Anyone run one of these....Always thought it would be a nice saw and its on saw...
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=TK+TCS+3301+PFS+12&catID;=
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Tanaka
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Oooooh.... That looks like a suitable replacement for my wee 30 yr old Echo. :coolsmirk: I sense some splurging in the very near future. :coolgrin:
Never run Tanaka myself,but what little I've heard about them is they're quite reliable.
Never run Tanaka myself,but what little I've heard about them is they're quite reliable.
Much more plastic than my old Echo,yet it still only weighs 8lbs dry.No chainbrake or handguard on it either,later models had the guard.
Baileys is the only place I've seen one. Might be a good saw but who knows. Maybe its been reviewed over at AS.
I'm kicking myself for thinking too long about the deal on the Hitachi CS33ET14 Sears Outlet had two weeks ago. They sold out quickly. Its the same saw painted green with a longer warranty. It was $169 + $8 shipping... Those of you in IL or TX still may still have them at your local sears outlet store.
It is 10% off in January.
I have a 455 Rancher with a 20" bar, I was thinking of something smaller to cut up telegraph pole sizes logs. Not sure if this would be the best bet. For the money.
I have a 455 Rancher with a 20" bar, I was thinking of something smaller to cut up telegraph pole sizes logs. Not sure if this would be the best bet. For the money.
Thistle said:
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Tanaka has a pretty good rep reliability wise as far as I know. If this thing turns out decent it could be good price/performance ratio. But if we're looking at how the saw's gonna perform the 192T maintains a slightly better power -> weight ratio. It certainly comes at a price but the MS201T flat-out spanks the Tanaka for HP per cc. (Total bhp = 2.41 vs 1.6) :coolgrin: I wonder what the engine rpm limit is on the Tanaka vs. the MS192T? Also I'm guessing this is going to come with 3/8" Low-Profile .050 for chain. That will make a huge difference vs the .043 Picco Mini chain on the MS192T and not in a good way.
If was at it's regular price of $299.99 I'd say skip it and pick up a MS192T but at $209.99 it might turn out to be a bargain.
Never ran one but their handhelds in the lawn care world (blowers, weed wackers, etc) are know to have a good power to weight ratio and be consistantly reliable
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If you need to be pushed over the edge.
http://baileys2go.com/newsletter/2012/jan1_2012/index.html
I expect a review.
If you need to be pushed over the edge.
http://baileys2go.com/newsletter/2012/jan1_2012/index.html
I expect a review.
KarlP said:Smokin -
If you need to be pushed over the edge.
http://baileys2go.com/newsletter/2012/jan1_2012/index.html
I expect a review.
Goin to wait until I blow my 192t but this will be the replacement. I am pushing hard too! :lol:
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I only have experience with the Tanaka gas drills & they are high quality. If that saw is made in Japan as the drills were it should be great quality. If made elsewhere, I don't know Jay, Randy
Singed Eyebrows said:
Yea me either, so far the 192t has been a work horse. Cant believe how much we run that little dude. Will never cut without one on board.
I wonder why the top handle is not C.A.R.B. Teir 2 compliant and the rear handle is.
just a different muffler?
just a different muffler?
mecreature said:
Probably just easier to get through Regs. Less of them sold. (There a very small drop in the bucket) Compaired to other saw sales.
I would really like to see one up close.
Never used a top handle so I wouldn't know which one to get.
I have an old poulan 2150 that has been running great.
I got the knack of tuning it, cleaned it up real good. I think it likes the stihl oil mix.
anyway, would there be any reason to buy one of these Tanaka's with a rear handle
over the same CC in stihl like the 170 or 180?
Never used a top handle so I wouldn't know which one to get.
I have an old poulan 2150 that has been running great.
I got the knack of tuning it, cleaned it up real good. I think it likes the stihl oil mix.
anyway, would there be any reason to buy one of these Tanaka's with a rear handle
over the same CC in stihl like the 170 or 180?
mecreature said:
Low volume cutting for sure there worth trying. Chain tensioner would be what I want to see.
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