Bspring, you do not need the 880. I cut everyday, I own the 084, it is the saw that closely matches the 880. If your going for a good mid size saw I would say the ms441 or the ms460 with a 28" bar. If you just have to have a bit bigger then get the ms660 with a 32" bar. I am telling you from a professional point of veiw I use the 084 with a 40" bar maybe once a month, The trees may be bigger around where you are but man I cut a lot of trees and I use the smaller bars and motors on a lot of big wood. :gulp: