I like the videos you developed around this saw. I was looking for a new one to run my saw mill and after watching you I bought FarmerTec Holzfforma G388. the price with expedited shipping was $362.86 $98 of that was shipping. I watched the saw mill video you did and this one preformed just fine. I was running a Stihl MS310 on the mill with no problem. I think this saw is a hot rod for sure. Thank you for all you did to help me find my new saw.
My land man just got one. It’s orange and it is absolutely identical to his husqi in every way except for epa certification and the holz has old style carb adjustment
I had a o36 about like that. It was a good saw for a year . Used it every day for at the time i was selling firewood. Then one day it lost power i took it to where i purchased it from used . The dealer told me it needed rebuilt. The rings had reached their life span. Paid 300 newly rebuilt cut approx 150 cords of wood with it ,mostly hard wood ,then sold it running but needing rebuilt for 100. It more than earned its keep i believe i went though 2 bars and prob a dozen chains. I replaced it with a small blue homelite EZ . The EZ was lighter and cut faster. Purchased it from a antique store for 35$ replaced the diaphragm and a dry rotted line . being a 45 + year old unused saw i worked it till 2 years ago when it was stolen. Still looked and ran great . I miss the EZ she was a sweetheart snappy hi compression lil hot rod of a saw. And was built to last.
@@dancross4444 I stole mine also at 35 bucks . I like the blue saws from what i see. Wouldn't trade my pro Mac i bought at a yard sale last summer for 40 bucks with 2 good bars and 3 chains for it though.
I am glad you made a video of the G388. I ordered one last week since it's a clone of the 038 Mag I currently run on my mill. They're a bit dated in design but very well built saws. Will be nice for mine to have a new blue brother!
That has all the signs of a serious long running machine. I noticed the excellent price is just for the powerhead. I watched a bunch of your vids, always informative. That saw Rocks and is my favorite so far !
what a wonderful saw, i'm looking for another saw and ran across the one you're using... looks like it shouldn't be a problems taking care of the cuts i need to make.. great video
@@chapsmaketory3960 man I can't wait for it to get here. I just checked on the tracking info and it has just gotten in the USA. It should be here this week. I hope.
Looks like a nice saw, sounds like it's got good torque even though it sounds a bit rich though impressive for a 25" bar, how do you like it ergonomics and quality? I do like the huztl farmertec chainsaw chain and bars, if you plan to get another I've done a ms660 kit with a few OEM parts and that's very nice
I am slowly collecting the Holz saws. I know they are going to release some more new ones in the near future and hope to get hold of a couple of them. And eventually I will even get a G660. Gotta say this thing did surprise me. It has power to spare. I haven't made any adjustments probably won't till after break-in (only one tank to go). Then yes I will be getting in there and lean it out a bit.
Ya know, I keep hearing this quality thing. Seems to me it's a mental conditioning thing. I think that if you treat it as you would a top of the line saw, respect it and use it as designed, then the quality issue would be mute. Look at the Mercedes maintenance schedule for their cars, now do the same for your Dodge, Ford, Chevy etc. Treat you car as though it were a Mercedes, betcha you'll get the same service length.
Uncle Cy, at the end of the video you said this saw was just under $200 around the Thanksgiving holiday. I'm assuming that was Thanksgiving 2018. Currently the G388 shows a list price of US$279.00 and 20% off list for a final price of US$223.20. Do you know if Farmer-Tec will run a Thanksgiving deal this year to maybe bring the price to $200 or even less? I'm in the market for a bigger saw like the G388. I'm just not into a really big price. Watching your videos and seeing the G388 tackle the bucking and milling, I like the G388.
The 388 is one of my favorits for sure. I dont think that the special will bring it back down. The current prices are the result of the trade war between the US and China I believe (at least the increase coincided with the tariffs). Hooefully that will all get straighted out and maybe the prices will come back down..
No I am afraid they do not come with instructions. It i definitely a test for oneself on how much knowledge of small machines you actually have. In my opinion a great challenge.
DIY with Uncle Cy good deal that thing Has me very surprised I just got a 372 xp is a 26in bar to big do you think I work in mi a lot with big pine at times
Got a G372XP ordered. Will probably slowly collect them all. My G444 should be here soon so look for that one. And I have a G660 on the way too. LOL this is why I need to hit 20K subs and give away a saw. Though it will be one of my older ones I think one of the classics
You’re doing a great job of testing and reviewing these saws for the rest of us looking at buying them, but you’re heavy on saws in the extremes either very small or mostly very big. There’s a huge portion of potential buyers interested in the 50-60cc size saws. Kind of is who want an “all around” saw. Looking forward to your upcoming videos! Thanks for doing what you do!
Totally agree with ya there. I am currently doing a little bit of chainsaw carving and am finding the lack of a mid range a bit of a hassle. Probably have to pull out my PP4218AV poulan to fill in till I get some other newer ones around that size. 😁
Hey Cy, I purchased this saw and it wouldn't fire a lick. My friend checks it out and he sid that points are no good. My question to you is where can I get points for this thing? It just puts out no fire to the plug. Its getting fuel and everything seems good. Thank you for your insight on this saw
Well considering it is a 2 cycle engine and gets spark from a magneto spinning past a coil and therefore has no points, I'd have to say your friend is incorrect. If it is not getting spark you can try adjusting the coil so it is a playing card thickness away from the magneto and see if that solves it. If it doesn't you may need a new coil. I have bought brand new saws off the shelf here in the states that have had this problem, so it is not exclusive to this company. I would try emailing them and see if they would send you a replacement coil.
iT IS THE COIL Where can I get one at? Will a Stilh work? I emailed Farmtech about the issue this girl Amy wants me to send a picture. A picture of a nonworking coil. Thanks for your input. Where are you located at ?
There are a number of factory reconditioned Huskys on Ebay for similar prices as these Chinese clones. Seems like that might be a better choice, depending on the engine size you're looking for.
Their web site is here. www.huztl.net/Outdoor-Power-Equipments-c6922.html My understanding is that they are low on stock due to the holiday rush but will have more units made up soon.
I googled ms660 clone and their site came right up. We ordered the 660 and so far it's a hoss. Got an 18 inch bar and chain on order for our husky now. I think a kit saw will be the next project.
Wao.. Tks for sharing 👌🏻. Looks great and sounds good. How much is it? Couldn’t open the page would you advise me on how to order one just like it? God bless; happy holidays 🙏🏻👌🏻
do you buy all your saws direct from hutzl? and have you had any problems with them? i see they are running a blowout sale on a buy any 4 saws package.would you recommend sending that kind of money to a chinese company considering what we are all going thru right now?
I do buy direct from them though I have only bought 3 of their saws, the others were sent to me to test out, on them. And yes the saws are worth it. After a few tanks of fuel through them you will want to tweak the tuning a bit is all. I have had most of mine over a year and all of them still perform well. I do not blame china for the virus (that's 5th grade silliness) it could have just as easily started any where in the world just happened to be china where it evolved to human to human transferable, so do not see that as an excuse to ignore the fact that in today's day in age we live in a world economy.
@@DIYwithUncleCy ive got two bluemax saws and I had a coocheer,but none were bought direct from china,so this being my first experience with that it makes me bit nervous to go big on my first direct buy.but if I buy the package I plan to get the g660,g272 or g272 xp,a jon cutter 2500 top handle limbing saw...and would you recommend the g444 or the g388 as the 4th pick?
New to the channel! I’m interested in either this saw or the 444!! Can u point me in the right direction? Have you changed or do they need any parts swapped out? Or are all of your saws out of the box?
All of them I have received have been ready to run out of the box. There was a snafu with the G444 chain tensioner but I just ordered a new one from them and out it in, easy part to fix. As to the performance of these two they are near identical in feel but I think the 444 has a touch more power and may be a bit lighter. Either one is a good call and I grab these two interchangeably for any job calling for a saw of this size.
The G388 is one of my best and most used saws. I keep a 24 inch bar on it and use it for cutting bigger firewood logs into sections and felling smaller (up to 2 foot) trees. Still starts easy and runs great.
Uncle Cy, Checked out the site. Saw Head only free shipping. The 28 inch bar and chain shipping 38 bucks. The shipping for my 106 cc saw was more than the saw. 28 inch with the sprocket and chisel chain looks pretty good but. Your bought 2 bars and chains did you get a discount on shipping? Long bars have no sprocket. When I talked to reps from Alibaba where I bought my saw they said I'd be better off buying local. Any thoughts on this since you is the "Chainsaw Man?!"
If I recall correctly the total for both bars and chains with shipping was less than 90 bucks. I figured since a 20inch Stihl bar at the dealer recently cost me 60 and another 40 for a new chain, that 90 is a pretty good deal. And yes finding a 36 to 48 inch bar with a sprocket is difficult but they are out there. I have seen them on eBay before. Oh and they are not cheap which is why I do not have one yet :-D
Yes it is. Have passed the break-in and dialed it up to 12,500 RPM. Of course I cannot speak for its longevity just yet. But I suspect it will be around awhile if I don't abuse it.
DIY with Uncle Cy do you know if my bar and chain from my husqvarna 460 would fit that bad boy. my 460 lasted 10 years. I was definitely hard on it but I work every saw I have to the max. if I could get 1 season out of the blue saw it would definitely be worth it while I rebuild the 460.
It is a Stihl clone so I don't think it will. Not sure if bars are interchangeable between Stihl and Huskys. They do sell some husky clones too though.
It most definitely cuts faster, BUT it is also 10cc and about 1/2 a horse power bigger. Both saws are great and if I were slinging one all day I'd probably go with the 62 if only because it is quite a bit lighter weight. However for felling this one would be my go to from my collection at this point.
@@DIYwithUncleCy sounds great... my 62cc came in Friday it runs like a raped ape .if I hadn't of broken the anti vibe mount I would still be running it. It Is a light saw for 4.5hp I was very surprised how well it went thru red oak and knotty sweet gum
Yea I grew up in a time when saws didn't have em at all. And a chain brakes primary purpose is to stop the chain in the case of a kick back. It is a good practice to use it when starting the saw or setting it down. But having gotten used to saws without years ago I never developed the habit, bad on me, but I have also never been injured by a chainsaw so I must be doing some thing right.
And so you should. But I cannot afford an 800 dollar saw, which is approximately what the comparable Stihl model costs. This one is under 300. But you go spend the extra 500 bucks by all means.
Kind of an do it all but none well size ... heavier than a 36 and too big for medium size timber ... too small for a mill and really big stuff ... too big to limb with to small to mill with unless you have time to burn
I've had BAD luck with Chinese saws.....blown coils, fuel leakage, right out of the box....it's a Gamble. Parts are often hard to get, or Out of Stock.....sure it's a Clone Saw....but I'm not wasting more money "guessing" to see if parts from Stihl or Husky fit.....honestly you're better off buying a Used quality saw from Ebay that runs....at least you get your money back easily.
@@DIYwithUncleCy Have to agree with you, I run Farmertec bar and chains on my 2x jred 670, 1x266xp husky and a small dolmar, absolutely no trouble with them, spare parts from farmertec readily available ,.
I like the videos you developed around this saw. I was looking for a new one to run my saw mill and after watching you I bought FarmerTec Holzfforma G388. the price with expedited shipping was $362.86 $98 of that was shipping. I watched the saw mill video you did and this one preformed just fine. I was running a Stihl MS310 on the mill with no problem. I think this saw is a hot rod for sure. Thank you for all you did to help me find my new saw.
Amazon prime is the best way to go for shipping.
Good saw sure throws noodles like or better than the old 380 Magnum. Great video. You should do more Uncle Cy
Thanks 2 years later, great demos. Live , learn, be happy.
My land man just got one. It’s orange and it is absolutely identical to his husqi in every way except for epa certification and the holz has old style carb adjustment
I imagine after an exhaust mod this thing will run better than the original $700 saw.
Nice ! 👍 I have one on the way. November 2021 price is $148 plus $99 for 2 week ship and $60 for a slow boat from China.
After seeing this and the Alaskan saw mill shootout I bought one of these
Any good so far, any flaws etc?
I had a o36 about like that. It was a good saw for a year . Used it every day for at the time i was selling firewood. Then one day it lost power i took it to where i purchased it from used . The dealer told me it needed rebuilt. The rings had reached their life span. Paid 300 newly rebuilt cut approx 150 cords of wood with it ,mostly hard wood ,then sold it running but needing rebuilt for 100. It more than earned its keep i believe i went though 2 bars and prob a dozen chains. I replaced it with a small blue homelite EZ . The EZ was lighter and cut faster. Purchased it from a antique store for 35$ replaced the diaphragm and a dry rotted line . being a 45 + year old unused saw i worked it till 2 years ago when it was stolen. Still looked and ran great . I miss the EZ she was a sweetheart snappy hi compression lil hot rod of a saw. And was built to last.
Wallie Hart
Ya, Homelite EZ is a good saw, I have one that I stole a few years back, it still runs like a champ.
@@dancross4444 I stole mine also at 35 bucks . I like the blue saws from what i see. Wouldn't trade my pro Mac i bought at a yard sale last summer for 40 bucks with 2 good bars and 3 chains for it though.
Lots of Bang for Yer Buck on this, Cy ! She's A Keeper ! ATB T God Bless
That was a 2 minute thumbs up.
It turns wood into confetti.
i love that tune at the beginning of your video , nice tuning on this one , cut that big oak like butter , nice !
I am glad you made a video of the G388. I ordered one last week since it's a clone of the 038 Mag I currently run on my mill. They're a bit dated in design but very well built saws. Will be nice for mine to have a new blue brother!
Design may be dated, but at least many of these saws don't have bubbles on them.
Yours came in a week? Mines been over a month and still haven’t gotten it
Sounds OK! I was buying computer parts and seller also had the ORANGE AND WHITE *clone*52cc chainsaw....long story short..I love it..
That has all the signs of a serious long running machine. I noticed the excellent price is just for the powerhead. I watched a bunch of your vids, always informative. That saw Rocks and is my favorite so far !
She pulls strong, steady as she goes. This saw is a winner, respect it as though she was a stihl, you'll get many years out of her.
what a wonderful saw, i'm looking for another saw and ran across the one you're using... looks like it shouldn't be a problems taking care of the cuts i need to make.. great video
For price the 660 is a better buy ... for weight the older 36 type is about the same weight as the old 028 wood boss that was near ideal
I got one so far its done good
Damn its a beast!!! Good luck my friend I may have to look into these!!
I like that saw. I have ordered the 105 cc saw. Can't wait for it to get here. Will be slabbing with Alaskan mill. Love your videos. Keep it up bro.
Been on the fence..youll have to let me know..i need the 100cc as well
@@chapsmaketory3960 man I can't wait for it to get here. I just checked on the tracking info and it has just gotten in the USA. It should be here this week. I hope.
You go through hutzl..farmertec
@@chapsmaketory3960 yes, they were on sale for $286.00 ÷ free shipping
No shit..the 334.95 red one just power head
note the long strips that chain is shooting out back - that chain is sharp and has a good tooth depth
Nice coat.
Thank you for this video! I'm going to get one of these saws to run alongside my Husky 455 Rancher.
Ryan Ziems get the 372 gxp There are changeable with Husqvarna parts and they’re only 300 bucks
I am going to buy this saw From Huztl
Love the shavings on the rip cuts.
Yea gotta admit the "noodles" on a RIP cut are fun.
@@DIYwithUncleCy Oh heck yeah. The quality on these seems to be going up, the longevity will be interesting to see.
I'm more then impressed.
Hello, I would love to know, after ,buying this G388 about 3 years ago, woud yu buy it again??? Stay safe...
The test will be does it still run next year
i NEED POWER BUT GOT A BAD SHOULDER SO WEIGHT IS A ISSURE.
sorry cap lock lol.
They have other saw models on the website.
Go ms 361 60 cc and the weight is not bad
Great videos! I have the same saw but can't get the bar to oil can you give some advice please?
Looks like a nice saw, sounds like it's got good torque even though it sounds a bit rich though impressive for a 25" bar, how do you like it ergonomics and quality? I do like the huztl farmertec chainsaw chain and bars, if you plan to get another I've done a ms660 kit with a few OEM parts and that's very nice
I am slowly collecting the Holz saws. I know they are going to release some more new ones in the near future and hope to get hold of a couple of them. And eventually I will even get a G660.
Gotta say this thing did surprise me. It has power to spare. I haven't made any adjustments probably won't till after break-in (only one tank to go). Then yes I will be getting in there and lean it out a bit.
It might not last as long as a Still but for the price you can not beat it.For the average guy.Good quality for the money.
Ya know, I keep hearing this quality thing. Seems to me it's a mental conditioning thing. I think that if you treat it as you would a top of the line saw, respect it and use it as designed, then the quality issue would be mute.
Look at the Mercedes maintenance schedule for their cars, now do the same for your Dodge, Ford, Chevy etc. Treat you car as though it were a Mercedes, betcha you'll get the same service length.
Very good chainsaw
Great saw
How does it compare to their g660?
I didn't get to cut with the 660 so will have to get my buddy that has one to bring it over so we can compare them.
That would. Be interesting!
DIY with Uncle Cy can u put a 20" bar on that power head ? I sure would like to know an where did u get bar an chain Thais
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Uncle Cy, at the end of the video you said this saw was just under $200 around the Thanksgiving holiday. I'm assuming that was Thanksgiving 2018. Currently the G388 shows a list price of US$279.00 and 20% off list for a final price of US$223.20. Do you know if Farmer-Tec will run a Thanksgiving deal this year to maybe bring the price to $200 or even less? I'm in the market for a bigger saw like the G388. I'm just not into a really big price. Watching your videos and seeing the G388 tackle the bucking and milling, I like the G388.
The 388 is one of my favorits for sure. I dont think that the special will bring it back down. The current prices are the result of the trade war between the US and China I believe (at least the increase coincided with the tariffs). Hooefully that will all get straighted out and maybe the prices will come back down..
If I order a Complete parts kit from Farmertec, does it come with an assembly manual? I love the video.
No I am afraid they do not come with instructions. It i definitely a test for oneself on how much knowledge of small machines you actually have. In my opinion a great challenge.
Best one out of the box maybe from HOLZ?
I don't know my friends G660 came out screaming too. LOL
Wow Wow....
Man what are you got a square fire chain on that I see the big giant Saul dust coming out
Nope stock chain I got with it. It is brand new so pretty darn sharp.
DIY with Uncle Cy good deal that thing Has me very surprised I just got a 372 xp is a 26in bar to big do you think I work in mi a lot with big pine at times
What pitch
Do you have any discount codes for either that or the 444.
Love your videos. Would like to see reviews on the G372 (Husky) and G366 (Stihl).
Got a G372XP ordered. Will probably slowly collect them all. My G444 should be here soon so look for that one. And I have a G660 on the way too. LOL this is why I need to hit 20K subs and give away a saw. Though it will be one of my older ones I think one of the classics
You’re doing a great job of testing and reviewing these saws for the rest of us looking at buying them, but you’re heavy on saws in the extremes either very small or mostly very big. There’s a huge portion of potential buyers interested in the 50-60cc size saws. Kind of is who want an “all around” saw. Looking forward to your upcoming videos! Thanks for doing what you do!
Totally agree with ya there. I am currently doing a little bit of chainsaw carving and am finding the lack of a mid range a bit of a hassle. Probably have to pull out my PP4218AV poulan to fill in till I get some other newer ones around that size. 😁
Hey Cy, I purchased this saw and it wouldn't fire a lick. My friend checks it out and he sid that points are no good. My question to you is where can I get points for this thing? It just puts out no fire to the plug. Its getting fuel and everything seems good. Thank you for your insight on this saw
Well considering it is a 2 cycle engine and gets spark from a magneto spinning past a coil and therefore has no points, I'd have to say your friend is incorrect. If it is not getting spark you can try adjusting the coil so it is a playing card thickness away from the magneto and see if that solves it. If it doesn't you may need a new coil. I have bought brand new saws off the shelf here in the states that have had this problem, so it is not exclusive to this company. I would try emailing them and see if they would send you a replacement coil.
iT IS THE COIL Where can I get one at? Will a Stilh work? I emailed Farmtech about the issue this girl Amy wants me to send a picture. A picture of a nonworking coil. Thanks for your input. Where are you located at ?
Much better than Yuzhokee
Salut!first cuts,wow ,,rapid,,!
All fine and dandy till your piston pin circlip snaps in half and trashes your top end like mine did on my G660 on my 8th tank of gas.
There are a number of factory reconditioned Huskys on Ebay for similar prices as these Chinese clones. Seems like that might be a better choice, depending on the engine size you're looking for.
Been trying to buy some of this Holtz Varna chainsaw stuff can't find it online having a job with it on Alibaba would like to own some getting fed up
Their web site is here. www.huztl.net/Outdoor-Power-Equipments-c6922.html
My understanding is that they are low on stock due to the holiday rush but will have more units made up soon.
I googled ms660 clone and their site came right up. We ordered the 660 and so far it's a hoss. Got an 18 inch bar and chain on order for our husky now. I think a kit saw will be the next project.
where did you but that saw became I'm interesting in getting one
www.huztl.net/72cc-Holzfforma-Blue-Thunder-G388-Gasoline-Chain-Saw-Power-Head-Only-Without-Guide-Bar-and-Saw-Chain-All-Parts-Are-Compatible-With-038-038-AV-038-MS380-MS381-MAGNUM-Chainsaw-p715754.html
I also added the link to the description.
Wao.. Tks for sharing 👌🏻. Looks great and sounds good. How much is it? Couldn’t open the page would you advise me on how to order one just like it? God bless; happy holidays 🙏🏻👌🏻
Only way I know to order them is through the website in the description. The home page for the site is www.huztl.net
I bought one and it can't be shut off...
What cc is the 381
do you buy all your saws direct from hutzl? and have you had any problems with them? i see they are running a blowout sale on a buy any 4 saws package.would you recommend sending that kind of money to a chinese company considering what we are all going thru right now?
I do buy direct from them though I have only bought 3 of their saws, the others were sent to me to test out, on them. And yes the saws are worth it. After a few tanks of fuel through them you will want to tweak the tuning a bit is all. I have had most of mine over a year and all of them still perform well. I do not blame china for the virus (that's 5th grade silliness) it could have just as easily started any where in the world just happened to be china where it evolved to human to human transferable, so do not see that as an excuse to ignore the fact that in today's day in age we live in a world economy.
@@DIYwithUncleCy ive got two bluemax saws and I had a coocheer,but none were bought direct from china,so this being my first experience with that it makes me bit nervous to go big on my first direct buy.but if I buy the package I plan to get the g660,g272 or g272 xp,a jon cutter 2500 top handle limbing saw...and would you recommend the g444 or the g388 as the 4th pick?
New to the channel!
I’m interested in either this saw or the 444!!
Can u point me in the right direction?
Have you changed or do they need any parts swapped out? Or are all of your saws out of the box?
All of them I have received have been ready to run out of the box. There was a snafu with the G444 chain tensioner but I just ordered a new one from them and out it in, easy part to fix. As to the performance of these two they are near identical in feel but I think the 444 has a touch more power and may be a bit lighter. Either one is a good call and I grab these two interchangeably for any job calling for a saw of this size.
Can I run a 3/8 .050 bar and chain without replacing the sprocket?
Looks like a Stihl saw just in blue . Does stihl made this saw ?
This is answered in the first 10 seconds of the video.
How is the longevity of this so been for you
The G388 is one of my best and most used saws. I keep a 24 inch bar on it and use it for cutting bigger firewood logs into sections and felling smaller (up to 2 foot) trees. Still starts easy and runs great.
Uncle Cy, Checked out the site. Saw Head only free shipping. The 28 inch bar and chain shipping 38 bucks. The shipping for my 106 cc saw was more than the saw. 28 inch with the sprocket and chisel chain looks pretty good but. Your bought 2 bars and chains did you get a discount on shipping? Long bars have no sprocket. When I talked to reps from Alibaba where I bought my saw they said I'd be better off buying local. Any thoughts on this since you is the "Chainsaw Man?!"
If I recall correctly the total for both bars and chains with shipping was less than 90 bucks. I figured since a 20inch Stihl bar at the dealer recently cost me 60 and another 40 for a new chain, that 90 is a pretty good deal.
And yes finding a 36 to 48 inch bar with a sprocket is difficult but they are out there. I have seen them on eBay before. Oh and they are not cheap which is why I do not have one yet :-D
Here is a 52 inch with sprocket tip that fits the 070 clones.
www.ebay.com/itm/High-quality-Chainsaw-Bar-52-inch-Fits-Stihl-chainsaw/302573640856
Nothing is cheap! LOL!
What size bar you got on that? 24in?
25 actually.
Tell us about the chain. I'm watching 4" chips come out of that thing....Not normal but impressive.
It is a full chisel chain from Holzfforma. The one they sent me.
Noodling cuts throw super long chips. Doesn’t matter what chain is being used.
Is their brand chisel chain any good? Stretch wise and performance.
So far it seems good. Had the little bit of primary stretch all chains have. I would give it an average rating.
Is the saw still running good. my 460 rancher is toast. I need a new saw. That one is half the price. I'm interested 100%
Yes it is. Have passed the break-in and dialed it up to 12,500 RPM. Of course I cannot speak for its longevity just yet. But I suspect it will be around awhile if I don't abuse it.
DIY with Uncle Cy do you know if my bar and chain from my husqvarna 460 would fit that bad boy. my 460 lasted 10 years. I was definitely hard on it but I work every saw I have to the max. if I could get 1 season out of the blue saw it would definitely be worth it while I rebuild the 460.
It is a Stihl clone so I don't think it will. Not sure if bars are interchangeable between Stihl and Huskys. They do sell some husky clones too though.
DIY with Uncle Cy . I'll definitely look it up thanks .
How does it compare to the 62cc saws you did video on
It most definitely cuts faster, BUT it is also 10cc and about 1/2 a horse power bigger. Both saws are great and if I were slinging one all day I'd probably go with the 62 if only because it is quite a bit lighter weight. However for felling this one would be my go to from my collection at this point.
@@DIYwithUncleCy sounds great... my 62cc came in Friday it runs like a raped ape .if I hadn't of broken the anti vibe mount I would still be running it. It Is a light saw for 4.5hp I was very surprised how well it went thru red oak and knotty sweet gum
Hello, waooo... ---》 Horsepower ¿ Mario.
NO chain BRAKE
???? It has a chain brake. Go watch the un boxing video.
if it does have a chain brake sure not using the damn thing
Yea I grew up in a time when saws didn't have em at all. And a chain brakes primary purpose is to stop the chain in the case of a kick back. It is a good practice to use it when starting the saw or setting it down. But having gotten used to saws without years ago I never developed the habit, bad on me, but I have also never been injured by a chainsaw so I must be doing some thing right.
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:-) I knew what ya meant.
I need to buy one of those saw so how can I get one and where I do a lot of work in the woods
660 will eat it and weighs 2 pounds more
That is a Stihl clone. I rather buy a real Stihl.
And so you should. But I cannot afford an 800 dollar saw, which is approximately what the comparable Stihl model costs. This one is under 300. But you go spend the extra 500 bucks by all means.
They will break in the same time span. Why spend more?
Kind of an do it all but none well size ... heavier than a 36 and too big for medium size timber ... too small for a mill and really big stuff ... too big to limb with to small to mill with unless you have time to burn
I've had BAD luck with Chinese saws.....blown coils, fuel leakage, right out of the box....it's a Gamble. Parts are often hard to get, or Out of Stock.....sure it's a Clone Saw....but I'm not wasting more money "guessing" to see if parts from Stihl or Husky fit.....honestly you're better off buying a Used quality saw from Ebay that runs....at least you get your money back easily.
This company sells complete kit saws of the same ones they ssell as power heads so your point is completely mute.
@@DIYwithUncleCy Have to agree with you, I run Farmertec bar and chains on my 2x jred 670, 1x266xp husky and a small dolmar, absolutely no trouble with them, spare parts from farmertec readily available ,.
It's not made in China nor designed in china... it's designed in Germany and made in Germany it's a hell of a saw