Need a new chainsaw

BDWMS · Oct 17, 2015

Husqvarna for me. I bought a refurbished Husky 435 from VMinnovations online a few years ago. Runs well and I've never had any issues with it. I use it every couple of weeks during the winter. For $170 it was a good deal with a 16" bar. I bought a refurbished Husky string trimmer too. I'm sold on the company's products. How much are you going to be cutting?

smokey · Oct 17, 2015

One thing nobody mentioned... the husky symbol is meant to represent rifle sights as a throwback to their gunmaking days.

BDWMS · Oct 17, 2015

Ooh yeah. I think the 440e is the upgrade to the 435. Very similar, same size, etc.

steves1911 · Oct 17, 2015

Husky for me. I have a 562xp and switch back and forth between a 24" bar and a 18" bar depending on what im cutting. Had some massive red oak this year about 40" dia and the husky went through it like butter.

SRD · Oct 18, 2015

Shindaiwa

TyFromMD · Oct 18, 2015

I have a Stihl MS251 CBE and it hasn't let me down yet.

threegun · Oct 18, 2015

Stihl, I had a Farm Boss 024 that I ran for 23 years, gave it to a friend, he rebuilt it and is still using it. I replaced it with a 290 I had extra 18" bar and chains from the MS024 that fit the MS290, the MS290 came with a 20" bar and I bought a 25" bar to handle a 44" thick white oak I had to take down. The saw starts every time and drives all the chains just fine.

Anotherpyr · Oct 18, 2015

All three are good choices, but I have personal preference for stihl.

City Rat · Oct 19, 2015

Not for. Othin but I've had a husky for the at five years, works smooth no worries. Good luck.

mark71211 · Oct 19, 2015

My farm boss broke by the third time I used it and I got it brand new.

BossmanPJ · Oct 19, 2015

mark71211 said:
My farm boss broke by the third time I used it and I got it brand new.

That is a very rare occurrence. I know many people with Stihl saws and they always work. Must have been a lemon.

TrappedinMD · Oct 19, 2015

Stihl, husky, or echo are all great choices. I've felled more trees than most (Owned a landscaping company) and was a long time Stihl fan. About a month ago i was time for a new saw and after shopping those three really hard I gave the Echo a try. I got the CS590 (59cc) which had more power than the Stihl Farm boss (100$ more) and the Husky 455 (50$ more). It also comes with a MUCH longer warranty at 5 years. I have been felling, bucking and cutting mostly oak trees for firewood that are typically 24" diameter at the trunk and the ECHO has impressed me. I would recommend you purchase it from a dealer that will support you instead of a big box store.

mark71211 · Oct 19, 2015

BossmanPJ said:
That is a very rare occurrence. I know many people with Stihl saws and they always work. Must have been a lemon.

It's looks like it just a $2 part but been to busy to really look at it.

_JT_ · Oct 19, 2015

Stihl MS 290 here also, haven't ever had a problem with it other than wishing the chain would sharpen itself

Also have two MS180's, one inherited, one a gift. They're good for the small limb work. Again, starts every time, simple mechanics.

A buddy of mine just picked up a 461 Magnum on ebay, needed a few parts to get it running perfect. But holy sheet, he got it for less than a ms290, and this thing is a beast. Definitely going to keep an eye out for used ones going forward

Derwood · Oct 19, 2015

RYOBI

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-20-in-46cc-Gas-Chainsaw-RY10521B/202521346

I'm actually surprised no one mentioned it. I have no basis for comparison since this is the only one I have ever owned. I got a Ryobi when I got my house and have since cut down ten good sized trees and turned them into firewood. I've never had any problems with it.

PapiBarcelona · Oct 19, 2015

Definitely go used, especially older saws. They are usually still fetch a high value.

I bought a new BG86 blower from Stihl last year, and it has a Chinese zama carburetor on it. I'm going to guess they are using zama carburetor's on just about everything, I never looked on my older 211

10xclean · Oct 19, 2015

My Stihl 038 Super says 'Made in West Germany'. Still running strong!

Sewer Rat · Oct 19, 2015

Average homeowner, ryobi, poulan, etc are decent for the money. Bought a poulan after discovering that my husky walked away during our move up here. Decent enough for what I use it for. Jobsite we use stihls almost exclusively for cutting hdpe pipe and timber pilings.

remodeler1 · Oct 19, 2015

I've had 15 years of reliable service from my Stihl ms310. I know a few guys who cut trees for a living and their crews use Stihl too.

Ifdot · Oct 19, 2015

TrappedinMD said:
Stihl, husky, or echo are all great choices. I've felled more trees than most (Owned a landscaping company) and was a long time Stihl fan. About a month ago i was time for a new saw and after shopping those three really hard I gave the Echo a try. I got the CS590 (59cc) which had more power than the Stihl Farm boss (100$ more) and the Husky 455 (50$ more). It also comes with a MUCH longer warranty at 5 years. I have been felling, bucking and cutting mostly oak trees for firewood that are typically 24" diameter at the trunk and the ECHO has impressed me. I would recommend you purchase it from a dealer that will support you instead of a big box store.

Muffler mod and pull the limiter caps! Its like a completely different saw.

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