger motors. I just got my order of wood yesterday:Some available sealers for the cylinder to crankcase . . . Specialty Gasket Makers : Permatex® MotoSeal® 1 Ultimate Gasket Maker Grey. Gasket Makers : Permatex® Ultra Grey® Rigid High-Torque RTV Silicone Gasket Maker. Anaerobic Gasket Makers & Flange Sealants : Permatex® Anaerobic Gasket Maker.Nov 20, 2021. #2. The 6100 is being discontinued next spring along with all of the dolmar/makita saws. They are very good 60cc saws but parts/dealership availability will only get worse in the coming years. I’m not trying to talk you out of a 6100, I really like mine, but you do need to take that into account.ArboristSite.com Sponsors Forums. Tree Care Forums. Homeowner Helper Forum . The BEST homeowner chainsaw. Thread starter flyfishingman; Start date May 8, 2007; 1; 2; 3; Next. 1 of 3 Go to page. Go. Next Last. flyfishingman. May 8, 2007. F ... You may also want to check out the chainsaw forum. I picked up a ton of good advice there when shopping ...ArboristSite.com Sponsors Forums. Equipment Forums. Chainsaw . best 50 cc chainsaw,,, is mine. Thread starter DOL51CUTIT; Start date Mar 6, 2018; 1; 2; 3; Next. 1 of 3 Go to page. Go. Next Last. DOL51CUTIT. Mar 6, 2018. D. DOL51CUTIT ... I did what every other know nothing does and googled up best 50 cc chainsaw. I loved many of the oh no here ...Zanesville Ohio. Sep 3, 2006. #2. Put some fuel in the tank, dial out the carb screws two turns and pull and pull. Also try some fuel through the carb as a prime and feather the choke. It might take more pulling than is healthy at one attempt. You could also pull the muffler and prime straight into the cylinder.I mean they make nearly all the parts, bars, and chains. They clearly have the financial capital, marketing prowess, engineering, and manufacturing capability. Why don't they just go ahead and make a nice one? I'm not talking a electric or battery gadget, I am talking a legit 3-7hp pro level...Feb 1, 2017. #1. finally got around to spending a day and a tank of fuel with my "new" 2015 makita 6100P chainsaw. my first impressions are very favorable , the saw is very well made and logically laid out-- starts in one or two pulls , it even started on two pulls after i flooded it. three non "pro" things about this saw as it comes new--.The radio telescope pictures in this gallery feature observatories around the world. See radio telescope pictures and the astronomers who use them. Advertisement Like other powerfu...Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Jun 13, 2001 Messages 5,057 Reaction score 4,962 Location Dayton Nevada. Mar 20, 2018 #2 You smoked it. ... I have a Poulan 4218 chainsaw, i had it running good this afternoon then the power started to decrease and it finally stopped. I let it sit for about an hour tried it and it started ...Aug 29, 2011 · Location. IRELAND. Aug 29, 2011. #1. NMURPH was kind enough to send me his photos of various chainsaw weights he has done. I thought it would be a nice public service to post them here. Make sure to give nmurph some rep! Feel free to add any ones you also personally have. All weights are dry and cleaned POWER HEAD ONLY - no oil, fuel, or B&C's. This is unusual for our trees that usually "come back" after fire. Tree is set on the edge of a dry sclerophyll forest of mixed species - predominate tress are Iron Bark, Stringy Bark, Turpentine, some Sydney Grey Gum. It most cosily resembles (remember its been dead a while) a Sydney Grey Gum.American Arborist Supplies your #1 source for tree care, arborist supplies and tree climbing and safety equipment. The latest gear from the best suppliers.Anyone know a website where I can catch the Tour de France?Chainsaw carvers might for dime tips. Reply. Edge & Engine ArboristSite.com Sponsor. Joined Mar 9, 2007 Messages 2,000 Reaction score 329 Location New York. Nov 10, 2008 #7 Justsaws said: ... ArboristSite.com Sponsor. Joined Mar 9, 2007 Messages 2,000 Reaction score 329 Location New York. Nov 10, 2008 #18Reset the password on your LinkSys router if you suspect that it may have been breached by an unauthorized user. A compromised password could expose your network to a variety of se...BLACKROCK LIFEPATH® DYNAMIC 2035 FUND INVESTOR A SHARES- Performance charts including intraday, historical charts and prices and keydata. Indices Commodities Currencies Stocks4. Location. Wisconsin. Feb 9, 2006. #3. skwerl said: I have 2 loops of RSC and have used it side by side with Oregon and Stihl RS. The RSC is smoother and it appears to be ever so slightly faster. The RS is discontinued in 3/8" but the RSC (C is for Comfort) is an improvement in performance.ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Jun 17, 2008 Messages 49 Reaction score 4 Location Central New Jersey. Nov 24, 2008 #1 OK I am now sick and tired of this piece of shirt Craftsman chainsaw I own. It did its job, sort of. But my friend has a 38" oak that fell in his yard and Im gonna go at it soon, and I dont want to use that old shirt Craftsman I ...Chainsaw . New Saw. Thread starter PJwoodcutter; Start date Yesterday at 11:40 AM; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Dec 7, 2021 Messages 242 Reaction score 967 Location us. Yesterday at 2:29 PM #4 ElevatorGuy said: Sep 26, 2011. #7. 385xp history. Mike, These are some notes on 385xp that I pulled off the site before getting the 385xp that I used to have. Changes over time. -Change tank caps to new style. -Modified carb area base during '03. -RPM limited coil and epa carb change in '04. Anyone know a website where I can catch the Tour de France?Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 9,167 Reaction score 11,962 Location Ohio. Apr 10, 2016 #4 Chain = JUNK. ... ArboristSite Guru. Joined Mar 13, 2014 Messages 645 Reaction score 850 Location Sumner, Iowa. Apr 13, 2016 #19 Yes I have one, it's a good bar. The rails seem to hold …ArboristSite Operative. Joined Apr 14, 2009 Messages 478 Reaction score 218 Location New Hampshire. Nov 20, 2010 #6 ... The cleanest chainsaw behind the chain cover is the Dolmar, I suspect this has something to do with their slick galvanized type steel they use. The next is the MS261. (not sure what just happened to my type font, bumped ...WACutter said: 7900 @6.3hp and 6.4 Kg (14.1) lbs - From KWF Online. .447HP/lb. I think this is pretty close to what mine weighed when I got it, a little over 14 lbs. 064 @ 6.5hp and 7.1 Kg (15.6 lbs) from Stihl. .417HP/lb. Mine is the wrap model, so it is probably a bit heavier than this.johnhensley said: I was planning to pick up a new T540XP Mark iii to go along with my 550XP. But after searching on the forum most of the threads were related to issues with the previous variants. This will not be a commercially used saw, if purchased. Would just be used around the house to help us clear and trim trees on a small 3 acre property.Apr 28, 2008. #1. This is a question from a relative novice so be kind in light of my ignorance. I have a Husqvarna 350 which came with an 18 inch bar and chain. I decided to get a 16 inch bar for it and went to the store and bought a Husqvarna HLN 250-66 bar. They didn't have any Husqvarna 16 inch chains so I looked and found an Oregon 16 inch ...9,505. Reaction score. 1,406. Location. Kansas. Feb 18, 2008. #3. It's a piece of metal, usually alum., mounted on the botom of the saw right in front of the clutch. It's purpose is to catch and absorb the inertia of a broken chain, or a chain that has come off the bar, and slow it so it wont hurt you, or the saw.Chainsaw Enthusiast AS Supporting Member. Joined Nov 25, 2006 Messages 19,191 Reaction score 35,691 Location Minnesota. Sep 3, 2021 #2 Interesting idea. ... Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Feb 17, 2013 Messages 3,980 Reaction score 7,346 Location Australia. Sep 4, 2021 #3ArboristSite Guru. Joined Mar 13, 2014 Messages 645 Reaction score 850 Location Sumner, Iowa. ... Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 9,167 Reaction score 11,962 Location Ohio. Apr 13, 2016 #20 Those platinum bars looks like the ones Carlton used to relabel made in Germany.measuring piston to cylinder fit is an art form. pistons vary, as do cylinder bore. making a torque plate jig would take a while. honing process is an art form to get correct x-hatch and finish. even removing a hone takes care. cleaning cyl after honing properly takes a very long time. ring fitting, etc.Jan 22, 2013 · Jan 22, 2013. #2. This image should say enough. Using this section of the bar can cause kickbacks. View attachment 275038. When that part of the bar is touched into wood, the teeth can grab and literally throw the saw at you. Think of putting a tenis ball or something like that under a table and rolling it towards you, applying upward force. ArboristSite Member. Joined Aug 27, 2018 Messages 55 Reaction score 60 Location North Carolina. Oct 7, 2018 ... Chainsaw mills are great for big stuff but otherwise, a bandmill will give you much better production. Chainsaw mills are slower, waste more material, very labor-intensive and not exactly cheap. Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk ...ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Apr 2, 2014 Messages 46 Reaction score 16. Jun 8, 2014 #10 I have used the HF sharpener for a couple years and regret wasting my time with it. Reply. w8ye Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 16, 2011 ... Sounds like you are not a heavy chainsaw user, so dumping money into a chain sharpening system that you rarely ...Reaction score. 2,327. Location. Mrs Miggins' Coffee Shop. Mar 1, 2018. #2. The Makita 7900/Dolmar PS7910 is always worth buying... provided you have something to cut with it! Remember it's an almost 80cc saw, so probably overkill for over 90% of anything even a professional can come across here in Europe outside the logging business.Mar 16, 2009 · Arborist, Chainsaw & Tree Work Forum | Facebook. Private group. ·. 1.1K members. Join group. About this group. Be a fan of the worlds largest arborist forum; …Chainsaw . Shindaiwa vs. Stihl. Thread starter Brian; Start date Apr 23, 2002; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Feb 8, 2002 Messages 1,391 Reaction score 16 Location East Central Illinois (Marshall) Apr 25, 2002Nov 16, 2023 · Join the community of arborists, chainsaw enthusiasts and professionals on ArboristSite Forum. Browse and post questions, answers, tips, photos and videos about …While pushing the nose (Reduces vaccum) into the bench top, pull the folower out with a pair of needle nose pliers. Pack with desired grease and then push the follower back into the tube. From there work the nose a bit to purge any air untill it starts pushing grease. Stay safe!Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Dec 27, 2008 Messages 1,472 Reaction score 1,130 Location Indiana. ... Oh yes, and there are plenty of them out there Kind of like chainsaw operators . Reply. Reactions: fields_mj. RedneckChainsawRepair Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined …Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined May 31, 2021 Messages 1,032 Reaction score 5,591 Location Interior Alaska. Dec 23, 2022 #11 Actually, according to CHAINSAW SHACK BRODY, we are all wrong and black widow files are the superior files in every way, shape and form. Reply. Reactions: jolj. B. buzz sawyer Addicted to ArboristSite AS …The parts will swap out to a 660/650 EVL echo and the parts will sell for more than the whole. Particularly the jug/piston, the coil/ module, the handle and the bottom carrier. All the other parts will sell too. Unless it's pristine, then the whole saw might get some higher $$ action. This is based on selling four orange ones and one yellow one ...Reaction score. 162. Location. Greece. Jun 16, 2019. #7. Efco MT 6500 has magnesium crankcase (same as 590) and metal side cover.I wrote something wrong above,the 590 weights 6 kg and the 6500 6.5 kg so the difference is 500gr.Anyway both good saws but if the price is similar i would buy the Efco.LPX has a bumper on the driver to help reduce kickback potential.... the LGX does not. No, but instead it has much larger and ramped rakers (like the Stihl RS/RSC/RM/RMC etc), that are more in the way for bore-cutting than the small ramps on the LP etc. Both designs are for kick-back reduction, nothing to do with AV.Millwood, WA. Nov 20, 2010. #14. as of the 2010 stihl catalog the ms441 weight is 14.6 lbs same as the ms460, the ms441 c-q weight is 14.8 which is the weight of the extra chain brake. I have a ms441 and a 066 and the 441 is quicker on the throddle and is as fast as the 066 through wood 20" and smaller as i can tell.Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jan 9, 2009 Messages 1,711 Reaction score 431 Location gold hill,nc. Jan 13, 2011 #2 Chain Saw Collectors Corner - Gasoline Chain Saws by Manufacturer . Reply. brad1000s ArboristSite Operative. Joined Oct 15, 2009 Messages 279 Reaction score 83 Location kentucky.If you own a lawnmower, chainsaw, or any other small engine equipment, chances are you’ll need to have it repaired at some point. Finding a reliable small engine repair service nea...Hi. I need a chainsaw to cut firewood, but I don't want to buy a piece of junk. I've done some research, but I think it's time to talk to the experts. I went to my local shop today (Stihl and Husky dealer), and they have a couple 028 Woodbosses for $225 each. One has a 16" bar, the other has an 18" bar, and apparently they're both about 15 ...Feb 1, 2017. #1. finally got around to spending a day and a tank of fuel with my "new" 2015 makita 6100P chainsaw. my first impressions are very favorable , the saw is very well made and logically laid out-- starts in one or two pulls , it even started on two pulls after i flooded it. three non "pro" things about this saw as it comes new--.Reaction score. 162. Location. Greece. Jun 16, 2019. #7. Efco MT 6500 has magnesium crankcase (same as 590) and metal side cover.I wrote something wrong above,the 590 weights 6 kg and the 6500 6.5 kg so the difference is 500gr.Anyway both good saws but if the price is similar i would buy the Efco.Feb 18, 2024 · Best Top-Handle Climbing Saw. Echo Top-Handle Arborist Chainsaw. Lightweight Model With Safety Features. This arborist chainsaw features a 12-inch guide …782. Location. Narrows, Va 24124. Oct 30, 2010. #2. The timber bear was not the worse saw ever built, but I personally would not put much into one either. I believe the timber bear later became the PM610 which later became the PM650. Here is a link to the specs on the timber bear.Cutting speed is good. With a Carlton semi chisel chain it cut the small stuff like a laser. I made a couple cuts through 14" fir and it pulled through it fine. I had bought a husky 435 last year for this type of work and the 3500 cuts fast. The Makita EA3500 runs like you would expect a ms261 or 550xp smooth and fast but not the same power lol ...Dec 30, 2015 · 6400 leaves you the ability to jump to 79-84cc on future. 6100 is better power to weight and better balanced for 60cc. Really just depends on what you want/need now or in the future. I currently have a 421 and an Echo 500p. I am a firewood hack but am in need of a saw with more power for felling and bucking. ArboristSite Operative. Joined May 25, 2008 Messages 146 Reaction score 209 Location ... Redneck Chainsaw Repair AS Supporting Member. Joined May 11, 2012 Messages 8,631 Reaction score 11,060 Location Ohio. Mar 21, 2022 #14 Just go to your dealer. Only couple bucks each. Part # 9460 624 0801 .Chainsaw . Echo CS-360T. Thread starter Cliff R; Start date Feb 27, 2008; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Jan 24, 2008 Messages 2,567 Reaction score 2,175 Location Mount Vernon, Ohio. Nov 23 ...21 hours ago · Chainsaws. Anything and everything about chainsaws! Moderator: chet. 0 Members and 94 Guests are viewing this board. Go Down Pages 1 2... 401. Subject / …Chainsaw . Stihl ms200t time sert size ??? Thread starter Dadatwins; Start date May 3, 2008; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Jul 23, 2002 Messages 7,025 Reaction score 1,149 Location West Virginia. May 3, 2008 #6ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Apr 11, 2013 Messages 14 Reaction score 1 Location indiana. May 17, 2013 #1 ... "Stihl MS650 chainsaw with big bore kit 98 cc extra cylinder extra had tons of accessories everything goes with it three bars all the chains ,files, oil, extra parts etc ". Bars are Stihl 20,28,36".I drained the tank completely, washed it out 3 times, first with turps, then degreaser, then preparation solvent. I dried it with compressed air, then preheated it. Prep is critical to success if you are going to glue. I keyed the surface lightly with some 80 grit sandpaper then glued.Husky 550XP is a good saw but Husqvarna is having issues with supplying parts. Echo makes a good saw as well, believe the 4910 is still available but that saw really needs muffler work to realize it's full potential. The echos are hard to beat for the price. Not the fastest but dead reliable and easy starting.ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Apr 2, 2014 Messages 46 Reaction score 16. Jun 8, 2014 #10 I have used the HF sharpener for a couple years and regret wasting my time with it. Reply. w8ye Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Apr 16, 2011 ... Sounds like you are not a heavy chainsaw user, so dumping money into a chain sharpening system that you rarely ...Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Mar 1, 2013 Messages 3,389 Reaction score 7,237 Location Western WI. ... Latest: Chainsaw Collectors; 43 minutes ago; Chainsaw. Withdrawn Dolmar Parts (old parts in Singapore) Latest: oldpartsinasia-joe; 54 minutes ago; Chainsaw Parts & Tools. The War Wagon Chronicles.The Husqvarna T435 is the best arborist chainsaw, a powerful and reliable tool that is perfect for tree surgeons and professionals. This top-handled chainsaw is designed to tackle tree pruning in all locations including parks, vineyards, orchards, and residential properties.3 days ago · Dogwood Chainsaw Pants 40% off. Mar 28, 2024; Treetopflyer; TreeBay. Got gear to sell? Looking to save some bills and buy used? Post items you want or want to …If a tree falls in your yard, you have brush to keep clear or you like to cut your own firewood, having a chainsaw around can be one of the smarter investments you can make. Howeve...Chainsaw . Ultimate 2 saw plan. Thread starter sweetjetskier; Start date May 26, 2014; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Feb 4, 2008 Messages 5,350 Reaction score 3,129 Location Austria. May 27, 2014 #20 I would ...Yep, Jonsered is gone. There will still be Redmax 9000's out there and they are just a rebadged 2188, which in turn is just (basically) a red and black Husqvarna 390. Not sure if they are still being produced as such, but there will be some out there in the big wide World. The Husqvarna 390 run means there are a good amount of parts getting ...A TPG Editor covers the rise and fall of Bombardier's CRJ jet family. I started my career as an aviation journalist in 1992. At that time, Bombardier and Embraer were developing ai...There are also some other minor differences in the saw, from what I can see, such as the design of the vents on the side of the housing. After a little searching on line, it appears they produced two different series of the Stihl 012 saws: 1. The Stihl 012 AVE - produced from 1986 to 1994 2. The Stihl 012 AVET - produced from 1986 to 1989 Am I ...Also I think it works better hooking up to a choker on the log. I have pulled 20' long 24" Douglas Fir logs, 10' long 30" maple and Douglas Fir logs, side hill down hill and on the flat. The newer Lewis winch is lighter weight then the older ones. I paid $600.00 for a new one from my local chainsaw dealer.Otherwise, it sounds like there may be a problem with the low speed circuit in the carb. Is it really running perfectly at high speed - to check, find out how many turns out the H screw is, it should be around 1. You should at least get it pressure checked, then maybe change the L screw, but may be safer/quicker to get a new carb.Chainsaw . Just bought a new husqvarna 565 ... Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Mar 6, 2008 Messages 2,062 Reaction score 1,238 Location ...If you want a true "100 cc" saw, the 2100 husqvarna is the saw, if you ar willing to round to the nearest 3 ccs, a nice 7 series mac will make you smile, but only under certain conditions. Thoes old torquers won't be runnin the show untill you have them in aboout 50'' of wood. My 103cc 795 is a complete joke untill you bury the 42'' bar past ...ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Oct 5, 2016 Messages 24 Reaction score 16 ... This is very important. A dull chain will cut poorly and will dramatically shorten the service life of a chainsaw. Reply. unclemoustache My 'stache is bigger than yours. AS Supporting Member. Joined Jan 22, 2009 Messages 23,759 Reaction score 60,958 Location S. Il. near ...the fixed jet carbed saws are useless as they never run right all the time, the airfilter is garbage. Agreed. The 260 may not be the worst, but it may be one of the most overrated. The air "filter" truly is a P.O.S. Stihl had far too many years to upgrade the 026 platform and address the aforementioned shortcomings.Mar 12, 2009. #6. With the cylinder off, I put the plug back in, turned the cylinder upside down and balanced it on a screwdriver handle. Then I sprayed inside the cylinder with carb cleaner until the cleaner reached the ports. I let that sit overnight and then wiped it out with a rag the next day. Arborist 101. Post thread. This Forum is for individuals new to the business and seeking help learning the basics. Ask the pro's here.
The 620 in the USA has a non limited ignition and a different carb. The second edition 600p cylinder was changed to provide 20% more fuel efficiency. Echo also advertised the HP rating of the cs-590 to be around 4hp. The graph is in the other thread if anyone want like to view it.. Bangladesh sxx
Chainsaw . Stihl 038 Service Manual. Thread starter zef_66; Start date Jul 22, 2014; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Operative. Joined Jul 1, 2018 Messages 459 Reaction score 663 Location Australia. Apr 13, 2023 #13 028 & 038 ...Last month, I hosted a cordless chainsaw Head-2-Head where we evaluated a total of twelve battery powered cordless chainsaws. We recently posted an in depth article on our website as well as YoutTube video. Check out the links below to see our test. Website Article. YouTube Video.The 5020 overall is a smidge hefty, and a bit bulky, but for the $180 mine cost, it's a real value for lighter felling & bucking, and most limbing. As others have noted, 50 cc saws are so good at most tasks, that they are go-to saws. Much less sweat packing one out into the woods than some big-iron.Chainsaw . Shindaiwa vs. Stihl. Thread starter Brian; Start date Apr 23, 2002; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Addicted to ArboristSite. Joined Feb 8, 2002 Messages 1,391 Reaction score 16 Location East Central Illinois (Marshall) Apr 25, 2002The 3410 replaces the 310 while the 3510 replaces the 352. Echo's press release for the 3410 says it has 1.7 horsepower. Echo's Non-US websites list the 3510 as having 2.02 horsepower (converting from Kw). Weird that they are both 34.4 cc - maybe its like 590 and 620 power difference but both being the same cc's.Location. New Hampshire. Jul 24, 2002. #5. You're correct about the horsepower difference, Oakman. 125cc cart and bike motors are making in the 40 HP range, modified. With a pipe, head and serious other mods, Ken tells me that really hopped up 3120's, 088's and the like can make over 25 HP. What keeps 120cc chainsaw engines from being not quite ...Reaction score. 4,091. Location. East Lansing, MI. Sep 5, 2006. #3. If you decide to sell it, let me know what you' re looking to get for it. It would look great on the shelf next to my current Ford chainsaw, assuming the price is …Chainsaw . MS290 TO 390 CONVERSION OR STICK WITH OEM. Thread starter stihlfan7; Start date Oct 25, 2022; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Lurker. Joined Dec 2, 2011 Messages 43 Reaction score 66. Oct 27, 2022Troms, North Norway. Nov 3, 2005. #2. The most obvious differences is that the 2171 (and Husky 372xp) has a side access chain tensioner, and weights .3 kg (2/3 lbs) more. From what I have read earlier the added weight probably has something to do with correction of weaknesses in the original design (Husky 371/Jred 2071), but I am far from sure ...Chainsaw . The ultimate 3 saw plan. Thread starter funky sawman; Start date Mar 2, 2009; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... Arboristsite.com Spooner. Joined Jan 6, 2008 Messages 3,346 Reaction score 410 Location middle east: coast, that is. Mar 3, 2009Reaction score. 162. Location. Greece. Jun 16, 2019. #7. Efco MT 6500 has magnesium crankcase (same as 590) and metal side cover.I wrote something wrong above,the 590 weights 6 kg and the 6500 6.5 kg so the difference is 500gr.Anyway both good saws but if the price is similar i would buy the Efco.Chainsaw . Tanaka chainsaw. Thread starter Aled Owen; Start date Nov 12, 2010; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Member. Joined Mar 26, 2010 Messages 84 Reaction score 2 Location UK. Dec 1, 2010 #16 £330 is the cheapest online price I ...Feb 26, 2008 · Okay, in the market for a chainsaw and want a Stihl due to closeness of dealer and past good luck with brand (trimmer / blower). Have it narrowed down to: Ms270 MS280 MS290 MS310 260 I realize this is a wide range, but only reason I lean away from the 290 and 310 is the weight. I plan to cut about 7 cords a year for home heat. Opinions. Chainsaw . Best Used Chainsaws. Thread starter hilltopper; Start date Apr 13, 2010; Help Support Arborist Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. ... ArboristSite Guru. Joined Jan 12, 2010 Messages 866 Reaction score 160 Location Lake Norman, NC. Apr 13, 2010 #8.