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PCTREE
12-12-2007, 06:01 PM
Anyone tried one of these saws yet, supposedly more power than a ms200t for $300 at Baileys. I know you all say just get a stihl but.....
Skwerl
12-12-2007, 06:49 PM
Be aware that parts are rather pricey on the Solos. But on the upside you can order parts straight from the Solo USA website with just a credit card.
Stumper
12-12-2007, 07:14 PM
I have one and like it but it DOES NOT have more power than a 200T. It does have more displacement and pulls a buried 16" bar very well but the 200T will outrun it. Anti-vibe is good on the 637 and it is very lightweight.
MasterBlaster
12-12-2007, 07:21 PM
I have one and like it but it DOES NOT have more power than a 200T.

I was kinda wandering about that!
Chisel Tooth
12-12-2007, 07:28 PM
Check on the availably of parts, the Kansas City Fire Department has solo saws, Randy the repair/equiptment guy has been waiting for chain brake parts for over 8 months. I don't recall the model.
See Ya
Mike
PCTREE
12-12-2007, 10:10 PM
solo 637 1.9Kw 200t 1.6Kw ???

Are these numbers just wrong?
Hobby Climber
12-12-2007, 10:27 PM
I was gonna get a solo 651sp this past summer after my dealer added them to his line up. I waited a bit to see how they do first. Glad I did, parts are a long time coming and he was still waiting last heard!

Not a bad saw for the money but without a solid manufacturers dealer support system...no saw is worth buying!!!

Time is money so if you have to wait... you get the idea.


HC
Stumper
12-12-2007, 11:11 PM
PC, While it seems like Kw or Hp figures would be a solid basis of comparison I have never found it to be so.
I really like the 637. I haven't run it side by side with a 200T. It is possible that in 12-16 inch wood the 637 might actually surpass the 200T(I doubt it but it is concievible-the Solo's performance in buried cuts is very good.) In smaller cuts the 200 will definitely outrun/outcut the 637. The 200 builds a couple thousand more RPMs and has greater chainspeed. Is the 637 worth $300? I think so.Parts? I haven't needed any but try Bailey's-They stock lots of stuff that isn't in the catalog.
SawTroll
12-13-2007, 02:29 PM
Solo is well known to be pretty optimistic regarding the power output of their saws.....:roll: :evil:
PCTREE
12-13-2007, 10:09 PM
I ordered one today so will let yall know how I like it.......