chain saw purchase

[rock n roll kid]

looking at $300 range, give or take a few. do you like/have sthil, echo or ?
wanted features to have .... auto oiler , chain brake or other needed safety features . ryobi & couple others are more price friendly , but not familiar with their quality in chain saws . use would be on my own property for light to medium jobs .
thanks

 

[chief38]

If you are serious about a Chain Saw look no farther than a Stihl! You will never regret it! IMHO they are the BEST!

 

[6518John]

Sthil MS250

I recommend three brands:
1. Sthil
2. Sthil; and
3. Sthil.

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/outdoor-power-equipment/chainsaws/7000519

 

[Peak53]

I love my Stihl 270 Farm Boss, but I've also seen Echo and Husky perform very well. It took me 4 generations of saws to learn this. I cut, split, stack, and burn 7 cords of pine every year. Anything cheaper is not a long term solution. You might need to up your price a bit depending on the size saw you need. Definitely worth it.

Also: After fighting a gas powered hydraulic splitter for decades, I now use an electric I bought off Walmart.com for $219 delivered. Not enough power? Think again. At least for my soft wood, it will split anything up to about 15". There might be a couple knotty stumps per season I have to whack with a wedge and a sledge. No big deal.

 

[moosedog]

Stihl chainsaws have my vote. Reliable, moderately priced, ease of part supply and good service.
I have 16 inch and an 18 inch for years now and use them all the time.

 

[Squarebutt]

I've been using Stihl saws for over 40 years, on my 3rd and 4th ones, now, a mid-size 16" and an arborist model 12". I'll stick with them, as they only sell from Stihl dealers' shops. Other brans may be as good out of the box, but sooner or later they'll need service, and that's hard to find at the big box store.

 

[misswired]

I’ll guarandamteeya soon as this 30 year old Husqvarna quits.... I’m getting a stihl

 

[VaTom]

Sthil Farm Boss. Shipped one to my brother in Florida after last big hurricane to clean up down trees on his property.

 

[Watchdog]

Stihl for just about everything of that nature. Anything relating to lawn/landscaping/grounds maintenance/etc. Their gas-operated pole pruners simply can't be beat far as I'm concerned.

I will say this. If worse came to worse and I couldn't get Stihl, I'd go with Husqvarna. Those Swedes do know how to put quality stuff together.

I had a Husqvarna backpack blower years ago, their top of the line commercial model at the time. That thing sat outside rain, shine, heat, hail, dust, pollen, snow...you name it. Got so the colors had even faded off of it. But it kept on cranking. I finally just got tired of looking at it sitting out back and gave it away. I needed a more powerful one anyway. That's when I switched to Stihl. 2010, I think.
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[Chubbs103]

use would be on my own property for light to medium jobs .
thanks

I have a Stihl and highly recommend it.

I fought lesser priced equipment for years for lighter duty use around the home. I kept a Craftsman chainsaw working hard longer than you would believe. Eventually, too much ethanol damage made it more trouble than it was worth. Also my demand on my chainsaw moved way up based on my firewood usage. I wish I had bought the Stihl earlier.

Use ethanol free gas if you can get it. In Florida, I could buy it at the pump in some areas. If you can't get ethanol free, consider buying pre-mixed in the can. It is expensive, but it saves a lot of hassles. If you use gas with ethanol, empty the tank and run it dry after EVERY use.

Consider electric (battery not plug-in). They have gotten a lot better, and make a lot of sense for the standard home user.

 

[tlawler]

I went through three Mac’s before I saw the writing on the wall and got a Stihl just after Hurricane Irma came through a couple of years back. Down here, Ace Hardware is the dealer and they had a hurricane special and I picked up an MS250 for $289.

 

[tops]

I have a Stihl and a Husqvarna both have 20 in. bars and I don't think there is 2 cents difference between them. If I needed to replace one I would probably get a Stihl because the dealer is closer to where I live. Larry

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Stihl 170. You will thank me later
Under $200 bucks-make sure you buy the 6 pack of Stihl two stroke oil which will extend your warranty. While you are at it just as soon buy the sharpening jigs and files. You will still be under $200.
Second choice: see above
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/t...Jv2UWMWFsyuOnNDfmEKQ0QHjDpTMclXYaAhFdEALw_wcB

If you want bigger here is the factory link-grab a beverage and enjoy
Homeowner Chainsaws - Mid Range Chainsaw Features | STIHL USA

The 170 is absolutely perfect for around the house use. I wanted the 271 farm boss but couldn't justify the expense for occasional cutting-but that 271 is a bad mamma jamma fer sure
NEVER USE ETHANOL GAS.

 

[Old Arkansawyer]

If you want an American made chainsaw look to Husqvarna or one of
the companies they own. I have had a Husqvarna with 20" blade for
11 years and cut everything from Oak, Cedar, Black Locust plus others
and the only thing needed so far is a couple new chains.
Depending on what you need to cut with the chainsaw, something
like large trees needs at least a 20" blade and 24" would probably
be better. Trim saws should be smaller, I have a 16" Poulan for
that purpose.
One thing to keep in mind, Husqvarna will cut faster than either
Stihl or Echo, but may not have the same low end torque. Unless
you are cutting huge diameter trees/logs low end torque is not
going to be a problem.

 

[j a]

Stihl

Owned Stihl for many years and highly recommend them. I had a 170 sized and liked it but found it too small on occasion. Moved up to a MS 250 and love it. Just about perfect for the trimming clearing that I do. JA

 

[TheOldPro]

Neat tale. East Carolinas. Two hurricanes in less than 3 weeks. Massive flooding, trees down every where. After storms I bought a Stil saw. Used it all day for three weeks. Insurance guy said they would 100% cover cost of the saw but he had to take it. Ok. When check came I went and bought a new one. Still have it.

 

[6518John]

Insurance guy said they would 100% cover cost of the saw but he had to take it. Ok. When check came I went and bought a new one. Still have it.

I think your insurance man wanted a chainsaw!

 

[histreenut]

Check your local pawnshops...one near me has half a dozen Stihls & Husqvarnas, all in decent shape. Most in the $300.00-$400.00 range. Just a thought...

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[Mule Packer]

I've got a Husqvaarna 61 Rancher with a 24-inch bar. I've used it and I've used it hard now for over thirty years and it still cuts like a champ. In fact, I got it out two days ago to do some heavy trimming on some ash trees on the property. It had been sitting in the tractor barn all winter...and the thing started right up.

One of my sons has a Stihl and really loves it. It doesn't seem as heavy duty as this old Model 61, but it works well. I've heard only good about both brands.

I've noticed here that some are on their second, third, or fourth Stihl after 40 years...but I'm still on my first Husqvarna, if that says anything.

 

[Farmer17]

The old Husquavarna's were probably better than Stihl but the new ones sure aren't. I bought two Huskies and returned them both, you could tell their plastic parts wouldn't last very long and my Stihl has been great.