Dolmar chainsaw equivalent

LD1 · Jul 27, 2011

RANDYT said:
I think you will like any dolmar saw that you purchase. Even though I am a dolmar dealer I work on all brands and consider the Dolmar one of the best saws on the market. Seen too many huskies fail because of a minor scratch in the cylinder wall and way too many fuel line problems as well as flooding problems on the Stihls for me to be confident in the longevity of either brand at this time.

Good to see an actual dolmar dealer on board:thumbsup: You can see by my signature that I am just a bit of a dolmar fan:thumbsup:

I have honestly never ran the 460 or 510. I am just curious as to what your opinion on them is, and in what situations you would reccomend them??

Here's why I ask, and this is my opinion only:

I feel they are a bit on the heavy side for the power (on paper). I would rather run the 350 or 420 as a limbing saw because of the smaller lighter weight and good power. And if I needed a bigger saw, the next step would be the 5105. For me, the 460/510 just seem to not be a good saw (again, on paper). It is almost a pound heavier than the 5105 and a good bit less power. I just cant see what nitch that they would fill. They appear to be too heavy to be a good limb saw, and too underpowered to be a good mid-sized saw.:confused2: But IF they are anything at all like the 350/420, they are probabally REALLY smooth to run. I LOVE the AV of the 350. It is hands down the BEST sub-40cc saw I have EVER ran.

Saxman · Aug 15, 2011

The new Stihl model that compares to the 346 and the 5105 is the MS261. I would like to have tried a Dolmar or a Husky but there are no real dealers in my area. I am sure they are good saws. I love my 261 a big improvement over the 260 and it was as dependable as gravity.

Steve