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re: Best Chainsaw for homeowners who like nice tools?
Posted on 11/13/14 at 8:57 pm to Srbtiger06
Posted on 11/13/14 at 8:57 pm to Srbtiger06
quote:Every. Single. Time. Don't forget about them getting mad at you though
A typical pawn shop purchase is as follows: -We well a blower for $159 -Blower gets used a year -Blower is stolen or pawned -Pawn shop sells it for $150+ -Customer brings it in and wants it repaired/tuned up -Cost of repairs + cost of purchase > the next model up blower
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Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:01 pm to stout
Looks like a good little saw for light stuff. Not much info out there on it but it looks like the Hitachi version is $165 on Amazon.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:03 pm to Clames
I might get one for the old man. I don't trust him with my stuff.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:06 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I don't trust mine of my brother. At least with my dad I know he's got the money to pay for it though... 
And it's snowing here....
And it's snowing here....
Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:07 pm to ApexTiger
I have the husqvarna and I really like it. Plenty of power, easy to clean and starts easily. Have run a lot of Stihls. Like those too. Air intake design is excellent on a Stihl.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:09 pm to Srbtiger06
RedMax is far from a lower tier company! Before Husqvarna purchased them they made the BEST 2 cycle equipment in the world, chainsaws included! Yeah they didn't advertise like Stihl, Husqvarna and Echo, but they built better equipment than all three. Then Husqvarna bought them out to get their engines and they will slowly kill the company like they do every other brand they buy.... just killed Dixon ZTR's.
Today RedMax no longer makes chainsaws... What's left out there is dealer/distributor stock, most, but not all, models are just 'red' Huskys!
Had the Japanese engineers who ran RedMax got with a great marketing people to run the company they could have killed all the others. But they saw no benefit in advertising and had no interest in the homeowner customer!! They wanted to make the worlds best equipment, they wanted to dominate the commercial market!
Now about Shindaiwa, they lost focus when Echo bought them due to Echos focus to improve their own brand/engines. But they are making some great strides in new engine technologies and Shindaiwa is re-expanding their lineup. They no longer make chainsaws. But they're new stuff is really improved and will probably regain a top position with the commercial landscaper soon.
Just my .02
Today RedMax no longer makes chainsaws... What's left out there is dealer/distributor stock, most, but not all, models are just 'red' Huskys!
Had the Japanese engineers who ran RedMax got with a great marketing people to run the company they could have killed all the others. But they saw no benefit in advertising and had no interest in the homeowner customer!! They wanted to make the worlds best equipment, they wanted to dominate the commercial market!
Now about Shindaiwa, they lost focus when Echo bought them due to Echos focus to improve their own brand/engines. But they are making some great strides in new engine technologies and Shindaiwa is re-expanding their lineup. They no longer make chainsaws. But they're new stuff is really improved and will probably regain a top position with the commercial landscaper soon.
Just my .02
Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:10 pm to alajones
quote:Use a good stihl once and you'll never touch anything else.
I've had a $100 Poulan for 14 years. I've had to replace the primer button and a few chains. And considering I only use it maybe twice a year, I think it has been great.
For one thing, stihl makes a two-piece (not sure what it's called) that acts like a shock absorber and doesn't cramp your fingers like a Poulan. I know cause years ago that's what I had.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:13 pm to WilsonPickett
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Now about Shindaiwa, they lost focus when Echo bought them due to Echos focus to improve their own brand/engines.
To put it lightly, yes.
quote:
But they are making some great strides in new engine technologies and Shindaiwa is re-expanding their lineup. They no longer make chainsaws. But they're new stuff is really improved and will probably regain a top position with the commercial landscaper soon.
They have a long way to go. They made the biggest fall I've ever seen. They went from top class to absolute shite with the quickness.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:21 pm to Srbtiger06
Posted on 11/13/14 at 9:36 pm to Clames
Oh hell you buy a stihl from Canada its non compliant here in the USA & they void the warranty
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:13 pm to Cracker
quote:
Oh hell you buy a stihl from Canada its non compliant here in the USA & they void the warranty
Thanks California!
They've been fighting this shite for years.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:39 pm to Srbtiger06
Stihl Farmboss FTW anything else = disappoint
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:54 pm to Tiger Paw Paw
I'll make you throw that farm crap in the nearest pond.
Posted on 11/13/14 at 10:58 pm to WilsonPickett
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WilsonPickett
Thank you for solidifying my point
Posted on 11/14/14 at 8:19 am to RDOtiger
quote:made by husqvarna.my husky 450 with 18"bar is a damn fine saw.buy from a local equipment dealer that gives a shite...not a big box store.
Husqvarna. I've heard that Jonsered is even better, but I don't know that from personal experience.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 8:21 am to goatman1419
quote:do you drink PBR as well hipster?
goatman1419
Posted on 11/14/14 at 8:23 am to ApexTiger
Stihl. I will buy any of their products before even thinking about buying another brand. If they made a truck out of cardboard, I'd probably buy it
Posted on 11/14/14 at 8:30 am to RDOtiger
double post
This post was edited on 11/14/14 at 8:34 am
Posted on 11/14/14 at 8:33 am to RDOtiger
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Husqvarna...all day, every day! I have a Stihl weedeater and blower, but my father-in-law's Stihl chainsaw cannot match the power, reliability, or functionality of my Husqvarna. I've heard that Jonsered is even better, but I don't know that from personal experience.
Being an owner of both this is so wrong.
Stihl is the most reliable saw I have ever owned. I have an Husqvarna now that doesn't start half the time. Always gives me trouble. I believe Poland bought Husqvarna and they are making them crappy now. Genral rule if you can buy it at home depot or lowes don't buy it. As far as chainsaws go.
Posted on 11/14/14 at 8:40 am to ApexTiger
Stihl MS 210 C-BE
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