Hmmmm..... The pro's don't use dolmar's but a weekend warrior part timer suggests their better ??? I missed something here. They might be a decent saw, but you'll always wish you had a Stihl. There is a reason stihl is by far the most popular among pros, if it has to make you money for a living, you don't take chances. I just cant see using a big saw for a few trees when a perfect 360 will do fine. All these huge bars on small saws and big heavy saws for occasional use. I'm all good for the just gotta have it crowd, but for application, you just can't justify it. Don't forget, oil pumps don't always keep up with larger than recommended bars. A 440 & 460 is a bucking/fellers saw. JMO of course.
Wow, got something personal against me????
First time you visit in 2 months and you dig up a couple of older threads and single me out here:confused2:
You are right though, I certainly not a pro and not need a saw to make a living. But I do know saws pretty well. But like you said, I am just a "weekend warrior". JUST like everyone else on here asking opinions on saws. So this is just one weekend warriors advice to another.
I dont own a stihl because for the price, I could get a more powerful saw of another make. If Ive got $750 to spend on a new saw, and want the fastest and most powerful saw I can get for that money, it certainly aint a stihl.
Not to take that as meaning stihls are bad. Because they are a good saw. I just want MORE for my money.
And the more post you make, it is becoming very clear that you have never ran a dolmar. And if you want to know what the "pros" say, why dont you pay a visit to arboristsite.com and see what they say about saws like the 5105 and 7900. Perhaps that will open you brand blind eyes a bit.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion on what saws they like and everyone has a right to share there opinions and experiences with the different brands. But I dont much care for blatant brand bashing and singling a person out, without any informed facts to back anything up.
I'll ask again, what saws do you run??