I'm thinking about getting a bigger saw (have a Husqvarna 450 now) that I can put a 20" - 24" bar on for some of the larger stuff I'm starting to get into. I've had my 450 for 3 years and never had a problem with it besides that it leaks a little bar oil here and there but I'm not married to Husky at all. Wouldn't mind checking out Stihl since I've never used one.
Went to the Husqvarna dealer down the road that has treated me really well. They showed me a 359 that's just over $500 which is probably going to be my target price range. Saw wasn't heavy, maybe a little more than my 450, and had good balance. Called the closest Stihl dealer, who is probably a good 25 minutes away, and they told me I should look at an MS 311 for about $500. I checked out the specs on the 311 and it looks like a pretty heavy saw compared to the 359.
I would love to spring for a pro saw but they're going to be out of my price range unless I buy used. There is actually an MS 660 Magnum on CL for $500 like 2 hours from me but I think it's probably overkill and I'm not ready to buy just yet.
I cut about 4 cords a year of a good mix of hardwoods. I think a 60cc saw would probably be plenty of power. Any suggestions or feedback on saws that match what I'm looking for would be great.
Thanks
Went to the Husqvarna dealer down the road that has treated me really well. They showed me a 359 that's just over $500 which is probably going to be my target price range. Saw wasn't heavy, maybe a little more than my 450, and had good balance. Called the closest Stihl dealer, who is probably a good 25 minutes away, and they told me I should look at an MS 311 for about $500. I checked out the specs on the 311 and it looks like a pretty heavy saw compared to the 359.
I would love to spring for a pro saw but they're going to be out of my price range unless I buy used. There is actually an MS 660 Magnum on CL for $500 like 2 hours from me but I think it's probably overkill and I'm not ready to buy just yet.
I cut about 4 cords a year of a good mix of hardwoods. I think a 60cc saw would probably be plenty of power. Any suggestions or feedback on saws that match what I'm looking for would be great.
Thanks