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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:40:58 AM EDT
It would be this. Stihl MS500i with a 28" bar. Fuel injection is amazing, and this saw rips.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:42:22 AM EDT
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Damn that’s a big boy saw
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:43:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damn that’s a big boy saw Was going to say, thats a lot of saw. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:45:59 AM EDT
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Stihl FarmBoss.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:46:26 AM EDT
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Nice saw. Not my choice if I could only have one. Have fun running that thing standing in a crotch 4
87' up. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:46:31 AM EDT
[#5]
Beautiful white oak, too.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:51:42 AM EDT
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Great saw. But if I could only have one, it would be a bit smaller.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:52:42 AM EDT
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I'm not an arborist or a logger by any means. That said, my MS-261 has been superb.
A bunch of ARFcommers suggested that model to me years ago. You buncha' glorious bastards 
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:56:22 AM EDT
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Oh to be young.
My 12.8 lb 60cc Jonsered works well with me. Glad I have the option of grabbing an 8.6 lb MS 170 when I don't need the size\power bar of the 60cc. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:03:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice saw. Not my choice if I could only have one. Have fun running that thing standing in a crotch 4 87' up. I'm only part time help at this point for my dad's company. My full time gig is a rope access technician. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:03:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stihl FarmBoss. I like mine too OP. It is not much heavier than the Farm Boss, just 1.6 pounds more. Of course some more weight for the longer bar and extra chain. Mine cuts so damn good and quick compared to the old Farm Boss I burned up. My cutting time has been decreased incredibly compared to the old saw. 
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:05:49 PM EDT
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MS-170 here, but I’m just a condo livin’ city-slicker.
Chris |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:06:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Was going to say, thats a lot of saw. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Damn that's a big boy saw Was going to say, thats a lot of saw. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:07:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like mine too OP. It is not much heavier than the Farm Boss, just 1.6 pounds more. Of course some more weight for the longer bar and extra chain. Mine cuts so damn good and quick compared to the old Farm Boss I burned up. My cutting time has been decreased incredibly compared to the old saw. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/308700/20210122_144752_1_-1792384.jpg |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:10:30 PM EDT
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My only saw is a Huskvarna 335 xtp. I used to climb and work in a bucket. Fuck all that. My biggest was a Sthil MS 460.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:13:32 PM EDT
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Stihl 440 or 044.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:15:42 PM EDT
[#16]
I’m still using my Poulan I bought in 92. If it ever quits, I’ll buy a Stihl.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:17:14 PM EDT
[#17]
Go big or go home
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:17:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stihl 440 or 044. You carry a 1911, don't you, Gramps?  Don't get me wrong...both are/were good saws. Technology keeps churning along though. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:18:02 PM EDT
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My Stihl MS261 20 inch and yellow chain still runs well when I'm up north. Pro series is worth it over consumer grade.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:21:19 PM EDT
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The fuel injection and electronics might make it a bit harder to work on, but the 500i seems really cool. Would otherwise be a 462 for me.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:21:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:22:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like mine too OP. It is not much heavier than the Farm Boss, just 1.6 pounds more. Of course some more weight for the longer bar and extra chain. Mine cuts so damn good and quick compared to the old Farm Boss I burned up. My cutting time has been decreased incredibly compared to the old saw. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/308700/20210122_144752_1_-1792384.jpg Ported 440mag with a 25 inch and 16 inch bar. Perfect compromise. The 462 will hang with a 500i also. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:23:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And add one of these: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/21383/71jiDS8lefL__AC_SL1500__jpg-2092803.JPG I just bought a couple of these for my different size chains. Make sure you get the genuine stihl versions, not the chinese knockoffs all over ebay and amazon. The files are very good, and it seems to do a good job sharpening both rakers and teeth. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:24:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go big or go home https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/503752/2BA81D1A-EFCB-4A11-BEAC-25AF4D3ED3FA_jpe-2092797.JPG  |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:26:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: And add one of these: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/21383/71jiDS8lefL__AC_SL1500__jpg-2092803.JPG |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:30:33 PM EDT
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I have a stihl 500 fuel injected demo saw... it was strong till it stopped starting. Broke out the ole trusty carbed 420....
I like a 362 chain saw with 20-25 inch bar. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:31:57 PM EDT
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 Attached FileForgot about my dad's old Homelite. He broke the rope, not too bad to fix. I cleaned it up and now it floods like a bitch. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:34:06 PM EDT
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I bought mine a couple months ago with a 25" light bar....it's an awesome saw for sure.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:34:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm not an arborist or a logger by any means. That said, my MS-261 has been superb. A bunch of ARFcommers suggested that model to me years ago. You buncha' glorious bastards I must have read that thread, because I wound up buying the same. So far, so good. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:37:26 PM EDT
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MS 270 here for the big stuff. MS 180c for everything else. It goes in the motorhome with us just in case. Rides in the CanAm just fine. Nice little saw for stuff 10" and smaller. The 270 is a beast and it's almost 20 years old. Never been in the shop.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:37:35 PM EDT
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I'm 76 and have only owned one chain saw:
Stihl 041 Farm boss. Still runs good. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:37:56 PM EDT
[#32]
I'm a battery boi since my property is at 8400ft and I can't even keep small gas engines running right at sea level.
 Attached FileI've got the 220C with the 16" bar. It does the job for me when I need to cut up to 8" trees. https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/battery-saws/msa220cb/ |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:40:12 PM EDT
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I have a 441 and it rips pretty well. Can get a little heavy for my wimpy ass after a while though.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:41:31 PM EDT
[#34]
god damn...those are some serious saws.
I bought a Craftsman 18" from Dirt Cheap for $50. I just put a new chain on it and it has been serving me very well. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:42:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm a battery boi since my property is at 8400ft and I can't even keep small gas engines running right at sea level. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231998/f4f24bbfc1df4192afcc16aa702ea550_jpg-2092819.JPG I've got the 220C with the 16" bar. It does the job for me when I need to cut up to 8" trees. https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/battery-saws/msa220cb/ 8400' in texas? 
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:44:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 8400' in texas? No, I'm moving to CO next year. In the mountains on the way to Cripple Creek. I have been to 8750 feet in TX though, but I didn't bring my chainsaw. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:46:38 PM EDT
[#37]
One is none. Just sayin'.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:46:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm a battery boi since my property is at 8400ft and I can't even keep small gas engines running right at sea level. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/231998/f4f24bbfc1df4192afcc16aa702ea550_jpg-2092819.JPG I've got the 220C with the 16" bar. It does the job for me when I need to cut up to 8" trees. https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/battery-saws/msa220cb/ I worked in Aspen, Vail, Beaver Creek, Steamboat Springs. I cleared trail over 10k. Not to be a dick, new battery saws are awesome. But gas saws can run at altitude. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:47:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go big or go home https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/503752/2BA81D1A-EFCB-4A11-BEAC-25AF4D3ED3FA_jpe-2092797.JPG According to the specs the 500 is only lacking 10% HP but is 20% lighter than the 661. I can also confirm this because I have both in my garage. So IMO, unless all you're doing is big bucking, the 500i is a better all around saw. My 661 rarely runs now. 500i does almost all the felling, limbing, and bucking. 661 has more low end grunt, it can pull more aggressive chain while getting leaned on harder but cut speed isn't that much better with the 661 in 95% of cutting scenarios in my experience. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:50:42 PM EDT
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Quoted: It would be this. Stihl MS500i with a 28" bar. Fuel injection is amazing, and this saw rips. https://i.postimg.cc/KcLhjFML/82807-C1-B-EDE8-4-A08-BA23-83-F0-C64-D7-D54.jpg It's a sweet saw. I picked up a 500i with full wrap handles, 25in bar, and large dogs back in March and have about 15 tanks through it. Absolutely rips. Mostly used for bucking up Doug fir and Ponderosa up to 35in. in diameter. What used to be minutes with my 291 is now done in seconds. Never thought the full wrap would be as useful as it is, but I recommend them. Runs fawsome. Would buy again or at least a 462. Some guys are saying there are fines getting in the intake because of the air filter design, but I haven't seen any in my saw. But I did stick a piece of 1/4 in foam under the cover as a precaution. Also it's seems a little sensitive with one month old mix. Fresh mix, zero issues. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:56:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: According to the specs the 500 is only lacking 10% HP but is 20% lighter than the 661. I can also confirm this because I have both in my garage. So IMO, unless all you're doing is big bucking, the 500i is a better all around saw. My 661 rarely runs now. 500i does almost all the felling, limbing, and bucking. 661 has more low end grunt, it can pull more aggressive chain while getting leaned on harder but cut speed isn't that much better with the 661 in 95% of cutting scenarios in my experience. Full disclosure I use my 038 AV Super with 24” bar more than anything |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 12:58:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Go big or go home https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/503752/2BA81D1A-EFCB-4A11-BEAC-25AF4D3ED3FA_jpe-2092797.JPG For my purposes the 500i is perfect. The only reason for a 661 would be milling or running a 32+ inch bar. But for that I rather have a ported 395xp. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 1:04:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I worked in Aspen, Vail, Beaver Creek, Steamboat Springs. I cleared trail over 10k. Not to be a dick, new battery saws are awesome. But gas saws can run at altitude. I'm absolutely sure they can, but just not by me. The problem I've always had with small gas lawn stuff is that if you're not using it on a weekly basis, when you go to use it, it doesn't work. But I realize there are people that are much better at keeping them running than me. So far, I'm surprised every time I push the button on my Bobcat and it starts! 
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Posted: 9/16/2021 1:07:37 PM EDT
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I haven’t had the opportunity to use one, but I really like my 462. I haven’t used it since I added the bark box.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 1:10:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: According to the specs the 500 is only lacking 10% HP but is 20% lighter than the 661. I can also confirm this because I have both in my garage. So IMO, unless all you're doing is big bucking, the 500i is a better all around saw. My 661 rarely runs now. 500i does almost all the felling, limbing, and bucking. 661 has more low end grunt, it can pull more aggressive chain while getting leaned on harder but cut speed isn't that much better with the 661 in 95% of cutting scenarios in my experience. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Go big or go home https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/503752/2BA81D1A-EFCB-4A11-BEAC-25AF4D3ED3FA_jpe-2092797.JPG According to the specs the 500 is only lacking 10% HP but is 20% lighter than the 661. I can also confirm this because I have both in my garage. So IMO, unless all you're doing is big bucking, the 500i is a better all around saw. My 661 rarely runs now. 500i does almost all the felling, limbing, and bucking. 661 has more low end grunt, it can pull more aggressive chain while getting leaned on harder but cut speed isn't that much better with the 661 in 95% of cutting scenarios in my experience. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 1:17:28 PM EDT
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I'd love a new saw but I can't kill my old ones.
026 is my "one" saw. 038M2 I built and polished in '96 for big stuff. little echo from a garage sale I take camping and such. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 1:53:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The farm boss is a pig on the power to weight side of things. Not a bad saw just heavy for the power it has. Ported 440mag with a 25 inch and 16 inch bar. Perfect compromise. The 462 will hang with a 500i also. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I like mine too OP. It is not much heavier than the Farm Boss, just 1.6 pounds more. Of course some more weight for the longer bar and extra chain. Mine cuts so damn good and quick compared to the old Farm Boss I burned up. My cutting time has been decreased incredibly compared to the old saw. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/308700/20210122_144752_1_-1792384.jpg Ported 440mag with a 25 inch and 16 inch bar. Perfect compromise. The 462 will hang with a 500i also. 460/462 first choice, but not in stock I got the last 500i. A few Huskies were in stock on the shelf but that dealer would not even bother to come over and talk to me, or the true logger guys. The 3 of us all walked out, i went to the other dealer in town, logger guys headed down to Longview to buy. Easily that store lost out on over $2500 on sales in a 15 min span. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 2:01:13 PM EDT
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I picked up a Echo 501P with a 20" bar this year for cleaning up some trees the retarded previous owners allowed to grow right next to the house. Still haven't used it, fucking thing terrifies me
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Posted: 9/16/2021 2:09:09 PM EDT
[#49]
Just one saw….372XP as the day is long.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 2:10:32 PM EDT
[#50]
Hard pass on an EFI chainsaw.
I prefer my small engines to be as simple as possible. |
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