Chainsaw and equipment storage on tractor

[dynasim]

Nice setup!

How do you like your saw. I am in the market for one, and that is a choice.

Chris

 

[Richard]

I needed a more secure way of transporting the saw and once forgot and left it in my bucket and almost ran over it.

Exactamundo.

I was once cutting some stuff in a field next to house.... put saw down then didn't like where I put it (turned off) so I walked it over next to a tree and continued using my (industrial) backhoe/loader....

I was backing up doing something when all the sudden, I rocked/rolled a bit.... seems I'd backed over my Stihl 044 chainsaw.

The bar was bent in an almost perfect 90 degree angle, the rope pull assembly was crushed... and as I recall, the grab bar was no longer grabbable

I was able to replace those items fairly inexpensively however, it was (yet another) boneheaded move by me.

Fortunately, one of my other boneheaded moves (carrying tools in the front loader while working..... (and working around a fire) didn't have my chainsaw in it.... I ended up dumping my shovel/rake into the fire as I went to tend to it and push some embers towards the center.....

dumb dumb dumb.....

 

[jejeosborne]

Nice setup!

How do you like your saw. I am in the market for one, and that is a choice.

Chris

I chose the echo cs440 which is now replaced by the cs400. I was torn between this echo and a stihl. According to what I have read, the stihl is probably more powerful in its class but I couldn't pass up the 5 year warranty. Plus, I have a echo weedeater and blower and like to use the echo two cycle oil so it stays fresh. I like this 440 over the newer 400 because the entire bottom of the saw including where the bar studs attach are aluminum and not plastic. I put on a professional 20LP chain and feel that it has plenty of power. My only complaint is that I run out of gas before the saw does. This thing will cut a lot of wood on a tank of gas.

 

[jejeosborne]

Ok I will rephrase that. I never run out of gas. Just ask my family and coworkers. Source of energy would be more correct.
Jeff

 

[bjcsc]

jeje, Aren't you concerned that high mounting the hammer & toolbox on your ROPS will raise the center of gravity & cause an overturn situation ?Possibly if the hammer was on the other side ??

Now that is funny

Excellent job on the chainsaw scabbard. Re the scrench holder: It's cool, but unless you can figure a way to mount the bar oil and fuel on it, it wouldn't save me any trips...

 

[flaming-ace]

christ thats a good idea, i normally just whack the chainsaw in the cab with me (there ent much room seen as though im normally in the leyland 270)

but most of the time i have a trailer on the back for the wood and other stuff so the saw normally goes in there

 

[dynasim]

jejeosborne,

Thanks for the advice on the saw. I still haven't made up my mind, but will soon. It is getting cold!

Chris

 

[JustGary]

jejeosborne,

Thanks for the advice on the saw. I still haven't made up my mind, but will soon. It is getting cold!

Chris

Chris -

After years of frustration using other saw brands, I finally bought a Stihl. It cranks every time, idles without fail, and runs a *very* long time on a tank of gas. Plus, I have never had to adjust the carburetor. I can't say any of those things about any of my other saws.

I got the MS-460 with a 25" bar, and it is heavy, so I too get tired long before the saw does. But, I don't have to bend over to limb a tree.

On a related note, I buy the cheap sets of welding gloves from the Chinese tool catalog and use them for yard work and especially saw work. The fuzzy liner helps keep the vibration and fatigue away, and the heavy cuffs make you more fearless among the twigs and branches.

Oh, and a decent set of saw chaps just might save a leg (or life) one day, but that's probably the subject of another post. I have to admit that I don't always wear mine for small jobs.

- Just Gary

 

[dfkrug]

On a related note, I buy the cheap sets of welding gloves from the Chinese tool catalog and use them for yard work and especially saw work. The fuzzy liner helps keep the vibration and fatigue away, and the heavy cuffs make you more fearless among the twigs and branches.

I will second that, GARY. I just got the HF leather welding apron and gloves.
I can't believe they were only $12.99. The apron is very thick leather, too.
I also now use a combo hardhat/faceshield/earmuffs after getting whacked
in the face last year with a small branch. Don't wait to get one of these!

 

[pitt_md]

Now that is funny

Excellent job on the chainsaw scabbard. Re the scrench holder: It's cool, but unless you can figure a way to mount the bar oil and fuel on it, it wouldn't save me any trips...

My thoughts exactly.