I'm a Stihl guy but...

[Tractor Seabee]

I have a 435 and like it a lot. Handiest saw in the stable of 6. I 18" Stihl, and one 20" Poulan and the rest are huskys, ,24" the largest. The Stihl is very temperamental and the Poulan on its last legs (not part supported anyway) and soon to be in the past. Looking at a pole type husky for limbing from the ground and a 36". It is amazing that the top handle saws used to be in the low end but now as much as a 20 regular saw.

Ron

 

[DT86]

I'm actually a young'in compared to a lot of others here.

I wanted a small saw for a lot of little jobs such as cutting brace post to size, trimming posts to size, trimming limbs, ect.

The compact size of a top handle was a plus for carrying it in the RTV, tractor, or under the back seat of my pickup.

I had borrowed my friends 011 Stihl for a long time, which I really liked and had been trying to buy. I messed up and took him with me when I bought the new saw, so he wanted his back.

 

[mjcountrybumpkin]

I've got several hundred little trees that saw would be just the ticket for. My husky 372 xp is just a little much to carry around and cut 3 and 4 inch trees with. Nice saw, wish I could talk the wife into letting me get something similar.

 

[DT86]

I've got several hundred little trees that saw would be just the ticket for.

Come over and get it when you get ready to clear those. You know I don't care.

 

[mjcountrybumpkin]

Might just do that. Or invite you your saw and your grapple over for a beer.

 

[DT86]

We won't need a saw on those if I bring out the grapple.

Let me know, for you I'll work for diesel + beer + a cheese burger.

Ok I lied... Make that two cheese burgers!

 

[mjcountrybumpkin]

Shhhhhhhhh. I have done got the wife convinced to let me buy a dozer when we sell our other house. But I'll definitely invite you over. Might just see how fast we can clear and burn 5 acres.

 

[TomSeller]

I have cut professionally and always have had top handle saws, but they are dangerous, so be careful if you get one. The distance between your hands is so close that the tip can kick back on you easily. There is even worse kickback possibility if you single hand it. They are made for in tree professionals where only one hand is available many times. So if you are a weekend warrior, be careful with them.

 

[DT86]

Tom,
The increased possibility of kickback is a good point. Having previously used a top handle saw and reading about them on TBN I am well aware.

I'm no week end warrior or pro. But I know enough to be super careful!

 

[TomSeller]

Tom,
The increased possibility of kickback is a good point. Having previously used a top handle saw and reading about them on TBN I am well aware.

I'm no week end warrior or pro. But I know enough to be super careful!

You got a nice saw, for sure. Good cutting!