Is this a good saw choice?

[FireBones]

Hello, I am looking to purchase a new to me saw, with that in mind I would like one large enough to handle everything I can throw at it. I am not overly conserned with the weight of this unit as time is still realitivly on my side as far as strength and youth is concernred. However I would love to hear some opinions on this saw in this link.....http://brantford.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-other-STIHL-MS-341-CHAINSAW-W0QQAdIdZ416809648

 

[smokinj]

I think the 341 is almost the same as the 361/362. Just marketed for everywhere else other than the States.

 

[zzr7ky]

It should be a very good firewood saw.

 

[FireBones]

Thanks for the replies. Is that price ok too? Also can a smaller bar be utilized on this piece? Sorry for all the Q's guys I am a newbie......

 

[HittinSteel]

That price looks good if the saw is in good mechanical order. It could run a 16", 18" 20" or a 25" bar........ whatever you choose. The 20" on there is probably the most popular length bar for a 60cc saw. I'd personally run an 18", but I'm not sure the difference is worth replacing a perfectly good 20" bar and chain setup.

 

[FireBones]

That price looks good if the saw is in good mechanical order. It could run a 16", 18" 20" or a 25" bar........ whatever you choose.

Thanks I really appreciate the info

 

[HittinSteel]

I added some......more lol

 

[loon]

Its from a rental place bones but they usually keep good care of the equipment..

loon

 

[FireBones]

Its from a rental place bones but they usually keep good care of the equipment..

loon

Interesting....I wondered about the numer on the side of it...After reading some more it seems buying a used saw is a real gamble that could easily go either way? I'm not overly thrilled to buy a used rental saw. Thanks Loon for the heads up

 

[FireBones]

I think I will go get a price on a new Stihl MS362 and have a saw for life.....Thanks again guys!

 

[jeff_t]

Buying from a rental place could go either way. If you could get it in your hands and check it out before buying, it could be a good deal.

Nothing wrong with a new 362, either I had that 'buy one saw for life' thought when I bought my first one, but that turned out to be just the beginning...

 

[FireBones]

Buying from a rental place could go either way. If you could get it in your hands and check it out before buying, it could be a good deal.

Nothing wrong with a new 362, either I had that 'buy one saw for life' thought when I bought my first one, but that turned out to be just the beginning...

I dont think the initial savings is worth the gamble so unless I find a beauty used unit soon it will be the 362 to get me rolling.....like my other 2 hobbies (float fishing & wrenching on my cummins) I am well aware that once the passion starts the purchases soon follow LOL Thanks jeff_t

 

[Nixon]

I dont think the initial savings is worth the gamble so unless I find a beauty used unit soon it will be the 362 to get me rolling.....like my other 2 hobbies (float fishing & wrenching on my cummins) I am well aware that once the passion starts the purchases soon follow LOL Thanks jeff_t

If the saw bug truly bites you, you have no idea how true your last statement is . In some folks , it becomes a sickness . So far , I have avoided it by buying only necessary saws.
And as a caveat ....... Don't get any saws ported !

 

[Thistle]

If the saw bug truly bites you, you have no idea how true your last statement is . In some folks , it becomes a sickness . So far , I have avoided it by buying only necessary saws.
And as a caveat ....... Don't get any saws ported !

Arent they ALL necessary though? Or is just that my rationalization talking?

 

[Nixon]

Arent they ALL necessary though? Or is just that my rationalization talking?

Well, obviously they all are very necessary ! Only a sick individual would entertain the thought of buying something like a chainsaw because they ......... Gotta go , the wife's home .

 

[HittinSteel]

I'd buy a $30 compression tester and go see that rental saw. If it has around 150 lbs of compression and starts and revs up right, $300 is a bargain. If you wrench on a cummins, saw repair would be a breeze.

 

[jeff_t]

I have a hard time thinking about buying new. Too many good used saws out there.

I sent a friend to look at this one. He's been looking for a saw to run a 36" bar. Haven't talked to him since the other day.
http://nmi.craigslist.org/tls/3285344738.html

 

[Nixon]

I'd buy a $30 compression tester and go see that rental saw. If it has around 150 lbs of compression and starts and revs up right, $300 is a bargain. If you wrench on a cummins, saw repair would be a breeze.

Don't listen to him ...... Give in to your inner saw needs . Used saw ...... New saw ..... Mmmmm. New saw smell ...

 

[jeff_t]

Probably the best thing to do would be to buy the used 341, and a new 460 to go with it. And possibly a 261.

 

[Dairyman]

Hello, I am looking to purchase a new to me saw, with that in mind I would like one large enough to handle everything I can throw at it.

395XP!

 

[Nixon]

Probably the best thing to do would be to buy the used 341, and a new 460 to go with it. And possibly a 261.

Skip the 341 , go with your original thought of the 362 ,get the 460 when you can afford it , have it ported . The 261 will never be even thought about , ever .

 

[Nixon]

395XP!

Don't even go there !!

 

[rwhite]

Is it close enough to run it? That's a clean looking saw and if it ran I'd give that price.

 

[amateur cutter]

Have a very close look at the sigs of the posters you're getting advice from, ( me included, ) then think carefully before you purchase the next 1/2 dozen saws.

Oh yea, & don't ever run a ported saw either.

 

[DexterDay]

Skip the 341 , go with your original thought of the 362 ,get the 460 when you can afford it , have it ported . The 261 will never be even thought about , ever .

Just buy them all. LOL.......

The 460 is a Monster and the 362 is more than most would need. The 260 is a fast @$$ little saw (currwntly rebuilding mine/all parts are in). My 036, is the original, that became the modern EPA 362.

That sounds like a good 3 saw line up. 260, 362, and a 460.....

As others have noted. It becomes addictive. One saw turns into 5 really quick.

Welcome to the Forums. (BTW- whats your Cummins puttin out/ Torque and HP?)