Biggest saw i have is a 661c with 32 in bar. Really liking my 400c over my 500i, only run a 20 or 25 bar on 400. At 72, that's enough. Great video. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Nice work Tim. I enjoyed watching you take that monster down with the 881 but the 400 is my all time favorite. Watching you take our trees down with it blew me away.
Down here in Se Louisiana i used to saw with 066 magnum to cut big hardwood in our river swamps it was too wet for cutter or tree was so big. I alway wanted to run 088 or 881that thing looks like it eats!!
You start that 881 like it's a 180. I can handle a few pulls on the big Stihl before my shoulder calls it quits. If it doesn't start by then I find a shady spot and cold beverage for a bit then try again.
I took down two massive white pines here on the Florida/Georgia line a few days ago using my MS660 and an excavator. I’ve been wanting to step up to the 880 soon for the really big boys we do sometimes. Amazing saws though.
Great job and great cutting skills. I couldn't help but think it be a little easier and more straightforward to use a 6 foot bar. But in the end you did a great cut and felled the tree, so that's what matters most.
Nice job on thar tree Tim. When i started cutting firewood, my dad had the Stihl 08 and 08S chainsaws. I don't blame you on using a lighter saw totrim that big old tree up. May you have a Happy Easter.
Thanks for another great video and I always appreciate your focus on safety. We heat with wood, primarily hedge, and I really hope to get to one of your classes some day and try to soak up more of what you have to teach.
I hope you brought a 55 gallon drum of saw gas 🤣🤣 That's a lot of cuttin'. Edit: Good on you for taking care of the wood under tension or compression. That will make it much safer for him going forward with the rest of the removal. Always enjoy the content.
Hungry chain! I use my MS661 on the trunks of "big" trees. Then the MS261 and MS461 for cleaning up the brush and limbs. I've got bars ranging from 18" to 36" for those saws... makes me well equipped for this area's needs.
Those big old farm trees like that one they probably got more metal in than some small barn. I enjoy watching your videos. I have some things since I have been watching. Thanks for the video
These videos are always so good and informative. 15K to take the white oak down if it was around a house... But how do you figure out how much to charge for it without anything around it? I keep trying to figure out a good formula to bid jobs.
Nice job holding on during that kickback in the top of the tree. Lots of folks don’t realize the power behind kickbacks, and man does that chain want to EAT!!
I have an old Husky 181 that comes out to do the occasional big tree, big windblow or dead tree that needs an all-the-way-through bar. The 881 is better but the old Husky is surprisingly competent. Greener too. It's ex-British forces so it's all green all over.....
Good decision to limb it, too much mass for a rookie. Big trees are big problems, and you didn't pass on the danger to someone else. Haven't watched that many vids that made my back ache, but that big saw did it! Thanks
Nice work, you are doing Stihl MS 881 a complete injustice, nothing less than a 59 inch B&C will get this saw pulling like a Clydesdale, you could have easily felled this Oak with a MS 661, bang some wedges, no need for massive machinery, fair play to you for having such !!
I could have but every time I can run it in a tree like this I make enough money to pay for the saw again, so with that being said, thank you for the view and comment 🤣🤣🤣.
Tim is the 881 on par with my old 090? Where I live in California we have Blue Oaks and I used to use the 090 to remove them running a 72 inch bar. Nice job.
@@cotontop3 As an old departed friend of mine used to say "I don't follow you". Does doing the bore cut "make the hinge first"? Or did you make the bore cut because the hinge was made first? I am not questioning your work or decision in any way, just genuinely curious. I'm too old to cut a tree that size anyway. Thanks
I've used the previous model to this saw, a 880. Our work bought a custom 5ft bar and chain for it , and it handled it no worries. We also had the standard 40inch bar from Stihl for it, which we would use most of the time with the saw.
Thanks for making these amazing videos. They’re very educational and informative. I have an ms660. What chain do you recommend running on it? I have a 25” on it now?
He didn’t say he was charging $15K to take it down, he said if someone had a house near that tree and wanted it taken down it, that’s what he would charge. The reason is, he would need a crane and climber and probably a full day to get that one tree down safely. Then there is the time of cutting it all up into smaller pieces and using a skid steer to get it out by the road. Then the loader truck to come pick it all up and hauled off to the dump and the dump fees. Crane fee Climber fee Ground guys(labor fee) Skid loader and driver fee Debris loader truck and driver fee Dump fee Insurance Business taxes He’d be into that tree for $10-12K out of pocket. Not to mention that’s a $2500 saw plus his time and labor in the job.
No way would I take down that tree. It would be great to sit under it on a hot summer day. Oh well maybe 150-200 plus years down the road anoher one will take it's place. Don't get me wrong. I've been cutting trees down since I bought my first Stihl in 1971 and I burn wood to heat the house. I just hate to see a that size go down.
Nice match up on that hinge, I often have trouble on big ones with a short bar. Sure do enjoy your videos, your skill with a saw is superb. Thanks for posting the video.
How many lifetimes did it take to grow a tree that size. It saddens me to see so many trees killed these days. What are we leaving for future generations? It’s just easy to kill.
Biggest saw i have is a 661c with 32 in bar. Really liking my 400c over my 500i, only run a 20 or 25 bar on 400. At 72, that's enough. Great video. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Nice work Tim. I enjoyed watching you take that monster down with the 881 but the 400 is my all time favorite. Watching you take our trees down with it blew me away.
Down here in Se Louisiana i used to saw with 066 magnum to cut big hardwood in our river swamps it was too wet for cutter or tree was so big. I alway wanted to run 088 or 881that thing looks like it eats!!
066 was the man back in the day like toutin a Volkswagen with a bar on it...
Never mind im thinking of the 056..
Magum
Beautiful saw work on that big oak
That tree had a lot of history
Yes
You start that 881 like it's a 180.
I can handle a few pulls on the big Stihl before my shoulder calls it quits. If it doesn't start by then I find a shady spot and cold beverage for a bit then try again.
I took down two massive white pines here on the Florida/Georgia line a few days ago using my MS660 and an excavator. I’ve been wanting to step up to the 880 soon for the really big boys we do sometimes. Amazing saws though.
Great job and great cutting skills. I couldn't help but think it be a little easier and more straightforward to use a 6 foot bar. But in the end you did a great cut and felled the tree, so that's what matters most.
Nice job on thar tree Tim. When i started cutting firewood, my dad had the Stihl 08 and 08S chainsaws. I don't blame you on using a lighter saw totrim that big old tree up. May you have a Happy Easter.
A sharp chain is what makes things happen, and show the power of the saw, awesome video bud, from Vermont
Thanks for another great video and I always appreciate your focus on safety. We heat with wood, primarily hedge, and I really hope to get to one of your classes some day and try to soak up more of what you have to teach.
That saw idling on ground sounds like it's setting at the line on drag strip!
Absolutely you can hear the power watin to get out
I hope you brought a 55 gallon drum of saw gas 🤣🤣 That's a lot of cuttin'.
Edit: Good on you for taking care of the wood under tension or compression. That will make it much safer for him going forward with the rest of the removal. Always enjoy the content.
Hungry chain! I use my MS661 on the trunks of "big" trees. Then the MS261 and MS461 for cleaning up the brush and limbs. I've got bars ranging from 18" to 36" for those saws... makes me well equipped for this area's needs.
Those big old farm trees like that one they probably got more metal in than some small barn. I enjoy watching your videos. I have some things since I have been watching. Thanks for the video
Great video. That 400 sounds alot like the 500 when it made the gurgling sound.
These videos are always so good and informative. 15K to take the white oak down if it was around a house... But how do you figure out how much to charge for it without anything around it? I keep trying to figure out a good formula to bid jobs.
You do great work sir, fun to watch a man with skill! Stay safe!
Nice job holding on during that kickback in the top of the tree. Lots of folks don’t realize the power behind kickbacks, and man does that chain want to EAT!!
Hope y’all have a great show. I will be cooking BBQ for our big day at church Sunday wish you could join us
Here in Michigan that tree would be 2500$ to take down, I think 15,000 is really stretching reality.
Yeah I imagine that's why all the owner wanted was for him to drop them. Then he ruins any chance of the guy getting a crotch slab out of it.......
Cool video Tim! Really enjoy watching the big saws cutting big trees! Did you get a ring count for age?
15K$? I miss the days when people respected people and didn't just charge whatever they felt like.
Awesome video. That was a huge tree. Great job on the take down and cutting up
Yes it was a thick one for sure.
I have an old Husky 181 that comes out to do the occasional big tree, big windblow or dead tree that needs an all-the-way-through bar. The 881 is better but the old Husky is surprisingly competent. Greener too. It's ex-British forces so it's all green all over.....
Wish I could line up cuts as perfectly as you do.
Good decision to limb it, too much mass for a rookie. Big trees are big problems, and you didn't pass on the danger to someone else. Haven't watched that many vids that made my back ache, but that big saw did it! Thanks
Great stuff Tim👌👍🙏🙂
Cotton top, I plan to buy a new saw for use around the farm with occasional felling, I’m looking at the stihl 362C, what’s your thoughts on this saw?
362 is a good saw.
Nice work, you are doing Stihl MS 881 a complete injustice, nothing less than a 59 inch B&C will get this saw pulling like a Clydesdale, you could have easily felled this Oak with a MS 661, bang some wedges, no need for massive machinery, fair play to you for having such !!
I could have but every time I can run it in a tree like this I make enough money to pay for the saw again, so with that being said, thank you for the view and comment 🤣🤣🤣.
@@cotontop3Does it do that good on social media?
It appeared to me that the tree was still in pretty good shape. I was expecting to see a lot of rot. Good job falling it.
So far in the 1 year ive been doing line clearance the 362 and 661 is my go to saws for big saws wish we had the 200t or the 201 for off ground work
A tremendous tree to take down great video thanks Tim
Nive cutting sir. ❤❤❤
How better would that 400 run once Rich Flagg gets his hands on it 😊😊😊💪💪💪
Happy and safe cutting 🪓🪓🪓🌲🌲🌲
Lots more better!!!
Bet that 404 chain throws chips like corn flakes !!!
$15000!!! We would charge $2000 up here in Michigan
You can tell by the way your hand is shaking that 400 is eating!!!!!
Fire wood or burn pile? nice saw 👍🏻🇺🇲
Not sure.
Tim is the 881 on par with my old 090? Where I live in California we have Blue Oaks and I used to use the 090 to remove them running a 72 inch bar. Nice job.
Why did you do a bore cut on the back cut? Not questioning it, just wanted to know why.
Because the hinge is made first
@@cotontop3 As an old departed friend of mine used to say "I don't follow you". Does doing the bore cut "make the hinge first"? Or did you make the bore cut because the hinge was made first? I am not questioning your work or decision in any way, just genuinely curious. I'm too old to cut a tree that size anyway. Thanks
weres the new digger
It’s here.
Great vid! Have you ever thought about porting one of your 400s?
Nice work
What is the biggest bar that you will run on the 881?
I've used the previous model to this saw, a 880.
Our work bought a custom 5ft bar and chain for it , and it handled it no worries.
We also had the standard 40inch bar from Stihl for it, which we would use most of the time with the saw.
881. Give you a good workout 404 chain. Dont want to hit metal with it.
I'm surprised that tree was as solid as it was.
I was too.
No kidding!
Thanks for making these amazing videos. They’re very educational and informative. I have an ms660. What chain do you recommend running on it? I have a 25” on it now?
If you want to stay with a stihl chain- 33rs in 84 drive links. Oregon chain- EXL
@@cotontop3Thanks so much for the quick response. 🙏👍
066 stihl s my favorite saw
That 400 is a ripping saw
Could you do a video showing how you keep your chains sharp
Thanks, you are a good guy. Looking out for thy neighbor.
Your 400 hopped up or leaned out a bit? She sounds good
Its stock.
love what i could hear of the Men talking. Wisdom..
A little more practice and you’ll have that down to an art !😂
Smooth, fine job.
Sure wanted attend event this weekend....but I can't.... just 2 hour trip fo me
Mr. Tim how you came up with that figure of 15.000 $ to remove that tree , can you explain , please (home owner) thanks.
Because they think people are stupid! 15k is ridiculous!
He didn’t say he was charging $15K to take it down, he said if someone had a house near that tree and wanted it taken down it, that’s what he would charge. The reason is, he would need a crane and climber and probably a full day to get that one tree down safely. Then there is the time of cutting it all up into smaller pieces and using a skid steer to get it out by the road. Then the loader truck to come pick it all up and hauled off to the dump and the dump fees.
Crane fee
Climber fee
Ground guys(labor fee)
Skid loader and driver fee
Debris loader truck and driver fee
Dump fee
Insurance
Business taxes
He’d be into that tree for $10-12K out of pocket.
Not to mention that’s a $2500 saw plus his time and labor in the job.
@@benvasilinda9729 Thank you , understood.
No way would I take down that tree. It would be great to sit under it on a hot summer day. Oh well maybe 150-200 plus years down the road anoher one will take it's place. Don't get me wrong. I've been cutting trees down since I bought my first Stihl in 1971 and I burn wood to heat the house. I just hate to see a that size go down.
Tree didn't look dead or defective. What a shame to cut it down.
Are you running the stock oiler on your 400's?
All 3 of my 400’s are the stock oiler.
Good to know. Appreciate it. 👍👍
U can take those wedges and paint them like a watermelon and people pay crazy prices for them
Nice match up on that hinge, I often have trouble on big ones with a short bar. Sure do enjoy your videos, your skill with a saw is superb. Thanks for posting the video.
That’s a big tree 🌳 in comparison with a human beside it 😨
about got my teeth knocked out by a limb under pressure back in 2012 working twister damage will not touch a saw now
How many lifetimes did it take to grow a tree that size. It saddens me to see so many trees killed these days. What are we leaving for future generations? It’s just easy to kill.
In North Korea, environmentalists would be screaming for mercy
1800 $$% No sir, thats robbery. You ought to be ashamed
What mods have you .made to 400
No performance work has been done to any of my 400’s.
😂that is a big saw
lol
881 don't play !!
Looks hollow