Trail Blazer III
OB Approved Chain Saws
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Pathfinder I
Figured I'd report back on my Stihl MSA-200 now that I've got a few miles on it.
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/battery-saws/msa200cbq/
Unless I'm going out to harvest firewood or fall trees this is now my goto saw. I've had it on a few trail runs now and it has done everything I've needed it to. Had a 4 day trip this month. Battery lasted the whole trip on a single charge. Some trail clearing some simple firewood duties. One day runs it normally returns home still showing 4/4 bars of charge.
I have not tried to figure out a way to charge from the truck yet.
For anyone looking for an occasional use saw or trail saw I can't see not buying a battery saw over a gas unit. Especially city folk who really don't have a use for a chainsaw around the house. The advantages are greater than disadvanges IMO.
Now to save up for a MS-461 for when there is real work to do.
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/battery-saws/msa200cbq/
Unless I'm going out to harvest firewood or fall trees this is now my goto saw. I've had it on a few trail runs now and it has done everything I've needed it to. Had a 4 day trip this month. Battery lasted the whole trip on a single charge. Some trail clearing some simple firewood duties. One day runs it normally returns home still showing 4/4 bars of charge.
I have not tried to figure out a way to charge from the truck yet.
For anyone looking for an occasional use saw or trail saw I can't see not buying a battery saw over a gas unit. Especially city folk who really don't have a use for a chainsaw around the house. The advantages are greater than disadvanges IMO.
Now to save up for a MS-461 for when there is real work to do.
Trail Blazer III
No shame in a small saw, I absolutely love my 201T! That being said it will be hard for me to ever get rid of my 461.
FYI, the 461 is getting phased out this year to the 462 which has an electronic carb adjustment. Late this year, early next year will introduce the ms500i which will be the first stihl fuel injected saw that has more power than a 461 but is significantly lighter. At $1900 it isn’t cheap but I will be inline for one for sure.
Pathfinder I
No shame on my end. Just tired of overworking my 290 during firewood season. I know the 462 is coming. Might go that direction depending on price and when I can actually pull the trigger. FI would be great but I can't justify a $1900 saw. A grand is really a stretch.
I have a 201T as well, it has become my favorite saw as of late. I like my MS441 R C-M, but I too am waiting on the 462 to hit our shores and the new 500 fuel injected saw will certainly be the future. I would like to jump on one when they become available, but I might let the first run or generation work out all of the bugs before I invest.
Trail Blazer III
The new 500 has the same engine as the concrete cutter that’s been out for some time. It’s rock solid. The only issues it’s had is due to lack of maintenance with build up of concrete dust, other than that it’s a killer.
No saw has a better power to weight ratio than the 461, the 462 will be the same. The 500 will crush it.
Once you get 10-14 fuel tanks through your 201T it will really open up. Wicked little guy. People make fun of it until they see me run it and realize it’s more powerful than whatever full size they have.
I have 8-9 tanks through the 201T so far, runs like a scalded ape. I’m seriously blown away with the power of that little saw, it rips through everything with ease! My buddy still swears on his highly coveted 200, but I’ll make a convert of him before too long.
Yea I know the motor is the same as the stone saw, but I still foresee growing pains with a new platform regardless. I’m excited about it regardless and it’ll likely end up in my quiver likely kicking the 441 to the curb or someone else’s workshop.
Question: where # how do you usualy carry CS, and special rack mount? on front runner roof?
mine is a Echo 370, does the work pretty good, not to heavy, and easy to manipulate.
thx
mine is a Echo 370, does the work pretty good, not to heavy, and easy to manipulate.
thx
Enthusiast III
I carry a greenworks 12" battery powered(2 batteries)saw with me. Only took 2.5 batteries to cut down and make 16" logs of the 50' pine tree that was where my pole barn was going.
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Milwaukee Tool just launched a M18 chainsaw and 12ah battery. I tested one for work recently and generally impressed. Quiet and no fuel needed. If your trucks outfitted with 120v or you carry a few Milwaukee batteries for tools it's a great fit.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Outdoor-Power-Equipment/Chainsaws/272
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https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Outdoor-Power-Equipment/Chainsaws/272
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Not sure if it was already posted in the thread, but I ran into this on the website I got my rack from. Thought it would be awesome to toss my old Pro Mac 10-10 in. I'm not sure if I'll be taking the old heavy metal saw along on most trips, but thought this was a nice accessory for tossing it with camping stuff. https://ventureoverlandcompany.com/collections/canvas-products/products/chainsaw-bag-north-bound-expeditions
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I'll likely carry along the guy on the far left of my little collection there...it fires up in two pulls and it is meannnn. Do yourself some research on the Pro Mac series if you aren't familiar and try to pick one up from a garage sale cheap. That saw was sitting in a guys shed for almost twenty years. I blew out the air filter, mixed some gas, and it fired up in four pulls. Oh, and there's my mantle decoration saw ;)
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Influencer II
I bring my STIHL 025 16'' saw with me when I go camping out in the dense forrest. There is loads to learn about the safety of saws and how they work before operating one safety and properly.
"Much like a firearm; chain saws are tools not toys. Never loose the respect for the saw or it will be bound to bite you."
"Much like a firearm; chain saws are tools not toys. Never loose the respect for the saw or it will be bound to bite you."
Off-Road Ranger I
I’ve been eyeballing these given I’ve already got too many dewalt tools, 20 and 60v. I won’t be doing much cutting anywhere but would like to be prepared.
Are you still happy with it now that you’ve had some time with it?
Off-Road Ranger I
My thoughts as well on the steel toed boots.
I’m not a professional and I don’t play one on TV, but I find a sawzall very handy for roots and when ground contact is likely.
Influencer II
Off-Road Ranger I
Yes, but when you already have the batteries for other tools, dewalt in my case, it doesn’t really matter. I get that a battery will never be a replacement for gas, but when you’re a city slicker with few trees it makes sense. The trails around me are so frequently traveled I doubt I’ll ever need a saw on the trail, but I’d still like to be prepared.
"Question: where # how do you usualy carry CS, and special rack mount? on front runner roof?
mine is a Echo 370, does the work pretty good, not to heavy, and easy to manipulate.
thx"
For hard mounts, we sell the Byte Tyke aluminum scabbards that can be mounted to boxes or vehicles in various configurations....otherwise, I just strap mine in the truck bed with bungees.
mine is a Echo 370, does the work pretty good, not to heavy, and easy to manipulate.
thx"
For hard mounts, we sell the Byte Tyke aluminum scabbards that can be mounted to boxes or vehicles in various configurations....otherwise, I just strap mine in the truck bed with bungees.
