Chainsaw comparson

[mtarbert]

Can someone tell me how a Stihl MS 310 compares with an 029.....I have a 310 and a friend has an 029 for sale both have 18"bars
Thanks,
Mike

 

[computeruser]

In my hands there is very little difference between the two saws in real-world use. Slight adavntage goes to the 310 on paper, but that advantage can easily be overcome by a good chain. Both saws respond very well to having their mufflers opened up a bit.

 

[mtarbert]

Thanks for the responce....when I had them side by side I didn"t see much diffrence either.
Mike

 

[hornett22]

you won't see much difference.both good saws though.

 

[johnsopi]

Is it hard to open up the muffers. Retune the saw seemed to be the hard part. I have a MS310 and a Dolmar 5100 and have thought about doing the mod.

Paul

 

[keyman512us]

...One thing I will say about a Stihl...once you get it "dialed in just right" and take reasonably good care of it...it will run like a dream. A finely tuned Stihl "never gets can-tankerous". Husky??? Well I'm gonna leave that one alone...

I like the "old Stihls" personally...not that they are any better...just liked the old "O" designations..029,031(had one got stolen off the truck), 036 (my 'favorite' saw),044 (someday...lol)

I just recently passed up a deal at the 'local' saw shop (overlook services)... a 'trade in' MS 460 (044??) brand new bar ran like a champ (after they got done with it)...even had a heated grip... Just didn't have $400 bucks 'burning a hole in my pocket' that day...

 

[jjbaer]

...One thing I will say about a Stihl...once you get it "dialed in just right" and take reasonably good care of it...it will run like a dream. A finely tuned Stihl "never gets can-tankerous". Husky??? Well I'm gonna leave that one alone...
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I have the Husky 345 16" saw......$228 brand new a few years ago (saw, scabbard and 2 chains)...not much more $ now to get it.......great saw!