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    Quote Originally Posted by Art Shirk View Post
    I’m sure it’s been mentioned in here many times but what say yee all about the 462? I have a small husqy but need a work horse and was told to get one of these.


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    It’s a classic if you need a 70+ CC saw.

    Husky (372) of the same class might make more sense if you already own a husky and the associated maintenance stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldnew_guy View Post
    It’s a classic if you need a 70+ CC saw.

    Husky (372) of the same class might make more sense if you already own a husky and the associated maintenance stuff.
    I have a ton of work to do with large downed trees and don’t want to want for power. Don’t have a ton of accoutrements for the husqy but that’s a good point.


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    For a pro saw in the power-to-weight ratio, you can’t go wrong with a 72cc saw. My 38 is a couple pounds heavier and I’ve never regretted it when faced with several days of hard cutting in front of me. And depending on your height, a 24” bar saves on the back when bucking lots on the ground, without being too tip heavy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Art Shirk View Post
    I’m sure it’s been mentioned in here many times but what say yee all about the 462? I have a small husqy but need a work horse and was told to get one of these.


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    Sick saw.

    I haven’t run the 500i, but have heard that is better pwr/wt, but not by much!

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    I borrowed a 461 to help with this job. I can’t remember what length the bar was but I know the tree was 40 plus inches at the base and it pulled right through.

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    Husky 572XP is my "big" saw (70cc is very much a mid-sized powerhead, but if I ever needed more power or a bigger bar, I'm calling a pro). Has no trouble throwing chips with a 28" bar fully buried. With a 20" on there it is scary fast to buck with. The anti-vibe system is the best of any saw I've used, which should be a factor in your decision if you're going to be running the thing for hours on end.

    I can also swap a chain on it in about 90 seconds, so I'm also firmly in the XXX-er camp of carrying multiple chains and not dealing with sharpening in the field.

    You have to buy Stihl's through an authorized dealer, in-store, and the local Stihl dealers here are all a bunch of cocksuckers, so I'm a Husky guy.

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    What's a good rechargeable one for small stuff around my house?

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    I've cut a good bit of wood over the last 2y with a 40v greenworks with a 16" bar. It's no pro timber rig and bogs when I force it but it zips right through all the beetle kill that we've got to work with in Colorado. Haven't used one myself but have heard several folks who really like their Milwaukee 18v saws also.
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    The chainsaw thread...

    I’m a relative jong with chainsaws, but I like my EGO just fine for about anything I have the motivation to cut down and chop up. I don’t know what I would do with more power if I had it, but comparing to small gas powered saws I don’t notice any deficiencies or particular difference in that department, except I don’t have to screw around with small, fickle, noisy gas engines. I have a little ecosystem going of EGO yard tools at this point, so I run out of time or energy or things to cut well before I ever run out of juice.
    Last edited by Mustonen; 10-19-2022 at 08:22 AM.
    focus.

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    If you are in the Makita battery universe, the 2x18v chainsaws are awesome. Greatly exceeded expectations, probably a little less power that a gas stihl of the same bar length, sounds like Ficher Price, but cuts super legit. It really shone on a trail work day, slipped in a backpack, and handled big blow downs no prob.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Art Shirk View Post
    I have a ton of work to do with large downed trees and don’t want to want for power. Don’t have a ton of accoutrements for the husqy but that’s a good point.


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    If you are ready to spend $1000+ for a new one either one will do the job I’m sure.

    Be aware that with that power to pull through big logs also comes more power to fuck you up (tip kick back, cutting through things faster than you think, etc). If you don’t have experience already, do some reading or work with someone on how to buck large down trees. You can get yourself into some nasty situations if you aren’t reading the tree right.

    Reading bind, offside cut first, wedging, sequence of cuts, boring, etc…

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    Quote Originally Posted by HobieTony View Post
    If you are in the Makita battery universe, the 2x18v chainsaws are awesome. Greatly exceeded expectations, probably a little less power that a gas stihl of the same bar length, sounds like Ficher Price, but cuts super legit. It really shone on a trail work day, slipped in a backpack, and handled big blow downs no prob.
    Same here. I’ve come around on the makita. It’s great for small work around the cabin, remote campsites etc. don’t try bucking logs with it though.

    Overall I’m pretty satisfied w the 16” dual battery model.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mooseknuckle View Post
    Sick saw.

    I haven’t run the 500i, but have heard that is better pwr/wt, but not by much!
    500i feels lighter than a 462/462C in my experience. Power head is much narrower so easier to handle when falling/limbing. Way better fuel economy in my experience. But I think your right that the power is around the same. Personally I would get the 500i over a 462C as the cost is pretty close, I think 160$ at the local dealer. Biggest issue with the 500i is no heated full wrap grip offered, at least last time I checked.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldnew_guy View Post
    If you are ready to spend $1000+ for a new one either one will do the job I’m sure.

    Be aware that with that power to pull through big logs also comes more power to fuck you up (tip kick back, cutting through things faster than you think, etc). If you don’t have experience already, do some reading or work with someone on how to buck large down trees. You can get yourself into some nasty situations if you aren’t reading the tree right.

    Reading bind, offside cut first, wedging, sequence of cuts, boring, etc…
    ^Very true.
    It's hard to read big trees on bind sometimes. You read it right for the first few cuts and then it changes on the next cut.
    I usually take a 2nd saw...and if that gets stuck, I borrow a 3rd one.

    Btw, I have a pre-Xtorq 372XP and it's a real fine saw. I can recommend it if you find a good used one. Very smooth running compared to some smaller saws I had/have. I've actually considered selling it though because I don't have acres of forest to deal with anymore and it's overkill for smaller stuff, but it's my favorite saw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by skisurfmirth View Post
    500i feels lighter than a 462/462C in my experience. Power head is much narrower so easier to handle when falling/limbing. Way better fuel economy in my experience. But I think your right that the power is around the same. Personally I would get the 500i over a 462C as the cost is pretty close, I think 160$ at the local dealer. Biggest issue with the 500i is no heated full wrap grip offered, at least last time I checked.
    I appreciate this feedback. Will be getting one or the other, but that’s about as to the point as I could ask for in review. Don’t need more power, but I’ll pay better attention to the power head layout. Thinking a 25” and 20” bar and you can get pretty much anything done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Adirondack View Post
    Husky 572XP is my "big" saw (70cc is very much a mid-sized powerhead, but if I ever needed more power or a bigger bar, I'm calling a pro). Has no trouble throwing chips with a 28" bar fully buried. With a 20" on there it is scary fast to buck with. The anti-vibe system is the best of any saw I've used, which should be a factor in your decision if you're going to be running the thing for hours on end.

    I can also swap a chain on it in about 90 seconds, so I'm also firmly in the XXX-er camp of carrying multiple chains and not dealing with sharpening in the field.

    You have to buy Stihl's through an authorized dealer, in-store, and the local Stihl dealers here are all a bunch of cocksuckers, so I'm a Husky guy.
    yeah but how fast can you roll a joint ?

    the husky dealer here is an idiot while the Sthil/ Jonsered dealer is pretty good, I would be ok with running any of the 3 brands but I'm glad I am dealing with the Sthil guys
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    Quote Originally Posted by Art Shirk View Post
    I’m sure it’s been mentioned in here many times but what say yee all about the 462? I have a small husqy but need a work horse and was told to get one of these.


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    A local lumber jack tells me he runs 3 of them sez they are awesume saws, he sends them away to get Walkerized, mayb cuz he is not that big so he doesnt want to lug around more saw & fuel than he needs to
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    If you like big saws, big cuts and cute girls, you should follow this lady on Instagram:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timberridge View Post
    ^Very true.
    It's hard to read big trees on bind sometimes. You read it right for the first few cuts and then it changes on the next cut.
    I usually take a 2nd saw...and if that gets stuck, I borrow a 3rd one.

    .
    what you can do is take 2 bars & the 3 pre-sharpened chains, so if you get a bar jam just unbolt from the tree and mount up another new bar & chain to cut your self out
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    The chainsaw thread...

    Quote Originally Posted by XXX-er View Post
    what you can do is take 2 bars & the 3 pre-sharpened chains, so if you get a bar jam just unbolt from the tree and mount up another new bar & chain to cut your self out
    Yup. Only carry a extra power plant if you are getting paid, and too far from repair, like in heli-access ops. Bars and chain are easy to carry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by XXX-er View Post
    what you can do is take 2 bars & the 3 pre-sharpened chains, so if you get a bar jam just unbolt from the tree and mount up another new bar & chain to cut your self out
    Sure. What's the 3rd chain for?

    Or just leave it in there like King Arthur's sword.
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    Its just another pre-sharpened chain in case you rock #1 and #2

    Rock #3 and you will be kneeling in a snow bank with yer file

    and rolling joints eh
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    Got it.
    Unless you bring 4 chains.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timberridge View Post
    ^Very true.
    It's hard to read big trees on bind sometimes. You read it right for the first few cuts and then it changes on the next cut.
    I usually take a 2nd saw...and if that gets stuck, I borrow a 3rd one.

    Btw, I have a pre-Xtorq 372XP and it's a real fine saw. I can recommend it if you find a good used one. Very smooth running compared to some smaller saws I had/have. I've actually considered selling it though because I don't have acres of forest to deal with anymore and it's overkill for smaller stuff, but it's my favorite saw.
    Or it rolls on you in a way you didn’t expect and you get a body part squished.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BCMtnHound View Post
    Yup. Only carry a extra power plant if you are getting paid, and too far from repair, like in heli-access ops. Bars and chain are easy to carry.
    All my ski hill cutting was hiking the only saw i own up or down HBM but if I have a problem I don't lose a 500 $ day like a pro's does

    So the oiler on my 261 quit oilin in the middle of a run do i stop cutting or just grit my teeth?

    Keep cutting while manualy pouring oil on the chain so I had to buy a new chain/ new bar and fix the oiler but i still made my 3 tickets but I made less $$ that day
    Last edited by XXX-er; 10-19-2022 at 02:28 PM.
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