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Posted: 2/14/2016 2:05:22 AM EDT
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460 Husqvarna Rancher. I have 2 of them with no issues other than sharpening and a gear reduction on one and have used the 2 for years.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 2:10:35 AM EDT
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All the saw you will ever need as a homeowner.
http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms250/ I have one at our cabin and it does everything I need it to do and isn't a pig to hual around |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 2:28:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/14/2016 2:33:02 AM EDT
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I like my saws either orange or red and Swedish.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 6:46:17 AM EDT
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I had a Stihl MS280 for ..... Maybe 10 years. Was always, always a world class bitch to start. Ran like hell once it started, but in the end, I ended up doing the Hulk smash on it in the driveway. That's how hard it was to start. And mind you, that was immediately after having it serviced and when I picked it up I started it right up at the shop. The thing was cursed. Bought a 20" 50cc Poulan at Lowe's for $100. Starts fast, runs good. If it dies I'll just get a brand new saw to replace it. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 6:50:31 AM EDT
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Get a used stihl farm boss 290. I used one for many years and it is a work horse. Would still have it if it didn't burn in my fire. I got a different saw now but the 290 is still my favorite
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Posted: 2/14/2016 7:04:09 AM EDT
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Echo CS400
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Posted: 2/14/2016 8:29:12 AM EDT
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I bought a Stihl MS310 in 2005. If I lost it in a fire, (Lord Jesus there's a Fire!), I would buy a new one.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 8:31:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Get a used stihl farm boss 290. I used one for many years and it is a work horse. Would still have it if it didn't burn in my fire. I got a different saw now but the 290 is still my favorite |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 8:33:50 AM EDT
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I just bought my first chainsaw & it is awesome. A Stihl 251c. It has 18 inch bar. Quickstart so my wife & son use it all the time also. Been great for all tge cedars & some oaks.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 8:42:13 AM EDT
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This Husqvarna has been a great saw for me.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYU8EB0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00 |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 8:43:42 AM EDT
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Go to your Stihl dealer, and get whatever saw is just under $500, and a bottle of bar oil
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Posted: 2/14/2016 10:14:40 AM EDT
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Go to your Stihl dealer, and get whatever saw is just under $500, and a bottle of bar oil This................. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 10:20:33 AM EDT
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Used MS361
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Posted: 2/14/2016 10:25:03 AM EDT
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Go with an Echo as they are much easier to start. I would also get a 16 inch bar unless you are cutting big stuff. Keep in mind you are just cutting fire wood and not harvesting trees.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 10:36:20 AM EDT
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Husqvarna 440 18"
Great saw and very light Only $300 |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 10:48:14 AM EDT
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If you are really limited to $500 I would look for a used Stihl. You should be able to get an older 026, 260 or the newer 261 for well under $500. Have it gone thru and you will have many years of service with a professional saw that is a pleasure to use.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 10:56:56 AM EDT
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I bought an MS 250 to clean up my yard after a big wind storm. It got the job done, and also cut down everything that I felt needed cutting once I was finished.
I use it all the time now since I have a lot of trees, and it isn't hard to start... unless you miss the first burp and flood it. I never use shitty CT ethanol gas in it because that's what gunked up my leaf blower's carb. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 11:01:09 AM EDT
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Whatever brand you go with I recommend not getting anything bigger than an 18" bar unless you'll be cutting several cords of wood each year. It is much easier to handle a smaller saw for normal homeowner tasks than it is a bigger one. If you try to use a big 20" saw for delimbing and whatnot you will be having life after a short while. You should be able almost anything with an 18" saw anyway.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 11:03:21 AM EDT
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460 Husqvarna Rancher. I have 2 of them with no issues other than sharpening and a gear reduction on one and have used the 2 for years. I have had a Husqvarna 350 for 12 years it's been a great saw. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 11:05:44 AM EDT
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Echo CS400 Echo is my choice too. Love mine. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 11:09:39 AM EDT
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This Husqvarna has been a great saw for me. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYU8EB0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00 Damnit, Was hoping this one sucked so I wouldn't have to buy it. Got some trees on the new lease that need to be cleared, all I have now is an electric chainsaw. Bad ass saw, but useless in the woods. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 11:13:58 AM EDT
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Husqvarna 460 rancher or an older 55 Rancher.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 11:15:32 AM EDT
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love my Husqvarna
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Posted: 2/14/2016 11:20:33 AM EDT
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Have 2 Stihl's a MS290 and the predecessor, MS029 (same just older model) with 18" bars no issues out of either.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 11:23:56 AM EDT
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stihl or husq , i have an old farm boss from 2000 runs like a champ. if i was to replace it i would buy a lighter saw, buts thats my preference.
jonsered makes nice saws but may not be available where you are. I've used them all and between those brands its just personal preference, they are all high end. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 11:50:52 AM EDT
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Echo CS-590.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:07:29 PM EDT
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I bought a Stihl MS271 last year for clearing up some small trees and brush around my property and have been very happy with it. The saw starts right up and seems very powerful. Definitely more saw than I need...
MSRP $379 http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/farm-and-ranch-saws/ms271/ |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:09:29 PM EDT
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I should add. Whatever you end up getting make sure there is a service shop near by that stocks parts. Nothing more frustrating than having a part break and you have to wait a week or two for it to arrive. We have both a local Husqvarna and a Stihl shop.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:22:49 PM EDT
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IMHO best value in 40cc saw (below are the same saw, 1st is OEM Dolmar, 2nd is Makita-rebranded version http://www.chainsawsdirect.com/Dolmar-PS-421-Chain-Saw/p11606.html or http://www.amazon.com/Makita-EA4300F40B-42cc-Chain-16-Inch/dp/B00G38HFMO best value in 50cc saw http://www.amazon.com/Makita-DCS5121-50cc-Chain-18-Inch/dp/B00E0CNWJA best quality in 40cc saw http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms241cm/ best quality in 50cc saw (there are a lot of options here. i side with orange) http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms261cm/ ar-jedi |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:25:27 PM EDT
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Have 2 Stihl's a MS290 and the predecessor, MS029 (same just older model) with 18" bars no issues out of either. the discontinued MS290 and it's forerunner the 029 are no longer competitive with other brand 50cc saws from a power/weight ratio perspective. ar-jedi |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:27:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Whatever brand you go with I recommend not getting anything bigger than an 18" bar unless you'll be cutting several cords of wood each year. It is much easier to handle a smaller saw for normal homeowner tasks than it is a bigger one. If you try to use a big 20" saw for delimbing [or bucking firewood, or storm cleanup, etc] and whatnot you will be having hating life after a short while. You should be able almost anything with an 18" saw anyway.^^^ this is good info. ar-jedi |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:32:00 PM EDT
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Jonsered IMO. 20 Years on mine and still runs like a champ.
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:42:45 PM EDT
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I bought a Stihl MS-261 CM, it is in their Professional line up, based on reviews from Arfcom. It starts within 3 or 4 pulls after sitting a month or 2, has a decompression button to help start if you need it, electric m tronic carb so no choke ormadjusting for different temps. I traded in a smaller homeowner Stihl saw that always gave me fits but usually ran was 12 years old to this one, what a difference. I think the saw was around $500, but i bought a new chain, some oil, oil mix, and something else plus my old saw and tax.
I wish i had more to cut with it, it is a fun saw to use. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:47:56 PM EDT
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All the saw you will ever need as a homeowner.
http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms250/ I have one at our cabin and it does everything I need it to do and isn't a pig to hual around I just got an ms250 in October, and I'll say it is a great saw. Runs like a scalded cat, and cuts like the words of an angry woman. Sold my other 2 saws. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:49:55 PM EDT
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I bought a Stihl MS-261 CM, it is in their Professional line up, based on reviews from Arfcom. It starts within 3 or 4 pulls after sitting a month or 2, has a decompression button to help start if you need it, electric m tronic carb so no choke ormadjusting for different temps. I traded in a smaller homeowner Stihl saw that always gave me fits but usually ran was 12 years old to this one, what a difference. I think the saw was around $500, but i bought a new chain, some oil, oil mix, and something else plus my old saw and tax. I wish i had more to cut with it, it is a fun saw to use. Love this saw as well. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 12:56:48 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/14/2016 1:01:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/14/2016 1:03:00 PM EDT
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Whatever saw you buy invest in the proper safety equipment like chainsaw chaps, hard hat, eye and ear protection. Chain brake on when starting and engaged anytime you move from place to place. No drop starting. Learn the proper way to bring down spring poles. Learn how to bore cut and use wedges. Always clear two safe zones behind tree you are felling. 8nBAIT |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 1:06:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/14/2016 1:07:42 PM EDT
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Drain the fuel every time your done. The corn mix will kill any saw fast. Always keep the cain sharp an out of the dirt. An the rule of two, "one is none an two is one". This means one saw is not enough
Cut safe! |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 1:07:52 PM EDT
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Whatever saw you buy invest in the proper safety equipment like chainsaw chaps, hard hat, eye and ear protection. 8nBAIT I nearly lost my eye 2 days ago. No shit took a stick to my eye becuase I was in a hurry. "Only" cut the outside of the socket-bleed for awhile. DO NOT skimp on the safety stuff. Oh and a carb kit, you will need one |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 1:10:11 PM EDT
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Don't buy off brand junk......
Stihl is chainsaw.........my father bought a 029 prolly 20 years ago, used it heavily as we had wood heat. The saw still runs...... We tried husqvarna......they were junk, hard starting and always seemed to require work...the stihl always worked...and well |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 1:13:54 PM EDT
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Go find your closest local dealer that isn't an asshole, see what he sells.
Your dealer relationship will be more important than the difference between a Husqvarna, Stihl, Dolmar, Redmax or Echo. You're going to want at least one spare bar and a few spare chains for whatever you get. Echo stuff does me right. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 2:23:10 PM EDT
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I got a Stihl 260 Pro upgraded to 3/8" pitch and 18" bar rather than the stock 0.325" and 16". I wanted a reliable and durable saw that would last as long as I would. I take care of 275 acres such that I have ample opportunity to saw wood sized from brush and limbs to large trees. Likely, my needs would fit the "intermediate" class of user, but the 260 Pro, the smallest of the "professional" grade Stihl saws, was lighter than any saw in their intermediate grade and almost as powerful. It was the Goldilocks saw for my needs. Compared to my previous Poulan with 0.325" pitch, it can remarkably push and pull me with the wood. I've never felt under powered.
The above were my considerations when shopping for a saw and I feel I made the right choice. Something I heard from the sales side of saws: The models with farm, ranch, boss or such similar labels, are build for non-professional users who nevertheless use their saws frequently and in a variety of applications. It is assumed that these users will not always run their saws sharp, and not always through clean wood like a professional sawyer while also having the tendency to push or "hog" the saw into the cut to compensate. Therefore, these saws are geared lower so as to counter the tendencies of this type of user. It is worth knowing that it is chain speed that makes the saw cut, not how hard you push it into the wood. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 2:31:59 PM EDT
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What ever you end up getting invest in some chaps. if you use the saw enough and are new they just might save your ass(legs).
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Posted: 2/14/2016 2:40:27 PM EDT
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Jonsered IMO. 20 Years on mine and still runs like a champ. This, have had mine since mid 90's. I could walk down to the shop and fire it up after sitting for months. Been a great saw. Tractor supply sells them here, as well as a jonsered branded chain that is a must have. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 2:42:21 PM EDT
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Go to your Stihl dealer, and get whatever saw is just under $500, and a bottle of bar oil Simple, yet elegant. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 3:09:34 PM EDT
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Husqvarna 460 rancher or an older 55 Rancher. I have had both of these and they are good saws. Bought them used and worked the snot out of them, 10 years later they are still going. I had a Stihl 039 that I absolutely loved, but it got "stolen" when my ex wife moved out, so I eventualy replaced it with a ms391. No complaints yet. I got it for about $500 cash OTD. Normally it is a $600 plus saw. I cut a LOT of firewood each winter, and for me it is Husqvarna, Stihl, or Jonsered. I always look for a saw with the largest displacement in it's series, that way I get the best power to weight ratio. |
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Posted: 2/14/2016 3:20:35 PM EDT
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I bought a Stihl MS271 last year for clearing up some small trees and brush around my property and have been very happy with it. The saw starts right up and seems very powerful. Definitely more saw than I need... MSRP $379 http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/farm-and-ranch-saws/ms271/ I have the same saw. Really happy with it. |
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