This week I am going to be purchasing a new saw and wanted to see what the experts here would buy. I have narrowed it down between the 460 or 660. So my question is which one would you choose and why? Thanks in advance for the help.
What are you cutting?
I can get through 24" oak with my ms250 w/ 16" bar. Takes a while but slow+steady wins the race. With a sharp chain I can rip through pine lickedy split. A 460 is 2x horsepower of my saw and more than likely has much more cutting power after resistance etc are paid for. I can drop/buck 2 cord/day with my saw running for less than 4 hours, regardless of what type/size of wood.
Are you a professional or just a hobbyist?
If I was cutting any more than I am I would want a larger saw. The 460 is well thought of here and on the occasion when I'm flirting with the notion I am always late to contact on Craigslist. Gone in 60 seconds is not an exaggeration, even when people are asking 90% retail.I am a hobbyist. I cut between 5-6 cords a year. I probably will stick to a 25" bar. I currently have a Husky 450 w/18" bar and am looking for a saw that can handle a larger bar. I figured the price between the 460 and 660 is not that big of difference. I just don'twant to regret buying the 460 and knowing I might of needed the 660. That's why I am at the right place asking all of the great members here. Thanks for the replies.
440/441 would be enough of a saw to do what you are describing, but a 460 would be better! If you are primarily cutting firewood, and it is mostly pine, you definately won't need a 660. That saw is a beast, and a bit of a jump in price. You'll be wasting a lot of power and gas for the same cutting you would be doing with a 440/460. Just my .02 cents....
I am a hobbyist. I cut between 5-6 cords a year. I probably will stick to a 25" bar. I currently have a Husky 450 w/18" bar and am looking for a saw that can handle a larger bar. I figured the price between the 460 and 660 is not that big of difference. I just don'twant to regret buying the 460 and knowing I might of needed the 660. That's why I am at the right place asking all of the great members here. Thanks for the replies.
You have a Husky already. Any reason you're not considering another? Just wondering.
460 would do you a good job. Plenty of power. A big upgrade
Did you consider the 562XP with a 24'' bar.?
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/forest/products/xp-saws/562-xp/#articles
Light weight & plenty of power for what you need it for.
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