Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255?

[Bluegill2]

Nice!

It'll pull 3/8 just fine, but I'd go 18" bar if 3/8 chain. It might be a bit faster with a good .325 chain...

 

[TSO]

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

Ran out and cut about a dozen stumps. The saw cuts very well, I would say better than my Husky 450 did. Feels more "consistent" thru the power band. So far I like it!

This stump was about 24" ...

 

[kenmac]

If you want a nuclear war, say the word "Toyota" I dare ya.... Lol :-0

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Well, I actually own a 2007 Toyota tundra 2 wd as well as the dodge. I like the dodge the best. The Dodge usually gets the call for heave work

 

[kenmac]

I will not buy homeowner/farm boss/rancher saws with plastic cases.

I have to ask, Are there any or did husky build any rancher saws without a plastic case ?? Reason I ask is, My rancher (bought from husky dealer) doesn't have a plastic.. It's aluminum or something. Not plastic though.

 

[Bluegill2]

I have to ask, Are there any or did husky build any rancher saws without a plastic case ?? Reason I ask is, My rancher (bought from husky dealer) doesn't have a plastic.. It's aluminum or something. Not plastic though.

The older ones are magnesium and very good saws. Not sure when they went to plastic on the lower end saws, but I think it was in the 90s'. Not just Husky either...

 

[Bluegill2]

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

Ran out and cut about a dozen stumps. The saw cuts very well, I would say better than my Husky 450 did. Feels more "consistent" thru the power band. So far I like it!

This stump was about 24" ...

It should cut better than your 450, it's a better saw!

 

[TSO]

It should cut better than your 450, it's a better saw!

I'm just a little surprised. I was always happy enough with the 50 cc size in that 450 ... but the 50cc's in this Dolmar certainly feel more robust. And that's with a 20" chain vs the 18" I had on the 450.

 

[Bluegill2]

I'm just a little surprised. I was always happy enough with the 50 cc size in that 450 ... but the 50cc's in this Dolmar certainly feel more robust. And that's with a 20" chain vs the 18" I had on the 450.

The 450 is a good saw, but not all 50cc saws are equal. 550xp would be even a bit more of a surprise.

 

[kenmac]

The 450 is a good saw, but not all 50cc saws are equal.

I can believe that. My 53 cc rancher sure doesn't run the 20' big chain very well. (It's not hard to bog it down) I should probably go to the smaller chain and bar like come on the 20'' poulan's like they sell at the box store.. My rancher must have the magnesium case.. It's sure not plastic

 

[kenmac]

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

Ran out and cut about a dozen stumps. The saw cuts very well, I would say better than my Husky 450 did. Feels more "consistent" thru the power band. So far I like it!

This stump was about 24" ...


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Looks like a nice saw... It's no longer a virgin