I've got the Neotec NS892, so the basic clone 660 version Neotec makes. Got it for dirt cheap (only reason I bought it, honestly). Surprisingly, Once I tuned it up, takes all of 3 pulls to start when cold. Never more than 1 pull, once warm. Did some mild porting, cleaned up the piston ports and installed Caber rings, dual port muffler mod, pro flow filter, 3/4 wrap, HD Stihl clutch cover and a few other things. It rips and I have less than 500.00 into it total. It has earned a spot alongside my Dolmar 7900 (still can't believe I'm saying that about a clone saw). Now I've got to rebuild and port my 576xp and try to make it outrun this damn clone.... Lol
I just got my F-660VW FARMMAC three days ago , l demonstrated the saw to friend who’s in tree business for fifty years and he’s been a stihl man he just couldn’t believe the comprehension it had and the power! He was very impressed. We had 5- below zero up In NEW YORK where l live and -37 degrees in Watertown New York l used the F-660VW to cut fire wood and l ripped all the logs then cut cross grain to save from having to slit the wood it was so darn cold, but got it done and sat by the fire! These 660-s Are great l hope they’ll hold up. Good luck with yours! STEVE
Glad you got a sweet runner the second go round👍🏻 Definitely be interesting, in a year or two to see how neo and farmertec drive each other! Gotta love market competition😎
After watching you vid a couple of weeks ago i bought one. I got a Tsumera 32" bar. Started on the 6th pull. I didn't check the initial carb settings. Just adjusted it a little on the high side. It was a little boggy. But straight out of the box it was good. I got 1 1/2 tank through it so far. Well work it some more on 30" dry cotton wood in the morning, only thing is its not oiling enough . Thanks for the review, i reall enjoy the content!
The transparent fuel tank is a good improvement over the Neotec I received. Also that full wrap differs from Stihl and Farmertech, on the clutch side does not block the bar nuts.
I bought the NS892 a couple years ago. The only preventative OEM parts I changed were the Decompression Valve and the Chain Tensioner parts. Deleted the Intake Baffle, installed the Pro Flo air filter. Runs strong with the 36” bar. Love it.
I do think putting in a Name brand or real Walboro carb is a must. A lot of YTers say they have a lot of problems with aftermarket carbs. If u can get one of these to function reliably it’s a steal. No pun intended.
No need to replace AFTERMARKET parts, till you run them. Many AFTERMARKET parts are good quality. Many you tubers don't know their ass from a hole in the ground. Many you tubers absolutely lie about not being sponsored. Its their job to never put the product down. Thankfully, there are some that have no problem calling out a dud.
I can tell you for certain this saw is the same inside as the orange version. I've been in my neotech 892 and inside one of the newer farmmac saws and the only difference is the colors. The 892 I have runs right alongside my factory 660 and if the color wasn't different I could not tell which one I was running. I have had mine two years, and I have run the hell out of it, my 660 still looks new cause the neotech gets all the run time.
I’m glad you did this video and I have been looking at both these saws. I now know what my purchase is going to be now, especially sense the price is only like $20 more dollars for a saw that has 20 more cc’s and 2 more hp.
Thank you very much for giving an honest review of this saw and showing what it is capable of doing and talking about the upgrades that you can do to it thank you for taking the time what's your time about being a Nova lumberjack I did as a kid when I lived in Oregon unfortunately age has caught up with me My mind hasn't but my body has you take care and good luck to you this year in the competitions
I have a Farmertec 660 that is stock & I have owned it for 5 years now. I have had no trouble with it. I use it for cutting fire wood. I just bought a Farm Mac 660 with the 99cc engine I am just breaking it in now. I have a 25, 28,32,36, & a 42" bar for these & also Farmertec 288 & 395 saws also! They all are the real deal now. They never fail to start & run!🤩🤩🤩🤩
Bought both the NT and FT 660 clones a couple years ago. The NS 892 has a little more power. Got the G660 Pro (because of the hydodip). Have removed the baffles in the mufflers, put a single exhaust outlet 7/8”. And Proflo air filters on both. Both run like sewing machines. FT had to replace throttle trigger and multi function lever. NT had one clutch spring break. Very happy with both.
I have a modded Stihl MS661. It has a barkbox muffler plate, a MaxFlow air filter and cover, decompression plug, 3 point felling spikes, and a 41 inch Cannon bar. I've actually been wanting to get one of these 660 clones to use as a secondary milling saw. They're cheap, all parts are interchangeable with oem, and I like the fact that they come with some stuff to help rebuild them. I'd probably end up having parts on it that are more expensive than the saw itself!
Nice review. I am sure that these saws are good for a novice. Only if one is a professional do they need to considerer the name brand. However, these knock offs are done only after they have quit building the model do they give others the right to build them to their specs. Huskaverna may not be a good clone to buy because they are going green. You will only be able to buy knock off parts for them if they need repair. Stihl clones are a better choice because you can get OEM parts. The EV version does have an OEM carb with the OEM filter as well as a better spark plug. I am considering one of these myself as soon as my budget frees up. I have some large blow downs at my farm that need cleaned up.
I really need to do something with those speakers. I literally just use that one to do exactly what I am doing with it. Holds up a chainsaw while I take a picture of it in front of the green screen.
The FARMMAC's F660 performance is more what I expected. I believe there is something wrong with Bodie's FARMMAC 372, especially on what appeared to be low resistant when he pulled on the cord to start it. Unless I'm told otherwise, I think his 372 is a lemon. Nothing like taking it easy for the initial break-in, LOL.
I can't speak to others' experience with the 372 clone saws, but my FARMMAC 372 is a TURD. After Saw Fest, I will be diving deep into it to find out precisely what is holding it back. I'll make it SING, and then it will be a Holiday giveaway saw.
Am wanting that saw to succeed. Will be following your progress with it. My NS 892 ran like that out of the box. Running a 36” bar, it’s a beast. Nice review of both.
Instead of cutting the roller short to get to the wrench flats, I just put the other end of its axle into my drill's chuck, tightened it down, held the nut in place with a flat wrench and used the drill to screw the axle in tight.
Just finished adding a sthil 36 inch bar to mine been doing break in on it unfortunately I believe I got a Friday build because every time I start this thing something comes loose bolts everywhere and also both caps leak regardless of how tight or loose you screw them in and oiling well it dumps everywhere it does run but looks cool so it will sit on a shelf and keep the real sthil on jobs if I’m working on this pile I’m not making money it’s definitely underpowered for it’s claimed cc this is a weekend warrior saw only be honest 😏
First!😂 had to pause at 7:18 to say, neotec definitely gets the👍🏻 over farmertec from me for the included tools and accessories! Sure... I don't NEED more of the same tools but very nice to have in the truck, for in the bush!
Let's try a new 372 at some point. I have the Neotec372i model I have not had time to try it. I don't know much about saws anyway but I know if it cutting up some wood. Appreciate the videos. Thanks brother!
Can you do a video on the Neotec ms380. It looks like a great saw and I’m hoping it will be a better option than that farmmac 372 that was a giant fail. I’m looking at that 660 as well, but I’m thinking a 70cc saw is more what I need.
40 or 50:1 Red Armor. You'll be fine. People get way too caught up in this topic. They are all pretty good. Just stay away from Stihl Ultra. And 40:1 will be great with any two stroke oil. Very rarely does a saw burn up because of oil. They burn up because people can't diagnose an air leak or cannot properly tune their carburetor.
Aaaah shit..gonna need to wack off w the farmmac 660 n 592 now!!..I'm a tinkerer as well n milled another of lumber w my neo/ft 660s..been modding aftermarket jugs for 660s for several years n the neotec cylinder has good numbers out the box..ft cylinders need epoxy to pull hard n the Italy tech that come on ft 660pro are by far the nicest n closest to oem..nice champhers n port timing identical to my 066 kolbenschmidt..I've made a lot of money w my clones in the last 5 years..it's the attitude going in to clones that makes a difference in success or failure ..the hlic carbs are the only aftermarket I've had success with however I do put oem carburetors In all my clone saws ..good luck with it..
Would like to see a three way whack off. G660 pro, Farmac 660 and the 592. I have the Farmer Tec G660 pro and the NS 892. But the Neo Tec seems to pull harder.
They make the fo70 w a clone of the 090 105cc also very pretty looking saw but I feel that it doesn't perform like the one in the video. They don't cut as fast and don't rev as high , I will choose between one of those two just don't know which one to have as my biggest saw thanks for any input
I ported my holzfforma g666 pro,but only after I replaced the crank with a real ms661 unit and most importantly. ...high grade bearings. Then she'll last. I might go big bore now. 99cc
That's a question with as many answers as polidicks and religion. Out of respect for Boedy, I won't talk about either here🙂 as for oil, I have my favorites but IMO oil is cheap insurance and I believe 32:1-40:1 is a sweet spot in general. Just my $.02
Great to know. It pulled up over 12k so easily, I could tell that it wanted more. Held it back for break-in. So far...that thing is F'ing impressive! I gotta line it up against my 592. Seriously.
I'll need to go and pick some up. The UNI filter on my 2171 came pre-soaked, but that was a long time ago and it is pretty dry at this point. I'll just go to a dirtbike shop and grab some Amsoil or something. You got recommendations?
@@novicelumberjack lately I’ve been using Maxima Fab-1 spray on filter oil. Really easy to apply and not one fine makes it into my saws or sons dirt bike. Plus I feel like it goes on more evenly.
Just today had a issue when buckin up a fallen dead oak and didn't realize that there was a widow maker in the other tree top and while cutting a crotch to prevent a pinch and the damn widow maker fell on the the down tree and caused my chain to throw in my 661 that little roller did its job but scared the 5hit outta me will be looking more closely in the future ya'll stay safe frosty and free
For guys like me, it's about the fun of it. I don't need this saw. I've got tons of others that will do real work if I need that. I'd never go out and drop $1,500 on a new Stihl 662, but...I would drop $350 on a brand new 660 clone. And if things break, I can buy the parts here and there as I go. It's a project saw. But this one right here...Damn...she CUTS!
See when they clone the best saws on earth ya end up with a pretty good clone saw that’s why the husky clone was so bad they just can’t compare to a stihl!!
@@novicelumberjack lol gota take the bad with the good I guess!! Seemed good in the video though! I like any saw but I wouldn’t buy one of these clones with any intention other than just to play with it or learn for the oem version!
@@terrycalvert7812 I think they can be fine once you whittle down the parts that will break. Also, I have learned to never buy a Neotec. My Holzfforma saws are much better.
@@novicelumberjack It doesn't sound good, but the fact remains. You should ask someone to learn a little logic. It also raises IQ... History teaches us how it is with theft.
@@nathanbigsby8731 I don't know why theft is condemned. Look, the Latins stole everything from the conquered peoples, the English stole from the conquered peoples, the Europeans stole from the Amerindians, the Chinese stole from everyone. People are very creative when they have a fortune behind them.
What I don't understand is how they are selling them in the states without the EPA attacking them. The current offerings from the big 3 chainsaw makers had to revamp their products and phase out these old models because of emissions. But then the clones show up, with packaging that suggests running 25:1 fuel and get a free pass. I don't get it.
My sthil 362 will eat this saws lunch I have them both and the 362 is 30cc smaller 50% lighter and by the time you buy this POS and put a good bar and chain on it you could have bought a real saw for a few bucks more don’t waste your money on these when new i tried this saw knowing it was a pile and had a few bucks to waste and that’s exactly what it was a waste 😂 trust me or learn the hard way been doing this my whole life
I’m honestly not sure anymore that they all(walboro, sthil) have production plants in China and assemble elsewhere and say it’s made where it’s assembled. Love this stuff brother 🦾❤️🔥 I like the Farmertec ones but that’s all I have held. Great overview the g660 are fun.!! How was the start, tune and restart out of the box ?? The “walboro” that came on it needed diaphragm alterations. It worked great afterwards. I have a few videos about it.
