Chainsaws

[Y Fan Wen]

I've had to drop a lot of larch that have succumbed to the dreaded P Ramorum.
A lot of them are in places that do not permit the use of tractors and other machinery for extraction.
They are not allowed to leave the farm without de barking.
I am thinking about investing in a chainsaw mill in order to reduce big blocks to sizes that can be handled by hand and atv.
Does anyone run one and have any suggestions about what to purchase?
These are what I am thinking about:

Panther 42″ chainsaw mill with GB42 Lo Pro Milling Bar (42″) – FR Jones & Son

MS 651 -

High-performance saw for demanding applications in high-density stands. STIHL anti-vibration system, HD2 filter with an excellent filtering effect, controlled-delivery high-performance oil pump for conveying high quantities of oil; roller chain catcher as standard.

www.stihl.com

 

[john432]

Anyone use jones red chainsaws ?

Yes,
And my motorbike is a Sachogachi 550
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[Runs Like a Deere]

I've had to drop a lot of larch that have succumbed to the dreaded P Ramorum.
A lot of them are in places that do not permit the use of tractors and other machinery for extraction.
They are not allowed to leave the farm without de barking.
I am thinking about investing in a chainsaw mill in order to reduce big blocks to sizes that can be handled by hand and atv.
Does anyone run one and have any suggestions about what to purchase?
These are what I am thinking about:

Panther 42″ chainsaw mill with GB42 Lo Pro Milling Bar (42″) – FR Jones & Son

MS 651 -

High-performance saw for demanding applications in high-density stands. STIHL anti-vibration system, HD2 filter with an excellent filtering effect, controlled-delivery high-performance oil pump for conveying high quantities of oil; roller chain catcher as standard.

www.stihl.com

Very much paying for the name with that set up, I bought a cheap one off eBay for £85 at the time.

Item number 265001128732.

clamps onto the standard 42" bar on my 3120xp then with rails or a ladder will do exactly the same job.


made light work of the trunk shown below.

 

[hintonroadhero]

Fair point but not really much maintenance needed on a 2 stroke engine. I don't think you will see many battery saws lasting 30+ years either like you do with a husky 61 etc

I agree... bought my Husky 55 in 1996.. got through numerous bars and chains and still going strong.. managed to break the choke lever last week...available from the local dealer $8.00 !!!! as they say .. you pays your money and take your choice... mines Husky thanks !

 

[Pistonbroke]

I agree... bought my Husky 55 in 1996.. got through numerous bars and chains and still going strong.. managed to break the choke lever last week...available from the local dealer $8.00 !!!! as they say .. you pays your money and take your choice... mines Husky thanks !

One of the ones we had stolen was a 1990 husky 42. New ignition coil a couple of years ago but faultless otherwise. Lucky if we get £50 from the insurance which isn't going to go far to replace it

 

[Y Fan Wen]

Very much paying for the name with that set up, I bought a cheap one off eBay for £85 at the time.

Item number 265001128732.

clamps onto the standard 42" bar on my 3120xp then with rails or a ladder will do exactly the same job.


made light work of the trunk shown below.

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Right. Thank you.

 

[Ball acre]

Not as swish as @Lincs Lass but keeps me out of mischief between milking.

 

[Stewartry hill]

Needing a cheap light handy chainsaw for ocaional fencing work any recommendations

 

[Pistonbroke]

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Needing a cheap light handy chainsaw for ocaional fencing work any recommendations

The "in" thing now is a battery saw for fencing and hedging. Pull trigger,cut stick,put down. No starting and leaving running,no issues with fuel eating rubber hoses etc

 

[Willie adie]

Ive an echo a great wee saw comes with 5 yr warranty for domestic use so just make sure you don't use business account to pay for it.
When I change I'm intending to go down the elec route probably Stihl, haven't heard good things about Makita

 

[Bobthebuilder]

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The "in" thing now is a battery saw for fencing and hedging. Pull trigger,cut stick,put down. No starting and leaving running,no issues with fuel eating rubber hoses etc

Got this last week, I would say a petrol 1 of the same size would be lighter

 

[Kidds]

haven't heard good things about Makita

Mine is Makita and I have no complaints.
If you already have Makita stuff it makes even more sense but from a clean start just go with what you fancy.

 

[ollie989898]

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Not as swish as @Lincs Lass but keeps me out of mischief between milking.

I could cut up timber like that all day and never get bored of it!

 

[Ball acre]

I think the heat would get you before the boredom 30°c

 

[casemx 270]

My only saw is a husky 555 with 18" bar, was using a mates little stihl 231 a couple a weeks ago and thought it was a handy little saw, quite tempted to get one myself.

Do you like your Husky 555 I looked at one a while ago?

 

[mx110]

Do you like your Husky 555 I looked at one a while ago?

yeah its been a cracking saw, i just put an exhaust gasket on it the other week, think its 2012 and other than a few chains and a plug thats all its ever wanted. It starts to feel a heavyish lump when your swinging it around all day, but most of what i do with it is crosscutting bigger logs for firewood. But its the only saw i have and its ok for the smaller jobs too keep saying I'll maybe get a 15" chain and bar to try on it but I never get round to it. If it died tomorrow I'd certainly look at another.

 

[casemx 270]

yeah its been a cracking saw, i just put an exhaust gasket on it the other week, think its 2012 and other than a few chains and a plug thats all its ever wanted. It starts to feel a heavyish lump when your swinging it around all day, but most of what i do with it is crosscutting bigger logs for firewood. But its the only saw i have and its ok for the smaller jobs too keep saying I'll maybe get a 15" chain and bar to try on it but I never get round to it. If it died tomorrow I'd certainly look at another.

Thanks

 

[Ball acre]

Brother called by this evening to pick up a load of wood. Had a quick play this new toy. I actually really like it and as mentioned above would be great for hedge/fence work.

 

[Spartacus]

62cc Petrol Chainsaw - 20” Bar & 2 x Chains + More https://amzn.eu/d/9AO5yhf anyone used one of these? Apparently the same 62cc engine as the Hyundai with the same size bar, any good? Can get it for about £110-£120 on their own website rather than Amazon.

 

[Lincs Lass]

62cc Petrol Chainsaw - 20” Bar & 2 x Chains + More https://amzn.eu/d/9AO5yhf anyone used one of these? Apparently the same 62cc engine as the Hyundai with the same size bar, any good? Can get it for about £110-£120 on their own website rather than Amazon.

I bet all the 62cc engines are from one Chinese company and then used in loads of different color casings .
Ebay has a dozen different names ,all 62cc with a 20 inch bar