The 028 was a brick compared to today's saws.
Move up to the 60cc range without a weight penalty, forget the
cost you will enjoy the performance.
Stihl 362, or Husky 562.
Personally prefer Husky but Stihl is equal.
Typically, in pro saws, Huskys run faster, Stihl has more torque.
Husky has a better anti-vibe
Your 28 Super was a ported type saw that Stihl doesn't seen to
produce anymore. More like a pro Husky.
If you have a dealer that handles them the Dolmar/Makita 6100 is
a good choice. Dolmar makes as good a saw as any, with top performance
from their top line saws. Just beware that they are high performance.
Run good oil, and gas.
Anyone that tries to tell you that one maker is significantly better,
is either lying or repeating lies. Over the last 15 years EPA has forced
the saw manufacturers to make changes for emissions. Those hurried, forced changes have caused Stihl and Husky some big headaches.
Where they made saws like the 44 or 70 series for decades, changing to 040 for 440 for Stihl, or. 171/272/372 for Husky. Those were
improvements. The EPA changes were huge, involving how the engine
breathes and exhausts. Problems ensued.
As above, a Husky guy. I'd grab a good deal on a 60cc Dolmar or Stihl in
a heartbeat. The 372 I've run for 17 years gets heavy cutting small
stuff. A lighter saw could replace the old Mac pinch saw, and would
be a nice alternative for some work.
Outstanding post! Thanks DBuck!
I’m pulling up web searches as fast as I can chasing the suggestions of all involved. I’ve got my old 028 running like a champ & spinning high R’s but she just recently starting smoking more & using more fuel so thh he at was my warning. I don’t want to burn her up & need to get a fresh saw soon.
