stihl 131 pole saw

[Greenhorn]

had to replace the stolen one, the new one with slightly bigger motor rocks though! kinda like a 200 on a stick! gonna make me real lazy with the smaller trees.

[BostonBull]

Yeah the 131 is a lot tourqier (if thats a word!). Nice setup witha 14" bar. Just dont pinch the bar, or more importnatly bend the shafts. Shaft assemblies run almost $400!

[Greenhorn]

14"... hmmm. I could be even lazier

[MasterBlaster]

I don't like how the new ones are heavier. I prefer the original model, but I think it's kaput due to emissions BS.

[Skwerl]

Does it run the .050 gauge chain (63pm)? If so, maybe spring for one of those lightweight bars for it. They run about $50-$55 each but the weight savings is sweet. I'm sure it would be quite noticable on the end of a 12' pole.

The Stihl number for the 14" is 3005 000 7409

[Skwerl]

According to the Stihl website, the E Light bars are now available in 12" (3005 000 7405) and 16" (3005 000 7413).

http://www.stihlusa.com/chainsaws/guidebars.html#light

[lumberjack]

Heck, I just realized it's been 11 months since I pulled the shaft of my 101 apart.

And, now that I think of it, I think I have an application for it later this week or early next. Being able to reach 66' vertically will help dismantle a dying water oak's stretched out canopy.


And yes, I have envy over the extra .6hp, especially since it only costs 50 bucks more.

[BostonBull]

The new polesaws run PMN. You can convert them to run PM but that might rob some power.